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Hello all,
I am now in my mid 20’s and I am looking to join the world of Z4 ownership for the first time.
I have been looking at e89 35i’s as my preferred option. Any advice on things to look out for when purchasing would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I am now in my mid 20’s and I am looking to join the world of Z4 ownership for the first time.
I have been looking at e89 35i’s as my preferred option. Any advice on things to look out for when purchasing would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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- Lifer
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Hello and welcome.
I would like some advice from you, I think. I'm 30 years older than you and I can't afford a 35iS, or a 35
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Mid 20s and looking for a 35is, (must still live with parents)
Leaking from the front adaptive suspension is pretty common and expensive to replace, they also suffer from carbon buildup around the intake valve after around 70k miles causing rough idle/running. Injectors and fuel pumps failure also seem to be common and electronic water pumps fail around 70k to 100k miles
The e89 also suffers with battery related problems so that would be on my list for replacing and the folding hardtop roof can cause problems with sensors and wiring faults.
Having said all that I absolutely love mine, had it nearly 2 years and wouldn’t change it, I replaced the battery, did the intake valves and 4 new tyres and servicing but that’s all, the 19” 326 wheels can suffer from cracking so would recommend fitting non run flat tyres, mine had one replaced by a previous owner and also the adaptive front struts, they aren’t cheap to own and run but you only live once, hope you find a nice one and enjoy it
Mid 20s and looking for a 35is, (must still live with parents)
Leaking from the front adaptive suspension is pretty common and expensive to replace, they also suffer from carbon buildup around the intake valve after around 70k miles causing rough idle/running. Injectors and fuel pumps failure also seem to be common and electronic water pumps fail around 70k to 100k miles
The e89 also suffers with battery related problems so that would be on my list for replacing and the folding hardtop roof can cause problems with sensors and wiring faults.
Having said all that I absolutely love mine, had it nearly 2 years and wouldn’t change it, I replaced the battery, did the intake valves and 4 new tyres and servicing but that’s all, the 19” 326 wheels can suffer from cracking so would recommend fitting non run flat tyres, mine had one replaced by a previous owner and also the adaptive front struts, they aren’t cheap to own and run but you only live once, hope you find a nice one and enjoy it
E89 35is space grey Kansas coral red leather
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Only moved out of home 9 months ago so you're pretty much right!Chippie wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:05 am Hi and welcome to the forum.
Mid 20s and looking for a 35is, (must still live with parents)
Leaking from the front adaptive suspension is pretty common and expensive to replace, they also suffer from carbon buildup around the intake valve after around 70k miles causing rough idle/running. Injectors and fuel pumps failure also seem to be common and electronic water pumps fail around 70k to 100k miles
The e89 also suffers with battery related problems so that would be on my list for replacing and the folding hardtop roof can cause problems with sensors and wiring faults.
Having said all that I absolutely love mine, had it nearly 2 years and wouldn’t change it, I replaced the battery, did the intake valves and 4 new tyres and servicing but that’s all, the 19” 326 wheels can suffer from cracking so would recommend fitting non run flat tyres, mine had one replaced by a previous owner and also the adaptive front struts, they aren’t cheap to own and run but you only live once, hope you find a nice one and enjoy it
Thanks for the welcome and the points to look out for. After driving a golf for the past 3 years it's time for something more exciting and the 35i/is definitely ticking that box!
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Hello and welcome, very nice choice, for me spec was really important having had a lower spec one initially. A higher level stereo and iDrive were well up my must have list because if you like your music the base one isn’t the best. Can be upgraded for about £500-700 if you’re handy and can do it yourself.
I really like the DTC and with it and the car in Sports mode you’ll have more than enough fun.
Or go like most Golf’s either
My OH has an almost new Golf and when I drive it I keep looking at the rev counter to make sure it’s still running because I’m going nowhere slowly
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G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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Hello and welcome, cheap 35iS for sale on here - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=128107&start=15
Good luck with the search
Good luck with the search
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Hi and welcome aboard.
Goog luck finding your ideal 35is.
Goog luck finding your ideal 35is.
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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Thanks for pointing out - I’ve PM’d the owner so fingers crossedOle gits rule wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:48 pm Hello and welcome, cheap 35iS for sale on here - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=128107&start=15
Good luck with the search
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Cheap car that oneYoshinoma wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:35 pmThanks for pointing out - I’ve PM’d the owner so fingers crossedOle gits rule wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:48 pm Hello and welcome, cheap 35iS for sale on here - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=128107&start=15
Good luck with the search
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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+1. Very cheap
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!