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05-19-2019, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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Difference between 35is and 35i with M Package
I am looking at several z4s. There is one at a local dealer that is a 35i with the M-Package.
Is the only difference the HP difference between the 35is and 35i engine? |
05-19-2019, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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The 35is also has more torque and an overboost function. Also the exhaust sound is better on the 35is. Aside from the engine the 35is for US market has bigger brakes, I believe. Other differences are cosmetic.
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05-19-2019, 06:56 PM | #3 | |
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I have a 2012 Z4 3.5iS... VERY happy. The dual clutch on this car is amazing. MAKE SURE YOU BUY A WARRANTY!! |
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05-19-2019, 11:23 PM | #4 |
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35IS cost a considerable amount extra over 35i when new. What i noticed when choosing mine was that 35is-s are usually less well equipped because of that. Buyer had a choice to go with the IS or dump the same money into options and get a fully optioned out car for example. Of course my opinion is a big generalization and there are exeptions.
The extra power of the IS, you can get alot more than that with a simple stage 1 tune in the 35i. Get a better equipped 35i, add a tune and you have all the options and power. Thats what i did. |
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05-20-2019, 12:16 PM | #5 | |
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Either way, I’d go with the 3.5iS, for no reason other than that’s what I have and I love mine. It’s the first automatic I’ve enjoyed driving [amazing dual clutch]. |
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05-20-2019, 01:09 PM | #6 |
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Drives: 2008 535xi / 2011 Z4 35Is
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2011 35is
I don't know if anything was added to mine when it was ordered, but mine is maxed out on the options electronic dampers, aluminum trim, parking, NAV, cold weather, ... |
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05-20-2019, 10:06 PM | #7 |
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My 2012 35is came with every single option available at the time. That’s how I ordered it. Tracked it’s delivery as it arrived by boat to the US. I figured if I was going to spend that much, I wasn’t going to settle for what was available on the lot.
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05-23-2019, 08:01 PM | #8 |
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Differences aside from the tuning:
Exhaust (a bit louder) Wheels Technology, comfort , & cold weather packages are already included on the 35is by default Rear diffuser is painted to match the color of the car instead of just black Ever so slightly bigger brakes for US market (not 100% on this one) Gauge cluster says 35is sdrive lol |
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05-24-2019, 06:04 AM | #9 | |
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Anyway i could not find a very well optioned IS. All were mildly optioned or missing something i did not want to be without. At least it was so in the price range i was looking in. So i found a 2009 z4 35i in Berlin that was fully optioned out apart from adaptive headlights and smokers package. It had everything: m adaptive suspension, dual clutch, idrive with navigation and all the tech goodies, best hifi audio, electric sports seats, extended leather on dash and doors, rain sensor, parking sensors front and pack, wind deflector, lighting pack, storage pack, comfort access, heated steering wheel, and even a garage door opener built into the mirror (i have electric gates in many places so that came really handy). Was hard to choose an IS over that options list. IF i had upped my price range at least 6000 eur or more then maybe i could have found an IS worth considering. Did not seem worth it. One thing i did miss when choosing my car: Apparently in 2010 bluetooth module was upgraded to have music via bluetooth capability, Mine has only phone capabality and have to use Aux jack for music. Tried buying a newer iphone connector cable with lightning jack and that did not work either only older 30 pin connector works. Not a big deal as idrive has a hard drive for music storage but if i had known that fact i would have preferred 2010 onwards cars. All in all im still years later very happy with my car and cant seem to find anything to replace it with. This ones a keeper. |
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