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Which e89

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by JohnE » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:57 pm

Mine is a 2009 E89 2.3 with 54k on the clock. It's a manual, has heated leather seats, nice wheels, it's alpine White and I love it.

Driven fast cars, raced 250 gearbox karts, spent many years sat alongside some very quick drivers co-driving but nothing makes me smile more than putting down the top and having a drive somewhere. Not interested in doing track days or driving it like I stole it each time I go out but it's fun, really good fun. The engine pulls nicely and is eager to rev, it's slower than my X335d but I am really happy with it. Horse's for courses of course but enjoy whatever you buy.

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Post by maxman » Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:20 am

I have to agree the 6 cyl is a sweet free reving engine. :thumbsup:

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Post by Silverstar » Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:32 am

maxman wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:20 am I have to agree the 6 cyl is a sweet free reving engine. :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:23 am

lavy1966 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:01 pm After looking for a e85/86 z ,ive now decided to up my budget so i can now buy a e89 .Im still at the low end about 8/9k so my options are still.limited .Id ideally like a 3l but may settle for a smaller engine .So i wandering what will give the best bang for bucks & what options should i try to get .cheers
I did the same, started looking at E85’s then E86’s and then upped my budget to get an E89. Ended up with a 59 plate 23i 49k FSH with quite a few extras, heated MSportseats, 296’s Cruise to name a few.

I have to agree with others, don’t discount because of the distance, I’d travel to Edinburgh for greg81 s if that’s the model you’re looking for because it could be well worth the trip.

I traveled from Argyll in Scotland to Devon to buy a forum members car rather than get an unknown one more locally. So glad I did as there were cheaper options closer to home but I could look at 4+ yrs of unedited history about my potential purchase on here and the car was well looked after by an enthusiast.

As for the colour......absolutely not for me, selling that on would be a nightmare, also not particularly nice to look at either IMHO

As for the price of it, unfortunately for sellers it’s about market price if not even a wee bit high given the colour.

Straight six is also a thing of beauty, especially with the top down. No experience of any of the other engines but I love mine.

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    Post by mcbutler » Sat May 23, 2020 3:25 pm

    Don't like that at all, its basically light brown/beige......
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    Post by Papa_Zee » Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:39 pm

    So, I’ve let my beautiful MR go... Enjoyed the years on the forum so far.

    I’ve put a deposit down on a low mileage 2014 E89 Sdrive 35is in Mineral Grey. Hopefully get it at month end after garage works completed. Any advice on the 35is please?

    I think I am ready for a fast comfortable tourer now. I was originally aiming for an Alfa Romeo 4C but thought it was too much of an outlay in these times.
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    Post by Busterboo » Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:31 pm

    Papa_Zee wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:39 pm I’ve put a deposit down on a low mileage 2014 E89 Sdrive 35is in Mineral Grey. Hopefully get it at month end after garage works completed. Any advice on the 35is please?
    What "garage works"?
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    Post by scootr » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:08 am

    I bought a 2010 e89 3.0 6spd last year. We drive year round and she has been lovely. Comfortable, quiet, peppy, And with little bit of work and some new Michelin NRF she is a great handling roadster. I did find later I could have waited for a model with 306 hp but 258 seems okay. (US specs) But really the car has everythign I was looking for: motor, tires, gear shifter, convertible... yeah - that's it :thumbsup:
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    Post by Busterboo » Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:46 am

    Papa_Zee wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:39 pm Any advice on the 35is please?
    Read through this: viewtopic.php?f=45&t=32132
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    Post by Beeacon » Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:36 pm

    Papa_Zee wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:39 pm Any advice on the 35is please?
    1. Take the god damn RFTs off the car and protect the alloys (as soon as you receive the car, make sure you check the inside edge for any cracks, make sure the dealer pays if there are any as it is an MOT failure and fairly common due to the rubber band thickness, wide tyre width, big camber, and stiff runflat tyre walls).
    2. Clean your engine bay at least once so its easy to see any oil leaks in the future (not that you should expect them).
    3. Burn the whippy aerial :poke:
    4. Find yourself a good set of roads and some nice weather and have at it!

    P.S. In a few years time swap out your roof salmon relays (£30 of preventative maintenance) for peace of mind.
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    Post by Papa_Zee » Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:17 pm

    Busterboo wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:31 pm
    Papa_Zee wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:39 pm I’ve put a deposit down on a low mileage 2014 E89 Sdrive 35is in Mineral Grey. Hopefully get it at month end after garage works completed. Any advice on the 35is please?
    What "garage works"?
    I’m epoxying floor and new roller doors installation. Not ‘works’ on the car. :)
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    Post by Papa_Zee » Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:18 pm

    Beeacon wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:36 pm
    Papa_Zee wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:39 pm Any advice on the 35is please?
    1. Take the god damn RFTs off the car and protect the alloys (as soon as you receive the car, make sure you check the inside edge for any cracks, make sure the dealer pays if there are any as it is an MOT failure and fairly common due to the rubber band thickness, wide tyre width, big camber, and stiff runflat tyre walls).
    2. Clean your engine bay at least once so its easy to see any oil leaks in the future (not that you should expect them).
    3. Burn the whippy aerial :poke:
    4. Find yourself a good set of roads and some nice weather and have at it!

    P.S. In a few years time swap out your roof salmon relays (£30 of preventative maintenance) for peace of mind.
    All noted, thank you sir! :thumbsup:
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    Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:23 pm

    Papa_Zee wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:17 pm I’m epoxying floor and new roller doors installation. Not ‘works’ on the car.
    Lovely - hopefully getting a TV, sofa and beer fridge too! :lol:

    It'll be interesting to see how you find the 35is compares to your M.
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    Post by Busterboo » Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:36 am

    JohnE wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:57 pm Mine is a 2009 E89 2.3 ...
    No, it's not.
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    Post by JohnE » Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:03 am

    What is it then

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