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Z4M or 35is ?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Z4M or 35is ?

Post by Mavster » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:44 pm

Guys,
I am undecided between the two above. Have any of you come from the M, and are you happy you changed or would want the M back ideally ?
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:48 pm

Unless you want DCT why specifically 35is ?
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Post by Mavster » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:51 pm

Just as it is the best and fastest available in the range, manual or automatic is fine with me. It will be a weekend toy only.
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Post by srhutch » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:53 pm

Chalk and cheese. Drive both yourself, it will be the best way.
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Post by step_change » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:55 pm

Iā€™m biased, I have the 35is. I like the Z4M too.
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Post by jimmybell » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:57 pm

srhutch wrote: ā†‘Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:53 pmChalk and cheese. Drive both yourself, it will be the best way.
this.

very different cars.
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:01 pm

As srhutch points out , there really is little to compare the ZM with any E89 , the newer car offers creature comfort , modern looks & a fine cabin but loses out in driver connection & ownership enthusiasm for the ///M brand .
If you do go the 89 route i would try both DCT & manual & remember that a remap soon puts the 35i ahead of the "Is" in terms of poke :driving:
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Post by Mavster » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:07 pm

So no one goes from M to IS then ?

I much prefer the looks and contemporary vibe of the IS but have not driven it. The M is like a go cart, so enjoyable to throw around.

...my daily is a RS6, hence both these are more chuckable I am guessing
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:18 pm

I have had an M roady,M coupe and a 35is.

E8x and E89 are very different.. It really does depend what you want.

If you want to get in,and go very quickly with minimum of fuss then get a 35is and have it mapped,400 bhp is easily achievable.

The DCT is great,they go around corners well with the EDC and the exhaust sounds very nice as standard on the Is....

An M coupe is a beautiful car,very special and still bring good money.I dare say the only downsides are the poor ride quality and it will cost considerably more to run than a 35is..

The M roady is much the same,but 3rd on my list...

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Post by R.E92 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:22 pm

If you have an RS6 for daily duties then I would be after something chuckable as a contrast.

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Post by Twin Turbo » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:28 pm

I would vote for the Z4M if is the second car - 35i/35is are quite refined driving experience IMOA.

E89 is a built to be a cruiser, it's quicker than Z4M - but the Z4M is more driver-focused.

As said above, go for a test drive and see what you prefer

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Post by buzyg » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:38 pm

All I can say is... If it's weekend smiles per mile your after then go for the rag top ///M. :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Philly_Sweden » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:08 am

I went from M to a 35is.
Wanted something more comfy. DCT is lovely

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Post by Yorkie Z » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:42 am

Have both. Buy an M///, run it for a year then sell up for a 35is or do it the other way round :thumbsup:
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Post by Mavster » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:35 am

Thanks guys, I think I get it...I am kinda leaning towards the IS for looks.

So if the M is a 10/10 on the "fun scale" as an example,.... Then what would the IS score ?šŸ¤”

"Fun" in this scenario means ability to grab it by the scruff of the neck and drive/ get the back out type stuff on twisty roads
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