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FFS well it almost lasted a year

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by srhutch » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:44 pm

ronk wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:37 pm The ‘box is a contentious issue but bur a drop in power.??
It had some magic dust sprinkled on it. 370bhp from memory.
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Post by ronk » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:56 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:44 pm
ronk wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:37 pm The ‘box is a contentious issue but bur a drop in power.??
It had some magic dust sprinkled on it. 370bhp from memory.
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You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Marlon » Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:55 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:44 pm
ronk wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:37 pm The ‘box is a contentious issue but bur a drop in power.??
It had some magic dust sprinkled on it. 370bhp from memory.
Indeed - thats what made it so special :cry: I guess you could source an identical model and work the same magic but I beleive the top dog 35is has its own special magic :driving:
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Post by Stuartt » Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:58 pm

Angelus666 wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:40 pm I’d be buying that back and I’d bet you’d get that back to the same level for under £3k with some smart shopping. Did they give you a buy back price?
Didn’t offer me to buy back but the salvage value was £3500 so presumably buy back at somewhere around that figure, but even if I did buy it back then fix it it would still be an insurance write off and I’m not interested in ownership of that let alone when it comes to selling it in the future.

So I’m going to take the money and run :)

Don’t get me wrong though I am still gutted and wish it had never happened 😢

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Post by Stuartt » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:00 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:44 pm
ronk wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:37 pm The ‘box is a contentious issue but bur a drop in power.??
It had some magic dust sprinkled on it. 370bhp from memory.
There is nothing to stop me visiting the fairies once the new one comes along 😉

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Post by mr wilks » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:22 pm

My memories will always be good with the 35i , along with the unblemished service record the tweaks made it what it was :driving:
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Post by firebobby » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:28 pm

Just seen this Stuart, absolutely gutted for you. Diane asked what was wrong when I said out loud 'Oh my god' then showed I her the picture. As long as you and Tracey are OK mate, that's the main thing.
Really sorry to see your P&J like that, I bet the other driver shat a brick when you got out.
Hope you get it sorted out mate.
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Post by mr wilks » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:31 pm

Countless days out , weekends away & roadtrips all add to making it special :) just a top car fondly remembered
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Post by Stuartt » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:33 pm

firebobby wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:28 pm Just seen this Stuart, absolutely gutted for you. Diane asked what was wrong when I said out loud 'Oh my god' then showed I her the picture. As long as you and Tracey are OK mate, that's the main thing.
Really sorry to see your P&J like that, I bet the other driver shat a brick when you got out.
Hope you get it sorted out mate.
All the best :)
Cheers Fred.
All a bit s**t if I’m honest, but we’re both fine as only low impact but amazed at the repair costs for such a small bump.
Going to miss the old girl.

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Post by ronk » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:49 pm

Stuartt wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:33 pm .
All a bit s**t if I’m honest, but we’re both fine as only low impact but amazed at the repair costs for such a small bump.
Going to miss the old girl.

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Have you considered a second opinion and maybe asking for a reason why the costs seem so high?
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Post by Stuartt » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:00 pm

ronk wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:49 pm
Stuartt wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:33 pm .
All a bit s**t if I’m honest, but we’re both fine as only low impact but amazed at the repair costs for such a small bump.
Going to miss the old girl.

Stuart
Have you considered a second opinion and maybe asking for a reason why the costs seem so high?
Oem parts and a high labour rate are the main reason for such a high repair bill.
I’m happy with the payout and it’s just bought my timeline forward a few years and I now know exactly what I want on its replacement in the way of must have toys.

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Post by firebobby » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:13 pm

Hope your staying with the Z Stuart
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Post by ronk » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:21 pm

Stuartt wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:00 pm
ronk wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:49 pm
Stuartt wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:33 pm .
All a bit s**t if I’m honest, but we’re both fine as only low impact but amazed at the repair costs for such a small bump.
Going to miss the old girl.

Stuart
Have you considered a second opinion and maybe asking for a reason why the costs seem so high?
Oem parts and a high labour rate are the main reason for such a high repair bill.
I’m happy with the payout and it’s just bought my timeline forward a few years and I now know exactly what I want on its replacement in the way of must have toys.

Stuart
Every cloud etc :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:24 pm

mr wilks wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:31 pm Countless days out , weekends away & roadtrips all add to making it special :) just a top car fondly remembered
:cry: not helping :poke: :P :wink:
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Post by mr wilks » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:28 pm

Marlon wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:24 pm
mr wilks wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:31 pm Countless days out , weekends away & roadtrips all add to making it special :) just a top car fondly remembered
:cry: not helping :poke: :P :wink:
Hey , i didn't wreck it :P
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