New to me 35is

[RustyZ4]

Smart top module just came up for sale in the buy and sell section.

Il check it out...my roof already goes down on the key...is that normal? Does it just need the module to go back up?

Yes the roof going down with the key is standard, but not back up, a smartop allows you to program several things as well as the roof coming up off the key, windows up or down on open, mirrors if you have it, auto folding etc

 

[Busterboo]

Just read, Hunter, that you have the dreaded 326 wheels.

If you haven't already, it might be a good idea to check for cracks now. Then, if there are, you can claim off the seller.

They look ok..are cracks obvious? Where do they usually occur? Its just had new tyres, would they of been visible to the tyre fitter if present?

They would have been visible to him if he'd looked for them.

Your local MoT place would look for a tenner.

 

[Busterboo]

Which tyres did you have put on or did the seller put runflats on?

 

[Hunter]

Which tyres did you have put on or did the seller put runflats on?

The seller out runnflats on, so il be with them for a while, and to be honest after the tvr it feels like a magic carpet

 

[Busterboo]

As many will tell you, your 35iS will be much, much better when you ditch the runflats. New or not, they're just not worth it.

 

[john-e89]

Buster’s correct about ‘some’ 326’s cracking so a check would be money well spent but the majoratory clearly don’t so don’t get too hung up about it.

Agree 100% with the tyres, non runs will feel like you’re running over Mr marshmallow if you think run flats are soft!

 

[Hunter]

I had an E89 3.0i a few years ago and changed to non rfs. So I know it makes a difference

 

[Zed Baron]

I think the postcode thing might be an update needed for the nav software.

Nictrix is right your sat nav software needs updating, check which version you have by right clicking your idrive controller while on sat nav map and that will bring up sub menu, scroll down and you will find navigation system version, the year is at the bottom. I think full post codes came out late 2014/ early 15. Looks a nice car enjoy

 

[Mad Professor]

Will certianly give you much less aggro and be less costly to run than your TVR -been there done that so i know where youre coming from

 

[eff1guy]

Which tyres did you have put on or did the seller put runflats on?

The seller out runnflats on, so il be with them for a while, and to be honest after the tvr it feels like a magic carpet

Honestly, get rid ASAP. I made that mistake and had to have 2 new rear alloys from BMW the first time I put it through the MOT 12 months later and after approx 4,300 miles. They wanted £615.00 each but I haggled and got 2 for £550.00 after much aggro. Totally transforms the car, you won't regret it. Oh and step up the rear profile to 35 for a little extra comfort and protection as per recommendations on here