My E89 Thread - T8 GNW

RickyBobby

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So as previously reported I acquired my 9th Zed last month which is also the 2nd E89 I've owned - this one was built in June 2013 and first registered in July 2013.

It's the 20i M Sport variant in Sapphire Black with black leather interior - I'm the 3rd owner and on collection it had done just under 46k miles.

It didn't have the upgraded stereo and electrical adjustable seats I would have liked but it did have the idrive system, heated seats, PDC and folding outside mirrors.

Although the 325's had recently been refurbished (in black which would not be my first choice) they were unfortunately still on the Potenza runflats.

DIY jobs to date have inuded the usual initial deep clean and I have treated all the rubber trim with Gummi Pfledge.

On removing the wheels I noticed both front tyres had significant wear on the inside 1/3rd so I took it to the mechanic yesterday for a general once over - as suspected and despite it seemingly driving OK prior he said the tracking was well out so he sorted that and advised that both front tyres should be replaced ASAP.

So I guess that is the perfect excuse to ditch the runflats and I now just need to decide which tyres to go for.

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Nodzed

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Car went in today for new boots - Michelin Pilot Sport 4 all round.

And before you ask - yes I did think I was driving a different car on the way home.

Seriously I couldn't believe the difference they made over the Bridgestone Potenza Runflats :coolsteer)View attachment 205695
Same here. Was night and day between the RFs and Pilots. That's the tyre to have IMHO :thumbsup:
 

MarkLG1973

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Nice looking car:thumbsup:

I've thought about an E89 as a daily driver, but currently doing 20K+ miles a year, so need to stick with the diesel for the foreseeable.
 
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