Help purchasing an E89

Big Bad Boris · Post by **Big Bad Boris** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:07 pm

I like black, nothing beats a highly polished black car…. absolutely nothing to with fact I’m selling a black one right now

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:13 pm

Black is the best colour, which is why I have two of them

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:14 pm

Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:07 pm I like black, nothing beats a highly polished black car…. absolutely nothing to with fact I’m selling a black one right now

Craigdm has argued red is best.....presumably completely non-biased aswell.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:15 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:13 pm Black is the best colour, which is why I have two of them

Yeah but that's because you are an undertaker....so doesn't count!

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:15 pm

Red is good as well, which is why I have a red car as well

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:19 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:15 pm Red is good as well, which is why I have a red car as well

I have a half blue and half red car in the garage, but I really don't like purple.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:55 pm

Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:07 pm I like black, nothing beats a highly polished black car…

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:13 pm Black is the best colour, which is why I have two of them

I have to say I was a bit cautious about getting a black car but having bought this car and had it polished up, I have to concur it's a great colour for sports or luxury cars. It looks classy, elegant, aggresive all at the same time and it's a colour that will never go out of fashion. Although I can understand why you wouldn't want one in the UK with the constant bad weather, it would be a nightmare to keep clean and it has to be clean to looks it's best.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:18 pm

Silverstar wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:55 pm Although I can understand why you wouldn't want one in the UK with the constant bad weather, it would be a nightmare to keep clean and it has to be clean to looks it's best.

That's one of the things that puts me off black cars.

Although in the right light my Ruby Black one did look fantastic!

JakeS76 · Post by **JakeS76** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:47 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:14 am
DJM_1706 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:03 am Don’t think I could bring myself to get a yellow car
You and most others; the reason why they are so 'rare'.

Yellow attracts flies in the summer so probably not the best choice

DJM_1706 · Post by **DJM_1706** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:44 pm

Hi all, I’ve heard a few stories about the boot seal leaking water onto the battery and roof ecu, is there a way to combat this problem or anything to look out for when viewing cars? Cheers

JakeS76 · Post by **JakeS76** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:08 pm

It's worth having a look at RobbiZ4's post
viewtopic.php?t=130932
He recommends protecting the roof pump next to the battery using a sheet of polythene. The link has info on this

JakeS76 · Post by **JakeS76** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:10 pm

It's worth having a look at RobbiZ4's post
viewtopic.php?t=130932
He recommends protecting the roof pump next to the battery using a sheet of polythene. The link has info on this

You can check the hydraulic roof pump for water as it can be underneath it on the foam that it sits on. Also worth checking the boot isn't leaking by pouring a couple of bottles of water all over it - while it's closed

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:32 pm

DJM_1706 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:44 pm Hi all, I’ve heard a few stories about the boot seal leaking water onto the battery and roof ecu, is there a way to combat this problem or anything to look out for when viewing cars? Cheers

Yes, don't buy a car with water in the boot. Don't buy a car with any sign of water anywhere internally (check the carpets).
They don't all leak, just the ones that haven't been looked after properly. It can be an easy fix, or an expensive one so best not take the gamble IMO. I did with my second one, and was lucky it was a simple fix.

It is as easy to keep water out of an E89 as it is to let water in. Miles of rubber seals and a lack of care equals water leaks (in the UK). Remember these cars were not designed for the UK; they were designed for California and the like, where it rarely rains. The vast majority of owners have never been near a car forum, so are ignorant to the problems without proper maintenance.

ori · Post by **ori** » Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:00 pm

DJM_1706 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:44 pm Hi all, I’ve heard a few stories about the boot seal leaking water onto the battery and roof ecu, is there a way to combat this problem or anything to look out for when viewing cars? Cheers

You gonna post pictures of your new baby? Welcome to the club.

DJM_1706 · Post by **DJM_1706** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:14 pm

Think I may have found a gem.

Thanks for all the help and advice!

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