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E89 Z4 3.0i sdrive how many were made ?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by JohnG7 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:56 pm

Smartbear wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:07 pm
arl10 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:05 pm Just picked a Z4 up yesterday & wondered how many were made ?
Any one know the production figures ?
Is it a rare model due to most going for the 2.3i or 35 ?
Only being in production for 2 years would have kept the numbers down, I think it was only made from 09-10?
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I believe the 30i was offered in the states for 2011 also. So 2009-2011?
My 30i is a 2010 auto in Space Grey.

At times I do wish I had a manual instead, but it'll do.

There were a couple other Z4 in my area, but have seen neither since our recent floods- a couple less out there possibly.
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Post by Poltergeist1966 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:03 pm

Gaffa22 wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:10 pm What does the light package give ?
Mine has that but as I have not seen the car yet I have no idea what it means
Or the high beam assist or loads of other extras.
Coming from an S2000 I'm not used to having gadgets :D
It was on the spec list when I checked the car out online under it's VIN number.

The exterior door handles are illuminated, plus it has door puddle lights etc, although they may all have this. So in essence, although it is part of my cars spec, I couldn't honestly tell you what the sum of it's parts amount to. :oops:
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Post by mcbutler » Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:09 pm

arl10 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:08 pm Hi great thanks it is an 09 with 42k , full BMW history , 4 previous owners , came with Main dealer service , 12 months warranty , 12 months mot , new pads allround and 2 new rear tyres . Sounds amazing , goes like stink !
The car has , upgraded speakers , sports heated leather , folding mirrors , 18" style 294 , Bluetooth, cruise , front and rear parking sensors , auto lights Zenons , just short of satnav although most think it wasn't any good , plus it is a manual .
I have had BMW s for the last 30 years , still have another 2 in the family E53 X5 and 220d xdrive gran tourer it is like having their love child on the front , just one thing I am unsure on and that is a bit of wine I think from the diff when car is not pulling is it normal as I know you are sitting over the rear wheels more or less ?
Does any one know how many of the 2.3 and 35 were made to give me a comparison?
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I have a whine on my 23i manual, 2009. Its most obvious during slow acceleration in second gear (low revs) and third gear, quieter in third. I am planning on swapping out the box for a new one later this year. Thank god its a manual so I am looking at around £770 rather than thousands for an auto..
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Post by arl10 » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:24 pm

roof down today sounds even better on full chat , ride is brilliant on the Dunlop sport maxx none runflats ! will post some more pics tomorrow if it stops raining long enough .
You dont really need a radio with the sound of it .

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Post by S26-UkZed » Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:13 pm

I have a 2010 3.0i auto in Savanna Brown with Cream Leather interior, black leather dash, with the ski loading option, which seems a bit much on a car which gets stuck if it looks like snowing.
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:59 am

S26-UkZed wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:13 pm I have a 2010 3.0i ... with the ski loading option, which seems a bit much on a car which gets stuck if it looks like snowing.
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Post by mcbutler » Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:11 pm

arl10 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:08 pmHi great thanks it is an 09 with 42k , full BMW history , 4 previous owners , came with Main dealer service , 12 months warranty , 12 months mot , new pads allround and 2 new rear tyres . Sounds amazing , goes like stink !
The car has , upgraded speakers , sports heated leather , folding mirrors , 18" style 294 , Bluetooth, cruise , front and rear parking sensors , auto lights Zenons , just short of satnav although most think it wasn't any good , plus it is a manual .
I have had BMW s for the last 30 years , still have another 2 in the family E53 X5 and 220d xdrive gran tourer it is like having their love child on the front , just one thing I am unsure on and that is a bit of wine I think from the diff when car is not pulling is it normal as I know you are sitting over the rear wheels more or less ?
Does any one know how many of the 2.3 and 35 were made to give me a comparison?
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Regarding the whine from the transmission, I have the same issue although mine is a 23i but still with the 6 speed manual getrag box.
Mine was warbling in second gear at 1400rpm and at 1000 rpm in 3rd gear.
I changed the oil in the box initially, people will blab on that they are sealed for life but no good mechanic will ever agree that or 20,000 mile engine oil changes are a good thing.
Draining the oil gives you a chance to dip a magnet in it and look for anything that should not be there, indicating bearing breakdown etc. Mine was fine so I repeated the procedure with the diff (you have to suck the oil out of the diff, no drain plug) again spotless.
New oil in, nothing changed so I discussed the problem with http://reconditioned-gearbox.co.uk/ and they diagnosed it as bearing breakdown, apparently they can come loose on the shaft, damage the shaft, get out of alignment and its all downhill from there.
A new box from BMW is £3600 but the people mentioned above will collect your box and return it for £80, rebuild it completely to OEM spec for £1500 with a complete 12 month parts and labour warranty.
Warranty direct paid for mine.....
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Post by wu_swordsman » Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:41 pm

