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Nezzy33

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Testing both an E89 20i and an E89 28i tomorrow. Looking forward to it but I just know the 28i will make me want to spend the extra and say to hell with it.

It's not as well specced as the 20i but I think power wins over toys every time.

Metallic Mineral White with coral red leather too. Looks amazing in the flesh. :driving:
 
BMW need to include more toys/options as standard. It's a miracle they include a steering wheel and even that needs upgrading.
 
You mean like leather-standard, xenon headlights-standard, servotronic steering-standard, bluetooth-standard, dab radio-standard, climate control-standard, etc

Easy to think these cars are skimpy but they're not. It's the huge option list that makes you think that way.
 
I suppose at least all the extra safety features eg extra airbags are standard. Would not like to have to choose between heated seats and an airbag.
 
The M Sport standard spec is pretty good if you ask me, the only thing I specced over and above was heated seats and folding mirrors, would have liked extended lighting which I had on the 5 door 1 series but didn't see the point on a 2 door roadster :| I can see I would have spent more on the Standard Z4.

Tim.
 
Tim

I really miss the parking sensors I had on my one series. I thought the same as you about it being a coupe but can still not judge how far back I can go even after 3 weeks with her..I just think I am used to having another set of seats behind me

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ric19 said:
Tim

I really miss the parking sensors I had on my one series. I thought the same as you about it being a coupe but can still not judge how far back I can go even after 3 weeks with her..I just think I am used to having another set of seats behind me

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I'm a bit the opposite :) had PDC front and rear of both my previous 1 Series but didn't spec them on the Zed, only time I miss them a little is when parking in the garage but generally it doesn't bother me too much, maybe with having the Z3 for the past 5 years I've just got used to a long bonnet and short rear. Think I prefer the smoother bumpers than having the sensors on them.

Tim.
 
I have to use a BT pole and someone's upstairs windows down the road as a guide ...when I have them lined up I know im far enough up the drive ..

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Mind you I'm stuffed when the missus is home cos I can't see them cos her Zafira blocks my view

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Well my test drive is done. Didn't even bother in the end with the 20i, just put the deposit down on the 28i instead. Well pleased!

I pick it up on Friday! :D
 
Sadly im old enough to have bought an e30 3 series and if you think standard spec is stingy now I have no idea what you would have thought about one of those , I remember my dear old dad being a bit puzzled that I wanted to go from a well specced ford electric windows/roof stereo alloys to a car where you had to pay extra for those
 
Free Xenons are a bonus but PDC and cruise are must haves and should be standard. I bought second hand and these requirements really limited my choices
 
Pacemaker1000 said:
Free Xenons are a bonus but PDC and cruise are must haves and should be standard. I bought second hand and these requirements really limited my choices
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Its all subjective isn't it tho? Xenons are a requirement for me, for safety. PDC and cruise can already be taken care of by looking and driving respectively. I would not agree that PDC and cruise are essential.
 
Maniac said:
Pacemaker1000 said:
Free Xenons are a bonus but PDC and cruise are must haves and should be standard. I bought second hand and these requirements really limited my choices
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Its all subjective isn't it tho? Xenons are a requirement for me, for safety. PDC and cruise can already be taken care of by looking and driving respectively. I would not agree that PDC and cruise are essential.
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same for me I have never used cruise control and have had it on the last several cars I have owned. As to what should be standard I'm old enough to remember
when a radio was an optional extra!
 
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