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[IRD]

Back in the Summer I sold my beloved 3.5is to a fellow Forum member because I had hardly used it in the previous 18 months. It has changed hands again and now owned by another Forum member. It wasn’t long before I really missed top down motoring. So after a bit of searching I’ve found a replacement which didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Drove it home from Norfolk yesterday and really enjoyed myself. It’s a 2004 2.5 SE with 63000 miles on the clock and a full service history. It came with bonus of the sought after plastic hood covers. Although I don’t think I will use them much. Needs a bit of cosmetic work and a wheel refurb but overall is in good condition. Photos attached.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Congratulations Ian.

I thought you were showing Z4 withdrawal symptoms so it's great to see you have another one and it looks really smart. Even if you don't use it much that will just make it feel more special when you do.

I just hope Mrs D approved!

Iain.

 

[IRD]

Congratulations Ian.

I thought you were showing Z4 withdrawal symptoms so it's great to see you have another one and it looks really smart. Even if you don't use it much that will just make it feel more special when you do.

I just hope Mrs D approved!

Iain.

Oh yes she’s happy Iain. It will keep me off the streets and out of trouble. I need to get some cosmetic issues sorted out and to find out if electric heated seats are a straight forward plug in replacement. There was a post recently referring to the date BMW stopped including the appropriate connections for this. Hopefully I will find it. I also need to sort out having the roof motor moved to the boot. So plenty to do.

 

[Haggisman]

Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Oh yes she’s happy Iain. It will keep me off the streets and out of trouble. I need to get some cosmetic issues sorted out and to find out if electric heated seats are a straight forward plug in replacement. There was a post recently referring to the date BMW stopped including the appropriate connections for this. Hopefully I will find it. I also need to sort out having the roof motor moved to the boot. So plenty to do.

That's great news Ian.

I'm pretty sure BMW didn't stop fitting the full wiring loom until some time in 2004 so yours should have the wiring in place. It might be worth having a root about under the seats to find the connectors. Then it looks like you might be visiting "bigwinn" for the roof motor. :wink:

Enjoy your fettling!

 

[jock156]

Good looking car

Out of curiosity and nothing else whereabouts in Norfolk roughly?

They are very few and far between apart from Enuffzeds driveway

 

[IRD]

Oh yes she’s happy Iain. It will keep me off the streets and out of trouble. I need to get some cosmetic issues sorted out and to find out if electric heated seats are a straight forward plug in replacement. There was a post recently referring to the date BMW stopped including the appropriate connections for this. Hopefully I will find it. I also need to sort out having the roof motor moved to the boot. So plenty to do.

That's great news Ian.

I'm pretty sure BMW didn't stop fitting the full wiring loom until some time in 2004 so yours should have the wiring in place. It might be worth having a root about under the seats to find the connectors. Then it looks like you might be visiting "bigwinn" for the roof motor. :wink:

Enjoy your fettling!

Stuart is popping across to have a look at the car.

 

[IRD]

Good looking car

Out of curiosity and nothing else whereabouts in Norfolk roughly?

They are very few and far between apart from Enuffzeds driveway

I bought it from a guy in Loddon.

 

[jock156]

Close to Norwich but never seen it about

 

[IRD]

Close to Norwich but never seen it about

The car was used mainly by the guy’s wife. He is a member of Norfolk Police Armed Response Unit so I didn’t dare not buy it. :wink:

 

[IRD]

Ian.

I thought you were showing Z4 withdrawal symptoms so it's great to see you have another one and it looks really smart. Even if you don't use it much that will just make it feel more special when you do.

Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.

Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.

Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.

Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.

Thanks. Nice to be back.

 

[Zulu4]

Cool 8)
I like the symmetrical rear lights.

 

[bigwinn]

Have a soft spot for silver zeds!!

I think it’s a build date of oct 04 onward but can have a look see what’s under the seats when I pop over

 

[pvr]

It was April 2004 when the harness disappeared, bit sad that I remember it though :lol:

 

[Chippie]

Back in the Summer I sold my beloved 3.5is to a fellow Forum member because I had hardly used it in the previous 18 months. It has changed hands again and now owned by another Forum member. It wasn’t long before I really missed top down motoring. So after a bit of searching I’ve found a replacement which didn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Welcome back, the replacement looks great

 

[bigwinn]

It was April 2004 when the harness disappeared, bit sad that I remember it though :lol:

Good to know! Cheers

 

[IRD]

Back in the Summer I sold my beloved 3.5is to a fellow Forum member because I had hardly used it in the previous 18 months. It has changed hands again and now owned by another Forum member. It wasn’t long before I really missed top down motoring. So after a bit of searching I’ve found a replacement which didn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Welcome back, the replacement looks great

Thanks. New car needs a bit of attention here and there but overall I’m really pleased with it. Went for a spin, hood down this afternoon. I ‘d forgotten just how much fun the E85 is to drive.

 

[Chippie]

Back in the Summer I sold my beloved 3.5is to a fellow Forum member because I had hardly used it in the previous 18 months. It has changed hands again and now owned by another Forum member. It wasn’t long before I really missed top down motoring. So after a bit of searching I’ve found a replacement which didn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Welcome back, the replacement looks great

Thanks. New car needs a bit of attention here and there but overall I’m really pleased with it. Went for a spin, hood down this afternoon. I ‘d forgotten just how much fun the E85 is to drive.

Wish I’d had chances to get out in mine this morning as the sun was out,
how are you finding it compared to the 35is?

 

[IRD]

Welcome back, the replacement looks great

Thanks. New car needs a bit of attention here and there but overall I’m really pleased with it. Went for a spin, hood down this afternoon. I ‘d forgotten just how much fun the E85 is to drive.

Wish I’d had chances to get out in mine this morning as the sun was out,
how are you finding it compared to the 35is?

:
It’s a different ball game altogether. The 3.5is is basically a fast comfortable cruiser, a GT with most of the mod cons. But it’s not a car for throwing about on twisty roads. Long journeys are a piece of cake. I was always comfortable and always reached my destination without any aches and pains. The E85 is much lighter and more like a traditional sports car. It is much more basic but somehow more of a fun car. I wouldn’t be so keen to make many longer journeys in it. Although I know many do. For a car costing under four grand I think it will give me a lot of pleasure.

 

[IRD]

It was April 2004 when the harness disappeared, bit sad that I remember it though :lol:

Thanks for that info.