End of the Z4. E89 production finishing in August.
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The E89 is what it is & as many have pointed out for me its a great looking coupe or fantastic looking roadster .
Approaching it parked up it looks so much more than E85 or E86 , get inside , don't even drive it & it feels so much more than the E85 or E86 , then drive it
mines the 23i 7 ive been pushing it lately over the same roads I now so well from the 3.0Si's , ///M & 2.5Se
At first it feels numb by comparison & indeed from the M car it most certainly is when you rattle in & out of the bends but really get to know it & they can be pushed without really worrying it
I kicked off with 200bhp but no doubt I will take a step up at some point when the time & prices are both right
All I say to those who are tempted to stray then I doubt you would be disappointed , they look , feel & drive like you should be paying twice as much for them :wink:
Approaching it parked up it looks so much more than E85 or E86 , get inside , don't even drive it & it feels so much more than the E85 or E86 , then drive it
mines the 23i 7 ive been pushing it lately over the same roads I now so well from the 3.0Si's , ///M & 2.5Se At first it feels numb by comparison & indeed from the M car it most certainly is when you rattle in & out of the bends but really get to know it & they can be pushed without really worrying it
I kicked off with 200bhp but no doubt I will take a step up at some point when the time & prices are both right
All I say to those who are tempted to stray then I doubt you would be disappointed , they look , feel & drive like you should be paying twice as much for them :wink:
I was bounced into the 3.0 when I got mine - I didn't have the time as a pal wanted my 3.0 E85 and my holiday in Germany was in four weeks time .
The 3.0 isn't bad and I am quite happy with it but I like the idea of another few bhp and a lot more torque !
The 3.0 feels a wee bit limp compared with Mrs K's 335
What a dilemma !
The 3.0 isn't bad and I am quite happy with it but I like the idea of another few bhp and a lot more torque !
The 3.0 feels a wee bit limp compared with Mrs K's 335
What a dilemma !
ronk said:I was bounced into the 3.0 when I got mine - I didn't have the time as a pal wanted my 3.0 E85 and my holiday in Germany was in four weeks time .
The 3.0 isn't bad and I am quite happy with it but I like the idea of another few bhp and a lot more torque !
The 3.0 feels a wee bit limp compared with Mrs K's 335
What a dilemma !
From memory, you had some blackmail data available from a Mrs K event in the past
Zed Five said:ronk said:I have to do some wriggling now - maybe even some crawling!
Do it. 35iS kicks butt:wink:
I've already had a conversation with a dealership re ditching in my car and my now ageing Disco 3 - I might have to ramp up the negotiations !
I have to have a car as nippy as hers have i not? :roll:
This is the same time of year I bought my 3.0 Ie just prior to the Germany trip - I don't want to be rushed again.
The E89, a fantastic lookin,g head turning car with either the roof up or down, don't think I would of considered it with a fabric roof.
Its a shame the E89 is going out of production without an imminent new model, particularly as they haven't done a mega spec run out edition either. I have always thought the E89 is one of the best looking drop tops ever made, even now seven years down the line its still a real stunner.
But the roof that has proved such an attraction for some members has always been its Achilles Heel for me and I guess many others. There is just no boot space with the roof down. The E89 is by no means alone in this, my wife didn't replace her E46 Cab with an E93 for this very reason.
I'm the sort that likes to get the roof down as and when I can, whether its a short trip back from the supermarket or on the way to a weekend away etc. This just isn't possible in all the hard top cabs I have seen. A trolley load of shopping, or bags for week/weekend away just wont allow you to drop top. I known I cant be alone in thinking this and you do wonder how much this lack of practicality has hurt sales over the years. I suspect this has had more effect than any perceived/real handling issues etc
Back in 2009 I was going to replace my first 987 with one, loved the car, the design, the interior etc but when I opened the boot my heart sank. I ended up in another 987 with its twin boots.
But the roof that has proved such an attraction for some members has always been its Achilles Heel for me and I guess many others. There is just no boot space with the roof down. The E89 is by no means alone in this, my wife didn't replace her E46 Cab with an E93 for this very reason.
I'm the sort that likes to get the roof down as and when I can, whether its a short trip back from the supermarket or on the way to a weekend away etc. This just isn't possible in all the hard top cabs I have seen. A trolley load of shopping, or bags for week/weekend away just wont allow you to drop top. I known I cant be alone in thinking this and you do wonder how much this lack of practicality has hurt sales over the years. I suspect this has had more effect than any perceived/real handling issues etc
Back in 2009 I was going to replace my first 987 with one, loved the car, the design, the interior etc but when I opened the boot my heart sank. I ended up in another 987 with its twin boots.
I'm not sure luggage space is that big an issue, even with the top down. We bought the fitted cases and they managed admirably on a two week tour of Italy. It is a shame though that there doesn't seem to be anything tangible on the tin top radar as were in a 6 year old car now and will be looking to replace it next year when BMW decline to warranty it at 7 years(I know there are other warranties but its an reasonable excuse to chop it in 
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).It does look like the days of the tin top are numbered. The weight, complexity and space constraints look to be killing them off.
Perhaps the acid test will come when Mercedes replaces the SLK in a few years time, The SLK being iconic as the first of the modern tin tops, if that goes fabric I think its game over.
Perhaps the acid test will come when Mercedes replaces the SLK in a few years time, The SLK being iconic as the first of the modern tin tops, if that goes fabric I think its game over.
Mazda seem to have managed to put a hard top on the MX5 without adding a huge amount of extra weight. It's a clever piece of design.
The BMW system looks/is heavy and complicated with many many moving parts. It is a fantastic bit of kit that turns a luxury GTcar into a convertible. But, not what you put on a track focussed sports car.
The BMW system looks/is heavy and complicated with many many moving parts. It is a fantastic bit of kit that turns a luxury GTcar into a convertible. But, not what you put on a track focussed sports car.
Well I ordered my 35iS at the end of June with a planned delivery of 1st September. Got a great deal on it and am actually saving compared to payments on my current 28i.
Dealer knew they were on runout and they don't expect a new model anytime soon, so if you want onea new one, get your order done now!
September will be here before I know it. Hurrah!
Dealer knew they were on runout and they don't expect a new model anytime soon, so if you want onea new one, get your order done now!
September will be here before I know it.
Hurrah!rhodesey35iM said:will be looking to replace it next year when BMW decline to warranty it at 7 years(I know there are other warranties but its an reasonable excuse to chop it in
Since when do BMW do that? BMW warranties covers any BMW up to 100k miles regardless of age and at 60k some of the coverage is reduced. The maximum payout is the value of the car as after all it is an insurance product. If the car is over 100k miles the they do still have a warranty cover but it's not actually really worth the money for most.
I've never heard of BMW not offering warranties over 7 years old, they sell cars over that age with a BMW AUC Warranty. Guys on here have cars over 7 years old and still have BMW warranties on them...or have you just told the Mrs that this is reason you will need a new car in order to justify the change to her?
nope it was her that called them as its her car. They said that next year they wouldn't warranty it.....................................................................................hang on, you don't thinks SHE's playing me do you 