Quite Rare or All Hiding

BarrowJon · 04-26-2010, 08:11 AM

Week before last was on west coast traveled between Dana Point, about 60 miles south of LA and Camarillo, about 60 miles north of LA, never saw another E89.
Last week took a road trip, from upstate SC traveled to Clearwater Beach, on to Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples, then across to east coast to Weston and West Palm Beach before retuning to SC. Logged about 1600 miles and never saw another E89.
Drove straight through from West Palm Beach to upstate SC on Saturday, 718 miles, 11 hours behind the wheel and quite comfortable the entire way. Did get nabbed in southern Georgia, 85 in a 70, direct laser hit so no chance to react with warning from my Valentine One. Am rather lucky as I had just dropped down from 110 moments earlier, frustrated by a "left-laner." Entire trip mileage came in at 27.3 mpg.

Horsedoc67 · 04-26-2010, 12:03 PM

Must have just missed me. I spend a fair amount of time driving Hwy 1 between Malibu and Camarillo. No tickets yet Passport 9500ix has saved me several times. Mileage is 25 mpg overall.

LofgrenCL · 04-26-2010, 12:25 PM

Three Weeks ago - I spent a week in California visiting my Mom and sister.. I too was surprised to not see more E89's.. (Or for that matter, ANY!)

From Coronado to LA to San Luis, I did not see a single one. Then when I finally went to a Dealer in San Luis, they didnt even have one on the lot!!

Finally saw one in Morro Bay parked by the marina.

With the awesome weather - I thought it would be a perfect place to enjoy the top down.. The speeding tickets I would have would probably be a different story.. I guess Germany is not so bad, as once the sun comes out the Autobahn is the place to be..

Memphis1 · 04-26-2010, 05:01 PM

figure 6k E89's in the US would equal one per every 589 square miles...

richard in NC · 04-26-2010, 05:25 PM

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figure 6k E89's in the US would equal one per every 589 square miles...

Probably doesn't quite work that way. Maybe <1 per 589 sq.mi. in Montana, probably quite a few in So Cal or Florida.

I have seen a few running around Charlotte, but not that many.

cdeslandes · 04-26-2010, 06:40 PM

Only seen one other E89 here in CT, but plenty of older Z4s and the place is overdosing on Boxsters. I kind of enjoy the exclusivity actually.

Memphis1 · 04-26-2010, 06:52 PM

cdeslandes, what part of CT?? i've only seen a black one in greenwich, DRJASON is the other but he's far from me. i'm easy to pick out because i'm probably the only blue E89 being driven by me with a baseball cap, top down, music blasting and doing 80 on I-95

Vintage · 04-26-2010, 06:54 PM

I just think they are pretty rare due to the economy and pricing. Not too many people willing to drop $55k+ and up for a two-seater convertible.

cdeslandes · 04-26-2010, 06:57 PM

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cdeslandes, what part of CT?? i've only seen a black one in greenwich, DRJASON is the other but he's far from me. i'm easy to pick out because i'm probably the only blue E89 being driven by me with a baseball cap, top down, music blasting and doing 80 on I-95

I'm probably the only blue E89 being driven with a baseball cap, top down, music blasting and doing 80 on I-84!!!

I'm in Newtown, Fairfield County.

Most of my driving so far has been to the airport in Hartford and back, and local jaunts to experiment with the car's handling on local country roads.

Memphis1 · 04-26-2010, 07:00 PM

i'm in greens farms, drjason is simsbury.

cdeslandes · 04-26-2010, 07:05 PM

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i'm in greens farms, drjason is simsbury.

That's in Westport, right? Where did you get your car? Got mine in Ridgefield; haven't decided where to have it maintained yet.

Memphis1 · 04-26-2010, 07:12 PM

yeah, westport. i got it at bmw of darien, with my previous bmw i always got a base 5 as a loaner, i think the lady liked me

. can't complain about darien. i haven't taken the Z for anything yet, but i'd assume similar treatment

Oh Captain My Captain · 04-27-2010, 11:27 AM

Here in Pittsburgh I have not come across another E89. I've seen a couple of the older Z's in and around. It is nice to be different. On my way to work yesterday, I passed two Audi TTs (The new model) that were driving within 4 cars of each other. I had to laugh...

