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The anthracite roof looks very cool. The fold marks are a peril of any soft top. I don’t think there is away to avoid that.

Surely the green is algae and can be washed off?

Don’t disagree. Best thing to do is drive it, but not always possible with windows iced up. Anyway. Not the point of the post. More wondering about the actual security benefits and does it work?

Saw this on the inter web. Seems you can flash a startup code sequence into the car. I have to say I like it. Also like the fact that the car will start but stay in park. Great way to warm the car up in the mornings. ;) Hijack mode is clever too. Thoughts on it...

That’s generally good advise, but when my e89 needed a new gearbox, that £500 a year wouldn’t have got me far. ;)

I always go for the bmw option. I don’t think there are better options. I think it’s priced well. Also means they sort everything out with dealership direct. How much are they asking for the warranty?

I agree with you. Would you believe that only comes with the tech pack.

Yes it should. So, be right next to the car and press and hold the unlock button. I personally wouldn’t worry about it as it’s not a feature that impresses me. ;) My only query is would it be the same in the manual car? I see no reason why it wouldn’t, but SAR can answer that.

Oh she is a beauty. What spec? Pack etc?

100% this. I switched to the conti 7 and my god is it a better tyre for uk roads. Don’t get the wheel spin everytime I pull away unless the tyres have serious heat in them. Saying that I found the wear a bit quicker compared to the Michelin star marked tyres. The conti 6 are available with...

Yes, I’m still happy with the tech. I mean my e85 had its own issues and the e89 has plenty of its own issues too. Be it roof issues, water ingress issues. Hell, one of my e89 had a water ingress issue they couldn’t fix and bmw replaced the car! Number of roof issues on e89 is legendary...

I’ve waited a while before commenting on this post. I’ve owned an e85, 3 e89, I’m on my 3rd g29. I loved them all for different reasons, however the g29 is by far the best one for handling, comfort and tech. Like with the e89, the g29 benefits from using different rubber to the bmw...

What packs have you got?

And now the long wait. I really hope you resolve this. Being hit by a phantom thing that can trigger an expensive repair is unacceptable.

No they gave it back to me initially, but they’ve had it all month now. They seem to think k it happens when you turn the steering wheel left so maybe something to do with power steering pump. I’m not convinced. Let’s see what bmw Germany suggest on Tuesday. I think they are stumped. I...