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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by PaBs1986 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:27 pm

I am now a proud owner of a Z4 35i and the performance is a BIG step up from my Mini One.

It has been a great car so far... other than needing a brand new DCT transmission and replacement tail lights.

Below is a pic of Pabs - heading out to Austria in a few weeks time and intend to take some better photos :D
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Post by Tich » Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:49 pm

Hello and welcome :driving:
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Post by buzyg » Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:16 pm

Welcome on board. Great looking Zed. :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:42 pm

Welcome to the forum, you won't loose that in a car park. Did you get the car cheap because of the faults or were they done under warranty ?
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Post by PaBs1986 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:12 pm

So very true... unless it is parked behind a Van.

Car is approved used. The tail lights were done under warranty. The new transition was due to a kerb stone flying of the ground and smashing my sump.
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Transmission oil leaking :cry:
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Offending kerb stone!
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Thankfully the council accepted negligence!
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Post by ihadablackdog » Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:10 pm

What was wrong with the tail lights?
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:03 pm

Welcome along - that's a stunning looking Z4, and definitely a huge leap up from a Mini One!

So it's a tale of two halves so far - bad luck getting your transmission damaged, but good luck getting the council to pay to fix it.

Now hopefully you can just enjoy it. :driving:
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Post by PaBs1986 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:55 pm

Thank you for the kind welcome messages.

LH tail light had a faulty indicator and kept flashing a bulb warning on the dash.

RH tail light was full of dirt. Can see it a bit in the photo but was far worst in reality.
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Definitely a tale of 2 halves - felt my stress level lift for a week. But absolutely delighted with the Z4, glad I didn’t fall for a TT instead. Feels like a special occasion each time you get in and see the yellow bonnet in front of you!
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:06 pm

Welcome on board.
Lovely looking motor and in my favorite colour.
I was looking for yellow 35i's when I bought mine but ended up with a silver one as I could bring myself to pay the extra 5 or 6k for yellow.
Happy with how mine looking now though.
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2009 35i DCT silver
SLT mapped to 365bhp :)
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Post by Chippie » Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:58 pm

Hi and welcome, it is a stunning look z4
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Post by PaBs1986 » Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:07 pm

Jollyjoiner wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:06 pm Welcome on board.
Lovely looking motor and in my favorite colour.
I was looking for yellow 35i's when I bought mine but ended up with a silver one as I could bring myself to pay the extra 5 or 6k for yellow.
Happy with how mine looking now though.20190706_173319.jpg20190607_101757.jpg
That is a BIG hit on the wallet for what is effectively the same car. Love your contrast roof against the silver - looks like you have ended up with something just as unique!
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Post by sw4nny » Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:59 pm

Very nice,welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
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Post by Bodben » Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:27 pm

Welcome! Love the Zed! colour is awesome :D
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:43 am

PaBs1986 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:07 pm
Jollyjoiner wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:06 pm Welcome on board.
Lovely looking motor and in my favorite colour.
I was looking for yellow 35i's when I bought mine but ended up with a silver one as I could bring myself to pay the extra 5 or 6k for yellow.
Happy with how mine looking now though.20190706_173319.jpg20190607_101757.jpg
That is a BIG hit on the wallet for what is effectively the same car. Love your contrast roof against the silver - looks like you have ended up with something just as unique!
Cheers :thumbsup:
2009 35i DCT silver
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Post by MICHAELROSCO » Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:31 pm

Stunning and welcome :driving:
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