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Well, the wife's made a decision, so I've probably made the same one. The posts to this thread have helped, too. Some a lot.
With the insured warranty, the 35iS has served very well for 80k miles/7 years. Replacing it is difficult, not least because it's out of production, of course, but also because there aren't many more than 400 left in the UK. (I carry firearms, so can't use a traditional convertible and am limited to hard-top.)
Melbourne Red/Ivory White Nappa/18" 5-spoke wheels also make the best looking E89 I've seen (including at a Zed Fest). Parked with the roof down, people still look at it and even comment on it. Finding one as good-looking is very difficult.
Bearing in mind it's a quick (0-60/less than 5s - when new) cruiser but not a sports car, it drives very well & safely on Pirelli P Zeros (36/44psi), which last easily over 20k miles and it does 26.4mpg on the dial.
So, I'm going to dispose of the guns and buy a new 2-litre G29.
Agh! Typo. Sorry. Am going to keep the 35iS until another one just as good comes along, if at all. In the meantime, the wife's Fiesta needs to go. Any recommendations?