T89 · 04-27-2010, 11:45 AM

I used to be all alone for a while but they are becoming quite a common sight. Saw 3 today.

T

04-26-2010, 08:11 AM	#1
BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	Quite Rare or All Hiding Week before last was on west coast traveled between Dana Point, about 60 miles south of LA and Camarillo, about 60 miles north of LA, never saw another E89. Last week took a road trip, from upstate SC traveled to Clearwater Beach, on to Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples, then across to east coast to Weston and West Palm Beach before retuning to SC. Logged about 1600 miles and never saw another E89. Drove straight through from West Palm Beach to upstate SC on Saturday, 718 miles, 11 hours behind the wheel and quite comfortable the entire way. Did get nabbed in southern Georgia, 85 in a 70, direct laser hit so no chance to react with warning from my Valentine One. Am rather lucky as I had just dropped down from 110 moments earlier, frustrated by a "left-laner." Entire trip mileage came in at 27.3 mpg.
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Horsedoc67 Private 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2010 35i Z4 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (0)	Must have just missed me. I spend a fair amount of time driving Hwy 1 between Malibu and Camarillo. No tickets yet Passport 9500ix has saved me several times. Mileage is 25 mpg overall.
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LofgrenCL Private First Class 9 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 1M, E89, E46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Stuttgart, Germany iTrader: (5)	Same question... Three Weeks ago - I spent a week in California visiting my Mom and sister.. I too was surprised to not see more E89's.. (Or for that matter, ANY!) From Coronado to LA to San Luis, I did not see a single one. Then when I finally went to a Dealer in San Luis, they didnt even have one on the lot!! Finally saw one in Morro Bay parked by the marina. With the awesome weather - I thought it would be a perfect place to enjoy the top down.. The speeding tickets I would have would probably be a different story.. I guess Germany is not so bad, as once the sun comes out the Autobahn is the place to be.. Last edited by LofgrenCL; 04-26-2010 at 12:26 PM.. Reason: spelling
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	figure 6k E89's in the US would equal one per every 589 square miles... __________________
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cdeslandes Captain 27 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Jeep Wrangler ... [0.00] 2013 Volvo XC90 [0.00] 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [8.67]	Only seen one other E89 here in CT, but plenty of older Z4s and the place is overdosing on Boxsters. I kind of enjoy the exclusivity actually. __________________ 2010 BMW Z4 s35i 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2013 Volvo XC90
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	cdeslandes, what part of CT?? i've only seen a black one in greenwich, DRJASON is the other but he's far from me. i'm easy to pick out because i'm probably the only blue E89 being driven by me with a baseball cap, top down, music blasting and doing 80 on I-95 __________________
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Vintage Colonel 381 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I just think they are pretty rare due to the economy and pricing. Not too many people willing to drop $55k+ and up for a two-seater convertible.
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	i'm in greens farms, drjason is simsbury. __________________
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	yeah, westport. i got it at bmw of darien, with my previous bmw i always got a base 5 as a loaner, i think the lady liked me . can't complain about darien. i haven't taken the Z for anything yet, but i'd assume similar treatment __________________
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04-27-2010, 11:27 AM	#13
Oh Captain My Captain With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility 32 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Here in Pittsburgh I have not come across another E89. I've seen a couple of the older Z's in and around. It is nice to be different. On my way to work yesterday, I passed two Audi TTs (The new model) that were driving within 4 cars of each other. I had to laugh... __________________ Previously Drove --> 2010 Z4 35i --> Cayenne S ---> Maserati GranTurismo --> Ram 1500 -->Tesla Model 3 -->Currently Drives: 2021 X6 M50i
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T89 Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	I used to be all alone for a while but they are becoming quite a common sight. Saw 3 today. T
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