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which one to go for now ? 2.8 , 3.0 or 35i E89

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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which one to go for now ? 2.8 , 3.0 or 35i E89

Post by sunnydays » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:30 pm

Nictrix wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:04 pm
sunnydays wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:50 pm
Twin Turbo wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:54 pm

An X5M - are very capable cars - I had one behind me and could not believe it was keeping up with me. I was gaining distance through corners and braking, but on the straights, it was gaining ground.
Its okay, just wait for the x5 to brake fade or for it to run out of fuel. Which ever comes first and you will be gone :)
Not an X5M but I have an X6 40D and can get over 600 miles out a tank. I think the Z would run out first. :lol:
lol the X5M is a whole different animal when it comes to fuel, 12mpg average, sub 10s when your foot is down

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which one to go for now ? 2.8 , 3.0 or 35i E89

Post by Nictrix » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:33 pm

sunnydays wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:30 pm
Nictrix wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:04 pm
sunnydays wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:50 pm

Its okay, just wait for the x5 to brake fade or for it to run out of fuel. Which ever comes first and you will be gone :)
Not an X5M but I have an X6 40D and can get over 600 miles out a tank. I think the Z would run out first. :lol:
lol the X5M is a whole different animal when it comes to fuel, 12mpg average, sub 10s when your foot is down
:o :lol:
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Post by ronk » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:54 pm

I had a low miles 3.0l and now have a 35is - the 35is a noticeably faster car and feels more well put together somehow.
The old 3.0 always seemed a bit nervous on our Germany trips - always a bit on edge at 120/130 - maybe an align would have sorted it but the new car came along.

Having said all that, I think if I was presented with your dilemma, I would go for the low miles 3.0l especially if you intend to keep the car for a while or do a lot more miles and if it’s a toy - it has to have six pots - the 3.0l is quite stealthy until pushed hard.
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So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Baza » Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:08 pm

ronk wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:54 pmI would go for the low miles 3.0l especially if you intend to keep th
Agree with that. Its what I did but still only manage a low milage at present still only 24 K for a 2009 E89
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Post by Nanu » Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:50 pm

Drive them all and decide for yourself which feels the best for you, they are all very different beasts. Enjoy whichever you decide.
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