What colour combo
- Thread starter Whizo
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Just going back to your engine choice, you do realise that they are two very different engine's, in that one is a six cyl, naturally aspirated and the other a four cyl turbo engine, which in itself as been the result of much debate on here.
HillWalker said:
Yes good point, the 28i is as you say 4 cylinder turbo charged. On paper it ticks all the boxes matching power with economy. I guess its down to whether you're after the straight six or not. I havent driven any of the E89's so can't talk from experience, but the figures do look good for the 28i
Hey thanks sooooo much everyone for your wise words and funny comments that had me in stitches regarding the white and red being girly.
So here is the dilemma now. I have found both 23i and 28i, both are cars that have all the toys I want, both white with red leather, but here is the question, the 23i is about £1200 cheaper than the 28i. The 28i is a 2013 plate whilst the 23i is a 2011, the 28i has only 6000 miles and the 23i has 15,000. The question is, bearing in mind that on the 28i the road tax is cheaper, £180 not £265 and also you get better fuel economy, so is it worth forking out the extra £1200 for the 28i, would it be more frugal in the long run?
I have not heard about the debate in regards to the 4 cylinder vs straight 6, which one would you say is the better engine, regardless of fuel economy?
So here is the dilemma now. I have found both 23i and 28i, both are cars that have all the toys I want, both white with red leather, but here is the question, the 23i is about £1200 cheaper than the 28i. The 28i is a 2013 plate whilst the 23i is a 2011, the 28i has only 6000 miles and the 23i has 15,000. The question is, bearing in mind that on the 28i the road tax is cheaper, £180 not £265 and also you get better fuel economy, so is it worth forking out the extra £1200 for the 28i, would it be more frugal in the long run?
I have not heard about the debate in regards to the 4 cylinder vs straight 6, which one would you say is the better engine, regardless of fuel economy?
As the 28i is a 2.0l 4cyl engine + turbo, I would say that it will struggle to match the character & soul of the 6 cyl engine in any capacity.
The 28i will probably beat it in fuel consumption & power (for the smaller 6 cyl engines like the 2.3), but never be as smooth or soulful.
For me quick BMW means you go 6 cyls. Super smooth, sound great.
If you need faster, maybe look at the 35i (3l 6 cyl engine with turbos) or even the 35is.
I know a lot of people love them, but I would never consider the 4cyl engine in a BMW (just my opinion). It's probably the way all the ranges will end up, smaller & smaller physical engines with better turbos, but while you can get them, stay 6 cyl.
Matt
The 28i will probably beat it in fuel consumption & power (for the smaller 6 cyl engines like the 2.3), but never be as smooth or soulful.
For me quick BMW means you go 6 cyls. Super smooth, sound great.
If you need faster, maybe look at the 35i (3l 6 cyl engine with turbos) or even the 35is.
I know a lot of people love them, but I would never consider the 4cyl engine in a BMW (just my opinion). It's probably the way all the ranges will end up, smaller & smaller physical engines with better turbos, but while you can get them, stay 6 cyl.
Matt
I'm the same as dr_john i've owned the 6 cylinder and 4 pot.
I'd definitely go with the 28i out the two, in fact some on here would take the 28i over the 35i
As far as the noise goes, there's no difference and those that say there is probably haven't owned both.
White looks lovely, but have you seen the red leather in the flesh? I can look a bit coral coloured which I wasn't so sure about.
Good luck
I'd definitely go with the 28i out the two, in fact some on here would take the 28i over the 35i
As far as the noise goes, there's no difference and those that say there is probably haven't owned both.
White looks lovely, but have you seen the red leather in the flesh? I can look a bit coral coloured which I wasn't so sure about.
Good luck
Whizo said:
My fav combo is grey with red leather or dark met blue with white leather
Hi all, many thanks again for all your advice. Well I am off tomorrow to have a look at a gun metal grey one with red leather and a white one with red leather. I have decided to stick with the straight 6 and not the 4, simply because after hearing the 4 I wasn't too impressed, no offence to anyone who has a 4 pot but a Z4 shouldn't sound like that!
Will let you guys know which one I opt for
Will let you guys know which one I opt for
If its a 23i your going to see and you get to try it, remember to give it some beans, they don't pull as well low down as the turbo cars, but sound much better even at tickover I'd take the six cylinder any day, in fact I have, twice 
lux said:
OH OH here we go again,
OK GUYS CODE RED! I Want ALL forum e89 owners to STAND DOWN and MOVE AWAY, I'M IN CHARGE HERE.
Ok LUX, look at me, I am your friend, look at me LUX!! Ok that's good, the OP made a genuine mistake ok, he should have looked at the colour chart....simple mistake, he's sorry and it won't happen again ok, keep cool fella...that's good...deep breaths...everything's ok..no ones a bellend ok...?
Ok that's good...OP move away slowly from the computer after 3...ok 1 2 3 NOW RUN! RUN VERY QUICKLY!!
Ok LUX...still with me..? Ok good..everything's cool ok fella.
Ok now...nice and slow and cool...PUT ..THE ..KEYBOARD ..DOWN....
STEP..AWAY ..FROM ..THE ..KEYBOARD.
Ok great, excellent, now, a bit of re-hab and you'll be fine dude.
OP...you owe me a beer fella, a big beer.