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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by B21 » Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:31 pm

9designs wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:58 pm About to post my 35iS up for sale in the other section (just trying to sort some images out). Space Grey, 2010, 81K, high spec, I'm thinking value of 16K or is that too high?
FWIW and IMHO the market seems to be at or near an inflexion point..

I think crazy prices for 35is are coming to and end..

Having said that there are quite a few ‘lesser’ models asking big money…

So its again IMHO not a silly price either way…

There’s a glut relatively of grey/silver /black ones..

Depends on if you need a quick sale or happy to hold out..

My guess is the market will now decline ..but I’ve never won a bet..

Good luck with the sale :thumbsup:
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Post by 9designs » Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:12 pm

Not in a rush, just planning ahead for next May when my GR Yaris PCP ends. Idea is to swap both out for a G29 or M2. The iS as we know is limited in numbers, finding such a high spec isn't easy, as time goes on it will only get harder to find the right one.
Petrol prices can't be helping, but then people who buy this type of car have always accepted they not cheap to run. That said it will do 38-40mpg on a steady motorway run..... or not if you so wish :)
Alternatively I'll sell the GR and drive the Zed to the moon...... at 2 quid a litre !!
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Post by B21 » Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:30 pm

9designs wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:12 pm Not in a rush, just planning ahead for next May when my GR Yaris PCP ends. Idea is to swap both out for a G29 or M2. The iS as we know is limited in numbers, finding such a high spec isn't easy, as time goes on it will only get harder to find the right one.
Petrol prices can't be helping, but then people who buy this type of car have always accepted they not cheap to run. That said it will do 38-40mpg on a steady motorway run..... or not if you so wish :)
Alternatively I'll sell the GR and drive the Zed to the moon...... at 2 quid a litre !!
Next May?

Well who knows.... :tumbleweed: :rofl:
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Post by 9designs » Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:59 pm

Yep, you seen the lead times on new cars? 12+ Months in many cases, as they can't get enough micro chips. Limited specials get pre ordered and sold out in minutes. Example Toyota GR86.
57 Plate 3.0 Si Auto SilverGrey - Red Leather
E89 35iS Space Grey - Red Leather. SOLD
56 Plate 3.0 SI Manual - Black with Red Leather- Scorpion exhaust, BC coil overs SOLD
54 Plate 3.0 SE Auto - Silver with Red Leather. SOLD

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Post by Nick2449 » Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:16 pm

Quite keen on this one, any thoughts?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:45 pm

Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:16 pm Quite keen on this one, any thoughts?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3
From the advert certainly seems OK. SE but with a good spec for sensible money. It's got extended storage pack too. It is brown, though (I thought it was space grey TBH). :D

Needs a reg number to do an MOT check.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:49 pm

That looks pretty good with the M-Sport seats, front and rear parking sensors and cruise control.

And Havana Brown looks much better than it sounds! Not too dissimilar to the ultra rare Sepang Bronze of e85/86 Ms.
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Post by Argyll Andy » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:10 pm

Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:16 pm Quite keen on this one, any thoughts?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3
Nice looking car, quite a few toys. As said, reg number for MOT check and if properly maintained the mileage is nothing for that engine. Would be worth checking if any of the suspension has been refreshed, if not account for shocks all round :thumbsup:

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    Post by B21 » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:23 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:10 pm
    Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:16 pm Quite keen on this one, any thoughts?

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details ... obcid=soc3
    Nice looking car, quite a few toys. As said, reg number for MOT check and if properly maintained the mileage is nothing for that engine. Would be worth checking if any of the suspension has been refreshed, if not account for shocks all round :thumbsup:
    Plus one on suspension refresh....like the idea that its never been tracked..tidy repair on boot cover hinge..quite wll loaded for an early 23i..
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    Post by Nick2449 » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:43 pm

    Thanks for all your comments, I may be in the minority in liking brown!
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    Post by B21 » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:46 pm

    Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:43 pm Thanks for all your comments, I may be in the minority in liking brown!
    Shades of gentleman's smoking carriage, quite in keeping with a 23i :thumbsup:
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    Post by Nick2449 » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:50 pm

    Can these engines be perked up with a tune?
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    Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:50 pm

    Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:43 pm Thanks for all your comments, I may be in the minority in liking brown!
    Judging by this thread you aren't alone:- viewtopic.php?t=137217
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    Post by B21 » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:54 pm

    Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:50 pm Can these engines be perked up with a tune?
    Not easily or cost effectively...you can get a little more pep by a re-map but that's what it is..just a pep..no feeling of two solid fuel boosters being added..one of our septuagenarian trip regulars doesn't do bad stirring away against the 300 bhp+ guys..

    If you need more zip its a N20 /30i /35i beast you require
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    Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:56 pm

    Nick2449 wrote: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:50 pm Can these engines be perked up with a tune?
    There are quite a few threads on this subject. IIRC it generally isn't worth the money. :)
    All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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