Nervous Potential E86 Buyer

[Pondrew]

Personally I'd be concerned about buying any of the twin-turbo options mentioned as they can suffer some issues at this age, although TBF Pondrew's may be an exception.

I would not like this to become a 'for sale' thread for my Alp, but two of the three major N54 issues have been sorted on mine (turbos, and HPFP). Coils are the other, but they are cheaper to address and mine are fine!

 

[iandecjak]

Wife purchased 2008 E86 Coupe 58K miles just before Xmas 21. Rushed purchase as she needed to replace her written off Mini Cooper S R56 and always wanted a Z4 Coupe. Lovely car although due to slight shoulder issue had to go down the Auto route but no regrets so far. Many people talk down the run flats but I can safely say they are nowhere near as harsh as on the Mini so no rush to replace with non runs. Engine pulls well and feels planted with the M suspension option fitted. Am looking to upgrade Sat Nav with single din flip or floating head unit but will have to replace DSP Amp so up to £2000 may not be worth the investment. Getting 26 mpg running around and 35 on a good run but like you only doing around 6K/yr.
There are plenty out there but you will have to move quick once you see one!!

 

[FelipeFlop]

Update: My E86 itch has been scratched.

On Friday I collected one (gorgeous) stratus grey coupe (with amarone leather interior) and have spent a day or two getting to know her (and her foibles).

So I guess I’m now officially in the club. Am certain I’ll be popping up with questions galore over the coming days/weeks so please bear with me

 

[FelipeFlop]

Oh… and here’s a photo…

 

[ponchi101]

Hell of a way to scratch an itch
That's a beauty. Enjoy it for a long time.

 

[MikeyH]

Great car, well done mate.

 

[N4LLY]

Congrat's enjoy :driving: