Why do you like your E89?

[MarshMA10]

For me the e89 35i is a great blend of adult, professional, serious, can drive to client meetings in it etc., it’s not too much of a theft magnet, but it’s also quick enough, capable of a bit of hooliganism, sounds great and looks great. And the roof comes off

It’s hard to find a relatively affordable car that ticks all those boxes.

[RobbiZ4]

(hmmm Ferrari California and the Portofino ).

Well, Portofino is really interesting, but way too expensive. There was a TV clip that explained what has to be done on a Portofino engine with only about 120.000 Km (~75 Tmls). Unpayable for me.

Of course the other option is to keep it until the wheels fall off

[sars]

Not long after I got my DSB E89 in 2010, went on a forum run and mine was the only one in a sea of e85/e86's. We paraded the grounds of a country house and parked up, we passed a couple of lads, who exclaimed quite loudly that they thought mine was the best looking of the group! Overall I would agree that the e89 is the most pleasing to look at, though there are better views on certain aspects of the e85, rear haunches from the drivers mirror and the G29, rear quarter view looking from the back forward. The other aspect of the e89 I liked was the normally aspirated 3.0 straight six and manual configuration, which it shares with the e85, it just isn't as rewarding to drive on a twisty A road as the e85, a lot more comfortable though. The G29 is just an improvement in all areas, let down only by the no manual option, especially on the M40i

[Pondrew]

The E89 is just a very, very pretty car.

[Marcoose]

It makes Mrs Marcoose’s heart beat faster.

Is there another reason ?

[IRD]

Just love the shape. I have had three E89s now: 2.3 MSport, 3.5is and my current 2litre I bought from Pondrew a few months ago. The first two were Melbourne Red, which is my favourite colour and this one is white. All have their different strengths but I loved the sound of the six cylinder engines. However, Pondrew had had the 2 litre remapped and it is quick enough now and handles better than the 3.5is did.
I have found all three cars to be a lot more comfortable than the E85s I owned and they just float my boat.

[Phoenixboy]

Just love the shape. I have had three E89s now: 2.3 MSport, 3.5is and my current 2litre I bought from Pondrew a few months ago. The first two were Melbourne Red, which is my favourite colour and this one is white. All have their different strengths but I loved the sound of the six cylinder engines. However, Pondrew had had the 2 litre remapped and it is quick enough now and handles better than the 3.5is did.
I have found all three cars to be a lot more comfortable than the E85s I owned and they just float my boat.

did you find the 4 pot sound noticeably different from your 35is in terms of enjoyment with the roof up or down?

[IRD]

Just love the shape. I have had three E89s now: 2.3 MSport, 3.5is and my current 2litre I bought from Pondrew a few months ago. The first two were Melbourne Red, which is my favourite colour and this one is white. All have their different strengths but I loved the sound of the six cylinder engines. However, Pondrew had had the 2 litre remapped and it is quick enough now and handles better than the 3.5is did.
I have found all three cars to be a lot more comfortable than the E85s I owned and they just float my boat.

did you find the 4 pot sound noticeably different from your 35is in terms of enjoyment with the roof up or down?

Yes, both. As soon as you start the 3.5is you hear the lovely burble/growl sound, even with the roof up. With the 2litre there is nothing like that and there is little sound even when you accelerate hard. But on the positive side the car is lighter and much more nimble than the 3.5is. Re-mapped it is really quick and quite economical and I enjoy the manual gear box too.
I might consider a replacement exhaust system in the course of time. Bit I don’t want anything too loud or too expensive to buy.

[jamesgarbett]

I went from a manual 6-cyl E85 to a (remapped) 4-cyl E89 auto

Yes I do miss the sound of 6 cylinders but in all other aspects i prefer the E89

The E85 did feel a little more sports car than the E89 but the E89 certainly has that mini GT feel about it

I keep my cars outdoors and the E85 roof was struggling to cope with winter conditions, so i really wanted to switch to a hard top

I can't justify a 2-seater that isn't a convertible and i still feel like a little kid when i drive with the roof down on a nice day

[Phoenixboy]

Just love the shape. I have had three E89s now: 2.3 MSport, 3.5is and my current 2litre I bought from Pondrew a few months ago. The first two were Melbourne Red, which is my favourite colour and this one is white. All have their different strengths but I loved the sound of the six cylinder engines. However, Pondrew had had the 2 litre remapped and it is quick enough now and handles better than the 3.5is did.
I have found all three cars to be a lot more comfortable than the E85s I owned and they just float my boat.

did you find the 4 pot sound noticeably different from your 35is in terms of enjoyment with the roof up or down?

