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BigRussia
05-06-2014, 11:53 AM
Ok I know this is a long shot seeing how two other FL members are having a hard time finding a ZHP but I am looking to buy a ZHP in the South Florida region. Can be Coupe or Sedan and any color, packages or year. Main thing to me is it being clean and well maintained with documentation. I am located in Miami and will make the drive for the right car.

Looking for:
-Must be 6MT
-Coupe or Sedan but NO convertibles please
-Any Color and Packages
-Well maintained and have documentation to back it up. Looking for major things like cooling system, VANOs fix, suspension refreshes, has had inspections I and II done and so on. Miles doesn't matter to me as much as upkeep.

Let me know what you guys have/find, thanks!

ELCID86
05-06-2014, 01:58 PM
You have some competition with other FL guys! Happy hunting.


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mimalmo
05-06-2014, 02:06 PM
Keep in mind, you can buy a last-minute plane ticket to just about any state in the lower 48 for a few hundred dollars. That's a worthwhile investment for the right car.

TigerTater
05-06-2014, 06:32 PM
Keep in mind, you can buy a last-minute plane ticket to just about any state in the lower 48 for a few hundred dollars. That's a worthwhile investment for the right car.

Yep. I flew to Dallas for mine. 3 hrs notice. Scrambled. Flew and drove back in same day...8 hr drive getting to know my zhp. Love at first drive.


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QC_ZHP
05-06-2014, 07:08 PM
Flew to D.C. for mine, 6hr drive home.

BigRussia
05-07-2014, 05:57 AM
Yep, I see a long drive or a short flight in my ZHP buying future lol. People don't really take good care of their cars down here in Miami. I went to check out a Imola Red 6mt ZHP sedan this past Sunday and it turned out to be a POS lol. I wouldn't have bought it for even 7k it had so many issues and headaches. I was also a little disappointed with the power and handling and even the steering but I'm hoping it was just this one bad example with a weak engine (maybe VANOs going bad?) and shot suspension and bushings and that a well maintained ZHP is a world of difference better in those departments!

mbeckel
05-07-2014, 08:58 AM
What's your budget?

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JupiterBMW
05-07-2014, 08:36 PM
Yeah, lets talk budget. For the right price I'd sell you mine! Key words "right price"... You can read that as "$20k or keep looking". :shifty

BigRussia
05-08-2014, 05:28 AM
I'm looking for a stock car, not looking to pay for mods and upgrades I don't want/need so my budget is around $12,000. Again I'm not looking for a mint 06 with low miles. 03-04 with decent miles is fine with me as long as the upkeep is on point.

mbeckel
05-08-2014, 07:01 AM
I'm looking for a stock car, not looking to pay for mods and upgrades I don't want/need so my budget is around $12,000. Again I'm not looking for a mint 06 with low miles. 03-04 with decent miles is fine with me as long as the upkeep is on point.

That's not too unreasonable. Probably will have to travel to get it though

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ELCID86
05-08-2014, 07:13 AM
That's not too unreasonable. Probably will have to travel to get it though


+1

QC_ZHP
05-08-2014, 07:37 AM
The drive home is the best part anyway

JupiterBMW
05-08-2014, 10:11 PM
I'm looking for a stock car, not looking to pay for mods and upgrades I don't want/need so my budget is around $12,000. Again I'm not looking for a mint 06 with low miles. 03-04 with decent miles is fine with me as long as the upkeep is on point.

Sounds good man, I was just messing around. Honestly, as others have said, you'll have to drive to find that car. I located my current car in NC, not too far, and a really enjoyable drive home. My first ZHP was in NY...

Honestly, the hard part about South Florida is the fact that there is a ton of money in the area. E46 BMWs are getting hard to locate as they aren't very new anymore. I'm sure you've noticed, but a huge part of the population always has the newest cars, so by the time a car is 5-8 years old, its already been forgotten. Heck, I've already seen a ton of modded 4 series coupes now, and they were JUST released...

So, look elsewhere in the country, you'll find the right car. There are plenty of good, honest people on here that will inspect and test drive a car that's near to them. I had a guy do that with my car and he replied with over 30 high quality pics of the car, and a VERY in depth review. I couldn't be happier.

Good luck buddy, and hopefully we'll meet up soon!

jakksfor20
05-09-2014, 03:18 AM
Searched for a month for ours. Blk/Blk auto (wife's car). Looked everywhere. Even did a 6 hr drive to NC and looked at one that turned out to be a POS. Finally searched CL and found one in Kansas City on a Wednesday. Wife flew out that Friday and she put a deposit on it Saturday. Seller had some things to take care of with the paperwork, so I flew out 2 weeks later and drove it home. 14 hours total....

Finding the right one may take a while and you will probably have to travel as others have stated.


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BigRussia
05-10-2014, 01:10 PM
I am glad the Mafia approves of my search requirements:thumbup hopefully I come across a nice car soon so I can be a true member of the Mafia. I haven't been on here long but I can tell that this forum has a great community of members compared to other car forums, and I've been on my fair share of car forums over the years lol.


