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E85 to E89 which engine + Best standard options??
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E85 to E89 which engine + Best standard options??
Hi Guys,
Currently have an 05 E85 and realised it's time to upgrade to the E89
I have around £15K to spend and am thinking of the e89 28i as it seems to
Be the win win of best performance and best consumption versus the 18i and 20i
Was wondering what options you think are worth it?
I've heard all sorts of stuff on Bluetooth sound etc and some models having it some not etc, something about a combox?
Any advice? Is the 20i enough - seems a shame not to go for the 28i for increased performance
For no fuel usage increas?
Currently have an 05 E85 and realised it's time to upgrade to the E89
I have around £15K to spend and am thinking of the e89 28i as it seems to
Be the win win of best performance and best consumption versus the 18i and 20i
Was wondering what options you think are worth it?
I've heard all sorts of stuff on Bluetooth sound etc and some models having it some not etc, something about a combox?
Any advice? Is the 20i enough - seems a shame not to go for the 28i for increased performance
For no fuel usage increas?
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£15k puts you firmly into 35i territory...
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It has to be a 3.0l six - bias declared at this point!henryjames wrote:Hi Guys,
Currently have an 05 E85 and realised it's time to upgrade to the E89
I have around £15K to spend and am thinking of the e89 28i as it seems to
Be the win win of best performance and best consumption versus the 18i and 20i
Was wondering what options you think are worth it?
I've heard all sorts of stuff on Bluetooth sound etc and some models having it some not etc, something about a combox?
Any advice? Is the 20i enough - seems a shame not to go for the 28i for increased performance
For no fuel usage increas?
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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E85 to E89 which engine + Best standard options??
28i outperforms the 3litre six & gets better mpg and cheaper tax, they're pretty strong reasons for getting one.
Or you could get a 20i or the 18i and just get them remapped, they're identical engines & turbos & you should get a younger car for your money
Rob
Or you could get a 20i or the 18i and just get them remapped, they're identical engines & turbos & you should get a younger car for your money
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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£15k gives you lots of options - a newer lower mileage 28i, or an older higher mileage 35i. So then its down to what your priorities are: better mpg, tax or more power and acceleration (I know which I'd go for )
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Im sure you're right but the smaller fours have to work harder for their living?Smartbear wrote:28i outperforms the 3litre six & gets better mpg and cheaper tax, they're pretty strong reasons for getting one.
Or you could get a 20i or the 18i and just get them remapped, they're identical engines & turbos & you should get a younger car for your money
Rob
Is the "real world" fuel consumption that signifiicant ? Overall - Mid 30's from my last 3.0l - I've never owned a 2.0 four so I can't compare.
Performance differences aside, I do appreciate the relaxed drive of a six and the available of torque from low rpm without waiting for a turbo to spool up.
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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Look at some dyno graphs, the 2 litre 28i produces more torque at much lower rpm than the normally aspirated 3 litre ronk, the twin scroll turbo doesn't need to spool upronk wrote:Im sure you're right but the smaller fours have to work harder for their living?Smartbear wrote:28i outperforms the 3litre six & gets better mpg and cheaper tax, they're pretty strong reasons for getting one.
Or you could get a 20i or the 18i and just get them remapped, they're identical engines & turbos & you should get a younger car for your money
Rob
Is the "real world" fuel consumption that signifiicant ? Overall - Mid 30's from my last 3.0l - I've never owned a 2.0 four so I can't compare.
Performance differences aside, I do appreciate the relaxed drive of a six and the available of torque from low rpm without waiting for a turbo to spool up.
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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I ask as the only 4 cyl 2.0l turbo was an old school Saab way back in 1982
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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Back then you were right ronk, technology has moved on though and the n20 engines perform very differently.ronk wrote:I ask as the only 4 cyl 2.0l turbo was an old school Saab way back in 1982
The straight six engines do sound great, I think the turbo engines sound pretty cool in a different way though.
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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It's all about the engine, turbo six if you can stretch to it.
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Maniac wrote:It's all about the engine, turbo six if you can stretch to it.
This.
Either way a six. The six cyl engine is smooth and satisfying in a way no 4 is, turbo or not. If you wanted a good 4 cyl car you'd be buying a Focus.
Why is it that people who can't take advice always insist on giving it?
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Why not a 35I DCT? With in your budget pal....henryjames wrote:Hi Guys,
Currently have an 05 E85 and realised it's time to upgrade to the E89
I have around £15K to spend and am thinking of the e89 28i as it seems to
Be the win win of best performance and best consumption versus the 18i and 20i
Was wondering what options you think are worth it?
I've heard all sorts of stuff on Bluetooth sound etc and some models having it some not etc, something about a combox?
Any advice? Is the 20i enough - seems a shame not to go for the 28i for increased performance
For no fuel usage increas?
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Cheaper to run & a newer car for your money are serious considerationssunnydays wrote:Why not a 35I DCT? With in your budget pal....henryjames wrote:Hi Guys,
Currently have an 05 E85 and realised it's time to upgrade to the E89
I have around £15K to spend and am thinking of the e89 28i as it seems to
Be the win win of best performance and best consumption versus the 18i and 20i
Was wondering what options you think are worth it?
I've heard all sorts of stuff on Bluetooth sound etc and some models having it some not etc, something about a combox?
Any advice? Is the 20i enough - seems a shame not to go for the 28i for increased performance
For no fuel usage increas?
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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E85 to E89 which engine + Best standard options??
It all depends what you want from the car, is it a daily where better fuel economy is a factor and your happy pottering around in a four pot. Or is it a high days car that the fun factor is more important. My E85 3.0 will return low 40mpg on a run and i'm sure the larger engined E89 can sup fuel too. Your choiceI, but I know what I would go for
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981