Am I the only forum member with a UK spec 2011 Z4 Sdrive30i? surely not. (Its a Manual too!)
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Post by Baza » Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:17 pm

mr wilks wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:52 pmIf you have the ski-loading options then it's possible you have the only one ever produced for the RHD market. Collectors item.

You should make a thread asking is anyone else knows of another example
When I bought mine in 2013 (2009 model) it had the ski bag but as I had and still have no intention of using ski's I removed it so probably destroyed its rarity. Not that it worries me its a great unit and nice to own a six pot.
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Post by PinkPineapple44 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:04 pm

wu_swordsman wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:41 pmAm I the only forum member with a UK spec 2011 Z4 Sdrive30i? surely not. (Its a Manual too!)
Nope, I have a UK spec 2011 3.0 manual too

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Post by S26-UkZed » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:54 pm

mr wilks wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:52 pm
R.E92 wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:45 pm
mr wilks wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:03 am If that site is accurate I have a rare thing with a manual Msport 35i / only 98 in UK :? Wonder how many in silver :roll:
If you have the ski-loading options then it's possible you have the only one ever produced for the RHD market. Collectors item.

You should make a thread asking is anyone else knows of another example :poke:
Haha I do have the fold out ski bag feature :oops: boom ! :D

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Post by ProfCJJ » Thu Oct 25, 2018 10:52 am

I have a Sdrive 30 Msport (Manual) and have been reading about main beam assist. Is this standard or an option? If so how is it engaged?

I believe my vin indicates I have it?

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Post by Rathean » Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:27 am

Oooh only 236 of my manual 35i taxed so far this year... looks like we've reached peak 35i manual, only way is down from here... that's decided, as soon as the kitchen, living room, garage extension and garden are done I'm garaging mine and buying a 4x4 :D :driving:
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Post by Nictrix » Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:53 pm

ProfCJJ wrote: Thu Oct 25, 2018 10:52 am I have a Sdrive 30 Msport (Manual) and have been reading about main beam assist. Is this standard or an option? If so how is it engaged?

I believe my vin indicates I have it?

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I think if you have this there should be an auto setting on the light switch. Once it is set to auto I think flashing the high beam lights activates high beam assist and high beam will then come on automatically in certain circumstances like a B road with no lights if there are no other cars around. They will automatically switch off if another car is detected in front of you and then back on when there is no cars.
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Post by ProfCJJ » Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:06 pm

Nictrix wrote: Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:53 pm
ProfCJJ wrote: Thu Oct 25, 2018 10:52 am I have a Sdrive 30 Msport (Manual) and have been reading about main beam assist. Is this standard or an option? If so how is it engaged?

I believe my vin indicates I have it?

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I think if you have this there should be an auto setting on the light switch. Once it is set to auto I think flashing the high beam lights activates high beam assist and high beam will then come on automatically in certain circumstances like a B road with no lights if there are no other cars around. They will automatically switch off if another car is detected in front of you and then back on when there is no cars.
Thanks. Last night I tried that - nothing seems to happen. Tried switching on and holding on "on position" for over 3s or so to see if that somehow enables the mode - nothing seemed to happen 🤷‍♂️

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