E89 Market watch

[t90ark]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

 

[PointedMarlin]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

I like the look of that
mine is a manual so can’t comment on the auto box

If I was buying it would tick lots of my boxes, the only one for me personally that I’m not a fan of is is the mileage but that’s personal preference & I’m sure others will say it’s no issue. I have no evidence to back that statement up I just know when I was looking I wanted one under 35k miles as I intend to keep mine for a long time & I was using it as daily doing between 5-8k miles a year

 

[t90ark]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

I like the look of that
mine is a manual so can’t comment on the auto box

If I was buying it would tick lots of my boxes, the only one for me personally that I’m not a fan of is is the mileage but that’s personal preference & I’m sure others will say it’s no issue. I have no evidence to back that statement up I just know when I was looking I wanted one under 35k miles as I intend to keep mine for a long time & I was using it as daily doing between 5-8k miles a year

I'd prefer lower mileage too but I don't think it's an issue on a looked after i6. It's a weekender for me and it works for my budget. Lower miles=higher price so a bit of a trade off. I could wait for winter I guess.

My last one was manual too. I know it's a different box than my F15 but at my age, the auto works, lol.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Mileage is fine, bought my 23i at 74k, had the car 2 years and now on 82k with no real issues, I could have bought one with 40k on it but 3k more so horses for courses with mileage / cost

looks like a decent spec car

 

[t90ark]

Mileage is fine, bought my 23i at 74k, had the car 2 years and now on 82k with no real issues, I could have bought one with 40k on it but 3k more so horses for courses with mileage / cost

looks like a decent spec car

Yeah, I'm not bothered with mileage. Would like a year or two newer, but again, budget.

How would you compare the 23 to the 30? Definitely more 23's to choose from.

 

[Mr Tidy]

You're right, 30i models do seem pretty thin on the ground. Have you seen this one:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=137896 ?

 

[ronk]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

Although my current car has a DCT gearbox, my previous E89 3.0l had an Auto box with a torque converter.
I had no issues with it whatsoever and would have had the same again - my previous car also had the 1st Gen paddles on the steering wheel.

 

[t90ark]

You're right, 30i models do seem pretty thin on the ground. Have you seen this one:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=137896 ?

I did see that one earlier. A little more than I want to pay. Tis a nice car though.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Mileage is fine, bought my 23i at 74k, had the car 2 years and now on 82k with no real issues, I could have bought one with 40k on it but 3k more so horses for courses with mileage / cost

looks like a decent spec car

Yeah, I'm not bothered with mileage. Would like a year or two newer, but again, budget.

How would you compare the 23 to the 30? Definitely more 23's to choose from.

For me the car was the right price with right spec and ok mileage, yes would preferred a 30i but I am not bothered by the extra bhp, would have been more bothered by lack of decent spec.

Most will tell you the 30i is far better but the 23i is fine for what I want as I am not a speed merchant, best advice is drive them both and see what you feel is right for you, running costs are pretty similar for certain.

 

[t90ark]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

Although my current car has a DCT gearbox, my previous E89 3.0l had an Auto box with a torque converter.
I had no issues with it whatsoever and would have had the same again - my previous car also had the 1st Gen paddles on the steering wheel.

Am I right that the paddles in this car operate the same on both sides?

 

[t90ark]

Mileage is fine, bought my 23i at 74k, had the car 2 years and now on 82k with no real issues, I could have bought one with 40k on it but 3k more so horses for courses with mileage / cost

looks like a decent spec car

Yeah, I'm not bothered with mileage. Would like a year or two newer, but again, budget.

How would you compare the 23 to the 30? Definitely more 23's to choose from.

For me the car was the right price with right spec and ok mileage, yes would preferred a 30i but I am not bothered by the extra bhp, would have been more bothered by lack of decent spec.

Most will tell you the 30i is far better but the 23i is fine for what I want as I am not a speed merchant, best advice is drive them both and see what you feel is right for you, running costs are pretty similar for certain.

I did try a 23 last time I owned a Z. From what i remember I found it a little more lazy than the 30. Felt it needed to be worked a little more.

Was about 3 or more years ago mind.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Yeah, I'm not bothered with mileage. Would like a year or two newer, but again, budget.

How would you compare the 23 to the 30? Definitely more 23's to choose from.

For me the car was the right price with right spec and ok mileage, yes would preferred a 30i but I am not bothered by the extra bhp, would have been more bothered by lack of decent spec.

Most will tell you the 30i is far better but the 23i is fine for what I want as I am not a speed merchant, best advice is drive them both and see what you feel is right for you, running costs are pretty similar for certain.

I did try a 23 last time I owned a Z. From what i remember I found it a little more lazy than the 30. Felt it needed to be worked a little more.

Was about 3 or more years ago mind.

That sums it up but horses for courses and I am ok with the 23i

 

[t90ark]

For me the car was the right price with right spec and ok mileage, yes would preferred a 30i but I am not bothered by the extra bhp, would have been more bothered by lack of decent spec.

Most will tell you the 30i is far better but the 23i is fine for what I want as I am not a speed merchant, best advice is drive them both and see what you feel is right for you, running costs are pretty similar for certain.

I did try a 23 last time I owned a Z. From what i remember I found it a little more lazy than the 30. Felt it needed to be worked a little more.

Was about 3 or more years ago mind.

That sums it up but horses for courses and I am ok with the 23i

 

[t90ark]

Went to see it in the flesh this morning. A few too many niggles on that one for me. On to the next one.

 

[True-Blue]

Went to see it in the flesh this morning. A few too many niggles on that one for me. On to the next one.

Which one did you go and view?

 

[t90ark]

This one in Lymington

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

 

[Pondy]

Went to see it in the flesh this morning. A few too many niggles on that one for me. On to the next one.

What were the problems?

 

[t90ark]

Went to see it in the flesh this morning. A few too many niggles on that one for me. On to the next one.

What were the problems?

Nothing massive, tbf. I wasnt sure I was going to like the black, and I didnt. Add a few too many niggle bits and I just didn't 'love' it. I think they'll be something better out there for the money if I'm patient.

Still, it wasn't far from me so worth a look.

 

[ronk]

Sorry everyone. I might have a few of these, lol.

Thoughts on this one? Well spec'd, I think.
What are these autos like?


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208259110440?atmobcid=soc3

Although my current car has a DCT gearbox, my previous E89 3.0l had an Auto box with a torque converter.
I had no issues with it whatsoever and would have had the same again - my previous car also had the 1st Gen paddles on the steering wheel.

Am I right that the paddles in this car operate the same on both sides?

They do!

I found that quite handy on the times i used them - From memory, the top button (smaller button pad + lower gear) bottom button (Bigger pad +Bigger gear) Its six years ago so don't shoot me if I'm wrong - but the logic is there!

 

[t90ark]

Do we have any thoughts on this one? Any body know the place? I think I can get it for £11,300.

I'm still not fully convinced about the auto, mind.

https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/link/149224901