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3.5iS- will this be a classic?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Burgy100 » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:09 pm

I am so sorry to bring this prickly subject up again. I mentioned to my wife about chopping it in for the new up and coming Z4 but she is totally in love with our car and is convinced with the rarity of this model it's worth keeping it as our forever car and settle up the finance on it in 18 months time! With its drop dead good looks and designed inside and out by two female designers she feels in 10 years time it will still look good and will become a desirable car. What do you think and be brutally honest please! Thanks
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Post by Maniac » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:29 pm

Honestly.. while the iS holds a premium, the e89 isn't going to be a classic.

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Post by cj10jeeper » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:36 pm

Decide if it's a car you want to drive for the next 10 years and then it it becomes a classic all well and good.
If not, then sell or trade when something comes along like the new Z4 which you prefer. Life's too short.

Personally, while the 35iS will be the one that people seek out, I don't see it as a potential classic
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Post by SteveSmith » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:43 pm

Can't see it being a "classic". It prices will continue to fall unless you keep the miles off it and one day, maybe it'll be worth a few £££££'s. Look at the prices of truly mint pov spec e21's.
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Post by buzyg » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:51 pm

Time will tell. But as a number of people here, would not swap there E85 or E86 for one, I have my doubts. :wink:

Ask your self, what is the 35IS USP. For me personally it simply doesn't have one. A very fine swift comfy mode of transport, just not quite special enough in any department. :wink:
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Post by extrablatt » Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:05 pm

Burgy100, I'm not sure how the two female designers would make the car a classic. However, the fact that it wasn't overly popular during production means it's doubtful that it will become a classic. If it was an M, it would be a different story. That said, the iS models do still command a premium, because there are only 435 of them about, particularly those with a high spec.

I own one, I enjoy it, and I'll keep it for as long as it sits my lifestyle. I didn't buy it as an investment :D
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Post by Buckz » Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:16 pm

Honestly.. I highly doubt it. E85/6 possibly, m's for sure. But e89 not going to happen.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:22 pm

I suppose it is possible that the 35is will eventually become a classic, but it will definitely be more than a decade before it happens.

Do you really want to keep it that long?

Maybe wait and see what reviews are like for the new Z4 before you decide! :lol:
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Post by DPG » Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:44 pm

Drive it and enjoy it, who gives a f**k if it will be a classic in 20 years.

If the doom mongers are to be believed the massively inflated classic car market is about to take a great big dump anyway

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Post by Twin Turbo » Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:04 pm

Classic doubt it, as it never had the appreciation when it was a production model.

However, I believe it will retain its price, as for its BHP and brute speed and limited numbers - will help.

However, it was given an "M" badge different story.

But miles on the clock will be a key factor.

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Post by Nictrix » Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:25 pm

When you see some of the cars out there that are demanding big money that were ten a penny 30 years ago anythings possible.
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Post by Zed Five » Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:35 pm

It won't be a classic, but it will be very rare in 20 years.

Bmw dealers do offer good prices on them, to snap them up used. Ive been offered great prices on mine and they are quite open about why. Not many made and unique 'bits' (they talk of exhaust etc not shared with other models).

Mine will be gone in 12 months though. God knows whats next.
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Post by Burgy100 » Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:00 pm

Well people thanks for your views.....as I suspected. Still it's the best car I have ever driven and will enjoy it for what it is a great touring car that sounds fab! Person across the road has just bought a brand new M3 saloon and to be honest the exhaust note sounds terrible!
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Post by sunnydays » Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:01 pm

Due to the low numbers of these around prices should be very stable. Only around 400 in the UK, meanwhile thousands of Z4Ms. While the Z4M is classed as a "classic" due the fact it is an "M", you can rest easy knowing that your 35is spanks and outperforms the M in every department.

Back to your original question, will it become a classic? Doubtful, will prices be stable? Yes the low amount of these makes for a nice tight market. The biggest upcoming factor of these is the G29 Z4, the pricing of that is crucial, if they price upmarket it will be beneficial, the release of a new M version will likely bring Z4M prices back down eventually too.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:44 pm

sunnydays wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:01 pmDue to the low numbers of these around prices should be very stable. Only around 400 in the UK, meanwhile thousands of Z4Ms. While the Z4M is classed as a "classic" due the fact it is an "M", you can rest easy knowing that your 35is spanks and outperforms the M in every department.

Back to your original question, will it become a classic? Doubtful, will prices be stable? Yes the low amount of these makes for a nice tight market. The biggest upcoming factor of these is the G29 Z4, the pricing of that is crucial, if they price upmarket it will be beneficial, the release of a new M version will likely bring Z4M prices back down eventually too.
According to details supplied by another forum member there were 617 M Roadsters and 588 M Coupes built to UK spec, so not exactly "thousands" of them!

Will the 35is become a classic - I doubt it as straight 6 turbos are fitted to so many BMWs of late (and there was no manual option)! M135i, M140i, M235i, M240i, M2, 335i, 435i, M3, M4 - plus a few more!
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