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Post by avalon201 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:17 pm

jabber wrote:Welcome to the forum what's the reason for the move to the E89?
To be perfectly honest I was just looking to get a newer model of the E85 3.0 but I came across this E89 @ in mint condition inside & out unusual colour in Havana ( brown ) lol had a test drive & a little more refined in the interior & the drive & the benefit in having a convertible but in a hard top not everyone's choice but I like it time will tell hope I made a good choice what's your honest opinion

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Post by avalon201 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:22 pm

RickRob wrote:
avalon201 wrote:My present one for the next 3 days :D IMG_0047.JPG
Nice. I do,like Merlot, yet I think that Havana Brown is the new Sepang Bronze.

Let's hope the next 3 days pass quickly. :)
Yes nice contrast with cream leather interior pretty quick to , had to get rid of run flats so harsh a ride not sure if I'll have to do the same with the E89.

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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:28 pm

Hi, I found the e89 to be a bit less harsh compared to my previous e85 (m-sport suspension) Its still a good idea to change the runflats though as they seem prone to causing damage to wheels, especially in 19" sizes :x
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by avalon201 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:35 pm

jabber wrote:Welcome to the forum what's the reason for the move to the E89?
Well to be honest I was looking just to get a newer model of the E85 3.0 but I came across this E89 3.0 SDrive mint all over & test drove it a little more refined inside & drove nice plus a convertible but with a hard top, had to ditch the run flats on the E85 due to harsh ride not sure if I'll have to do the same on this one what's your thoughts .

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Post by buzyg » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:13 am

avalon201 wrote:
buzyg wrote:Welcome to the forum Avlon. :) Alas I no little of the E89.
So what are you running at present.
An E85 :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Smartbear » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:17 am

avalon201 wrote:My present one for the next 3 days :D IMG_0047.JPG
That looks great parked outside your servants quarters :D
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by kis » Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:14 am

Hi and Welcome!
That's a nice e85! Always liked the AC Schnitzer indicators/side repeaters! May be an idea to keep em? :wink:
Look forward to seeing the new car!
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
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Post by jabber » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:23 pm

avalon201 wrote:
jabber wrote:Welcome to the forum what's the reason for the move to the E89?
To be perfectly honest I was just looking to get a newer model of the E85 3.0 but I came across this E89 @ in mint condition inside & out unusual colour in Havana ( brown ) lol had a test drive & a little more refined in the interior & the drive & the benefit in having a convertible but in a hard top not everyone's choice but I like it time will tell hope I made a good choice what's your honest opinion
I moved on from a e85 3.0 to a 2.3 sdrive and thought it was more of a cruser than the e85 and found it more of a 2 seat 3 series drive wise if you know what I mean? I am now back to a 3.0 e85
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg

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Post by SpiketheBike » Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:18 pm

I downsized to 18" and kept RFTs. Runs less harsh than 19"s. Oh, welcome BTW. :driving:
2011 Z4 SDrive 23i Highline pack. White with Coral Red leather, 18" 293s with RFTs & Pirellis. LED interior lights. Cree 80W Angel Eyes. Stubby
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