Please help me buy a 35iS

[Busterboo]

The main reason I've had a 35iS for 8 years and 107k miles is that I can't find anything I like more. It's beautiful - the obvious replacement, the G29, isn't - externally or internally. And, with 335 bhp, the 35iS is quick enough - the M4 Performance Convertible, with 444 bhp, that I've found locally, is just too quick.

So, with 20+ stone chips on the bonnet and a 'misting' adaptive shock absorber, I'm going to sell* the 35iS cheap and buy a younger one. Or so I wish. There is, however, a big, fat fly in the ointment. I can't find one. Well, actually, I can find several. But only in - to my eyes - boring colours. I say this because mine's Melbourne Red with Ivory White 'nappa' leather and is drop dead gorgeous.

So, if anyone knows of a similar (but not Valencia Orange) 35iS for sale, PLEASE tell me.

*p.s. This is not a sales post. It's definitely a 'please help me buy' appeal.

 

[enuff_zed]

So how much would you have to add to the sale price of yours to buy another?
Would that difference not be better spent fettling a car that you already know and like?

 

[B21]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411096121061

 

[Pondrew]

There is, however, a big, fat fly in the ointment. I can't find one. Well, actually, I can find several. But only in - to my eyes - boring colours. I say this because mine's Melbourne Red with Ivory White 'nappa' leather and is drop dead gorgeous.

So you are saying you want an exact replica of your current car, only newer with lower miles?
Good luck with that.

 

[Z450]

If you like the car, why not you just may need to be patient

 

[matsmith749]

Come buy mine - I'm ready for a change & feeling the call of a volvo estate thing.

Last of the e89s built late summer 2016.

Best colour - immaculate mineral white pearl, red interior. Every option ticked. 45k miles - under BMW warranty still with full BMW service history. Bought from BMW main dealer as 'BMW approved'.

Everything works.

 

[Busterboo]

So how much would you have to add to the sale price of yours to buy another?
Would that difference not be better spent fettling a car that you already know and like?

Good logic, but I'm not a fettler.

 

[Busterboo]

There is, however, a big, fat fly in the ointment. I can't find one. Well, actually, I can find several. But only in - to my eyes - boring colours. I say this because mine's Melbourne Red with Ivory White 'nappa' leather and is drop dead gorgeous.

So you are saying you want an exact replica of your current car, only newer with lower miles?
Good luck with that.

No, just not black with black seats ... or similar.

 

[Busterboo]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411096121061

Thank you, but isn't that a 35i?

 

[Busterboo]

Come buy mine - I'm ready for a change & feeling the call of a volvo estate thing.
Last of the e89s built late summer 2016.
Best colour - immaculate mineral white pearl, red interior. Every option ticked. 45k miles - under BMW warranty still with full BMW service history. Bought from BMW main dealer as 'BMW approved'.
Everything works.

Sounds good. Please pm me details.

 

[B21]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411096121061

Thank you, but isn't that a 35i?

Yup 35i but fully spec’d..pretty much identical to a 35is..IMHO nice colour combo…can’t comment on price..

 

[Z450]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411096121061

Thank you, but isn't that a 35i?

Yup 35i but fully spec’d..pretty much identical to a 35is..IMHO nice colour combo…can’t comment on price..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411096121061

Thank you, but isn't that a 35i?

Yup 35i but fully spec’d..pretty much identical to a 35is..IMHO nice colour combo…can’t comment on price..

Lovely looking car. Price wise it is retail money in a slow market…

 

[Busterboo]

Should add that I keep cars, usually not less than 8 years - the longest, a Golf GTI Mk2, was 14 - so I'm looking for a low-mileage 35iS.