E89 V E85 Driving Position

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:11 pm

Hi all,

My wife has decided she wants to be able to drive a second car when doing shorter trips than her Kia Sorento. My e85 is too low slung and uncomfortable for her so I need to replace it but I love Z4's. Is the E89 noticeably higher and also are the seats noticeably different in the comfort stakes? I only have £7.5K to spend so it will be an early high miler.

Cheers for any help

Nick

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:44 pm

Nick2449 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:11 pm Hi all,

My wife has decided she wants to be able to drive a second car when doing shorter trips than her Kia Sorento. My e85 is too low slung and uncomfortable for her so I need to replace it but I love Z4's. Is the E89 noticeably higher and also are the seats noticeably different in the comfort stakes? I only have £7.5K to spend so it will be an early high miler.

Cheers for any help

Nick

Here you go, the e89 is generally considered more comfortable over long journeys

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Rob

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:38 pm

Thanks Rob, I can't imagine another forum where you can get this kind of quality of response!

Cheers

Nick

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:45 pm

the e89 definitely more comfortable especially if you avoid the msport spec suspension, doesn't feel much less low slung tho imho.. there may be a few mil in it but getting in snd out feels much the same

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:47 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:44 pm
Nick2449 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:11 pm Hi all,

My wife has decided she wants to be able to drive a second car when doing shorter trips than her Kia Sorento. My e85 is too low slung and uncomfortable for her so I need to replace it but I love Z4's. Is the E89 noticeably higher and also are the seats noticeably different in the comfort stakes? I only have £7.5K to spend so it will be an early high miler.

Cheers for any help

Nick
Here you go, the e89 is generally considered more comfortable over long journeys
0E87C97E-1F2C-4E9F-8327-B431E5FB6E82.png
Rob

I like images like these as it shows that the E89 is not that much bigger than the E85 as some would have you believe.
I wonder if there is a graphic like this that shows the G29 overlayed with them.

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:38 am

Nictrix wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:47 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:44 pm
Nick2449 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:11 pm Hi all,

My wife has decided she wants to be able to drive a second car when doing shorter trips than her Kia Sorento. My e85 is too low slung and uncomfortable for her so I need to replace it but I love Z4's. Is the E89 noticeably higher and also are the seats noticeably different in the comfort stakes? I only have £7.5K to spend so it will be an early high miler.

Cheers for any help

Nick
Here you go, the e89 is generally considered more comfortable over long journeys
0E87C97E-1F2C-4E9F-8327-B431E5FB6E82.png
Rob
I like images like these as it shows that the E89 is not that much bigger than the E85 as some would have you believe.
I wonder if there is a graphic like this that shows the G29 overlayed with them.

brillomaster · Post by **brillomaster** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:05 pm

Whats wrong with a kia sorento for short trips? Other than it being massive lol.
Sounds like she needs a kia picanto or a corsa, or something equally small.
If you must chop in the z4, how about a 1 series? Still bmw, rwd, and potentially still a 3 litre straight six engine.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:29 pm

Whilst it may be more comfortable, I would suggest that the height you sit at and the appearance of that long bonnet in front of you are broadly similar. We are lucky enough to have one of each and I would say the actual position is not much different.
I'd recommend sitting in one and trying it for size. If the answer is no then you may as well keep the one you have.

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:48 pm

All really good comments. Ironically I'm selling the Picanto I bought for the kids as eldest not showing any interest in learning to drive. Wife liked it but I said why don't we get something she likes to drive as well. My Man logic turned this into let's sell both cars and get an E89 but as you say she better try one first.

tiglon · Post by **tiglon** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:51 pm

Not much to add, but I'm not sure your wife will like the E89 more than the E85. It does feel a bit more luxurious and modern inside though so you might be able to convince her that it's the answer

Brilliant images from Pbondar and Smartbear, where do you find stuff like that?!

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:18 pm

tiglon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:51 pm Not much to add, but I'm not sure your wife will like the E89 more than the E85. It does feel a bit more luxurious and modern inside though so you might be able to convince her that it's the answer

Brilliant images from Pbondar and Smartbear, where do you find stuff like that?!

Plenty of info here

http://weblog.pac1.net/corvette/_Docume ... iption.pdf
Rob

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:12 pm

Once I saw a similar diagram for the Accord. It went from an everyday, practical small saloon to a boat, flirting with luxury. The Z is moving in the same direction. In a way I miss the Z3.

OP, I hope you get to keep your convertible. It’s SO nice.

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:08 pm

Pbondar wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:38 am
Nictrix wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:47 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:44 pm Here you go, the e89 is generally considered more comfortable over long journeys
0E87C97E-1F2C-4E9F-8327-B431E5FB6E82.png
Rob
I like images like these as it shows that the E89 is not that much bigger than the E85 as some would have you believe.
I wonder if there is a graphic like this that shows the G29 overlayed with them.

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