35i and 35is

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:19 am

pvr wrote:Perhaps John is selling his 1 year old at a friendly price

Very friendly price but 6k out of my budget, which although a lovely car is too much of a stretch.

Sorry OP to take over the thread.

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:24 am

tomscott wrote:
john-e89 wrote:
Only don't be beyond help like Tomscott, the right car under your snout and you still sniff at it....
Not sure what that means tbh john. If your meaning the 35IS thats for sale on the forum with 60 odd thousand miles as ive said I will be doing 600-1000 miles every week just commuting. I also want to go on a few road trips or 3-4 thousand miles and in the time I want to keep the car will be in big figures and no warranty so its not really that appealing to me. I dont want a higher milage car and tbh you've been very helpful but I will buy the car that is right for me and if that means waiting then thats fine.

Just pulling your leg about mine Tom, only a bit of fun, I know it's a lot of cash to find, no offence intended.

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:55 am

john-e89 wrote:
tomscott wrote:
john-e89 wrote:
Only don't be beyond help like Tomscott, the right car under your snout and you still sniff at it....
Not sure what that means tbh john. If your meaning the 35IS thats for sale on the forum with 60 odd thousand miles as ive said I will be doing 600-1000 miles every week just commuting. I also want to go on a few road trips or 3-4 thousand miles and in the time I want to keep the car will be in big figures and no warranty so its not really that appealing to me. I dont want a higher milage car and tbh you've been very helpful but I will buy the car that is right for me and if that means waiting then thats fine.
Just pulling your leg about mine Tom, only a bit of fun, I know it's a lot of cash to find, no offence intended.

No probs! Certainly if my budget stretched I would bite your hand off.

new_world99 · Post by **new_world99** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:47 am

Thanks very much for all the input. I have decided to be 'sensible' and stick with a slightly older model.

I have considering these two at present:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... =Z4&page=1

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... =Z4&page=1

In essence, one is a 3.0i with M-sport spec (1 previous owner), the other is a 3.5i with basic spec (4 previous owners). Both at relatively low miles, sounds like good conditions, similar price.

Again I appreciate that this would be a very personal choice, but I would like to hear your opinions and any pitfalls I should look out for.

Many thanks again!

benv6 · Post by **benv6** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 2:42 pm

With a 15k budget i wouldn't go for any of them, I would be patient and wait for the right car to come along and it will

As it has been mentioned already, the least you would be looking for are the sports seats. The 35i you looking at has been around for ages so there must be a reason(S) for it, overpriced - very poorly specced.

With your budget I would be aiming for a 35i at the least or a fully loaded 3.0i, And when the right car comes in with the right price you will have to move in VERY QUICKLY - Good bargains were going within 1, 2 or 3 days max when I was in the market (2 - 3 Months ago). I bought my 35i the same day it was advertised !!!

sammyz · Post by **sammyz** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:12 pm

Both low miles and the 35I looks particularly nice. Will you be happy with no nav and no I drive? I paid £16k for a dct 35i with decent spec and 30k miles on it this June.
I think this time of year heading into winter you could pick up something similar for around your budget if you're patient. FWIW the dct box is great if you're not anal about having to change your own gears

stuartinzg · Post by **stuartinzg** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:32 pm

The 35iS has the 1M engine code, and everything else everyone mentioned. 35i's with high spec are quite rare as most people upgraded to the iS. Haven't driven a 35i so I can't comment on that - went straight for the best

Zed Five · Post by **Zed Five** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:49 pm

Filtermike wrote:I agree with Z4Rick

Sorry Zed Five - no silver mirrors on a Valencia Orange 3.5iS

Really? I did not know that. I do quite like mine!

sammyz · Post by **sammyz** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:15 pm

You'd struggle to get a 35is for £15k. But that's the one to buy if you have the budget. A 35i can be remapped to 360-380bhp very easily if you want.

samuir1974 · Post by **samuir1974** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:22 pm

Having just gotten hold of a 35iS - i would certainly recommend it.

If you can stretch the budget, which i managed to do..... it's an awesome machine.

I really cant mention anything as such that has disappointed me in the first months ownership!

Loving it.....

new_world99 · Post by **new_world99** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:19 pm

The dealer has just dropped the price for another £1K, and there's a new one on the market.

I'd be interested in hearing which one would you go for, and why? Thanks!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-BMW-Z4-3 ... SwqfNXpKH-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-09-BMW-Z ... Swo4pYFIvw

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:35 pm

new_world99 wrote:Thanks very much for all the input. I have decided to be 'sensible' and stick with a slightly older model.

I have considering these two at present:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... =Z4&page=1

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... =Z4&page=1

In essence, one is a 3.0i with M-sport spec (1 previous owner), the other is a 3.5i with basic spec (4 previous owners). Both at relatively low miles, sounds like good conditions, similar price.

Again I appreciate that this would be a very personal choice, but I would like to hear your opinions and any pitfalls I should look out for.

Many thanks again!

Hi, im having the car in your first link delivered this week, not bothered about nav/gadgets-its the low miles of 19k that sold it for me.
I loved the n52 engine in my e85 & wanted it in its replacement

Will put up some pics when ii arrives.
Rob

Rathean · Post by **Rathean** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:33 pm

The 6-speed manual in my 35i is just a pleasure to use. It feels robust and has a slight mechanical feel with a small amount of resistance with each change... but that is what Bimmer manuals are all about, you feel like you're part of the driving experience.

I constrast that to the knife-through-butter 'box of my Audi TT... you might as well buy an auto and be done with pretending to drive

But whether your in 'chilled out' mode, or when scaring Boxster drivers with the hammer down the character of the 'box has not changed since I had the car 4 months and 13k miles ago

new_world99 · Post by **new_world99** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:01 pm

Thanks Smartbear. Please let us know how you get on with the car!

The links that I have just posted are different to the ones I posted before.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:41 pm

new_world99 wrote:The dealer has just dropped the price for another £1K, and there's a new one on the market.

I'd be interested in hearing which one would you go for, and why? Thanks!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-BMW-Z4-3 ... SwqfNXpKH-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-09-BMW-Z ... Swo4pYFIvw

Both seem fairly low spec but the white interior looks better. Go with the highest spec possible within your budget, it will be easier to sell down the line. Won't suggest a particular model as it would be very biased

Good hunting

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