Hi, thinking of upgrading my 3.0 E85 to 3.0 E89. I know a few of you lot have done this. Any regrets or is it a wise move. Love the E85 but fancy a change (I think) and think the E89 is the next move. What do you think ??
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From E85 to E89
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Johnbmwz4
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From E85 to E89
BMW E89 3.5i M Sport manual, loving it….
Audi S5 Cab, Great car but not special enough….
BMW E89 3.5i DCT, Havana Brown, should never have sold it…..
BMW E85 3.0 Auto, sadly missed (twice)
Audi S5 Cab, Great car but not special enough….
BMW E89 3.5i DCT, Havana Brown, should never have sold it…..
BMW E85 3.0 Auto, sadly missed (twice)
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mr wilks
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From E85 to E89
Try one out 
after 3 E85s & 1 E86 i'm more than happy with my switch to the E89 , major step forward in cabin feel , space + quality
The sport spec seats are how the previous Msport ones should have been
Overall ride is far superior ( I'm on Se spec) in a more Gt kind of way
Doesn't feel as go-kart / nimble in the twisties but with some practice & effort you get over that
No regrets here
after 3 E85s & 1 E86 i'm more than happy with my switch to the E89 , major step forward in cabin feel , space + quality The sport spec seats are how the previous Msport ones should have been
Overall ride is far superior ( I'm on Se spec) in a more Gt kind of way
Doesn't feel as go-kart / nimble in the twisties but with some practice & effort you get over that
No regrets here
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
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Ozie
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From E85 to E89
Changed 2004 E85 2.2 to 2010 E89 35is and no regrets. E89 is more GT car and E85 feels more go-kartish, like mr wilks said.
+engine
+roof
+interior
+exhaust note
+a lot more
-price?
+engine
+roof
+interior
+exhaust note
+a lot more
-price?
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Marky Mark
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From E85 to E89
No regrets from me. 28i go on try one....
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Smurfalot
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From E85 to E89
Very happy with my change, but then my E85 was only a 2ltr.
Ride smoother, even on run flats, more cabin space..
Ride smoother, even on run flats, more cabin space..
Now: Jaguar XF R Sport red/black leather and soooo many new toys
Gone
sdrive 30i, silver, black leather, 19" wheels
Gone 2.0i sport. Black. Black Piano trim. Black Leather.
Gone
sdrive 30i, silver, black leather, 19" wheelsGone
2.0i sport. Black. Black Piano trim. Black Leather.-
TopDMC
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From E85 to E89
Both great cars, if I'm honest though I wouldn't go back unless it's the M
Don't go for anything other than the 3.0 engine and jump at the 35iS if it's in budget
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Don't go for anything other than the 3.0 engine and jump at the 35iS if it's in budget
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sammyz
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From E85 to E89
The e89 has great looks, feels like a GT coupe roof up, sounds good roof down and has a really nice interior. No regrets swapping from a Z4M.
Yas Marina Blue 35i.
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john-e89
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From E85 to E89
Any more thoughts on this OP?
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
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ronk
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From E85 to E89
I made this same move four years ago - I'm glad I did and have no regrets - other than to say I think I should have waited and got a 35is - that's on order and will be with me soon!Johnbmwz4 wrote:Hi, thinking of upgrading my 3.0 E85 to 3.0 E89. I know a few of you lot have done this. Any regrets or is it a wise move. Love the E85 but fancy a change (I think) and think the E89 is the next move. What do you think ??
Cheers
I'll let you know if you should just skip the 3.0l E89 bit
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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paddy wright
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From E85 to E89
Two very different cars- try one and see how you feel.
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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PhilW
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From E85 to E89
I made the jump earlier this year and have no regrets. Feels a more solid and serious car, but still a fun drive. Also seems to command a bit more respect on the road - in the outside lane I get people moving over when they see me coming (not that I'm driving like a maniac!).