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09-05-2015, 02:50 AM | #1 |
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Looking at an e89.. Kind of.. Info needed..
Hi guys and gals, just quickly dropped in here from the e86 section..
Plans for my e86 (imola) coupe may have just changed a little and may develop it into a track/non daily. I won't be getting rid of it as i love it to death, but it's hard to drive when your not completely psyched up and it's a complete pain in the arse in traffic.. So, I've been eyeing off this nice example and it's def the colour I like and I sooo love the roof. Any chance I could get a little info on what I need to look out for (aware of the fuel pump issue) and if this would indeed be an easy car to own/drive. Would love to know the good and bad points and the maintenance issues that are relevant to this car. Here it is.. https://abudhabi.dubizzle.com/motors...GFnZT0y&pos=36 Very much appreciated everyone.
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Any reason why not?
If it's been looked after, serviced and maintained, I would not have an issue wit buying a modded e86, are these not as robust?
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09-06-2015, 09:30 PM | #4 |
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Have you tried an E89 yet? Don't expect it to be anything like the Z4MC that you own. My opinion is just to try and see how it drives.
Pros: Looks amazing (especially your example) Great highway crusier Comfortable Hardtop DCT Quick straight line with tune Cons: Doesn't handle near what it looks like High kms Not much feel Not reliable |
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Btw, if you are planning get one,please please please get with m sport package. When I was in the market I didn't really care about that option but it is one of the most important thing I would look.
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09-07-2015, 03:51 PM | #6 |
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I noticed you are in dubai, so you should check out the cooling systems to make sure they have enough capacity for the heat and the type of driving you are doing.
When I drive in the desert in socal with just a stage 1 Z435 I could see the intake air temperature rising in the data logs with just 1 highway pull, and after 2 minutes of all our driving at a desrt track in socal i can get the oil temp to 300F |
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My car got to 260F for short bursts when I was really getting on it in canyons but it would go right back to 250F when I backed up slightly. Cooling was never an issue on the public roads At buttonwillow in 90F ambient temps though, it was 270F and limp mode with cobb stage 1 after 1 lap, and with cobb uninstalled, I would have the oil temp pegged at 300F and the car in power reduction after 4 laps I've obviously got no more skin in the game re the Z4, but just want the OP to be clear on what he is getting into re the stock heat capacity of the Z435 if he is going to track it in high temp areas. In my experience this isn't like the S55 where the oil temps are going to be rock solid at 230F no matter how much you pound it at the track |
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09-09-2015, 08:27 AM | #10 |
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Let me just say this. I opened the link you gave but it had expired. No biggy for me because the real issue is not with that car but with your current Z4M. Since you may be used to how it drives and feels I assure you just as sure as I am writing this that you will find that there is a significant difference between the two. Unfortunately when they made the E89 they lost a lot of the roadster feel. I owned an E85 and switched to the E89 and while i like the E89 for different reasons I cannot say that the E89 felt like a roadster. Just my perspective from an E85/E89 owner.
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Thanks for the responces guys, well that car is sold, so I guess tjis wont go ahead. Ill take th tips to heart though guys, and maybe ill endeavour another time. Sure do like the look of these though. :-D
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Sorry my friend, I too liked the newer look of the Z4 over the E85 version. I felt like the E89 looked meaner, and it certainly does. Just wished they had not made it feel so heavy and retained some of the roadster feel. I hop eyou find what you are looking for.
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Look is great, I miss that part of the car ownership The expectation around weight and driving dynamics is key I think to avoid any chances of disappointment. |
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My 2015 35is is just as much a roadster as my old e85 3.0i was, just way faster, more comfortable, much better riding and better looking, I do miss the e85 though.
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e89s as they come from the factory need new wheels and tires. I went 245mm 18" square with PSS and it is a very well handling car. I also saved iirc 9 pounds on each wheel, and that is while going wider in the front.
You can also turn to m3 roll bars and the like although at this time I am satisfied with the handling of mine. I have the adaptive suspension but it is mostly useless. |
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