What to Look For?

Yes the wind diffuser makes a lot of difference and it’s annoying to fit but is possible to do with some trim removal tools, a screwdriver and a beer.
 
the wish list is currently: -

Satnav /iDrive - must have
Extended USB / bluetooth - Nice to have
Parking sensors - must have
Heated seats - must have
DAB radio - Nice to have
Cruise control - Nice to have
Electric seats - Nice to have
Basic /11 speaker / 14 speaker audio - no real preference
Wind diffuser - Nice to have
Extended lighting (floors doors etc) - not fussed
Adapative headlights - not fussed
Heated steering wheel - not fussed
 
RAYK47 said:
the wish list is currently: -

Satnav /iDrive - must have
Extended USB / bluetooth - Nice to have
Parking sensors - must have
Heated seats - must have
DAB radio - Nice to have
Cruise control - Nice to have
Electric seats - Nice to have
Basic /11 speaker / 14 speaker audio - no real preference
Wind diffuser - Nice to have
Extended lighting (floors doors etc) - not fussed
Adapative headlights - not fussed
Heated steering wheel - not fussed
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A wind diffuser should deffo be on your list. They work really well and are a permanent fixture, so no putting up and down all the time. Buying one after can be expensive and they seem to be a pain to fit.
The other must-haves on your list seem sensible and lots of cars will have them. Just be warned that the i-drive on the E89 is from 2009, so can seem a little old-fashioned IMO.
 
Thanks Pondrew

Yes i see your point around iDrive but i have been looking around the site and was quite liking the look of the Android car play mod (which i think requires iDrive and the screen). Are the sat nav maps easily upgraded? I know they used to be on 3 series of a similar generation via USB or DVD.
 
I would have thought you should get a decent 23i with reasonable mileage for around £8k as a private sale.

£10k for a higher mileage one is pushing it a bit IMO.
 
A 23i is a good choice for the straight 6 soundtrack and bulletproof N52 engine, as 30is seem to be pretty rare although I don't think there is much difference in fuel economy as you'd probably drive a 23i a bit harder than a 30i!

I don't know about E89s but on E85/6s Bi-Xenons were an option well worth seeking out as the standard Halogens were pretty hopeless.

Good luck finding a Z4 that ticks all the boxes, but I really wouldn't worry too much about any with 5 figure mileages if the price is right. :thumbsup:
 
Mr Tidy said:
I don't know about E89s but on E85/6s Bi-Xenons were an option well worth seeking out as the standard Halogens were pretty hopeless.
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Pretty sure ALL E89s came with xenons (bi) from launch in 2009.
Pre-face lift (2009-2013) had halogen 'halo' DRLs, then went LED. No 23is were facelift (I think they stopped the N52 in 2011 or 2012) so unless retrofitted they won't have them.
 
RAYK47 said:
Thanks Pondrew

Yes i see your point around iDrive but i have been looking around the site and was quite liking the look of the Android car play mod (which i think requires iDrive and the screen). Are the sat nav maps easily upgraded? I know they used to be on 3 series of a similar generation via USB or DVD.
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Nobody really seems to mention that as part of the idrive you get a hard drive that stores lots of music that can be imported direct from the CD drive. Its also a lot easier to navigate the menus for servicing etc.
If you have never had it you probably wouldnt miss it but once you have had it in a car it would be a must have.
 
Nictrix said:
RAYK47 said:
Thanks Pondrew

Yes i see your point around iDrive but i have been looking around the site and was quite liking the look of the Android car play mod (which i think requires iDrive and the screen). Are the sat nav maps easily upgraded? I know they used to be on 3 series of a similar generation via USB or DVD.
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Nobody really seems to mention that as part of the idrive you get a hard drive that stores lots of music that can be imported direct from the CD drive. Its also a lot easier to navigate the menus for servicing etc.
If you have never had it you probably wouldnt miss it but once you have had it in a car it would be a must have.
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I agree that it’s a great user interface to access a myriad of facilities…and if you’ve had it it’s a must have going forward.

In contrast to many later interfaces it’s relatively simple and consistent and easy to use.

The CarPlay upgrade continues the theme nicely with a simple clean interface that looks like it’s part of the same family.

I know it’s relatively pointless but I do like how it folds away..

The Audi / Merc iPad stuck out of the dashboard just looks clunky..

Each to their own…
 
Another point to add about the idrive is you can update the BMW maps. I find BMW mapping works pretty well although not fully featured like waze or Google maps it’s still very capable and if like me you have the Apple CarPlay / Android auto MMi box fitted and you find yourself in an area without phone signal the standard iDrive maps will still work and get you where you need to be.
 
i have had iDrive previously on a 2010 320d (it was about 12 years ago) also my daughter has it on her 1 series and i agree it is a very good way to navigate.
 
Nictrix said:
RAYK47 said:
Thanks Pondrew

Yes i see your point around iDrive but i have been looking around the site and was quite liking the look of the Android car play mod (which i think requires iDrive and the screen). Are the sat nav maps easily upgraded? I know they used to be on 3 series of a similar generation via USB or DVD.
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Nobody really seems to mention that as part of the idrive you get a hard drive that stores lots of music that can be imported direct from the CD drive. Its also a lot easier to navigate the menus for servicing etc.
If you have never had it you probably wouldnt miss it but once you have had it in a car it would be a must have.
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A little off topic but nice bike, pic is a little small but is it an R6/R1 :thumbsup:
 
RAYK47 said:
Nictrix said:
RAYK47 said:
Thanks Pondrew

Yes i see your point around iDrive but i have been looking around the site and was quite liking the look of the Android car play mod (which i think requires iDrive and the screen). Are the sat nav maps easily upgraded? I know they used to be on 3 series of a similar generation via USB or DVD.
Click to expand...
Nobody really seems to mention that as part of the idrive you get a hard drive that stores lots of music that can be imported direct from the CD drive. Its also a lot easier to navigate the menus for servicing etc.
If you have never had it you probably wouldnt miss it but once you have had it in a car it would be a must have.
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A little off topic but nice bike, pic is a little small but is it an R6/R1 :thumbsup:
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It's a 2006 R1.
Was my last bike, I sold it last year as after owning for 15 years I wasn't using it. With prices skyrocketing after covid it seemed the best time to sell. Over the 15 years I only lost £1700.
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Nictrix said:
RAYK47 said:
Nictrix said:
Nobody really seems to mention that as part of the idrive you get a hard drive that stores lots of music that can be imported direct from the CD drive. Its also a lot easier to navigate the menus for servicing etc.
If you have never had it you probably wouldnt miss it but once you have had it in a car it would be a must have.
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A little off topic but nice bike, pic is a little small but is it an R6/R1 :thumbsup:
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It's a 2006 R1.
Was my last bike, I sold it last year as after owning for 15 years I wasn't using it. With prices skyrocketing after covid it seemed the best time to sell. Over the 15 years I only lost £1700.
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nice, i have a Triumph Street Triple that i love (the wife thinks i love it more that her but i couldnt possible comment on that)
 
RAYK47 said:
Nictrix said:
RAYK47 said:
A little off topic but nice bike, pic is a little small but is it an R6/R1 :thumbsup:
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It's a 2006 R1.
Was my last bike, I sold it last year as after owning for 15 years I wasn't using it. With prices skyrocketing after covid it seemed the best time to sell. Over the 15 years I only lost £1700.
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nice, i have a Triumph Street Triple that i love (the wife thinks i love it more that her but i couldnt possible comment on that)
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There's a few bikers and ex bikers on here and a thread somewhere with owners bikes.
 
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