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Good overview. I've owned a 2009 35i for about two years. It's a great car that is quite unique in the market - sportier than a Mercedes SL, and more of a GT than a Boxster. There's something quite special about a folding hardtop, and the engine is epic. A common issue with roof rattling is easily fixed by adding some felt tape to the rear window stoppers. Over time, the factory rubber hardens and the tolerances change.
Hey, your wifes car is my DREAM Z4 hahaha Literally that same blue and trim. I saw a Z4 nearby with the most beautiful blue paint and black M wheels and knew it's gotta be mine. Gonna stack some paper and find the best example I can, but soooon. Awesome vid!
Hey, I understand that the 296 wheels were silently strengthened by BMW after a year or two. I have a 2011 23i with 296s and mine seem to have the thicker rim. There are pictures online of the difference between the older weaker design and the newer stronger one.
I think you are right, the problem being that there isn’t an official record, or switch in parts number to advise, usually an updated parts switches it’s last letter 👍
Happy owner since 2018. No big issues except for some roof rattle which the bmw dealer wasn´t able to fix or didn't care enough to really solve. Seems mechanics don't want to deal with these complicated folding hard tops. (solutions I found online only helped a little and often not permanently) Definitely drive it closed on your test drive.
I edit them down so you get all the information as quickly as possible. But yes I also script out every video after researching all the data and key information on a vehicle, it’s the standard I was taught when I worked in mainstream car media. Some people seem to like it, others don’t, tough trying to find the middle ground 👍
Had 23i for 12 years now. Faults...knocking noise from rear axle. Cure was to rotate rear spring. Roof. 3 wires btoke and i rewired. Boot cycling. Manufacture fault on the boot lock motors. Reconnect wires. Bad pin connect in door plug stopped windows operating. Rear electric ebrake motors watef can get in. Replacd those. Cam cover distorts. Minor oil leak. Replace. Had to replace brake master cylinder. Seal rotted. Brakes half failed. Had to replace abs unit. Second hand good enough. Key reader failed. Replaced that. Best join the Z forum.
Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video why not check out one of the other guides 👍
🟡 Porsche 981 Boxster/Cayman - th-cam.com/video/4qP4v_iEuPo/w-d-xo.html
🔵 Jaguar F-Type - th-cam.com/video/wFdDyDIADiA/w-d-xo.html
🟠 Mazda MX-5 - th-cam.com/video/I07X1kanmqY/w-d-xo.html
much nicer looking and sleeker than previous model
Thanks for the video! Just bought an E89 30i this week and love it. This video deserves so many more likes!!! 👍
Thank you, comments like this really do mean a lot. Enjoy your new car! 👍
@@themilesdriven thanks mate!
What's the car like mate? I'm thinking of buying a 2011 30i manual with M Sport package with 81k miles on the clock.
Good overview. I've owned a 2009 35i for about two years. It's a great car that is quite unique in the market - sportier than a Mercedes SL, and more of a GT than a Boxster. There's something quite special about a folding hardtop, and the engine is epic. A common issue with roof rattling is easily fixed by adding some felt tape to the rear window stoppers. Over time, the factory rubber hardens and the tolerances change.
Thank you!! Very complete video.Have one sdrive 3.0 manual tr. Only 13k km...love it!!
Great choice! 👍
Hey, your wifes car is my DREAM Z4 hahaha Literally that same blue and trim. I saw a Z4 nearby with the most beautiful blue paint and black M wheels and knew it's gotta be mine. Gonna stack some paper and find the best example I can, but soooon. Awesome vid!
Thanks for the review. I’m checking a 2009 s35iA, I’ll do a pre purchase once I get to town. Thanks for the info.
Hey, I understand that the 296 wheels were silently strengthened by BMW after a year or two. I have a 2011 23i with 296s and mine seem to have the thicker rim. There are pictures online of the difference between the older weaker design and the newer stronger one.
I think you are right, the problem being that there isn’t an official record, or switch in parts number to advise, usually an updated parts switches it’s last letter 👍
Great guidance thankyou 👍
Happy owner since 2018. No big issues except for some roof rattle which the bmw dealer wasn´t able to fix or didn't care enough to really solve. Seems mechanics don't want to deal with these complicated folding hard tops. (solutions I found online only helped a little and often not permanently) Definitely drive it closed on your test drive.
I bought a $15 lubricant from Amazon for the same annoyance. Now it's silent and faster
@@vincentrizzi 😅
@@vincentrizziand where did you put it? Can I have details about the product? I’m really done hear the car squeezing
hi what solutions did you find for the roof rattle?
@@vincentrizzi can you please tell us
A+
Can you make video about new gen Z4 g29 it will kind
I’ve added it onto the request list for future guides 👍
@@themilesdriven thanks you so much
Anyone knows how to fix the seat belt and airbag light on a 2013 Sdrive35i? I tried so many things and nothing seems to work 😢
The only time my roof creaks is when I pass a speed bump. I have owned a 2-liter economy class since 2018.)) It's a toy!!!
Sounds like you're reading from a script without punctuation.................. and breathe.
I edit them down so you get all the information as quickly as possible. But yes I also script out every video after researching all the data and key information on a vehicle, it’s the standard I was taught when I worked in mainstream car media. Some people seem to like it, others don’t, tough trying to find the middle ground 👍
Had 23i for 12 years now.
Faults...knocking noise from rear axle. Cure was to rotate rear spring. Roof. 3 wires btoke and i rewired. Boot cycling. Manufacture fault on the boot lock motors. Reconnect wires. Bad pin connect in door plug stopped windows operating. Rear electric ebrake motors watef can get in. Replacd those. Cam cover distorts. Minor oil leak. Replace. Had to replace brake master cylinder. Seal rotted. Brakes half failed. Had to replace abs unit. Second hand good enough. Key reader failed. Replaced that. Best join the Z forum.
Tail lights fail. Water gets in bad design. Oil filter housing seal leaks. Need replacing.
Plastic bracket hinges holding roof protector break.
The only time my roof creaks is when I pass a speed bump
I had a 2011 2:3i. Great car loved it wished I kept it now 🫣 had issues with the roof ..BMW want big bucks to fix 🤬