Hi all,
I'm on the hunt for an E89 Z4
Must have: iDrive, parking sensors, sport seats
Keen on manual gearbox (but would consider DCT). Preferably the 30i, although, would consider the 23i or 35i if the price was right (although I'm a little scared of the HPFP/coil/turbo issues )
Budget ~£10k
Thanks
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NO LONGER WANTED Z4 E89 - 23i/30i/35i
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Z4 E89 - 23i/30i/35i
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Z4 E89 - 23i/30i/35i
Hi and welcome.
If I was looking for an E89 I'd want a manual with the 30i or maybe 35i (subject to the potential issues you've mentioned).
I can't help thinking if you bought a 23i you might be forever wondering what a bigger one would have been like! But maybe that's because my E86 has the same 3 litre N52 engine as the 30i E89.
By comparison the 2.5 litre N52 in my daily (same engine as a 23i) doesn't feel that special - although it is fitted to a 3 Series Touring, which probably doesn't help!
Good luck finding one that ticks all the boxes.
If I was looking for an E89 I'd want a manual with the 30i or maybe 35i (subject to the potential issues you've mentioned).
I can't help thinking if you bought a 23i you might be forever wondering what a bigger one would have been like! But maybe that's because my E86 has the same 3 litre N52 engine as the 30i E89.
By comparison the 2.5 litre N52 in my daily (same engine as a 23i) doesn't feel that special - although it is fitted to a 3 Series Touring, which probably doesn't help!
Good luck finding one that ticks all the boxes.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Z4 E89 - 23i/30i/35i
Apolgoies for not replying sooner, I did take your advice and I'm glad I did!
Picked up a 30i E89 a couple of weeks ago for £8.7k
Picked up a 30i E89 a couple of weeks ago for £8.7k
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Z4 E89 - 23i/30i/35i
Your car looks great - I do like red leather seats!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black