Upgrade to E89 Itch

[step_change]

Enjoyed my year of Z4 so much, especially now I fixed the Cam Shaft sensor issue, I'm thinking of going to an E89 SDrive 35 or M Sport 3.0, part chopping my 2.5 E86. Seen some great examples on Autotrader for 13-15k.

Whaddayareckon? When would be the best time to do this? In the run up to xmas?

 

[Gazc]

Either then or in January as the used car market is dead in the beginning of January.

 

[Marlon]

If you've got an itch and you can 'reach' it then why not, if I ever go down the E89 route they are the 2 models I'd be looking at.
Great time to buy right now i'd say, market nice and flat, dealers looking at a nice christmas bonus, just expect a low blow on the part-ex offer.

 

[Wrs]

If you've got an itch and you can 'reach' it then why not, if I ever go down the E89 route they are the 2 models I'd be looking at.
Great time to buy right now i'd say, market nice and flat, dealers looking at a nice christmas bonus, just expect a low blow on the part-ex offer.

What 2 models would they be :? ?

 

[Marlon]

If you've got an itch and you can 'reach' it then why not, if I ever go down the E89 route they are the 2 models I'd be looking at.
Great time to buy right now i'd say, market nice and flat, dealers looking at a nice christmas bonus, just expect a low blow on the part-ex offer.

What 2 models would they be :? ?

actually, thinking about it either the SDrive 35is or 35i

 

[step_change]

Love the 3.5SDrive and the twin exhausts either side. But a 3.0 M Sport is a good plan B. Love the second of these two:

These are two good ones:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710060036406?advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&body-type=Convertible&aggregatedTrim=35i&postcode=ng122jl&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=15000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&make=BMW&sort=sponsored&model=Z4&maximum-mileage=60000&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710270708402?price-to=15000&model=Z4&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Convertible&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&aggregatedTrim=M%20Sport&sort=sponsored&radius=1500&maximum-mileage=60000&postcode=ng122jl&make=BMW&page=1

 

[Wrs]

If you've got an itch and you can 'reach' it then why not, if I ever go down the E89 route they are the 2 models I'd be looking at.
Great time to buy right now i'd say, market nice and flat, dealers looking at a nice christmas bonus, just expect a low blow on the part-ex offer.

What 2 models would they be :? ?

actually, thinking about it either the SDrive 35is or 35i

Good choices

 

[srhutch]

I've just put your cruise control loom in the post. :lol:

 

[Marlon]

Love the 3.5SDrive and the twin exhausts either side. But a 3.0 M Sport is a good plan B. Love the second of these two:

These are two good ones:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710060036406?advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&body-type=Convertible&aggregatedTrim=35i&postcode=ng122jl&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=15000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&make=BMW&sort=sponsored&model=Z4&maximum-mileage=60000&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710270708402?price-to=15000&model=Z4&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Convertible&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&aggregatedTrim=M%20Sport&sort=sponsored&radius=1500&maximum-mileage=60000&postcode=ng122jl&make=BMW&page=1

Swap the alloys from the second ad onto the first ad and the 35i would be a winner

 

[Anonymous]

35is all the way buddy

Mixed with times
As some will want shot of car before Xmas for money
And then others just after
But also just after people may be looking for an Xmas treat
Or broke hahah

I'd start looking now and also start posting yours up now
See interest on yours and is
Plus pop to dealers as they will want a bonus,)

 

[step_change]

I've just put your cruise control loom in the post. :lol:

Lol, may be thrown into the deal then! Hah, not 100% decided just yet. I put two new rear tyres on last month as well. I had to though as they were illegal.

 

[step_change]

Love the 3.5SDrive and the twin exhausts either side. But a 3.0 M Sport is a good plan B. Love the second of these two:

These are two good ones:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710060036406?advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&body-type=Convertible&aggregatedTrim=35i&postcode=ng122jl&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=15000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&make=BMW&sort=sponsored&model=Z4&maximum-mileage=60000&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710270708402?price-to=15000&model=Z4&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Convertible&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&aggregatedTrim=M%20Sport&sort=sponsored&radius=1500&maximum-mileage=60000&postcode=ng122jl&make=BMW&page=1

Swap the alloys from the second ad onto the first ad and the 35i would be a winner

I don't like the idea of the remap. I am all for tweaks to wheels and interiors but believe the engine should be left alone, as BMW designed it.

 

[step_change]

I am not completely dismissive about the 2.3 Sdrive either. This one looks good.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711131202988?postcode=ng122jl&maximum-mileage=60000&radius=1500&make=BMW&sort=sponsored&minimum-badge-engine-size=2.0&price-to=15000&model=Z4&aggregatedTrim=M%20Sport&body-type=Convertible&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&page=2

The 3.0 engine ones command a very significant premium I notice......

 

[Marlon]

Love the 3.5SDrive and the twin exhausts either side. But a 3.0 M Sport is a good plan B. Love the second of these two:

These are two good ones:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710060036406?advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&body-type=Convertible&aggregatedTrim=35i&postcode=ng122jl&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=15000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&make=BMW&sort=sponsored&model=Z4&maximum-mileage=60000&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710270708402?price-to=15000&model=Z4&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Convertible&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&aggregatedTrim=M%20Sport&sort=sponsored&radius=1500&maximum-mileage=60000&postcode=ng122jl&make=BMW&page=1

Swap the alloys from the second ad onto the first ad and the 35i would be a winner

I don't like the idea of the remap. I am all for tweaks to wheels and interiors but believe the engine should be left alone, as BMW designed it.

I wouldn't let that put you off, these 3 litre turbos are ripe for a few extra horses just ask Mr Wilks :wink:

 

[step_change]

Swap the alloys from the second ad onto the first ad and the 35i would be a winner

I don't like the idea of the remap. I am all for tweaks to wheels and interiors but believe the engine should be left alone, as BMW designed it.

I wouldn't let that put you off, these 3 litre turbos are ripe for a few extra horses just ask Mr Wilks :wink:

True Marlon but then you gotta start explaining to Insurance Companies etc and it all gets very complicated.....

 

[groovy_hippy]

Does it make me odd that I test drove an e89 (think it was a 3.0) and I thought it was a bit soft and boring compared to my E85... was I doing something wrong?

 

[Mr Tidy]

If I was ever looking for an E89 I'd want a 30i or 35i just so I could have one with 3 pedals, but as you have an auto a 35is would probably suit you OK.

If you can do it and want to then just go for it - I think we only tend to regret the things we don't do!

This is as good a time of year as any - you may get a better deal on what you buy, but may get hit a bit on p/ex.

If you can do it, why not try selling on here first? It costs nothing, and you may do better that way.

Good luck anyway, and don't forget the photos if you do change.

 

[Anonymous]

I don't like the idea of the remap. I am all for tweaks to wheels and interiors but believe the engine should be left alone, as BMW designed it.

I wouldn't let that put you off, these 3 litre turbos are ripe for a few extra horses just ask Mr Wilks :wink:

True Marlon but then you gotta start explaining to Insurance Companies etc and it all gets very complicated.....

Not as bad as think buddy
Mines a phone call and free update to policy
Only engine mods do I get charged for

 

[step_change]

Just to complete this thread. I bought a 35is in the end. This one:
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=102075
I originally only wanted to spend about £15k. But the extra £3k buys a lot more car. So I swallowed hard and bought it. I am really glad I did, I love it!

 

[Marlon]

Just to complete this thread. I bought a 35is in the end. This one:
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=102075
I originally only wanted to spend about £15k. But the extra £3k buys a lot more car. So I swallowed hard and bought it. I am really glad I did, I love it!

Ah you bagged that beaut - well done sir