23is auto performance

[Smartbear]

My e89 23i gearbox is night and day better than the 3.0 e85 I owned.The car has done 56k,I'm worried if I change the gearbox oil it will spoil the gearchange as at the moment it's perfect.

1st-2nd on my 3.0si was notchy but the rest were great, my 20i e89 has a better 1st-2nd but the other are not as slick as the e85 Si box. My car does has a lighter clutch though.
Rob

[True-Blue]

Ok thanks,got a three 23is's to try this week so i guess ill see if its fast enough .Just out of interest how would it compare to a hot hatch like a gti golf.cheers

The 4 Pot turbo E89’s are starting to be close to your budget. It you want to ride a wave of turbo-torque then I’d seriously consider getting one of those and having it remapped. From what I can see these all map to very decent power and torque and I doubt you’d find it too slow

Decent mix of performance, fuel economy (when not ‘pressing on’) and lower road tax. If I move on from my E85 I’d seriously consider a 4 pot turbo E89

[flybobbie]

My e89 23i gearbox is night and day better than the 3.0 e85 I owned.The car has done 56k,I'm worried if I change the gearbox oil it will spoil the gearchange as at the moment it's perfect.

Well you know what they say, if it ain't broke........redesign it.

[maxman]

My e89 23i gearbox is night and day better than the 3.0 e85 I owned.The car has done 56k,I'm worried if I change the gearbox oil it will spoil the gearchange as at the moment it's perfect.

Well you know what they say, if it ain't broke........redesign it.

A bit of redesign taking place today.Centre console top removed today for painting black as the aluminium finish had been attacked by the previous owner.

[lavy1966]

Is there anything you can do to improve pe4formance ,i presume remaping wouldn't do much as it has no turbo .cheers

[Tyreman]

At that budget I would probably buy a 3.0SI Coupe, faster, rarer and will depreciate less

[Zed Baron]

Is there anything you can do to improve pe4formance ,i presume remaping wouldn't do much as it has no turbo .cheers

Someone has done it: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=115909&p=1665171&h ... p#p1665171

[lavy1966]

I drove a 23i s auto yesterday & yes ive driven faster but it wasnt as slow as i thought it might be ,youve got to work it a bit harder but all in all i found it a pleasure to drive so im going to buy it .cheers

[Pbondar]

Great choice, people get hung up on performance when, in reality, there are far more capable cars if you simply want to either go quicker in a straight line and/or go round corners at silly speeds..

For me it’s all about the looks and feel of the roadster....the 23i auto is a fabulous gentleman’s smoking carriage...enjoy!

[IRD]

Congratulations. I’m glad you found what you are looking for. I am on my second E89 and l have enjoyed owning both of them. Looking forward to seeing some photographs of the new vehicle..

[maxman]

I drove a 23i s auto yesterday & yes ive driven faster but it wasnt as slow as i thought it might be ,youve got to work it a bit harder but all in all i found it a pleasure to drive so im going to buy it .cheers

Good choice,plenty quick enough for most people.Unless you are into track days the 6 cyl 2.5 engine is a good all rounder .

[lavy1966]

Thanks for replys just trying to make my mind up on choice of wheels heres the choice