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E89 Mway muncher
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I have to get my fuel level down before taking the car in for a fuel pump change on Monday and decided that a trip to Bath would make a big dent in the reserves and against my usual judgement decided to use the M4 today - first time Ive made a long Mway journey since collecting the car when I bought it. I have to say that the car really does eat the miles up and the response from that N54 engine is extremely valuable on the motorway. I hadn't bargained on a snow shower but no issues at all - the lumber support in the seats probably helps with the comfort but what also impressed was the noise level (even with the exhaust mod flap mod). I know its been said by some that this is a GT car not a sports car and today it really did make sense in the GT mode .
Keith
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It certainly makes a great motorway mile muncher especially with the N54 engine, just a shame about the pathetic 70 limit and the fact the motorways are so chock a block with traffic. Just imagine how quick you could get from A to B with no limits and no traffic, now that sounds like fun
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They do chew through the miles quite nicely even in my SE (pauper spec, next to no options and cloth seats) it is damn comfy and surprisingly quite economical
2009 Sapphire Black 23i
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I'm certainly looking forward to a trip to Croatia in mine in the summer, that'll be a nice long trip to get used to the car
2010 E89 35i DCT
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I drove from Wokingham to Norwich today along M4 - M25 - M11 and it was effortless. Also managed around 35mpg which is good for a twin turbo 6!
Z4 S-Drive 35i
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Mazda MX5 Mk2.5 (for sale)
Wokingham Berkshire
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A perfect roadster for such a trip imho....please let us know your thoughts after the run.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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You came to my neck of the woods then I'm near Norwich.
2010 E89 35i DCT
2017 Honda CBR1000RR fireblade
2016 Honda VFR1200F
2017 Honda CBR1000RR fireblade
2016 Honda VFR1200F
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I've yet to experience an E89, but I find my E86 is fine as a motorway mile-muncher!
After all motorways do tend to be better-surfaced than other roads.
After all motorways do tend to be better-surfaced than other roads.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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I’m visiting my parents. I grew up here, lived here for the first 30 years of my life! Love the place!
Where are you Gaffa?
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I live at Poringland and work in Norwich city centre
2010 E89 35i DCT
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Ah, I’m over near Mousehold Heath. Not looking forward to driving back home on Sun if the snow hits!
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Audi TT S-line
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Wokingham Berkshire
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Mazda MX5 Mk2.5 (for sale)
Wokingham Berkshire
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Yes weather not looking good for Sunday
2010 E89 35i DCT
2017 Honda CBR1000RR fireblade
2016 Honda VFR1200F
2017 Honda CBR1000RR fireblade
2016 Honda VFR1200F
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I am often on motorways, midlands to Surrey or New Forest, etc. Great car to be in, comfortable, solid, quick, love it
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Even the n20 2litre is a great motorway car, it’s actually geared higher than the 3.0si and M 3.2litre e85 models
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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With no speed limit 90% of people would never get there!!HillWalker wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:46 pm It certainly makes a great motorway mile muncher especially with the N54 engine, just a shame about the pathetic 70 limit and the fact the motorways are so chock a block with traffic. Just imagine how quick you could get from A to B with no limits and no traffic, now that sounds like fun
Mark
Plymouth
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Black leather
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather