The 3.0si - the lovable sports car underdog (or so it says)

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:13 pm

Quick read on the Coupe 3.0si from Dan Trent, columnist at Goodward Road & Racing.

Some good points made on owning one:

https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/columnist ... -underdog/

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:24 pm

A good article, thanks for sharing it. It makes me feel I made the right decision opting for the Z4C, I agree with the author, I love the look of the coupe.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:38 pm

Great little article, thanks. He would be tempted to put a louder exhaust on - just needs to visit DLV as I did.

si-forks · Post by **si-forks** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:31 am

Makes me want to buy one now if only I could afford both

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:01 am

"If" I was to change my car, it would only be for an Si...

The ///M is out, as I don't do manuals, and the E89 is not only a bit "soft" for my liking, there is also no way I'm getting 12 cases of Stella in the boot with the roof down!!

Mike

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:03 pm

Thanks OP.

I knew it had to be an E86 Si for me - I don't do convertibles and an M was way out of budget!

They do seem to be getting a bit of a following - especially on here.

Killiestu · Post by **Killiestu** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:58 pm

Great article, and definitely agree with the "special feeling" point, the engine is a peach and as a whole package it's so well balanced.
Great car and they always get a second look too.
BMW nailed it with the Z4C

groovy_hippy · Post by **groovy_hippy** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:04 pm

Is this another(?) sign of some zeds being future classics?

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:24 pm

groovy_hippy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:04 pm Is this another(?) sign of some zeds being future classics?

You could argue some low mileage examples are already classics.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:25 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:03 pm Thanks OP.

I knew it had to be an E86 Si for me - I don't do convertibles and an M was way out of budget!

They do seem to be getting a bit of a following - especially on here.

The ///M is a special machine, but like you said, expensive. I couldn't afford the upkeep of it even if I could afford to buy one.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:28 pm

Marlon wrote: ↑Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:38 pm Great little article, thanks. He would be tempted to put a louder exhaust on - just needs to visit DLV as I did.

Or get a Longlife backbox like I did. I love the sound of mine...how it should have sounded from standard.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:32 pm

idej_jedi wrote: ↑Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:25 pmThe ///M is a special machine, but like you said, expensive. I couldn't afford the upkeep of it even if I could afford to buy one.

You're right - running costs were a major factor for me too.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:54 pm

Nice article.

Kbs133 · Post by **Kbs133** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:00 pm

Great read.

ta.

Spikey · Post by **Spikey** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:41 am

Nice write up
In both Coupe and roadster the E85/86 is an attractive package - and the //M or non- M package serves both kinds of drivers needs and budgets

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