easy question for E89 owners

Sludgepump · Post by **Sludgepump** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:26 pm

Looking to get back into Z4 ownership after selling my E85 last autumn. Looking at an E89 now.
One of my favourite features of the E85 was that you could see the bonnet if front of you from the drivers seat. Is this
still a feature of the E89? I might have to travel quite some way to get the model I want and I don't want a wasted journey!
Thanks

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:27 pm

Yes you can but it might depend how low you have the seat adjusted?
Rob

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:35 pm

But whether you can or not looking on the bright side some E89s had PDC on the front!

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:26 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:35 pm But whether you can or not looking on the bright side some E89s had PDC on the front!

factory fitted pdc includes the front

warmasice · Post by **warmasice** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:04 am

Not all e89s come with front sensors. Don't know what I'd do without mine

Sludgepump · Post by **Sludgepump** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:31 am

Thanks. I think that's a yes. Not worried about parking - just like to see the bonnet stretching out in front on a sports car.

Don_Diego · Post by **Don_Diego** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:22 am

You will see plenty of bonnet in front and rear wheel arches in the rear view mirrors

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:37 am

I live near three hump-back bridges, each of which disappears behind the bonnet as the E89 approaches.

The only other cars I've had that could do this disappearing trick were a 4.2-litre Jag and a 7.4-litre Buick.

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:04 pm

I drive so fast, the bonnet is always in the rear mirror.

SSF · Post by **SSF** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:20 pm

Marcoose wrote: ↑Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:04 pmI drive so fast, the bonnet is always in the rear mirror.

That's a good one, Chuck Norris style

warmasice · Post by **warmasice** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:13 pm

Imagine driving a boat. You can see the whole front end in front of you. PDC definitely a good option.

Deepseaskateboard · Post by **Deepseaskateboard** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:42 pm

Busterboo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:37 am I live near three hump-back bridges, each of which disappears behind the bonnet as the E89 approaches.

The only other cars I've had that could do this disappearing trick were a 4.2-litre Jag and a 7.4-litre Buick.

I hate driving over bridges for this reason. Had one near miss where it looked like someone was going to collide with the underside of my car!!

Can’t see a way to mitigate without a horn sound prior.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:57 pm

Deepseaskateboard wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:42 pm [I hate driving over bridges for this reason. Had one near miss where it looked like someone was going to collide with the underside of my car!!
Can’t see a way to mitigate without a horn sound prior.

Yep. I just avoid them when I can.

Worse still is driving into a setting sun. In all seriousness, if I had to do it often, I'd have the bonnet wrapped with a matt finish.

Deepseaskateboard · Post by **Deepseaskateboard** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 7:43 pm

Busterboo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:57 pm
Deepseaskateboard wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:42 pm [I hate driving over bridges for this reason. Had one near miss where it looked like someone was going to collide with the underside of my car!!
Can’t see a way to mitigate without a horn sound prior.
Yep. I just avoid them when I can.

Worse still is driving into a setting sun. In all seriousness, if I had to do it often, I'd have the bonnet wrapped with a matt finish.

Sometimes if I know there is a bridge, I will use a different car!

Yes, especially after a fresh wax.

SSF · Post by **SSF** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:48 pm

Are you all trying to turn the appeal of this car into a disadvantage? The long bonnet is something that I adore about it. I understand it sometimes makes things a little more difficult, yet being so close to the back of the car creates other advantages (for example when backing out of somewhere).

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