Sounds good man, I was just messing around. Honestly, as others have said, you'll have to drive to find that car. I located my current car in NC, not too far, and a really enjoyable drive home. My first ZHP was in NY...

Honestly, the hard part about South Florida is the fact that there is a ton of money in the area. E46 BMWs are getting hard to locate as they aren't very new anymore. I'm sure you've noticed, but a huge part of the population always has the newest cars, so by the time a car is 5-8 years old, its already been forgotten. Heck, I've already seen a ton of modded 4 series coupes now, and they were JUST released...

So, look elsewhere in the country, you'll find the right car. There are plenty of good, honest people on here that will inspect and test drive a car that's near to them. I had a guy do that with my car and he replied with over 30 high quality pics of the car, and a VERY in depth review. I couldn't be happier.

Good luck buddy, and hopefully we'll meet up soon!

It all good dude! And you nailed it right on the head about South Florida! People just dont take care of their cars, they just toss them and buy new ones and most people seem to be just driving new leases to make themselves look good. I agree totally with the 4 series coupe thing, the first one I ever saw was a Estoril Blue 435i Msport and it already had douchey blinged out rims on it (and probably a tune too) but at the time there wasn't any commercials or any marketing that the car was even released already lol! It can be a bit frustrating, but yeah I'm not expecting to find my ZHP locally anymore.

mbeckel
05-10-2014, 01:39 PM
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12399
05 330Ci ZHP Coupe Sparkling Graphite/Blk MT 88k (Woodstock, GA)

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Bello-Bmw
05-10-2014, 04:27 PM
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/4460146051.html

Bello-Bmw
05-10-2014, 04:28 PM
Hey big Russia , check that Zhp is in Lakeland FL.

TigerTater
05-10-2014, 04:56 PM
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/4460146051.html

+1...thats a decent looking car for the price/milage. Sounds like the seller is in a pinch, and is willing to move on the price I would bet.

BigRussia
05-12-2014, 05:23 AM
http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/4460146051.html


Hey big Russia , check that Zhp is in Lakeland FL.


+1...thats a decent looking car for the price/milage. Sounds like the seller is in a pinch, and is willing to move on the price I would bet.

Hey, Bello thanks for the link man! It does look good and its not a bad drive either maybe 3-4 hours for me. Only thing is I work Mon-Fri and the 15th is this Thursday...if he had till the 17th Saturday I would make the trip to check it out with cash in hand and see how low he will go since he says he needs it gone asap lol. Now I wonder what happens to the car after the 15th, I would text/call him but he left no phone number but Ill shoot him an email him in the meantime.

EDIT* Looks like he edited the ad and now its $10k firm...hmmm

mindspin311
05-12-2014, 05:25 AM
Hey, Bello thanks for the link man! It does look good and its not a bad drive either maybe 3-4 hours for me. Only thing is I work Mon-Fri and the 15th is this Thursday...if he had till the 17th Saturday I would make the trip to check it out with cash in hand and see how low he will go since he says he needs it gone asap lol. Now I wonder what happens to the car after the 15th, I would text/call him but he left no phone number but Ill shoot him an email him in the meantime.

EDIT* Looks like he edited the ad and now its $10k firm...hmmm

I sent this guy an email on Saturday and have yet to hear back from him.

Bello-Bmw
05-12-2014, 06:02 AM
No problem Big Russia, if I was you, I will call in sick tomorrow , and go to check this Zhp , and now even better cuz the seller lower the price to 10 k. Don't let it go bro, this is your time.

fredo
05-12-2014, 06:46 AM
+1. When I bought my Mini Cooper I took one day off from work. From what I've seen, good ZHPs at good price sell fast.

mindspin311
05-12-2014, 08:50 AM
Has anyone actually got in contact with this guy? He posted a link to his CL ad on e46fanatics, but has yet to respond to my emails. Seems odd since he's in a hurry to sell.

BigRussia
05-12-2014, 11:57 AM
No problem Big Russia, if I was you, I will call in sick tomorrow , and go to check this Zhp , and now even better cuz the seller lower the price to 10 k. Don't let it go bro, this is your time.


+1. When I bought my Mini Cooper I took one day off from work. From what I've seen, good ZHPs at good price sell fast.

Yea Bello youre right man this is my chance lol, and I was thinking the same thing of taking a sick day but unfortunately I'm still very new at my new job and I can't take a day off on such short notice also I have to get someone to ride with me so they'll have to take a day off as well. If i can get in contact with the owner ill see if we can work something out for the weekend.

Bello-Bmw
05-12-2014, 04:39 PM
Car was sold tonight.

mindspin311
05-12-2014, 04:44 PM
Who got it?

Vas
05-12-2014, 05:50 PM
Who bought it? Seller told me it was sold.

