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Possible Z no3 on it's way - Purchased

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by GJC72 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:48 pm

Having decided to go back to having two cars rather than three we've placed a deposit on this 63 reg 2.0i DCT in Valencia Orange with plenty of the options ticked. Going to view at the Dealers on Saturday and if everything stacks up we'll be part exchanging the Mini and bring this beauty home with us.

Only downside is my pride and joy E85 3.0si which I'd always planned to keep will be going up for sale.

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Post by mr wilks » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:51 pm

That's nice Gareth :) form a orderly queue for your E85 8) that is one of the nicest E85s on the forum no question :thumbsup:
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Post by Maniac » Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:55 pm

Both cars lovely but that orange is superb.

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Post by GJC72 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:01 pm

Thanks Mr Wilks :thumbsup: It will be a sad day when I part with it. Just deliberating whether to put it up for sale with all the modifications in place or to put back to standard and sell the bits separately.

Cheers Maniac. Seen a few VO Zed's at various Forum meets and it looks stunning in the metal. Photos don't do it justice IMO
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Post by Maniac » Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:02 pm

Oh and the DCT is only available in 35i/35is so a 20i would be the normal ZF 8 speed autobox (which is still a market leading box).

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Post by GJC72 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:05 pm

Thanks for the clarification

Have to admit I'm not fully up to speed with the E89. It will come with a AUC Warranty but any potential issues I should be looking for when I go to view?
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Post by Maniac » Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:39 pm

Not much in that model and year, check inside edges of alloys for cracks, all services and 'quality enhancements' done. Check rear lamps for water or condensation, check for water under boot floor where pump is.

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Post by Angie4m » Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:44 pm

Lovely looking car. Another thing to check, if it's a nice day, well not raining try the roof works without any errors. There is over 20 micro switches and you would hate to get home and find it throws a wobbly. It should be fine and usually one of the things the dealer likes to show working anyway.
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Post by craig3.2 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:55 pm

[quote="GJC72"]Having decided to go back to having two cars rather than three we've placed a deposit on this 63 reg 2.0i DCT in Valencia Orange with plenty of the options ticked. Going to view at the Dealers on Saturday and if everything stacks up we'll be part exchanging the Mini and bring this beauty home with us.

Only downside is my pride and joy E85 3.0si which I'd always planned to keep will be going up for sale.

As nice as that e89 looks, DON'T DO IT Gareth......Your 3.0si Roadster is a lovely looking, and rather rare combo/spec,always been a car that looks so good in the flesh,and one of the cars I always like to see :thumbsup:

Hopefully you decide to keep it,and have both :D
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Post by dr_john » Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:40 am

Looks exactly like my e89. The 8 speed auto box is lovely, as said it's not DCT on the 20i but great all the same. Has it got Idrive? A must IMO.
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Post by GJC72 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:11 pm

Angie4m wrote:Lovely looking car. Another thing to check, if it's a nice day, well not raining try the roof works without any errors. There is over 20 micro switches and you would hate to get home and find it throws a wobbly. It should be fine and usually one of the things the dealer likes to show working anyway.
The dealer has sent me a 'walkaround' video which shows the roof fully working.
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Post by KERMIT1970 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:21 pm

Have you driven the car yet ?
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Post by GJC72 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:55 pm

craig3.2 wrote:
GJC72 wrote:Having decided to go back to having two cars rather than three we've placed a deposit on this 63 reg 2.0i DCT in Valencia Orange with plenty of the options ticked. Going to view at the Dealers on Saturday and if everything stacks up we'll be part exchanging the Mini and bring this beauty home with us.

Only downside is my pride and joy E85 3.0si which I'd always planned to keep will be going up for sale.

As nice as that e89 looks, DON'T DO IT Gareth......Your 3.0si Roadster is a lovely looking, and rather rare combo/spec,always been a car that looks so good in the flesh,and one of the cars I always like to see :thumbsup:

Hopefully you decide to keep it,and have both :D
Thanks for your comments Craig. :thumbsup: It would be great to keep the E85 aswell but the idea is to get Julie a newer car and I get to keep a Zed for the weekends.
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Post by GJC72 » Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:58 pm

KERMIT1970 wrote:Have you driven the car yet ?
No not yet. Going to view on Saturday. Fully expecting it to be very different going from an E85 to E89 plus the 3.0 straight six to a 2.0 turbo but having gone back through old posts on here, there seems to be a few that have made the switch with no regrets
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Post by GJC72 » Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:12 pm

Took the car out for a test drive this morning, completed all the paperwork and drove it home. :driving:

Car is immaculate apart from some scratches on the passenger side rear view mirror glass which the Dealer hadn't spotted but has agreed to replace.

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2013 (63)
20 Sdrive
8200 miles
Valencia Orange
Leather/Alcantara Interior
Automatic transmission
M Sport leather steering wheel.
Cruise control with brake function.
Heated seats.
Folding exterior mirrors.
Metal Weave interior trim.
BMW Individual hardtop with contrasting stitching.
Velour floor mats.
Wind deflector.
Extended storage.
Service pack.
Extended lighting.
19” alloy wheels.
Front and rear park distance control (PDC).
Auto dimming rear view mirror.

No Sat Nav but i can live without it.
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2007 E85 Monaco Blue 3.0si
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