E85/E86 owners... is there any reason why you did not go for an E89?

Tncdrew · Post by **Tncdrew** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 9:55 am

Simplicity... and oh that lovely M54!

raymond.harper · Post by **raymond.harper** » Fri Jun 27, 2025 10:29 am

The roof failure on the E89 and the cost of repairing it put me off buying one.

wiseguy · Post by **wiseguy** » Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:08 am

The e89's lack of trunk space with the top down. To be a DD, it has to be functional and fun.

roblightbody · Post by **roblightbody** » Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:46 pm

The only Z4 that has ever caught our eye, is the Z4 Coupé because of its striking looks. We consider it to be a proper future classic. I don't think the E89 is nearly so special, and of course has the extra weight and complexity of the folding roof.

However this is a totally personal thing. Some people think the E86 is hideous and pointless (why wouldn't you want the roof to fold).

The thing with older/special cars, is you have to move away from the newer=better mentality that applies to daily drivers.

Tom_Irth · Post by **Tom_Irth** » Tue Jul 01, 2025 10:41 am

For me, came down to the looks and simplicity of the vehicle.

I drove the e89 and as nice a place it is to sit, just didn’t feel special enough.

Jollygiant · Post by **Jollygiant** » Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:16 am

£1,500 for a 2.5 E85, no need ask why. Its a second/ project car for shits and giggles and I can lose at that price.

But now I'm about 1k into it, lol

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:23 am

No M variant.

If they had made a more focused version with the S65 V8 I would have bought one.

The boot is also compromised when the roof is down making euro trips difficult.

As they are, great cars. When I test drove one more than 10 years ago, I couldn't help but feel that it was like a 3 series without 5 seats. The driving dynamics are very similar, and it is a GT cruiser. For an occasion car, I wanted something that felt more special.

The E85/86 for the money deliver this over a 35/35is although they have more useable power the e85/e86 is much more engaging to drive.

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