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hi there,
Wanted to start a proper search for a Z4 e89 (but nervous about committing ) .. Had a MX5 1.6 before, loved it, but didn't always miss having only 2 seats, however... I think I am having an early enough mid-life crisis and want something fun again
Trying to review to understand the pluses and minuses of the different models..
Hoping to go for a e89 convertible version, and seem to be looking towards the 28i model based on it seeming to be the quickest 4 cylinder 2 litre. Not sure if I should let costs prevent me from looking at the 23i or higher thou .. apart from that, I guess manual is the way to go?
I looked at an orion silver 30s and was a bit sorry to see it sold, but I wasn't mad about the colour. (in hindsight, now its gone, I realised I liked the colour ... so like most colours, but personally probably not looking for red, white or yellow).
maybe I'll update with a yellow 3.5 hardtop in a few months
Wanted to start a proper search for a Z4 e89 (but nervous about committing ) .. Had a MX5 1.6 before, loved it, but didn't always miss having only 2 seats, however... I think I am having an early enough mid-life crisis and want something fun again
Trying to review to understand the pluses and minuses of the different models..
Hoping to go for a e89 convertible version, and seem to be looking towards the 28i model based on it seeming to be the quickest 4 cylinder 2 litre. Not sure if I should let costs prevent me from looking at the 23i or higher thou .. apart from that, I guess manual is the way to go?
I looked at an orion silver 30s and was a bit sorry to see it sold, but I wasn't mad about the colour. (in hindsight, now its gone, I realised I liked the colour ... so like most colours, but personally probably not looking for red, white or yellow).
maybe I'll update with a yellow 3.5 hardtop in a few months
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Hi Scirl
Welcome.
Add a budget figure and the many sets of eyes here will I am sure assist and confuse you re choices. At the end of the day take all the advice and then purchase what YOU like.
Welcome.
Add a budget figure and the many sets of eyes here will I am sure assist and confuse you re choices. At the end of the day take all the advice and then purchase what YOU like.
2009 E89 2.3 silver
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hi all, new lurker..
Welcome along. All E89s are convertible - they all have folding hardtops.
This may help with all the engine choices:
This may help with all the engine choices:
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
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thanks both! that's for the chart also..
After posting I noticed I made mistake of saying 'hardtop' when the correct term should be 'coupe'...
("maybe I'll update with a yellow 3.5 'coupe' in a few months")
Budget about 11-12k I guess.
After posting I noticed I made mistake of saying 'hardtop' when the correct term should be 'coupe'...
("maybe I'll update with a yellow 3.5 'coupe' in a few months")
Budget about 11-12k I guess.
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Hi and welcome - as said; publish a wish list and budget and you might well be pointed towards something - possibly a known and cared for forum car.
E85 roadster
E86 Coupe
E89 folding hard top
E85 roadster
E86 Coupe
E89 folding hard top
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Just in case there is any confusion as Crazy Harry points out the E89 has a folding hard top,
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Welcome to the madhouse!
As others have said, which one you look for depends on budget and what you want from the car.
If you want the quickest 4 cylinder turbo then it's a 28i, but if you prefer to hear a naturally aspirated straight 6 then it's a 30i.
If you like the idea of maximum grunt and don't mind a turbo 6 then it's a 35i or 35is - but if it has to be manual it's 35i only.
Good luck finding the right one, and when you have don't forget we like photos.
As others have said, which one you look for depends on budget and what you want from the car.
If you want the quickest 4 cylinder turbo then it's a 28i, but if you prefer to hear a naturally aspirated straight 6 then it's a 30i.
If you like the idea of maximum grunt and don't mind a turbo 6 then it's a 35i or 35is - but if it has to be manual it's 35i only.
Good luck finding the right one, and when you have don't forget we like photos.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Thank you for the insight Mr Tidy.
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Autotrader lists ‘m sport’ as a variant, alongside say 20i, 23i, etc. But a search there finds car with different horsepower. Is m sport a separate classification?
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Welcome, check everything works then go for a run on a poor road surface ( won't be hard to find ) to check for rattles from roof and suspension noise.
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3 litre S type 2006 Jaguar daily runner
2010 Z4 SDrive2.3i Havana brown
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Msport varients give you sports seats and slightly diffent front and rear styling plus msport suspension no extra power E89 that is
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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Welcome. Remember that once you've got all the advice, this is totally a heart over mind decision. Buy whatever floats your boat. And post loads of pictures. Quite a few cars that are advertised are known to this forum, so feel free to run anything by us.
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thanks all !!
Regards the Mx5... well, they are nice, but the Z4 just seems nicer (I don't know much about the new one to be honest)..
Pics.. yes, if I get one for sure...
Two lovely looking cars above.. great wheels on the silver e85/6 and lovely red & white combo in the e89...
Regards the Mx5... well, they are nice, but the Z4 just seems nicer (I don't know much about the new one to be honest)..
Pics.. yes, if I get one for sure...
Two lovely looking cars above.. great wheels on the silver e85/6 and lovely red & white combo in the e89...
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Hi Scirl Sent you a PM re my E89 I am getting close to selling check it out and let me know if interested.
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S Drive 3.0i E89 2009 Space Grey Coral red Int 18" 295 wheels
S Drive 3.0i E89 2009 Space Grey Coral red Int 18" 295 wheels