Another e89 joins the forum

Dave1971 · Post by **Dave1971** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:53 pm

About 2 1/2 years ago I was lucky enough to buy a lovely Imola Red Z4MR but sadly after only a year or so of ownership it had to go. I work in the oil and gas sector and as you all know it took a real nosedive at one point and I just couldn't justify keeping the car. The good thing is the car has gone on to be pampered by Cracker from the forum, the bad thing is whenever it pops up on the forum I have a little sinking feeling cos I really didn't want to sell that car.

After a short stint in a god awful Renault I was lucky enough to stumble onto a Ruby Black 3.0si, it was a cat d and a flimper spec but that meant it was going cheap so I've been a very happy owner of that for a year now. For sale on ebay by the way

Thing are looking a lot better in the world of work for me now so I started to think about maybe having a look at a new car. As much as I loved the ///M as a daily driver it was a bit hardcore and a bit of a chore (in the nicest way) so I've ended up with the next best thing, and my 4th Z an e89 35i. I've only driven it the 105 miles home but I'm a very happy chappy.

2009 e89 35i sDrive
46K
1CA Selection Cop Relevant Vehicles
1CB Co2 Content
1CD Brake Energy Regeneration
2KW L.a. Wheels V-spoke 296/mt
2PA Locking Wheel Bolts
2TC Sports Transmission With Double Clutch
2VF Adaptiv M Suspension
2XA Sports Leath.steering Wheel+gear
230 Eu Specific Additional Equipment
249 Multi-function For Steering Wheel
3AP Windscreen With Grey Shade Band
302 Alarm System
387 Wind Deflector
423 Floor Mats, Velour
428 Warning Triangle
430 Int/ext Rr Vw Mirror W Aut Anti-dazzle
431 Interior Rr Vw Mirror W Aut Anti-d
441 Smokers Package
459 Seat Adjustm., Electr. W. Memory
470 Child Seat Isofix Attachment
481 Sport Seats F Driver/front Passenger
493 Storage Compartment Package
494 Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger
502 Headlight Washer System
508 Park Distance Control (pdc)
521 Rain Sensor
534 Automatic Air Conditioning
544 Cruise Control With Braking Function
563 Lights Package
6AA Bmw Teleservices
6AB Control Teleservices
6FL Usb-/audio Interface
609 Navigation System Professional
612 Bmw Assist
615 Extended Bmw Online Information
616 Bmw Online
620 Voice Input System
633 Prep.mob. Ph. Business Bluet.interf.
677 Hifi System Professional
694 Preparation For Cd Changer
698 Area-code 2
8SC Country Spec. Release Of Teleservice
8SM Vin, Visible From Outside
8SP Cop Control
8S2 Coding Of Alarm Signal
8S3 Automatic Lock When Driving Away
812 England Version
850 Add Fuel Tank Filling For Export
863 Europe/dealer Directory Service
877 Deletion Cross-over Operation
880 English / On-board Documentation

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:58 pm

Very nice both car and spec Dave, good choice.

Glad to hear the work situation has improved as well, happy days.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:03 pm

A hansom carriage Sir.

metal licker · Post by **metal licker** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:10 pm

Very nice

How are you getting on with the auto box ?

Dave1971 · Post by **Dave1971** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:37 pm

metal licker wrote:Very nice
How are you getting on with the auto box ?

The 3.0si I've been running is an auto so it's been an easy switch, I did look at a manual but decided I quite like the auto for a daily driver. The Dct gearbox is great, so quick and smooth.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:55 pm

That looks a well specced beauty & in the more desirable (imo) Se platform

Did you check the inside edges of the 296s before paying up

Dave1971 · Post by **Dave1971** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:24 pm

mr wilks wrote:That looks a well specced beauty & in the more desirable (imo) Se platform
Did you check the inside edges of the 296s before paying up

For cracks? It's had one wheel replaced because of cracks and I've had the garage put a fresh mot on the car and check over a few of the usual weak spots while they were on.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:41 pm

Dave1971 wrote:
mr wilks wrote:That looks a well specced beauty & in the more desirable (imo) Se platform
Did you check the inside edges of the 296s before paying up
For cracks? It's had one wheel replaced because of cracks and I've had the garage put a fresh mot on the car and check over a few of the usual weak spots while they were on.

All should be good then

296s are a great looking wheel on the 89

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:39 pm

Nice move Laine - looks impressive

DJz4 · Post by **DJz4** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:54 pm

Welcome to the forum

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:55 pm

DJz4 wrote:Welcome to the forum

He's been here 5 years & on his 4th Z4

philip27 · Post by **philip27** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:02 am

Great looking e89 you must be pleased with it.

296 do look great hope they last for you. Do you still have run flats fitted ?

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:06 am

Great choice, nice that you can indulge your passion for the Zed again

DJz4 · Post by **DJz4** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:09 am

mr wilks wrote:
DJz4 wrote:Welcome to the forum
He's been here 5 years & on his 4th Z4

.... I, although the car hasn't

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:10 am

Cracking looking Z - you might want to take it back though...looks like they put your steering wheel on upside down.

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