How to get the most from a 35IS test drive?
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mr wilks said:Tyres will & do help reduce some of the E89 failings but don't expect a longer testdrive to give you the drama & theatrics that a ZM offers before you're even off the cul de sactotally different machines & to be fair both have their merits .
I'm a massive ZM fan but always accept they themselves aren't without flaws or weakness :wink:
I'm enjoying getting to know my 35i & making it my own with a few tweaks but its by no means the same ownership experience offered with the S54 or the 3.0Si .
You've summed it up very well. As I mentioned above, the Z4M was indeed flawed, but I enjoyed it for that and would forgive all when you got the S54 going.
Will look at the F type or Boxster S next, but not until the depreciate a little further. Both seem special enough to justify a 40th birthday present in a few years
Kugaman1 said:
I think think that would be fair money for it. The service book didn't have any stamps in it and 3 previous owners. They're going to get back to me on the service history once investigating further and if they could put a BMW warranty on it rather then a Vardy one.
Chassis number is WBALM120X0J057723 if you want to check the spec online. Just seems to have Pro Nav, no other decent options that I could see.
Wow, no service stamps.....Id be running a mile....
Actually doesnt sound like the car has a whole lot going for it.... BMW warranty would be a must, but if its never been serviced, theres no way BMW would allow a warranty extension....3 owners in 3 years is also a bit odd, cant believe none of them got it serviced!
I will keep an eye on it........if the price was right.... :?
Actually doesnt sound like the car has a whole lot going for it.... BMW warranty would be a must, but if its never been serviced, theres no way BMW would allow a warranty extension....3 owners in 3 years is also a bit odd, cant believe none of them got it serviced!
I will keep an eye on it........if the price was right.... :?
Philly_Sweden
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I bought a 35is 3 days ago.
I had 2 Z4MC before that but got sick of the hard and noisy car. I only had them as sunday drivers but maby I'm getting old (33)..
Anyway. I wanted something fast and Comfy and couldn't be happier. It is also much more good looking IMO.
It does have ESS stage 1 so it has around 400HP so fast enough
Yes it is not as "fun" do drive if you want a manual. Now I can concentrate more of the driving and surroundings and enjoying the car more.
Negative: Its pretty quiet so in manual mode I find it hard to hear when to shift. With my previous Supersprint Race system I was easy to know when to shift
But as a nice cruiser I find the car perfect and that was what I was looking for now.
I had 2 Z4MC before that but got sick of the hard and noisy car. I only had them as sunday drivers but maby I'm getting old (33)..
Anyway. I wanted something fast and Comfy and couldn't be happier. It is also much more good looking IMO.
It does have ESS stage 1 so it has around 400HP so fast enough
Yes it is not as "fun" do drive if you want a manual. Now I can concentrate more of the driving and surroundings and enjoying the car more.
Negative: Its pretty quiet so in manual mode I find it hard to hear when to shift. With my previous Supersprint Race system I was easy to know when to shift
But as a nice cruiser I find the car perfect and that was what I was looking for now.
Philly_Sweden said:Negative: Its pretty quiet so in manual mode I find it hard to hear when to shift. With my previous Supersprint Race system I was easy to know when to shift
Looks great!!
That was my exact issue, I couldn't tell from the engine noise of I was in 5th or 3rd, really odd sensation. Can't think of any cars I've experienced that in, never mind a "sports car".
Enjoy though, sounds like the 35is suits you more than the ///M
