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3 years living with my 3.5iS

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Burgy100 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:44 pm

Had my first MOT in April and the car is just about to knock up 32,000 miles! I love the car now as much as I did when I first purchased it new. Right now from a personal point of view I’m not loving the new variant of the Z4 and so for the first time in a long, long time I’ve decided I want to keep it. It is the first car ever I wanted to hang on to.

Although I rarely post or comment on the forum I do regularly read the majority of the posts and would like to thank all of you on this forum who have contributed and in turn helped me through my 3 year plus journey with what is a beautifully crafted car IMHO.

Thanks one n all
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Post by Hunter » Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:59 pm

That’s a really positive post, I’ve only had a month with mine and every day I notice new qualities... last weekend I did about 1300 miles and got out the car without an ache, averaged 31.7 mpg and had bit off fun on somewhat tedious roads.
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Post by Burgy100 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:03 pm

Yes I also agree about the comfort and the best mpg I have had is 33 mpg driving from Southampton on the M3, round the M25 and up the M1 home, admittedly there was a person with a red flag in front on me!
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Post by Marlon » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:31 pm

Always good to hear a long term review, I'm guessing there are bargains to be had in the E89 market once the new Z4 hits the showrooms so its good to hear such a positive experience :thumbsup:
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Post by sunnydays » Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:18 pm

The 35is is a fantastic car. You should check out MHD at some point, it totally transforms the car. Although I will warn you, once you try it, you will be hooked!

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Post by buzyg » Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:32 pm

Nice post Steve. :thumbsup:
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:25 am

sunnydays wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:18 pm The 35is is a fantastic car. You should check out MHD at some point, it totally transforms the car. Although I will warn you, once you try it, you will be hooked!
What's MHD?
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Post by step_change » Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:54 am

Nice to hear! They are great cars, love mine!
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:20 pm

I've only had my 35i since Saturday and I'm loving mine
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Post by Hunter » Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:52 pm

Busterboo wrote: Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:25 am
sunnydays wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:18 pm The 35is is a fantastic car. You should check out MHD at some point, it totally transforms the car. Although I will warn you, once you try it, you will be hooked!
What's MHD?
It’s an Android app that lets you install performance maps into your car
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:05 pm

Thank you.
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Post by IRD » Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:23 pm

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Had mine for six weeks and absolutely love it.

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Post by Burgy100 » Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:46 am

I'll try and get some pictures of it this weekend after a clean. It's still all original except for an altercation with a pothole and one buckled rear wheel! Resulting in a £1000 bill, luckily BMW 0% finance on stuff like that
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Post by step_change » Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:47 pm

They *really* crash down the potholes with the 19" and run flats.
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Post by Burgy100 » Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:57 pm

As promised here are some pics of my 3 and bit years old 3.5is. I suppose I should investigate detailing next!
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