which one to go for now ? 2.8 , 3.0 or 35i E89

[Player 1]

Yeah, look at some of MHD ots maps for example. Stage 1+ puts you at 390bhp on the right octane fuel. Obviously watch your IATs. These OTS maps are relatively conservative aswell.

Head over to the e90 forum n54 section, plenty of people hitting 400whp with a tune, dps and intercooler. Upgraded charge pipe, fresh coils and sparks usually too

Good stuff! I'll be sure to take a look over there

Regarding tyres, I was planning on going for Pilot Sport 4's once the current P Zero's have worn out, I suspect the Pirelli's being run flat's is causing most of the issues there

Anyway, this is thread jacking, get a 35i OP

 

[Smartbear]

Not really bothered about mpg, main thing is getting the power down and getting the wooly feeling reduced. No one has mentioned about the 2.0 are they that bad?

Bad at what?
Rob

 

[Smartbear]

Except for the handling, the additional 100kg over the front wheels takes away from the agility/turn in etc :wink:
Rob

But it isn't a sports car? I went into it looking for more of a gt after the E85 and I'd have gotten a Cayman if handling was what I was after. Maybe that'll be the next thing to have but for now I'm more than happy to lean back, turn on the heated seats and eat up the miles

You don’t necessarily need to have a sports car to appreciate better handling
Rob

 

[Kugaman1]

Ive got the 20i. Delighted with it.
I don't get hung up on the power. Ive owned an RS3, S3 and M135i, all pretty nippy cars. Dont miss their 300bhp+ at all. There are way too many cameras around up here so its just not worth having a rapid car anymore. Far too easy to get points on the licence when you have a rapid car.....it simply makes you drive quicker and dont say it doesnt! Unfortunately the authorities have won, Ive settled on less power - b@stards!!

The 20i is more than quick enough in daily driving and easily does 40mpg on a run.

.....just adding a little bit of balance from the 20i guys!

 

[Player 1]

Except for the handling, the additional 100kg over the front wheels takes away from the agility/turn in etc :wink:
Rob

But it isn't a sports car? I went into it looking for more of a gt after the E85 and I'd have gotten a Cayman if handling was what I was after. Maybe that'll be the next thing to have but for now I'm more than happy to lean back, turn on the heated seats and eat up the miles

You don’t necessarily need to have a sports car to appreciate better handling
Rob

Regarding the extra weight, out of interest I stuck the 35i (roof up) on the weighbridge we use for loading up tractor/trailers with grain. It came out at 1530kg with 750kg on the front axle and 780kg on the rear axle, it's nothing especially scientific as it goes up in 10kg jumps but as a rough guide shows there's a good weight balance in the car.

Whilst it might lose out a bit then in turn in to the lighter cars, that balance *should* still make it relatively sweet, should it not?

Either way, no E89's handling is ever showered with praise so I'm not going to be losing any sleep over it :wink:

 

[Smartbear]

But it isn't a sports car? I went into it looking for more of a gt after the E85 and I'd have gotten a Cayman if handling was what I was after. Maybe that'll be the next thing to have but for now I'm more than happy to lean back, turn on the heated seats and eat up the miles

You don’t necessarily need to have a sports car to appreciate better handling
Rob

Regarding the extra weight, out of interest I stuck the 35i (roof up) on the weighbridge we use for loading up tractor/trailers with grain. It came out at 1530kg with 750kg on the front axle and 780kg on the rear axle, it's nothing especially scientific as it goes up in 10kg jumps but as a rough guide shows there's a good weight balance in the car.

Whilst it might lose out a bit then in turn in to the lighter cars, that balance *should* still make it relatively sweet, should it not?

Either way, no E89's handling is ever showered with praise so I'm not going to be losing any sleep over it :wink:

Rather than concentrating on the extra weight just as a number, it’s more important where the weight is placed.
The longer 6 pot engine places additional weight in advance of the front axle which isn’t good, mass centralisation improves handling
Rob

 

[arl10]

Hi already have an X5 so natural progression X5M although I have tried a 50d and they are amazing , the Z4 will be a daily driver just want some fun the X5 is for load lugging .

 

[Twin Turbo]

Hi already have an X5 so natural progression X5M although I have tried a 50d and they are amazing , the Z4 will be a daily driver just want some fun the X5 is for load lugging .

An X5M - are very capable cars - I had one behind me and could not believe it was keeping up with me. I was gaining distance through corners and braking, but on the straights, it was gaining ground.

 

[sunnydays]

Hi already have an X5 so natural progression X5M although I have tried a 50d and they are amazing , the Z4 will be a daily driver just want some fun the X5 is for load lugging .

An X5M - are very capable cars - I had one behind me and could not believe it was keeping up with me. I was gaining distance through corners and braking, but on the straights, it was gaining ground.

Its okay, just wait for the x5 to brake fade or for it to run out of fuel. Which ever comes first and you will be gone

 

[Nictrix]

Hi already have an X5 so natural progression X5M although I have tried a 50d and they are amazing , the Z4 will be a daily driver just want some fun the X5 is for load lugging .

An X5M - are very capable cars - I had one behind me and could not believe it was keeping up with me. I was gaining distance through corners and braking, but on the straights, it was gaining ground.

Its okay, just wait for the x5 to brake fade or for it to run out of fuel. Which ever comes first and you will be gone

Not an X5M but I have an X6 40D and can get over 600 miles out a tank. I think the Z would run out first. :lol:

 

[sunnydays]

An X5M - are very capable cars - I had one behind me and could not believe it was keeping up with me. I was gaining distance through corners and braking, but on the straights, it was gaining ground.

Its okay, just wait for the x5 to brake fade or for it to run out of fuel. Which ever comes first and you will be gone

Not an X5M but I have an X6 40D and can get over 600 miles out a tank. I think the Z would run out first. :lol:

lol the X5M is a whole different animal when it comes to fuel, 12mpg average, sub 10s when your foot is down

 

[Nictrix]

Its okay, just wait for the x5 to brake fade or for it to run out of fuel. Which ever comes first and you will be gone

Not an X5M but I have an X6 40D and can get over 600 miles out a tank. I think the Z would run out first. :lol:

lol the X5M is a whole different animal when it comes to fuel, 12mpg average, sub 10s when your foot is down

:lol:

 

[ronk]

I had a low miles 3.0l and now have a 35is - the 35is a noticeably faster car and feels more well put together somehow.
The old 3.0 always seemed a bit nervous on our Germany trips - always a bit on edge at 120/130 - maybe an align would have sorted it but the new car came along.

Having said all that, I think if I was presented with your dilemma, I would go for the low miles 3.0l especially if you intend to keep the car for a while or do a lot more miles and if it’s a toy - it has to have six pots - the 3.0l is quite stealthy until pushed hard.

 

[Baza]

I would go for the low miles 3.0l especially if you intend to keep th

Agree with that. Its what I did but still only manage a low milage at present still only 24 K for a 2009 E89

 

[Nanu]

Drive them all and decide for yourself which feels the best for you, they are all very different beasts. Enjoy whichever you decide.