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Help purchasing an E89
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I like black, nothing beats a highly polished black car…. absolutely nothing to with fact I’m selling a black one right now
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Black is the best colour, which is why I have two of them
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:07 pm I like black, nothing beats a highly polished black car…. absolutely nothing to with fact I’m selling a black one right now
Craigdm has argued red is best.....presumably completely non-biased aswell.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Yeah but that's because you are an undertaker....so doesn't count!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Red is good as well, which is why I have a red car as well
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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I have a half blue and half red car in the garage, but I really don't like purple.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:07 pm I like black, nothing beats a highly polished black car…
I have to say I was a bit cautious about getting a black car but having bought this car and had it polished up, I have to concur it's a great colour for sports or luxury cars. It looks classy, elegant, aggresive all at the same time and it's a colour that will never go out of fashion. Although I can understand why you wouldn't want one in the UK with the constant bad weather, it would be a nightmare to keep clean and it has to be clean to looks it's best.
2009 sdrive30i auto Sapphire Black / Coral Red
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That's one of the things that puts me off black cars.Silverstar wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:55 pm Although I can understand why you wouldn't want one in the UK with the constant bad weather, it would be a nightmare to keep clean and it has to be clean to looks it's best.
Although in the right light my Ruby Black one did look fantastic!
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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Hi all, I’ve heard a few stories about the boot seal leaking water onto the battery and roof ecu, is there a way to combat this problem or anything to look out for when viewing cars? Cheers
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It's worth having a look at RobbiZ4's post
viewtopic.php?t=130932
He recommends protecting the roof pump next to the battery using a sheet of polythene. The link has info on this
viewtopic.php?t=130932
He recommends protecting the roof pump next to the battery using a sheet of polythene. The link has info on this
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It's worth having a look at RobbiZ4's post
viewtopic.php?t=130932
He recommends protecting the roof pump next to the battery using a sheet of polythene. The link has info on this
You can check the hydraulic roof pump for water as it can be underneath it on the foam that it sits on. Also worth checking the boot isn't leaking by pouring a couple of bottles of water all over it - while it's closed
viewtopic.php?t=130932
He recommends protecting the roof pump next to the battery using a sheet of polythene. The link has info on this
You can check the hydraulic roof pump for water as it can be underneath it on the foam that it sits on. Also worth checking the boot isn't leaking by pouring a couple of bottles of water all over it - while it's closed
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Yes, don't buy a car with water in the boot. Don't buy a car with any sign of water anywhere internally (check the carpets).
They don't all leak, just the ones that haven't been looked after properly. It can be an easy fix, or an expensive one so best not take the gamble IMO. I did with my second one, and was lucky it was a simple fix.
It is as easy to keep water out of an E89 as it is to let water in. Miles of rubber seals and a lack of care equals water leaks (in the UK). Remember these cars were not designed for the UK; they were designed for California and the like, where it rarely rains. The vast majority of owners have never been near a car forum, so are ignorant to the problems without proper maintenance.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Think I may have found a gem.
Thanks for all the help and advice!
Thanks for all the help and advice!
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