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highline 23i

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by gov » Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:31 pm

Was there a change in 2011 with the E89 ? Seen a few 23i 's advertised as just Sdrive and others described as Highline - what's the difference ?

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Post by Kugaman1 » Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:36 pm

High line was just a plusher trim/paint level didn’t last very long.

SDrive is the name for none MSport versions.

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Post by Smartbear » Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:59 pm

Hi, I think the highline editions didn’t have the M sport bumpers, the M sport cars are still called sdrive as that just signifies 2 wheel drive :thumbsup:
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Post by gov » Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:13 pm

Smartbear wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:59 pmHi, I think the highline editions didn’t have the M sport bumpers, the M sport cars are still called sdrive as that just signifies 2 wheel drive :thumbsup:
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Yes that makes sense now - the pics on the adverts show this.

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Post by grayboots » Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:30 pm

There are 2 Highline editions, Highline and M Sport Highline.

From the 2011 brochure-

BMW Z4 sDrive23i Highline Edition.
Additional standard equipment
 19" light alloy V-spoke style 296
 Bluetooth telephone preparation
 Kansas leather upholstery
 Kidney grille, Black high-gloss
 USB audio interface

BMW Z4 sDrive23i/30i M Sport
Highline Editions.
Additional standard equipment
 19" M light alloy Double-spoke style 326M
 Bluetooth telephone preparation
 ConnectedDrive
 Navigation system – BMW Professional
 Kidney grille, Black High-gloss
 Telephone USB audio interface
 USB audio interface
2011 Z4 E89 sDrive 23i M Sport Highline

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Post by Gaffa22 » Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:17 pm

Kugaman1 wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:36 pmHigh line was just a plusher trim/paint level didn’t last very long.

SDrive is the name for none MSport versions.
SDrive just means its rear wheel drive So all Zeds are SDrive
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Post by Scirl » Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:08 pm

How can you tell the difference between the MSports and standard z4 e89 for say year 2012 ?
Is it the following?
Wheel size, brake size, the dashboard has more of a 'line' design on the silver piece, steering wheel has M logo, manual gear stick has M logo, car sits lower?

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:18 pm

Scirl wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:08 pm How can you tell the difference between the MSports and standard z4 e89 for say year 2012 ?
Is it the following?
Wheel size, brake size, the dashboard has more of a 'line' design on the silver piece, steering wheel has M logo, manual gear stick has M logo, car sits lower?
The most obvious difference has to be the M sport bumpers, dashboards are the same as far as i know? :?
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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