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Hi all,
I'm picking up my 2013 28i on Saturday (sorry dunno what E number that is E89?).
I managed to write off my Lotus Elise S2 the thursday before Xmas, but luckily I managed to get some decent money for it.
I wasn't able to find anything decent on the Lotus side of things and I figured after 3 years it was time for a change....
So the Z4 was selected as the best fit for my wallet and appeal and I managed to find a nice red 28i in Yeovil with 56k miles on it, for relatively good money (well cheaper than a similar aged Elise!)
Time will tell if the Z4 is for me as I hear they can be a bit marmite but I'm looking forward to air conditioning, comfy seats and a stereo i can hear ! Not to mention all the other good things.
I have some questions to ask regarding stone chip repairs and stone chip protection but I'll read through and see if they're answered by other posts before... Just wanted to say hi! So HI!
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I'm picking up my 2013 28i on Saturday (sorry dunno what E number that is E89?).
I managed to write off my Lotus Elise S2 the thursday before Xmas, but luckily I managed to get some decent money for it.
I wasn't able to find anything decent on the Lotus side of things and I figured after 3 years it was time for a change....
So the Z4 was selected as the best fit for my wallet and appeal and I managed to find a nice red 28i in Yeovil with 56k miles on it, for relatively good money (well cheaper than a similar aged Elise!)
Time will tell if the Z4 is for me as I hear they can be a bit marmite but I'm looking forward to air conditioning, comfy seats and a stereo i can hear ! Not to mention all the other good things.
I have some questions to ask regarding stone chip repairs and stone chip protection but I'll read through and see if they're answered by other posts before... Just wanted to say hi! So HI!
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BMW Z4 E89 28i - Heated everything....
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
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Welcome to the forum, yes that's an E89 I believe they are very comfy inside and they look great in red
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
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- tee.gilding
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new purchase! I'll beat others to it, and I'm sure you'll hear it again, but we love to see pics in this forum!
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport (E86) : Stratus Grey : Black Oregon leather : 19" Veemann V-FS33 : BC Racing coilovers : Kumho Ecsta rubber : MTEC discs : Brembo pads : stubby aerial : ZHP gear knob
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Welcome aboard from a Fellow E89..
Good to have you with us.
Good to have you with us.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_zed_head
Current: (2012) 20i Deep Sea Blue Z4 - E89
Past: (2000) 1.9 Topaz Z3
Current: (2012) 20i Deep Sea Blue Z4 - E89
Past: (2000) 1.9 Topaz Z3
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Welcome from Essex, looking forward to seeing pictures, I’m test driving a e89 on Sunday, can’t wait
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Hi All,
ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?
ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?
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BMW Z4 E89 28i - Heated everything....
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
Lotus Elise S MY 2007 (Crumple zone detected stationery vehicle)
Porsche Boxster
Lotus Elise 111S
Mazda RX8
VW Scirocco GTS
Honda Civic Type R
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Hi & Welcome
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
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Hi, that’s a lovely looking z4 you’ve found
I also arrived here via the Lotus Elise route (Elise S for me), you’re going to find it a lot easier to get in & out of
Rob
I also arrived here via the Lotus Elise route (Elise S for me), you’re going to find it a lot easier to get in & out of
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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Re audio - there should be an Aux & USB socket under the centre armrest. With Y cable and the right connection for your phone you will be able to connect to the audio and control via steering wheel or head unit
Not sure on the bluetooth side of things as I only use it for phone calls.
I have an old iPod permanently connected in the arm rest
Not sure on the bluetooth side of things as I only use it for phone calls.
I have an old iPod permanently connected in the arm rest
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
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Car looks great. Love the colourcre8toruk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm Hi All,
ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?cre8toruk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm Hi All,
ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need tocre8toruk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm Hi All,
ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?
We have exactly the same car ( model and year) and found the same problem not playing music via bluetooth. Not that we really mind as we prefer CDs and dab radio anyhow.
2013 Z4 28i sDrive M Sport
- RustyZ4
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I don't know if this applies to you, but I connected my new iPhone this week, and as opposed to my old iPhone, no music via blue tooth, I went to settings, Bluetooth, found the bmw connection, info and ticked the relevant boxes, all good, as with all new smart phones, you have to tell them to share their music, contacts etc
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
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Welcome cre8toruk. I am fairly new to the forum as well, joined in 2016 when I had my Z4 sDrive 20i. Unfortunately, for me, I only kept it for 8 months. Missed it so much that I have just ordered a new Z4 M40i for delivery in March.
Your car looks very nice and I’m sure you will love it. That 28i engine is terrific, I had it in my 2014 428i MSport Gran Coupe and it was a flier.
Your car looks very nice and I’m sure you will love it. That 28i engine is terrific, I had it in my 2014 428i MSport Gran Coupe and it was a flier.
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Enjoy your lovely motor mate
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Congratulations! The car looks really good in red and I’m sure you will love it. My car is a 2010 and although I can connect my iPhone via Bluetooth you can’t play music. I don’t have USB in the armrest so have t use the auxiliary socket. Could be different on a 2013 car, of course.
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