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After a long search, I have finally become a fully-fledged owner of an E85 and I couldn't be happier! I have spent nearly six months looking for "the one" and it ended up being a local purchase. I enquired on several cars that looked to meet my requirements only to find that key areas such as "Full Service History" had intervals of 5 years plus between services. The car I settled on in the end was a 2005 3.0i Manual in Sapphire Black with Red Leather interior. It started its pampered life as a demo car for Barons BMW, who put lots of extras onto the vehicle including the rather smart Alpina wheels. It then spent 18 years with the same owner before a collector bought it - and I've now taken the pledge to keep it in the same manner its been accustomed to. Its done just 39k miles at time of purchase - all backed up by the biggest file of receipts.
No doubt, once I get a few miles under my belt, I will have more questions but for now I'm happy just to enjoy it
No doubt, once I get a few miles under my belt, I will have more questions but for now I'm happy just to enjoy it
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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Looks a lovely thing. I hope you have many happy miles in her.
2009 09 Carbon Black Cinnamon E86
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Welcome to the forum. It looks like you've found a really great Z4 - it even has the Aero sills that sell on here for loads of money!
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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Looks like it has the full Aero body kit : front bumper, sills and rear bumper
Sterling Grey '03 2.5i SE / Infinitas Supercharger / S.M.G / Hardtop / Gloss Black 162s / Bilstein B4s / 3.0i Brakes / DLV De-Cat & Silencer / Rebuilt VANOS / Sonar 2Xcite Lights / Carbon & Alcantara Trim / M-Sport Seats / ...& Side Covers !
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A real head turner ! Welcome to the Forum
Steve
E85 2.5 SE Maldives blue
E89 20i Estoril blue
E89 35iS Alpine White ( Current Zed )
E85 2.5 SE Maldives blue
E89 20i Estoril blue
E89 35iS Alpine White ( Current Zed )
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Thank you
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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Wow - still learning about the E85 - didnโt even realise this - thank you for pointing this out
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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This is the great thing with these cars - you learn something new every day
My nine year old son pulled down the storage compartment in the gap between the seats at the weekend where we found an original phone charging cradle along with a 6 cd - had no idea it had these!
My nine year old son pulled down the storage compartment in the gap between the seats at the weekend where we found an original phone charging cradle along with a 6 cd - had no idea it had these!
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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Got to love a set of Alpina wheels . Welcome to the asylum
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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That phone cradle means you have Bluetooth just incase you didnโt know.JimmyRichE85 wrote: โFri Feb 23, 2024 9:04 pm This is the great thing with these cars - you learn something new every day
My nine year old son pulled down the storage compartment in the gap between the seats at the weekend where we found an original phone charging cradle along with a 6 cd - had no idea it had these!
2009 09 Carbon Black Cinnamon E86
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None of the Aero parts have been available from BMW for years.JimmyRichE85 wrote: โFri Feb 23, 2024 8:58 pm Looks like it has the full Aero body kit : front bumper, sills and rear bumper
Wow - still learning about the E85 - didnโt even realise this - thank you for pointing this out
You could potentially become "JimmyVeryRichE85" if you sold them! I paid nearly a grand for my Aero sills in December 2020.
Given how it began life you've probably got some of the other desirable options like Bi-Xenon headlights, heated seats, upgraded stereo, rear parking sensors and maybe even M-Sport seats. You've probably bought a real gem.
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 did know it had Bluetooth but electing not to use and be uninterrupted whilst enjoying the drivej3nks79 wrote: โFri Feb 23, 2024 10:09 pmThat phone cradle means you have Bluetooth just incase you didnโt know.JimmyRichE85 wrote: โFri Feb 23, 2024 9:04 pm This is the great thing with these cars - you learn something new every day
My nine year old son pulled down the storage compartment in the gap between the seats at the weekend where we found an original phone charging cradle along with a 6 cd - had no idea it had these!
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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Now I am very impressed with your predictions- spot on bar the upgraded stereo- I think?! How do I spot itโs the upgraded version? I think the MFSW may have not been standard too? Do you also know what this weeks winning lottery numbers might be per chance ?!Mr Tidy wrote: โFri Feb 23, 2024 10:28 pmJimmyRichE85 wrote: โFri Feb 23, 2024 8:58 pm Looks like it has the full Aero body kit : front bumper, sills and rear bumper
Wow - still learning about the E85 - didnโt even realise this - thank you for pointing this out
None of the Aero parts have been available from BMW for years.
You could potentially become "JimmyVeryRichE85" if you sold them! I paid nearly a grand for my Aero sills in December 2020.
Given how it began life you've probably got some of the other desirable options like Bi-Xenon headlights, heated seats, upgraded stereo, rear parking sensors and maybe even M-Sport seats. You've probably bought a real gem.
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
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New to E85 ownership
Thank you
2005 E85 3.0i Manual - Black Sapphire
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey
2019 G01 X3 M40i - Sophisto Grey