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How to get the most from a 35IS test drive?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by gwatson » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:30 pm

Kugaman1 wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:07 pm Nice write up gwatson.....I will just keep an eye on it and when Vardys reduce it too £20k, I will make my move.... :rofl:
I think think that would be fair money for it. The service book didn't have any stamps in it and 3 previous owners. They're going to get back to me on the service history once investigating further and if they could put a BMW warranty on it rather then a Vardy one.

Chassis number is WBALM120X0J057723 if you want to check the spec online. Just seems to have Pro Nav, no other decent options that I could see.
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Post by Kugaman1 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:26 am

Wow, no service stamps.....Id be running a mile....

Actually doesnt sound like the car has a whole lot going for it.... BMW warranty would be a must, but if its never been serviced, theres no way BMW would allow a warranty extension....3 owners in 3 years is also a bit odd, cant believe none of them got it serviced!

I will keep an eye on it........if the price was right.... :?

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Post by tomscott » Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:44 am

Do they have service books.

Its all done electronically through the idrive isnt it?

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Post by Smartbear » Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:11 am

tomscott wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:44 am Do they have service books.

Its all done electronically through the idrive isnt it?
My e89 has a service book, info is also stored electronically through the key so the dealer can tell you even how much fuel is in the car when they plug it in!
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Post by ph001 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:36 am

I wonder if a Merc AMG V8 would be better suited. It's dynamically no better than an E89 (maybe even a bit worse) but you have the delightful engine note. Auto box will feel very lazy after the DCT though.
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:04 pm

The C63 AMG has a double clutch gearbox after 2011

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Post by tomscott » Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:15 pm

I was going to say that a lot of older cars that are still serviced at BMW miss stamps regularly because the computer automatically write data to the service computer... Wasnt sure if the E89 had wither or both as it was in the middle of the transition.

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Post by ph001 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:20 pm

Z4M-2006 wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:04 pm The C63 AMG has a double clutch gearbox after 2011
So it does. A lot of car for the money... https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ec/7419977
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Post by Kugaman1 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 3:11 pm

ph001 wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:20 pm
Z4M-2006 wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:04 pm The C63 AMG has a double clutch gearbox after 2011
So it does. A lot of car for the money... https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ec/7419977
A young lady at my Gym had one of these but got rid last month. She doesnt drive it too hard, but in 18 mths ownership has never seen more than 17mpg average out of a tank. :cry:

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Post by Gaffa22 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 3:54 pm

ouch nice car but I couldn't live with that :o
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:18 pm

Why not ?

It's got a 6.2 V8 engine that produces 500 bhp+

If it was a 3.0 with 250 bhp that averaged over 34mpg it would be marvellous

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Post by Philly_Sweden » Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:49 am

I bought a 35is 3 days ago.

I had 2 Z4MC before that but got sick of the hard and noisy car. I only had them as sunday drivers but maby I'm getting old (33)..

Anyway. I wanted something fast and Comfy and couldn't be happier. It is also much more good looking IMO.
It does have ESS stage 1 so it has around 400HP so fast enough :)

Yes it is not as "fun" do drive if you want a manual. Now I can concentrate more of the driving and surroundings and enjoying the car more.

Negative: Its pretty quiet so in manual mode I find it hard to hear when to shift. With my previous Supersprint Race system I was easy to know when to shift ;)

But as a nice cruiser I find the car perfect and that was what I was looking for now.

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Post by Gaffa22 » Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:16 am

Z4M-2006 wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:18 pm Why not ?

It's got a 6.2 V8 engine that produces 500 bhp+

If it was a 3.0 with 250 bhp that averaged over 34mpg it would be marvellous
Oh yes the engine and power are awesome but I'd probably only get on average 10mpg as I have a heavy right foot
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Post by gwatson » Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:24 am

Philly_Sweden wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:49 am
Negative: Its pretty quiet so in manual mode I find it hard to hear when to shift. With my previous Supersprint Race system I was easy to know when to shift ;)
Looks great!!

That was my exact issue, I couldn't tell from the engine noise of I was in 5th or 3rd, really odd sensation. Can't think of any cars I've experienced that in, never mind a "sports car".

Enjoy though, sounds like the 35is suits you more than the ///M
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Sat Sep 30, 2017 11:04 am

The display tells you what gear your in, the one between the clocks

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