All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Hey bro, I was in exactly the same shoes as you - I started my search by looking at the SLK and also liked the hard-top and the front (but must have AMG kit). I was eventually swayed towards the E85 because I wanted a roadster that could also perform and live up to its sporty aspirations. In the same price bracket was only the pre-facelift SLK200 with supercharged 1.8L (164bhp, I think).

Having gone with the E85, its looks and strong lines are really growing on me. Other than the front where the AMG SLK gives it good competition, I'd say the Z4 looks better from all other angles. Plus the soft-top now seems like an advantage - open and close only 8s compared to 22s!

Hehe...for me, it was d price. I find d price of my current ride v attractive. Depreciation is low. Will be even lower if I can eventually shipped over to Australia for sale when it reach 10 yrs. Am adopting a 'wait and see what happens' view on d COE prices. Hence not getting a new one.

More affordable for me...new in working class. Not sure if I'm getting to like it more cuz I own it now, but d driving exp is really good. I can appreciate it.

But we get more of d ext noise & heat cuz of d softtop. It's a pain.
I cant get the aircon to cool d car after leaving it expose to sunlight!

See u later Cupholders. Going back to Boss soon.

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Hahahah, don't be disappointed in the E85, it's a pretty car
Well why not spend the weekends grooming your car??? Good exercise hahaha

I still like my ride. Just that it's aged. Not use to it cuz my last ride was new & less than 2.5 yrs when I sold it.

U can hardly find me groom my car myself...cuz not cost effective & also I don't want to work for my car. Haha. For me, bought car for convenience. So reluctant to spend a lot of time on it . Personal pref. Hehe

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Hey bro, I was in exactly the same shoes as you - I started my search by looking at the SLK and also liked the hard-top and the front (but must have AMG kit). I was eventually swayed towards the E85 because I wanted a roadster that could also perform and live up to its sporty aspirations. In the same price bracket was only the pre-facelift SLK200 with supercharged 1.8L (164bhp, I think).

Having gone with the E85, its looks and strong lines are really growing on me. Other than the front where the AMG SLK gives it good competition, I'd say the Z4 looks better from all other angles. Plus the soft-top now seems like an advantage - open and close only 8s compared to 22s!

Oh...& an amateur can't tell d diff betw a new & old SLK. For z4 it's obvious since d new e89 is hardtop 

 

[valjean]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Oh...& an amateur can't tell d diff betw a new & old SLK. For z4 it's obvious since d new e89 is hardtop 

True, but the 2011 SLK has just been launched! So R171 also looks as dated as our E85 liao. Hehe.

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

True, but the 2011 SLK has just been launched! So R171 also looks as dated as our E85 liao. Hehe.

all d bros here so knowledgable...i so enjoy 'talking & listening to all of u. haha

that day i park at spore indoor stadium an SLK park beside me.

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

by d way, for info, both LS & YB don't carry used rims 17" rims for our ride. Most of them carry only 18" for new ones too.

My 17" stock rims r so worthless now. haha

 

[valjean]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

by d way, for info, both LS & YB don't carry used rims 17" rims for our ride. Most of them carry only 18" for new ones too.

My 17" stock rims r so worthless now. haha

Go for 18" or even 19"!

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Go for 18" or even 19"!

hehe...when i went for STA inspections, tyre puncture & dealer fix new ones onto them. it's 17"

 

[valjean]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Oh I see, then yeah it is very wasted to change tyres since you have spanking new ones...

I'm quite keen to switch out my RFTs too, but they are still very new and can run for a long time more, whereas they're not worth much if traded in. Probably will stick to the RFTs to save $$$.

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Oh I see, then yeah it is very wasted to change tyres since you have spanking new ones...

I'm quite keen to switch out my RFTs too, but they are still very new and can run for a long time more, whereas they're not worth much if traded in. Probably will stick to the RFTs to save $$$.

Seeing Cupholders 19", realize 17" really v unsuitable. Can't match d car. Looks.......weird to me when I look at my car & rims now

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

AC Schnitzer E85 Z4 Body Kit - ISG

Calling Cupholders! GB?

 

[LondonBridge]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Seeing Cupholders 19", realize 17" really v unsuitable. Can't match d car. Looks.......weird to me when I look at my car & rims now

At first I wanted to stick to 18" but after being poison by 19" Z4, there is no going back.......

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

AC Schnitzer E85 Z4 Body Kit - ISG

Calling Cupholders! GB?

The deflectors are nice ...........

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

At first I wanted to stick to 18" but after being poison by 19" Z4, there is no going back.......

I'll drop by to c the 19" AC Schnitzer. Wonder what's the dmg.

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

The deflectors are nice ...........

Real cool kit...but probably cost an arm & a leg too. Hmm

 

[valjean]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

At first I wanted to stick to 18" but after being poison by 19" Z4, there is no going back.......

Yeah so true. Bumpy ride and all also nevermind!

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Yeah so true. Bumpy ride and all also nevermind!

Haha Val...I'm so tempted, guys!

 

[valjean]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

I'll drop by to c the 19" AC Schnitzer. Wonder what's the dmg.

ACS very expensive, your eyes may pop out. Rims should be PML type of price range. Can consider Breyton, affordable and designed for BMW, albeit now made in China.

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Alpina splitters 1k + spray + installation. Who wanna GB ? Maybe can get cheaper price. Hehehehhee

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

ACS very expensive, your eyes may pop out. Rims should be PML type of price range. Can consider Breyton, affordable and designed for BMW, albeit now made in China.

But Breyton weighs quite a bit ...... nice looking though.....