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Post by Scirl » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:05 pm

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 :)

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Post by Mikopop » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:10 pm

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.

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Post by Marlon » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:12 pm

Welcome along. All E89s are convertible - they all have folding hardtops.
This may help with all the engine choices:
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Post by Scirl » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:26 pm

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.

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Post by Crazy Harry » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:29 pm

Hi and welcome :thumbsup: - as said; publish a wish list and budget and you might well be pointed towards something - possibly a known and cared for forum car.

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Post by Tinker15 » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:37 pm

Just in case there is any confusion as Crazy Harry points out the E89 has a folding hard top,
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:45 pm

Welcome to the madhouse! :thumbsup:

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. :lol:
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Post by Scirl » Mon Jan 14, 2019 11:33 pm

Thank you for the insight Mr Tidy.
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Post by Scirl » Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:45 am

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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Post by buzyg » Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:55 am

Welcome to the forum. :) Are you not tempted by the MK4 MX5 then? 8)
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Post by Dellboy1948 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:07 am

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. :driving:
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Post by jabber » Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:48 am

Scirl wrote: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:45 am 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?
Msport varients give you sports seats and slightly diffent front and rear styling plus msport suspension no extra power E89 that is
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Post by SpiketheBike » Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:35 am

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. :driving:
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Post by Scirl » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:11 pm

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...

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Post by Baza » Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:31 pm

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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