Yes, both. As soon as you start the 3.5is you hear the lovely burble/growl sound, even with the roof up. With the 2litre there is nothing like that and there is little sound even when you accelerate hard. But on the positive side the car is lighter and much more nimble than the 3.5is. Re-mapped it is really quick and quite economical and I enjoy the manual gear box too.
I might consider a replacement exhaust system in the course of time. Bit I don’t want anything too loud or too expensive to buy.

thanks for that mate.
its the one thing that makes me think i would miss the 6cyl noise.
love the 89, dont want the potential issues from the 35i/s, and there lies the problem...
it sounds a small thing, but we have these cars for lots of reasons, and the sound is a big part of it for me.....

[Pondrew]

I might consider a replacement exhaust system in the course of time. Bit I don’t want anything too loud or too expensive to buy.

When I was a kid, we used a 3/8" drill in strategic places on the silencers. That was cheaper!

[mcbutler]

I’ve never had a car this long before,
Usually average a charge every 2 years.
Every winter I get twitchy and start looking at something else ( mainly because I can’t give it the amount of attention in polish it receives in summer) then the spring comes along and I get reluctant to swap it … it’s kinda a one off now, and I just always seem to get to a point of a potential test drive and have nightmares about regretting selling this one . It’s obviously got SOMETHING going for it ….. this is my 6 th yeah now IMG_0112.jpeg

love the bonnet vent, do you have one each side?

[Smartbear]

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Just love the shape. I have had three E89s now: 2.3 MSport, 3.5is and my current 2litre I bought from Pondrew a few months ago. The first two were Melbourne Red, which is my favourite colour and this one is white. All have their different strengths but I loved the sound of the six cylinder engines. However, Pondrew had had the 2 litre remapped and it is quick enough now and handles better than the 3.5is did.
I have found all three cars to be a lot more comfortable than the E85s I owned and they just float my boat.
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did you find the 4 pot sound noticeably different from your 35is in terms of enjoyment with the roof up or down?
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Yes, both. As soon as you start the 3.5is you hear the lovely burble/growl sound, even with the roof up. With the 2litre there is nothing like that and there is little sound even when you accelerate hard. But on the positive side the car is lighter and much more nimble than the 3.5is. Re-mapped it is really quick and quite economical and I enjoy the manual gear box too.
I might consider a replacement exhaust system in the course of time. Bit I don’t want anything too loud or too expensive to buy.
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You can peg the exhaust valve open for a little more growl from the silencer, it’s subtle and not an “in your face” difference.
Rob

[IRD]

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Just love the shape. I have had three E89s now: 2.3 MSport, 3.5is and my current 2litre I bought from Pondrew a few months ago. The first two were Melbourne Red, which is my favourite colour and this one is white. All have their different strengths but I loved the sound of the six cylinder engines. However, Pondrew had had the 2 litre remapped and it is quick enough now and handles better than the 3.5is did.
I have found all three cars to be a lot more comfortable than the E85s I owned and they just float my boat.

did you find the 4 pot sound noticeably different from your 35is in terms of enjoyment with the roof up or down?
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Yes, both. As soon as you start the 3.5is you hear the lovely burble/growl sound, even with the roof up. With the 2litre there is nothing like that and there is little sound even when you accelerate hard. But on the positive side the car is lighter and much more nimble than the 3.5is. Re-mapped it is really quick and quite economical and I enjoy the manual gear box too.
I might consider a replacement exhaust system in the course of time. Bit I don’t want anything too loud or too expensive to buy.
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You can peg the exhaust valve open for a little more growl from the silencer, it’s subtle and not an “in your face” difference.
Rob
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Thanks for that info. Might try it.

[IRD]

I might consider a replacement exhaust system in the course of time. Bit I don’t want anything too loud or too expensive to buy.

When I was a kid, we used a 3/8" drill in strategic places on the silencers. That was cheaper!

Knowing me Andy I would drill through the petrol tank!