Possible E89 purchase

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Yoghurt

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 Bristol
Hello.
I have been reading up on this forum and learnt quite a bit although feel I have only scratched the surface!
I am considering an E89 hard top, will be test driving one soon and am looking forward to the experience. Currently drive a 2l 320d which feels quite punchy to me so will be interested to drive the E89!
 
Welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:

I had a 123d for over 6 years, then I got an E86 Z4 and found out what proper performance was. :lol:

Good luck finding the one you like - and don't forget some photos once you've found it!
 
Welcome to the forum, all E89's are hard top, the E85 was the material roof, but you can fit a hard top. The E86 is the hatchback Z4
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Good luck with the hunt :thumbsup:
 
Many thanks, that's the warmest welcome I have ever had joining a forum!

I tried an E89 from a very friendly, helpful dealer. It was 2.0 20i M sports S drive. This is my first z4 I have driven and did enjoy it. However i did not get the 'pushed back in the seat' feel I get from my auto 320d (I think is turbocharged) so I think I need to try a 2.5 or 3.0 variant. I also think an automatic would be my preference. So a useful test which has made me want to carry on looking!
 
Yoghurt said:
Many thanks, that's the warmest welcome I have ever had joining a forum!

I tried an E89 from a very friendly, helpful dealer. It was 2.0 20i M sports S drive. This is my first z4 I have driven and did enjoy it. However i did not get the 'pushed back in the seat' feel I get from my auto 320d (I think is turbocharged) so I think I need to try a 2.5 or 3.0 variant. I also think an automatic would be my preference. So a useful test which has made me want to carry on looking!
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Hi, remap :thumbsup:
Rob
 
Yes, your 320d will be a 4 cylinder Turbo-diesel so will have some mid-range "shove".

If you want to find a 2.5 litre E89 you need to look for a "23i" or a 3 litre will be a "30i". (No idea why BMW badged them that way). :?

There was also a 28i, which is the same 4 cylinder turbo as the 20i but in a higher state of tune. But as Rob says you could always have a 20i mapped to similar performance!

Anyway if you want to really go for it, a 3 litre turbo will be a 35i or 35is. The 35is has more power than the 35i and only came as an auto.

Keep searching until you find one that suits you!
 
Mr Tidy said:
Yes, your 320d will be a 4 cylinder Turbo-diesel so will have some mid-range "shove".

If you want to find a 2.5 litre E89 you need to look for a "23i" or a 3 litre will be a "30i". (No idea why BMW badged them that way). :?

There was also a 28i, which is the same 4 cylinder turbo as the 20i but in a higher state of tune. But as Rob says you could always have a 20i mapped to give greater performance!

Anyway if you want to really go for it, a 3 litre turbo will be a 35i or 35is. The 35is has more power than the 35i and only came as an auto.

Keep searching until you find one that suits you!
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There you are, I’ve fixed that for you-no need to thank me :P
Rob
 
I would agree with saying a 20i with a remap. £500 will bring you into the 240-280hp range and will feel very quick.
 
Sorry to jump this thread guys, spoke to stuartt and had a WICKED test run in he’s 3.5 remapped zed.... now that’s a throwback in the seats..... just looking for the car to remap at the moment.... can’t wait , he DID say smartbear, that you could recommend somewhere local to get the remap done ? E85 is in tomorrow to take the eisenmann race off .... might be gone by this weekend, the Range Rover sold Saturday to first to see
 
There’s a ton of people claiming to be experts out there, i went to evolve automotive on the strength of what I had read on their reputation & the fact they run your car on their dyno before & after to quantify the gains produced
https://www.evolveautomotive.com/
Rob
 
I had not considered remapping which sounds a possibility but I think my more cautious nature would steer me away.

I think I have narrowed down my requirements a bit including :
2.5 or 3.0 litre, automatic, heated seats. Nice to have would be parking sensors and the remote control that works on opening and closing the roof !
When an ad says 'electric seats' does that automatically mean they are heated? Also do all models have the seat adjustment to lower the height?

I have been looking and saw this ad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2224079497855847/
It sounds ok but if any more experienced members could give me their opinion I would be very grateful
Cheers
 
Hi Yoghurt Im getting close to advertising my 2009 E89 Sdrive 3.0i Low milage 26,000 full service history with a few goodies If your interested let me know and I will PM/email with photos and details
 
Baza said:
Hi Yoghurt Im getting close to advertising my 2009 E89 Sdrive 3.0i Low milage 26,000 full service history with a few goodies If your interested let me know and I will PM/email with photos and details
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Thank you Baza, I would be interested
 
Hi, electric seats won’t necessarily be heated-that description is often just used to describe electrically adjusted ones.
Rob
 
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