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Post by mr wilks » Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:58 pm

It wasn't planned this way when i started looking for a Z4 coupe in 2012 but 8 years later i'm on my 16th :o Z4 & it appears there are many others who can't resist a Z4 & have been tempted by not just 1 or 2 but 3 , 4 or even more :wink:
Step forward & tell us how many & i'l formulate a list of those who have it bad as its becoming clear that there are a good few members who have had a minimum 3 Z4s which considering they are quite impractical , often considered a summer or weekend car is a great accolade for them :driving: :thumbsup:



number5 x 16 ( 9 E85s / 2 Alpina 2 x E89 ZMR Si E86 G29 )








Jamie_z4 x 8 (5 E85 3 E86 )
Jamesbond x 8 (4 x Z4 E85 3 X Z4MR 1 x E89)

john-e89 x 7 ( 2 E85s 3 35is 2 ZMRs )

jabber x6 (3 E85s 3 E89s)

Z4M-2006 x 5 ( 2 ZMRs , 1 ZMC owned twice E86 1 E89 )
Zed Five x 5 ( 2 E85s 1 E86 2 E89s )
pastry x 5 ( 2 E89s 2 Si E85s 1 ZMR )
gadgetJunky72 x 5 (1 x E85 3 x 35i 1 x 35is)
True-Blue x 5 ( 4 E85 1 E86 )

goldbcfc x 5 ( 4 E85s ) BARRED FOR BLATANT RULE FLOUNCING :oops: NO DEALERS / TRADERS :D

Dave1971 x 4 ( 3 E85s 1 E89 )
woolybear x 4 ( 2 E85s 1 E86 1 ZMR )
Lynchy x 4 (3 E85 1 ZMR )
Papa_zee x 4 (3 E85 1 E89)

indeep75 x 3 ( 2 ZMCs 1 e89 )
paulgs1000 x 3 ( 3 E85s )
jamiez x 3 ( 1 E85 1 E86 1 ZMC )
GJC72 x 3 ( 2 E85s 1 E89 )
samZ4M x 3 ( 3 E85s / 2///Ms )
nanu x 3 ( 3 E89s )
DPG x 3 ( E85 E86 ZMr
bluespit x 3 ( 2 E89s 1 E85 )
beanitos x 3 ( 3 E86 )
smartbear x 3 ( 1 E85 2 E89 )
DLH x 3 (1 E86 + E85 & E89 still owned )
Dr_John x 3 ( 3 E89s )
ronk x 3 ( 1 E85 2 E89 )
Dietcokeman x 3 ( 1 E85 1 E89 1 ZMR )
slick x 3 ( 1 E85 2 E89s )
Johnbmwz4 x 3 ( 2 E85 1 E89 )
mcbeee x 3 ( 1 E85 1 E89 1 ZMR )
deka1 x3 ( 2 e85s 1 e89 )
Clubbert x3 ( 1 e85 1 89 1 ZMR )
tcochrane x3 ( 1 e85 1 e86 1 ZMR )
MerBrook x3 ( 2 E86 1 E85 )
Nick177 x3 ( E85 E89 E86 )
Stuartt x3 (E85 35i 35is)
Bing x3 ( E85 Si E85 ZMR )
Boyo x3 (MR 2 x E89 )
Huzee4 x3 ( E85 2 x E89 )
Mr Tidy x3 ( 2 Si E86 1 ///MC )
wyldie x3 ( E85 ZMR G29 )
mau x3 ( 2 E85 1 E86)
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:03 pm

4 here Andy as you know, E85 3.0 SE and E89 35is currently in residence. :D
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
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E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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Post by Dave1971 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:04 pm

3 so far with an eye on am e89 some time in the future.
Zed No 1 2004 e85 Z4 2.2 se
Zed No 2 2007 e85 Imola Red Z4MR
Zed No 3 2006 e85 Ruby Black 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 4 2009 e89 Deep see blue 35i sDrive
Zed No 5 2006 e85 Titan silver 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 6 2004 e85 Black Sapphire Alpina Roadster S Lux #073

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Post by metal licker » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:06 pm

Only two E89's for me :)
718 4.0 GTS Boxster in YELLOW :driving:
718 Guards Red Boxster .........Gone!
A35 AMG saloon .........Gone!
JCW ...........Gone !
E89 35i Msport VO ................Gone !
E89 23i SE DSB ................Gone !

