E89 model/engine not all they seem ?

[ronk]

Hey guys ive had a quick read over the posts sorry if it has been asked but what are the mai differences between the 35i and 35is? Are they the same engines and turbos and just tuned differently how sbout inside? Im really tempted to trade up from the 3.0i.

Ive got that same itch! I think it's an itch that will remain unscratched tho. In reality, the 3.0l is quite nippy!
Even on our trips to Germany there arent the same amount of Autobahn that are without a speed limit.

My current car has all the toys so spending another £15k for the odd short blast seems a bit extravagant.

 

[mr wilks]

Hey guys ive had a quick read over the posts sorry if it has been asked but what are the mai differences between the 35i and 35is? Are they the same engines and turbos and just tuned differently how sbout inside? Im really tempted to trade up from the 3.0i.

Ive got that same itch! I think it's an itch that will remain unscratched tho. In reality, the 3.0l is quite nippy!
Even on our trips to Germany there arent the same amount of Autobahn that are without a speed limit.

My current car has all the toys so spending another £15k for the odd short blast seems a bit extravagant.

Have you the E89 3.0 or previous ? don't think ive ever seen pics of your motor Ron , slide some on here

 

[ronk]

Have you the E89 3.0 or previous ? don't think ive ever seen pics of your motor Ron , slide some on here

 

[ronk]

Previously an E85 3.0 but manual!

 

[AndyJ]

Previously an E85 3.0 but manual!

Looks lovely. Great colour.

Looks like you have taken care of the wheels too

 

[ronk]

I try to but it's difficult for me these days - I can get down to them but can't get up again
For info,the photo was taken at Ross castle hill between Alnwick and Chillingham, Northumberland

 

[mr wilks]

I try to but it's difficult for me these days - I can get down to them but can't get up again
For info,the photo was taken at Ross castle hill between Alnwick and Chillingham, Northumberland

Looks great Ron , have you explored its capacities pn the german autoroutes ?

 

[ronk]

Only as far as my wife will allow !
Sneak up to 140mph then she gets very frantic and animated.

I have noticed that I can go quicker with less complaint when the roof is on
The first time I floored it out there and at about 90, I was surprised when it changed down. In a manual I probably wouldn't have bothered! I certainly didn't in the previous E85.

 

[Angie4m]

Or as seen on a previous page re difference in standard trim levels.

Both the 35i and 35is use the N54 just slightly differnt version. The 35i uses the N54B30 225kW version which was used in the E9X 330i, 335i and E82 & E88 until 2010. The 35is uses the N54B30TO 250kW version which is only used in the 35is & the 1M coupe

 

[ronk]

Those prices will move up when toys are added!

 

[matthurley]

Would anyone take an M235i over a 35is?
Different cars I know

 

[AndyJ]

Would anyone take an M235i over a 35is?
Different cars I know

Wouldn't even consider it.

I'm getting older now though and consider the M2 to be a more young persons car.

 

[Angie4m]

Would anyone take an M235i over a 35is?
Different cars I know

Possibly and probably yes in the rag top. I had a E88 135i before they added the M crap to the name and loved it. If your after a quick car with a bit more practicality then it's a great choice, assuming you want to stay with BMW. If the vert had been out last year when I was looking to change I would have given it more consideration over my 35 and probably would have bought one.

 

[matthurley]

Possibly and probably yes in the rag top. I had a E88 135i before they added the M crap to the name and loved it. If your after a quick car with a bit more practicality then it's a great choice, assuming you want to stay with BMW. If the vert had been out last year when I was looking to change I would have given it more consideration over my 35 and probably would have bought one.

I think in every way the M235i is a better car eg better ride, handling, better fuel consumption.
The only thing for me the Zed wins on over the M is the looks. The M235i doesn't have the sleekness of the E89

 

[Angie4m]

Possibly and probably yes in the rag top. I had a E88 135i before they added the M crap to the name and loved it. If your after a quick car with a bit more practicality then it's a great choice, assuming you want to stay with BMW. If the vert had been out last year when I was looking to change I would have given it more consideration over my 35 and probably would have bought one.

I think in every way the M235i is a better car eg better ride, handling, better fuel consumption.
The only thing for me the Zed wins on over the M is the looks. The M235i doesn't have the sleekness of the E89

Yeah, I still think the M235i is a good looking car but like you say two completly differnt cars. Better looking than a 1 series hatch IMO. Not sure re fuel consumption but it's all about how it's driven. I'm just back from up north. Did 220 miles all round, didn't hang about and gave it some good blasts and still got 238 miles left in the tank supposedly. Not bad going but then going to SS Classic I got 49mpg but I can easily get it to the other side of the spectrum and do single figures, just not on a long journey.

 

[sars]

I think the M235i is at the top of my list at the moment, also hankering for 435 xDrive or the Audi S3 convertible, some really good choices at the moment

 

[Angie4m]

I think the M235i is at the top of my list at the moment, also hankering for 435 xDrive or the Audi S3 convertible, some really good choices at the moment

The S3 Convertible was a contender for me when choosing a replacement for the E88 but I didn't expect to change when I did. The fact they changed it to look more like a proper convertible was a real winner for me. I always used to get lots of attention from A3 vert owners when I had the E88. 435 looks like a beast and has a really good looking rear.......some tough choices there Sars

 

[Twin Turbo]

I did consider the new 2 series, as I felt the new 4 series was too big - compared to my old E92.

And to be honest - the 2 series, drove better than the z4, but an rag top was not an option at that time.

And size wise, reminds me an e46 for internal space