Wanted E89 2.5 2009-11

tim0409 · Post by **tim0409** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:37 pm

Hi there

I am currently looking for my first Z4, and if anybody is thinking of selling please get in touch. The criteria is quite specific....

E89 2009-11 in either black/silver/grey
2.5L
Must have sports seats (they are perfect for my dodgy back!)
Black/dark interior
Mileage under 60k
FSH in good condition.

Many thanks

Tim

extrablatt · Post by **extrablatt** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:08 pm

So in terms of models, you're looking for a 23i, which translates to the 2.5L engine.

If you're looking for a 6 cylinder naturally aspirated engine, I'd suggest including the 30i into your criteria. The 3L engine doesn't have a massive impact on fuel economy, but the 30i also had a higher trim level with leather and heated seats as standard equipment.

Here's the link to the original brochure: http://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesforyou/z4catalog.pdf

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:58 pm

extrablatt wrote:So in terms of models, you're looking for a 23i, which translates to the 2.5L engine.

If you're looking for a 6 cylinder naturally aspirated engine, I'd suggest including the 30i into your criteria. The 3L engine doesn't have a massive impact on fuel economy, but the 30i also had a higher trim level with leather and heated seats as standard equipment.

Here's the link to the original brochure: http://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesforyou/z4catalog.pdf

I wouldn't say the 3litre has a massive effect on economy either, it has zero effect! I think bmw's own figures are the same for both engines.
Rob

extrablatt · Post by **extrablatt** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:35 pm

Smartbear wrote: I wouldn't say the 3litre has a massive effect on economy either, it has zero effect! I think bmw's own figures are the same for both engines.
Rob

Thanks Rob

I thought it negligible, didn't know it was zero difference

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:44 am

This looks a nice example for your wishlist

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 200&page=3

Pastry · Post by **Pastry** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 12:14 pm

extrablatt wrote:
Smartbear wrote: I wouldn't say the 3litre has a massive effect on economy either, it has zero effect! I think bmw's own figures are the same for both engines.
Rob
Thanks Rob

I thought it negligible, didn't know it was zero difference

I've recently moved from the 23i to the 3.0 and I find my new car more reliable. It's a win win

tim0409 · Post by **tim0409** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 12:32 pm

Many thanks for your replies - 3.0 added to the criteria!

extrablatt · Post by **extrablatt** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 12:51 pm

tim0409 wrote:Many thanks for your replies - 3.0 added to the criteria!

I thought I'd mention it as when I bought my 23 I later wished I'd bought the 30. The consequence is when I went to change car again I went all the way to 35iS to make up for it.

*AL* · Post by ***AL*** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:22 pm

Good luck with your search, I still don't understand people chosing to buy a 2.5 over a 3.0. I suppose it's spec and availability at the time of looking.

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