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Post by Smartbear » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:06 pm

Hi, im on my 2nd Z4 (I don't want to talk about it at the moment) and previously had a lovely Z3 for a year :thumbsup:
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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Post by mr wilks » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:09 pm

john-e89 wrote:4 here Andy as you know, E85 3.0 SE and E89 35is currently in residence. :D

How come your user is john-e89 ? did you always know ?
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Post by indeep75 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:19 pm

3 Zeds for me (so far). 1 E89 28i space grey, now on my 2nd Z4M Coupe, both silver grey. Love them!
Z4M Coupe Silver-Grey / Light Sepang Leather Extended / Piano Black
Gone: Z4M Coupe Silver-Grey / Imola Red / CSLs
Gone: Space Grey E89 28i

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Post by john-e89 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:32 pm

mr wilks wrote:
john-e89 wrote:4 here Andy as you know, E85 3.0 SE and E89 35is currently in residence. :D

How come your user is john-e89 ? did you always know ?
No mate, i was a long time lurker and didnt get round to joining the forum until I was selling the M and I'd put a deposit down on the E89.

Great idea for a list, top job. :thumbsup:
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by Sae » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:40 pm

Quick question, for those that went e85/86 to e89, will you stay e89?

And for those that went e89 back to e85/86, why?
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:06 pm

Good idea OP!

Taz seems to have a few as well!

I'm a lightweight - I've had 2 but only 1 at a time. :lol:

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Post by Johnbmwz4 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:16 pm

I'm on number 2 Z4. 1st was 3.0 E85 then my current 3.5i E89. I would definitely have no problem going back to an E85. Something about them that make me go giddy every time I see one and from certain angles look better than the E89. Then there s the price. I don't think there are any better roadsters out there for the money
BMW E89 3.5i M Sport manual, loving it….
Audi S5 Cab, Great car but not special enough….
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Post by john-e89 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:18 pm

Sae wrote:Quick question, for those that went e85/86 to e89, will you stay e89?

And for those that went e89 back to e85/86, why?
Good question, and hard to answer imho. For me the E85 SE is such a fun car, just the right combination of power and handling, not too much so you can't use it all, you can really exploit the rev range, its nimble with fairly sharp steering and feel, but ultimately I prefer the E89, although it's biggest drawback is the lack of steering feel, it's numb, there's no denying it, but non run flats do go some way to addressing that, plus it's not as light but still very capable on non run flats, with a much nicer interior, a better all rounder I suppose. It'll be a quick thrash around if you want, and a laid back GT cruiser as well with a feeling of refinement the older 85 lacks. There may be set ups to correct the numb feel that I'll explore once the warranty runs out if I keep it. That said I'd be more than happy with the E85 if I have to sell the 89, I like them a lot.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by jamiez » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:21 pm

3 for me
1. 2.5si e85 2006
2. 3.0si e86 2006
3. ///MC e86 2006
Z4MC | Midnight Blue | OEM CSL's + MPSS | Extended Light Sepang Leather | Folding Mirrors | Stubby| BT | Prof Nav | DSP HiFi | Intravee | Privacy | Illuminated ZHP…

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Post by Number5 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:22 pm

Surely a Poll is in order ?

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Its Five for me (so far). behind Mr Wilks, but in front of most others I suspect.

Number 1: Aug 2013 - Feb 2015 (2004 2.5Se with 120k miles)
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Number 2: 2014 Winter Project Nov 2014-Jan 2015 (2003 3.0SE 86k miles)
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Number 3: My P&J Jan2015 - ?? 2004 Alpina #019 76k
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Number 4; 2015 Winter Project Nov 2015- Feb 2016 (2006 2.5SE 96k)
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Number 5: 2016 Current Winter Project so a sneak peak only !. (2004 E85)
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...and no I wont elaborate, so don't ask !
Alpina Roadster #307
Porsche Boxster GTS
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Stratus E86
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Alpina #019
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:49 pm

Quite a contingent of multi Z owners among us :)
DPG & DLH i think are on 3 ? Z4M-2006 5 ? & jamie-z4 the same if not on 6 ?
It has been pointed out before but the fact that from £3k to £33k there is one for every pocket that can be enjoyed equally says a lot about the car
As for the E85 - E86 to E89 direction & can you go back from there ? Yes you can & in my case whilst the drawbacks were hard to ignore the plus points outweighed them
Buy & drive what you like , there is no superlative version in my mind :thumbsup:
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