Missing the ZHP

[HokieZHP]

So I was going through some old pictures of my ZHP tonight including the day I bought it and realized how much I miss the car. The lines of the body, the mods I had done to it and just the driving experience. So different than the 335. Yes, the 335 will rip your face off when you punch it but the same driving experience just isn't there. I'm hoping coils for it will help but dang I wish I hadn't sold the ZHP....

Just glad it stayed in the family cause it really is a great car! Anyone else who sold their ZHP miss it?

[zhpnsnv]

Coulda went 1er, but you'd still miss the ZHP. I miss mine, though I also really love the 1. There is an Imola twin of my car at the track this weekend (yest and today) and two other ZHPs. It tugs my heart strings. If they weren't priced where they'e are I'd pick one up and make it a track car.

[cakM3]

Hearing both of you remis about your ZHP only confirms why I won't be selling either of my E46 BMWs. Thanks guys! :thumbsup


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[PirateZHP]

So I was going through some old pictures of my ZHP tonight including the day I bought it and realized how much I miss the car. The lines of the body, the mods I had done to it and just the driving experience. So different than the 335. Yes, the 335 will rip your face off when you punch it but the same driving experience just isn't there. I'm hoping coils for it will help but dang I wish I hadn't sold the ZHP....

Just glad it stayed in the family cause it really is a great car! Anyone else who sold their ZHP miss it?

I can sell it back... ? I have recently thought about trying to sell it to get into an AW ZHP. There are TWO for sale right now and it is killing me!

However, this jet black is amazing when it's clean! You did a great job taking care of this car, and I am doing everything I know to keep it as nice!

[BavarianZHP]

The E92 335i is a great BMW. I love catching one off streetlights and following it on take off, it has such a great exhaust note. It's funny how we desire what we don't have right? I considered one before the ZHP, but the allure of the exclusivity and classiness pulled me away from the E92. Still to this day, the E92 would be my second choice after the ZHP, even if it only has 2 doors. The one thing I did not love was the interior, but still that's just my personal preference - i felt nothing was functionally wrong (except cup holders) with it.

[HokieZHP]

Good point. I did like how you didn't see ZHPs everywhere. Whereas there's provably 20 e9xs being driven by students around campus.

I think the amount of work I did on the ZHP made it "mine" whereas I'm just not at that point ywt on the e92

[Torxuvin]

While I know ZHP is a a fantastic car and I really enjoyed it, I will always miss the M3 more. Yes, it was less comfortable, less practical, got worse gas mileage, and was expensive to run. But the moments when everything was in sync made it all worth it.

[BCS_ZHP]

Chris,
We've had at least one ZHP in the stable for the last 3 years but I've only ever driven one as my DD for about 3 months. And I can/have gone several months without driving one and then when I finally do again, it reconfirms that this "non-special" breed bit me about 3-1/2 years ago and I still have a severe case of ZHP-itis disease. Preston's car will be back at school by the end of the month (I'm currently playing with it), ping him if you need to scratch your ZHP itch, he'd love to drive a 35.

[HokieZHP]

Yeah I'll have to txt him and see if he wants to meet up sometime. He told me he's interested in a 335 next

[Hermes]

i felt nothing was functionally wrong (except cup holders) with it.

If you think those are bad go test out an E38 (assuming you can find one with non-broken cupholders)

[Avetiso]

I felt this way after I sold my first ZHP.

[330i ZHP]

I miss mine too - the wagon is too much effort to drive compared to the sedan

[derbo]

I fear that I will have the same feeling if I ever decide to sell mine.. an E46 M3 is so tempting..

[Avetiso]

I fear that I will have the same feeling if I ever decide to sell mine.. an E46 M3 is so tempting..

You track your cars. You'd get more out of the M.

[derbo]

Even so, its a lot of fun as an underpowered car chasing m3s :)

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[Lanister]

I miss mine too - the wagon is too much effort to drive compared to the sedan

What do you mean?

[cakM3]

I fear that I will have the same feeling if I ever decide to sell mine.. an E46 M3 is so tempting..

Derek, why not have both... like me? ;)

[PirateZHP]

Derek, why not have both... like me? ;)

+1

That's my plan!

[HokieZHP]

What do you mean?

I know what he means I think. Having driven stu's wagon, it isn't as effortless to drive as the sedan. Yes it's faster than the standard ZHP which makes it not matter much but when you have both a supercharged sedan and wagon it can see why it would be more difficult.

Stu, that wagon is just so unique though! I loved driving it.

[derbo]

Derek, why not have both... like me? ;)

No room. SF area is prime for space. Right now with the Prius and the ZHP, it's tight on space. IMO keeping the ZHP is still the best thing.

[cakM3]

No room. SF area is prime for space. Right now with the Prius and the ZHP, it's tight on space. IMO keeping the ZHP is still the best thing.

Get rid of the Prius and sell to Botond....then get the ///M...


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[derbo]

Get rid of the Prius and sell to Botond....then get the ///M...


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The hurtful thing is to drive the zhp back n forth so many miles. Maybe if I get the job at apple.

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[cakM3]

The hurtful thing is to drive the zhp back n forth so many miles. Maybe if I get the job at apple.

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Mileage is only a number Derek if your ZHP is well maintained :thumbsup


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[zhpnsnv]

I will also say that as I was nudging an indicated 140 mph at the end of the front straight @ NJMP Lightning this weekend, I was not missing the ZHP. :mwah

[derbo]

Mileage is only a number Derek if your ZHP is well maintained :thumbsup


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Of course. But the numbers when I stare will bother me lol

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[johnrando]

I will also say that as I was nudging an indicated 140 mph at the end of the front straight @ NJMP Lightning this weekend, I was not missing the ZHP. :mwah

Pffft. I do that in my driveway. :ducking :shifty

[Smolck]

I was lusting after a 135i, then my buddy had the water pump go out on his 2006 325i (N52 motor, cousin of the 135i motor) and the lust stopped. Anyone want to wager the cost of the water pump? $448! Not to mention BMW could have put it ANYWHERE (it is electric after all) and they packed it under the engine between the K-member and the engine. IDIOTS! Took me 4 hours. So let me recap......

E46 water pump replacement: $65 and 30 minutes.
E9X water pump replacement: $448 and 4 hours.

E46 wins! Oh, and did I mention the car had a whole 67k miles on it?

[Imola.ZHP]

I'm on month 89 of ownership of my ZHP (7 years, 5 months). There were a few instances where I almost sold or traded her off, but I couldn't go through with it. This includes a 2008 e90 M3 (new, back in december of 2008), just love the car too much. I also lusted after the 1er when it was coming out (2009?), but when it did come out, it just didn't tickle my pickle like I thought it would (though I have never driven one, based on looks alone).

Now that the car is up there in miles (and mods) I don't really think its worth that much, I'll just keep it forever and when I'm ready for my next BMW, just park it beside the ZHP. Looking like that will possibly be a CPO M2 GC (if they make one) or a CPO M235i GC. I'm thinking about 2018.

[kayger12]

^All about this.

There are times I've daydreamed about replacing her- specifically after a couple of hours in Marc B's 1er.

But at the end of the day I love everything about my ZHP. I have no intentions of ever parting with her. She's everything I ever wanted in a car. The lack of car payment doesn't hurt her cause either.

When the time comes that the kids are done with college and I have the money, I'll just add a newer CPO Bimmer to the stable. That's still a solid 10 years off.

By then the ZHP should only have about 175k on her. :)

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[HokieZHP]

I will also say that as I was nudging an indicated 140 mph at the end of the front straight @ NJMP Lightning this weekend, I was not missing the ZHP. :mwah


Yeah that's true winding out the tuned 335 through 4th and higher is a lot of fun....chirping the tires and getting the back end to get a bit out of shape going into 3rd gear is something a ZHP definitely can not do haha.


If I wasn't in college and had a job I would have kept the ZHP and bought a new car. Current finances prevented me from doing so this time unfortunately.

[az3579]

Get rid of the Prius and sell to Botond....then get the ///M...


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I'm going to let that one slide. :shifty


The hurtful thing is to drive the zhp back n forth so many miles. Maybe if I get the job at apple.

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Hurtful??? Since when was driving the ZHP hurtful???
As my odometer approached 170k, I dreaded the mileage as well, but guess what? I've gotten over it. Now, I actually look forward to the day I can roll 333,333 333.3 on the odometer, catching up to what my E30 had on its original engine when I swapped it. It still ran perfectly, by the way. So, with that said...


Of course. But the numbers when I stare will bother me lol

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You'd get over it real quick. Trust me.

[derbo]

I'm sure I will BP :). I'll wait till I get a closer job or a higher paying job to change my fleet. The zhp will be in the fleet no matter what

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[johnrando]

^All about this.

There are times I've daydreamed about replacing her- specifically after a couple of hours in Marc B's 1er.

But at the end of the day I love everything about my ZHP. I have no intentions of ever parting with her. She's everything I ever wanted in a car. The lack of car payment doesn't hurt her cause either.

When the time comes that the kids are done with college and I have the money, I'll just add a newer CPO Bimmer to the stable. That's still a solid 10 years off.

By then the ZHP should only have about 175k on her. :)

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Yup, I lust after those cars too. But like Keith, they will have to pry my ZHP from my cold dead hands.

[Lanister]

I'm sitting in a hotel room in Vegas waiting to fly home tomorrow morning. All I look forward to is my drive home from SFO airport down the pacific coast. My zhp is waiting at the covered longterm parking lot. I left it in between a Porsche and a Lexus, that's the best I could do to keep her safe! :rofl

[echo46]

All,

I ended up selling my beloved 2004 Orient Blue ZHP last week. The only reason I really sold was because I found my unicorn, a 2006 Interlagos Blue M3 with only 19,000 miles. I knew if I didn't pull the trigger fast I might lose it. I sold the ZHP to a really nice guy who I know will appreciate its specialness. He actually made it a lot easier to let go as I knew he would take care of her the way I did. I really struggled with the decision but I needed the money to put down on the M3. Indeed, I am a bit wistful and melancholy when I don't see the ZHP in my garage. However, I am content and can lay my bald head down and die in peace, as I found the one. By the way, this is still the best forum out there.

[cakM3]

I'm going to let that one slide. :shifty

Was wondering when you would catch that ;)!!!


Hurtful??? Since when was driving the ZHP hurtful???
As my odometer approached 170k, I dreaded the mileage as well, but guess what? I've gotten over it. Now, I actually look forward to the day I can roll 333,333 333.3 on the odometer, catching up to what my E30 had on its original engine when I swapped it. It still ran perfectly, by the way. So, with that said...



You'd get over it real quick. Trust me.

Now that's the spirit Botond!!! :thumbsup


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[kayger12]

All,

I ended up selling my beloved 2004 Orient Blue ZHP last week. The only reason I really sold was because I found my unicorn, a 2006 Interlagos Blue M3 with only 19,000 miles. I knew if I didn't pull the trigger fast I might lose it. I sold the ZHP to a really nice guy who I know will appreciate its specialness. He actually made it a lot easier to let go as I knew he would take care of her the way I did. I really struggled with the decision but I needed the money to put down on the M3. Indeed, I am a bit wistful and melancholy when I don't see the ZHP in my garage. However, I am content and can lay my bald head down and die in peace, as I found the one. By the way, this is still the best forum out there.

Glad you found that special ride, echo. Best of luck with her.

[echo46]

Thanks Kay. Not leaving this place though. A few pictures, will post more in separate thread once I get some time. Work has been crazy.
Beast:
http://i42.tinypic.com/11jspwk.jpg
Beastier:
http://i41.tinypic.com/orsflv.jpg
19,xxx miles!
http://i39.tinypic.com/2hpjgbm.jpg
I can't get away from the Acantara:
http://i42.tinypic.com/2hhhu8l.jpg
S54 Insanity:
http://i41.tinypic.com/1fd3jc.jpg
M Powah:
http://i42.tinypic.com/2up9u13.jpg

[kayger12]

Thanks Kay. Not leaving this place though. A few pictures, will post more in separate thread once I get some time. Work has been crazy.
Beast:
http://i42.tinypic.com/11jspwk.jpg
Beastier:
http://i41.tinypic.com/orsflv.jpg
19,xxx miles!
http://i39.tinypic.com/2hpjgbm.jpg
I can't get away from the Acantara:
http://i42.tinypic.com/2hhhu8l.jpg
S54 Insanity:
http://i41.tinypic.com/1fd3jc.jpg
M Powah:
http://i42.tinypic.com/2up9u13.jpg

Ok. You know how I said I would never sell my ZHP?

For that car, I would sell my ZHP tomorrow.

Freakin beautiful. The mileage just makes even more incredible.

Well done.

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[Avetiso]

The mileage is so low I'd feel bad driving it! Well done.

[echo46]

Thank you. It drives even better than it looks. Believe me, I wish I could have held onto the ZHP also but the money tree in the back of the house ran out of money:). Imagine owning two of BMW's all time special and unique niche cars.

[johnrando]

Ok. You know how I said I would never sell my ZHP?

For that car, I would sell my ZHP tomorrow.

Freakin beautiful. The mileage just makes even more incredible.

Well done.

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Gasp!

[ELCID86]

Very nice. Congrats.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[echo46]

Thank you

[johnrando]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, BEAUTIFUL car.

[danewilson77]

Gasp!

+1

Throwing bullshit flag.

Point understood though.

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[mimalmo]

Definitely miss mine.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Motion%20Blur%20Pics/6.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/P1060507.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/RockFalls2.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Cars%20and%20Coffee%20Minneapolis%20May%207%202011/P1130051.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli3.jpg

[illirep]

Echo - great pickup! Congrats. Still in the e46 family!

[echo46]

Yes, still in the "family." IMHO the e46 M3 was the pinnacle of building the perfect driver's car bordering on the absurd in perfection.

[derbo]

Yes, still in the "family." IMHO the e46 M3 was the pinnacle of building the perfect driver's car bordering on the absurd in perfection.


I would drop my ZHP for an E46 ZCP AW..so I'm in the same boat as you.. :X

[echo46]

I do miss her...

[danewilson77]

Definitely miss mine.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Motion%20Blur%20Pics/6.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/P1060507.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/RockFalls2.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Cars%20and%20Coffee%20Minneapolis%20May%207%202011/P1130051.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli3.jpg

Worth a quote.

:drool

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[kayger12]

^Yessirree. I'd miss that too.

[johnrando]

Yeah, man that car looks good. Plus one.

[Imola.ZHP]

Definitely miss mine.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli3.jpg

Epic, I remember when I first saw this...

[echo46]

Damn, that whip is beast.

[MrMaico]

http://i42.tinypic.com/11jspwk.jpg

Perfect! That would also be my unicorn. If you ever decide to sell........:biggrin

Barry

[echo46]

Thank you but you all may be looking at my coffin. I think I will be buried in this car and drive it like holy hell through the pith of Dante's Hell.