[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by avi66

I guess it’s a move to petrol when the times comes, but given the UK commitment to reduce C02 by a further 80% by 2035, we may be on peddle bikes.

It’s like China, USA, and a few other are steering the Titanic, and the UK is rearranging the deckchairs, as if it’s relevant in the fix for global emission. As usual fixing the problem where it isn’t. Lol

Assuming we can still get petrol cars, or even diesel, the question what brands given BMW current product direction ?

Cant see that target happening.

I think only Starmer and the Taliban were the only ones that bothered turning up to the COP 29 this time.

So the M40d is not a big selling engine world wide so they are trying to reduce overall group emissions plus all the diesel hate of late means its had to go from the X3 line.

[l33v0nix]

UK review out
finally see a RHD

[wartnig]

Another UK car ..
https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/11/15/2...e-red-uk-spec/

[avi66]

Originally Posted by l33v0nix

UK review out
finally see a RHD

Luv it - “Just natures way of saying give me £425 - and you can tell the world you’re a massive cock” lol

If only BMW marketing was so to the point…..

[avi66]

Just spotted a vehicle transporter with a few G45’s approaching my local BMW dealer. All appeared to be dark grey or black.

[blackpear]

I’m picking mine up on Tues 26th. It came in earlier this week, the first G45 the dealer has had delivered. They have checked with BMW UK and I can have it ahead of the official launch date of 30 Nov.

[MidnightLight]

Exciting! Glad to see that the G45 is starting to show up across the pond!

[wartnig]

Originally Posted by blackpear

I’m picking mine up on Tues 26th. It came in earlier this week, the first G45 the dealer has had delivered. They have checked with BMW UK and I can have it ahead of the official launch date of 30 Nov.

What spec did you order? Defo get some pics uploaded after you have picked it up 👌🏻

[SimmerBimmer]

Originally Posted by blackpear

I’m picking mine up on Tues 26th. It came in earlier this week, the first G45 the dealer has had delivered. They have checked with BMW UK and I can have it ahead of the official launch date of 30 Nov.

That’s great, which dealer?
I was told categorically they can’t deliver mine before 30th

[blackpear]

Originally Posted by SimmerBimmer

That’s great, which dealer?
I was told categorically they can’t deliver mine before 30th

Sytner

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by blackpear

I’m picking mine up on Tues 26th. It came in earlier this week, the first G45 the dealer has had delivered. They have checked with BMW UK and I can have it ahead of the official launch date of 30 Nov.

What model are you getting?

[Thedogs]

Took my car for service (UK) and as I came out there it was ....a G45 , like alot on here I wasn't feeling the vibe for this car especially as currently having an LCI 40D but like people say , you really need to see this in person , totally changed my mind and now looking to order come Jan .....what more can I say , except the inner door handle arrangement really is sh1t in my opinion ...

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by Thedogs

Took my car for service (UK) and as I came out there it was ....a G45 , like alot on here I wasn't feeling the vibe for this car especially as currently having an LCI 40D but like people say , you really need to see this in person , totally changed my mind and now looking to order come Jan .....what more can I say , except the inner door handle arrangement really is sh1t in my opinion ...

I would agree with that. Once you see one, i also found the seats much better and i have the same LCI M40d as you do.

[Thedogs]

Originally Posted by mikeoz

I would agree with that. Once you see one, i also found the seats much better and i have the same LCI M40d as you do.

Will certainly miss that engine when the time comes.....

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by Thedogs

Will certainly miss that engine when the time comes.....

Its the extra large tank and range it gives you. Really they should have the larger tank on the petrol version imo. I will miss the range for sure. I use to have a M40i X3 and i get about 10mpg more with the 40d.

[Ravenous666]

Originally Posted by Thedogs

Will certainly miss that engine when the time comes.....

The G45 will get a 6-cylinder 40d version next year. But will be a little less powerfull with only 300PS compared to the G01 M40d 340PS

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Thedogs

Will certainly miss that engine when the time comes.....

Sad times for sure. Maybe I’ll hang on to my current car for longer, although the prospect of out of warranty cover is a concern for me on more recent BMW’s.

Really don’t want something the size of an X5, and the G45 is a non starter for me, so stick or move brand when the time comes I guess.

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by avi66

Sad times for sure. Maybe I’ll hang on to my current car for longer, although the prospect of out of warranty cover is a concern for me on more recent BMW’s.

Really don’t want something the size of an X5, and the G45 is a non starter for me, so stick or move brand when the time comes I guess.

Yeah i had the same though but another 2 years will put me well over 74k mileage and with more diesel restrictions/tax bound to come i may as well bite the bullet now.

As Raven says above there is a normal 30d coming out as some point next year for those that are still wanting one.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by mikeoz

Yeah i had the same though but another 2 years will put me well over 74k mileage and with more diesel restrictions/tax bound to come i may as well bite the bullet now.

As Raven says above there is a normal 30d coming out as some point next year for those that are still wanting one.

I’m only at 10k miles, and suspect all new ICE C02 producing cars will see tax, and restrictions, certainly if it’s over 99g/km.

Perhaps see what the G45 LCI brings in terms of interior changes, assuming they can’t cut more cost lol.

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by avi66

I’m only at 10k miles, and suspect all new ICE C02 producing cars will see tax, and restrictions, certainly if it’s over 99g/km.

Perhaps see what the G45 LCI brings in terms of interior changes, assuming they can’t cut more cost lol.

Barely run in mate

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by blackpear

I’m picking mine up on Tues 26th. It came in earlier this week, the first G45 the dealer has had delivered. They have checked with BMW UK and I can have it ahead of the official launch date of 30 Nov.

Hows the car?

My one is also coming early now. Possibly before Xmas if i can find the time to collect.