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Oops, so essential, I forgot them. Autolights and rain sensor wipers. I think auto lights are standard but rain sensors aren't. I had them on my previous car and use them all the time. I would not have wanted my new car to have seemed a down grade!

Dont reject the idea of a bigger six until youve tried one - Its not just power and performance!
Even trickleing along in traffic the car seems relaxing.

Go onto the official bmw web page and look what they've got and go and try. We can all talk til the cows come home but there's only one way to decide.

Give your vin no to the dealer and tell them you want nothing less than your current spec.
Most of all, enjoy the search!

I started with a 23i, 2.5 straight six and loved it!, then I went to a meet and heard the sound of the 35is......the rest is history as they say!

With my £15k budget I chose mine based on :


Engine (35i)
Adaptive M suspension
Wheels
Colour (deep sea blue with cream leather like my beautiful old Golf V6 4motion)
Approved Used car from BMW network
Under 60k

I got all of the above and more for £13,600, 2009 model with 53k from Marshalls BMW in Hook, Hampshire, and they gave her a major service so I'ts not due in until 2019. Great deal.

Things like satnav and Bluetooth weren't a consideration. That's what my daily driver mk7 Golf is for!

I love the fact that it's just me and the car and no one can ring me while I'm driving!

However, if this was my daily driver, my list of priorities would be totally different.

Smartbear wrote:

sunnydays wrote:

henryjames wrote:Hi Guys,
Currently have an 05 E85 and realised it's time to upgrade to the E89
I have around £15K to spend and am thinking of the e89 28i as it seems to
Be the win win of best performance and best consumption versus the 18i and 20i

Was wondering what options you think are worth it?
I've heard all sorts of stuff on Bluetooth sound etc and some models having it some not etc, something about a combox?
Any advice? Is the 20i enough - seems a shame not to go for the 28i for increased performance
For no fuel usage increas?

Why not a 35I DCT? With in your budget pal....

Cheaper to run & a newer car for your money are serious considerations
Rob

Oh how you've changed your tune Rob now you've dropped your 3.0 for a baby engine. One could be mistaken for thinking you're trying to justify it to yourself

Pastry wrote:

Smartbear wrote:

sunnydays wrote:
Why not a 35I DCT? With in your budget pal....

Cheaper to run & a newer car for your money are serious considerations
Rob

Oh how you've changed your tune Rob now you've dropped your 3.0 for a baby engine. One could be mistaken for thinking you're trying to justify it to yourself

Not really Paul, it was the na 2litre that most comparisons/choices were between-the forced induction 2litre is a different kettle of frogs entirely. I think it stands up well to the 3litre in most aspects
Rob

Smartbear wrote:

Pastry wrote:

Smartbear wrote:
Cheaper to run & a newer car for your money are serious considerations
Rob

Oh how you've changed your tune Rob now you've dropped your 3.0 for a baby engine. One could be mistaken for thinking you're trying to justify it to yourself

Not really Paul, it was the na 2litre that most comparisons/choices were between-the forced induction 2litre is a different kettle of frogs entirely. I think it stands up well to the 3litre in most aspects
Rob

So your saying size doesn't matter then I know which one I'd rather listen to

Pastry wrote:

Smartbear wrote:

Pastry wrote: Oh how you've changed your tune Rob now you've dropped your 3.0 for a baby engine. One could be mistaken for thinking you're trying to justify it to yourself

Not really Paul, it was the na 2litre that most comparisons/choices were between-the forced induction 2litre is a different kettle of frogs entirely. I think it stands up well to the 3litre in most aspects
Rob

So your saying size doesn't matter then I know which one I'd rather listen to

I'm saying it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog which is important
I agree the 3litre six does sound very good though
Rob

Six pots and a fast as possible. Very simple minded here

Geezah wrote:(On my E85 2.0 I get 41mpg average (honest john lists real world at 38 so I guess I'm frugal!?)

Whats the secret Henry? I'm lucky if I get above 30 mpg average on my 2.0i, do you bother to actually accelerate?

I was checking the forum for mpg on 2.0 and this made me chuckle I'm around the 31 mark

These sort of figures are achievable from the n20 2litre engine with a reputable remap Rob

So, my 35iS's factory 325bhp is acceptable, is it, Rob?

Busterboo wrote:So, my 35iS's factory 325bhp is acceptable, is it, Rob?

It compensates for the additional 100kg of weight you're carrying
Rob

There is a lot of good feedback,

Yes - test drive an 35i or 35is - as they sound sweet
Then - test drive a 28i if you can find one or an 20i for comparison.

As a daily driver a 28i has a considerable lower cost of ownership, and buy what is right for you.

However 28i will out handle an 35i, and if you have one modified - it will leave it for dust

Twin Turbo wrote:
However 28i will out handle an 35i, and if you have one modified - it will leave it for dust

But then what happens when the 35i is modified