Unfortunately this weekend is a little bit too soon - especially for a trip to Donny!
Hello from a future owner
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At the summit of the picturesque fens
Personally I would narrow the search down first to which iteration of car you actually want; E85, E86 or E89. You can only really do that by trying them all. I know they are very different to each other, although only had E89s in our household.
Then you can concentrate on finding a good one of your chosen model.
For £6k you should get a very good early E85, an average E86 and not the best E89 in general. But it's a buyer's market, so who knows?
Then you can concentrate on finding a good one of your chosen model.
For £6k you should get a very good early E85, an average E86 and not the best E89 in general. But it's a buyer's market, so who knows?
Cambridgeshire
Hey, I am based in Cambridgeshire and I am thinking of selling mine to get something more practical, a Z4 while working as a farmer is not to say the least. Mine fits your budget, has had lots of work done including clutch, roof motor and suspension. It is a manual which has done 104,000 miles. Please contact me if you would be interested and I will send some photos over.
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I know nothing about farming but I would guess a tractor would be a bit more practical? I bet you can't get a decent one of those for £6k.
Hi, thanks for the heads up. Nice looking car. It’s not quite what I’m looking for. Best of luck with the sale
I went to see a lovely manual 2008 E86 today. Truly a magnificent thing to look at, and in person it was stunning in ‘Ruby Black’, with a black interior. Totally smitten.
However, once sat in it and with seat adjusted appropriately I found it was just not for me at all. Rear visibility was appalling, and the cabin felt very claustrophobic.
I’m honestly gutted! I was so excited this morning, but it seems that a Z4 is not for me after all. I appreciate that a roadster will not have those problems with the top down, but as I intended to use it more than just high days and holidays, I don’t think I would get on with the convertible any better.
So so sad!
However, once sat in it and with seat adjusted appropriately I found it was just not for me at all. Rear visibility was appalling, and the cabin felt very claustrophobic.
I’m honestly gutted! I was so excited this morning, but it seems that a Z4 is not for me after all. I appreciate that a roadster will not have those problems with the top down, but as I intended to use it more than just high days and holidays, I don’t think I would get on with the convertible any better.
So so sad!
Perhaps, but really it was more to do with the overall seating position and visibility. If something with a lighter interior comes up relatively locally I’ll go give it another try.Perhaps one with a lighter or red interior might suit you better and feel a bit less claustrophobic.
Miserable!
It's a BMW! As long as you can see forwards, who cares about all the commoners behind you?
However, it is good to see that you've been converted away from the idea of a roadster with a bodged tin roof stuck on it.
It doesn't help that the Sport models all have a black headlining too. My first Coupe was Ruby Black but had Pearl Grey leather which was a good contrast and meant the interior wasn't as gloomy!
Might an E85 with a hardtop or an E89 work better for you?
I will take a look again at the E89. I had sort of ruled it out, but mainly because the E86 is so damn beautiful. I’ll keep an eye out locally.
No classIt's a BMW! As long as you can see forwards, who cares about all the commoners behind you?
However, it is good to see that you've been converted away from the idea of a roadster with a bodged tin roof stuck on it.