BigRussia
05-13-2014, 05:13 AM
Yep he replied to his e46fanatics thread last night around 8:30pm saying it's sold. I wonder if the buyer was a local person or someone who made a long drive road trip/took a flight. I mean that was pretty quick lol, I didn't even get a chance to setup a meeting with him.

mindspin311
05-13-2014, 05:21 AM
I exchanged a few PMs with him on E46F. I was able to get the VIN, run the Cfax. Car started its life in CA, made it to OK, then to FL. Had a small accident reported in 2004. Owner said the rear left quarter panel was repainted. Probably backed into something.

He was moving from FL to GA. I attempted to give him a deposit via Paypal for him to hold it until he got to GA so I could see in person, but I guess I was too late.

TigerTater
05-13-2014, 05:31 AM
Yep he replied to his e46fanatics thread last night around 8:30pm saying it's sold. I wonder if the buyer was a local person or someone who made a long drive road trip/took a flight. I mean that was pretty quick lol, I didn't even get a chance to setup a meeting with him.


I exchanged a few PMs with him on E46F. I was able to get the VIN, run the Cfax. Car started its life in CA, made it to OK, then to FL. Had a small accident reported in 2004. Owner said the rear left quarter panel was repainted. Probably backed into something.

He was moving from FL to GA. I attempted to give him a deposit via Paypal for him to hold it until he got to GA so I could see in person, but I guess I was too late.

And that good Sirs is how Fast good ZHP's get scooped up!!....

BigRussia
05-13-2014, 05:42 AM
And that good Sirs is how Fast good ZHP's get scooped up!!....

lol I see how true that statement is now, you guys weren't kidding at all. But I still wasn't expecting it to get scooped that quick since the car was in the middle of central florida and not in one of the bigger cities either. But yeah just like you guys said people will make the long drive to get a good clean ZHP especially one that was so well priced as that one. Oh well the search continues, maybe next car to pop up near me will be a coupe :biggrin

mindspin311
05-13-2014, 05:46 AM
If you do a nationwide search, there are a ton of coupes out there.

www.searchtempest.com

Bello-Bmw
05-15-2014, 02:03 PM
Big Russia , one more for you, don't let it go bro.
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4471963110.html

TigerTater
05-15-2014, 02:47 PM
Big Russia , one more for you, don't let it go bro.
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4471963110.html

Yes very nice!


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DesPro
05-15-2014, 05:49 PM
PM'd you. 330Ci Imola Red for Sale in Orlando.

BigRussia
05-16-2014, 05:50 AM
Big Russia , one more for you, don't let it go bro.
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4471963110.html

Hey thanks man, yes hes a member here and he has PM'd me.

ELCID86
05-16-2014, 06:10 AM
PM'd you. 330Ci Imola Red for Sale in Orlando.
Welcome.

fredo
05-16-2014, 08:47 AM
Big Russia , one more for you, don't let it go bro.
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4471963110.html

This one is a beauty.

WOLFN8TR
05-16-2014, 09:23 AM
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4471963110.html

This ZHP is Clean, just look at all the rims! They all look brand new !

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mbeckel
05-16-2014, 09:25 AM
This ZHP is Clean, just look at all the rims! They all look brand new !

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/hu8ehedy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/dynuhuva.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/yvy4y9yq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/a9uja3um.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/nevyvu6a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/3edapuba.jpg

:like

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danewilson77
05-16-2014, 04:16 PM
Looks like Joops


As long as we are not just 'rehashing the bashing', this could and should be a useful thread.

Tampa330i
05-20-2014, 07:07 AM
This beauty just showed up on CL Tampa, 2004 sedan with 100k, 6mt, bixenons, cold weather package, $9500: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4479225997.html

ELCID86
05-20-2014, 07:32 AM
^ ooh, that is very nice.

VIN added http://www.zhpregistry.net/ViewVInfo.aspx?vin=WBAEV53454KM06687

Vas
05-20-2014, 07:48 AM
This beauty just showed up on CL Tampa, 2004 sedan with 100k, 6mt, bixenons, cold weather package, $9500: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4479225997.html

Great price for a great looking car

BigRussia
05-20-2014, 09:30 AM
This beauty just showed up on CL Tampa, 2004 sedan with 100k, 6mt, bixenons, cold weather package, $9500: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4479225997.html


Great price for a great looking car

Yeah that is a nice one and with full alcantara interior, my fav! Thank you for the heads up Tampa330i! I'll contact the seller, hopefully maintenance is up to spec (hoping for at least one of these three: cooling system, VANOs, or suspension/bushings) and I might be making a trip to Tampa this weekend :rockon

Tampa330i
05-20-2014, 10:20 PM
Thank you for the heads up Tampa330i!

No problem. I have been scanning craigslist like mad looking for a beater and just happened to see this. They do not show up very often and this is probably the nicest one I've ever seen on there. A great price, too, I think! Good luck!

BigRussia
05-21-2014, 06:48 AM
Ok guys I texted the Tampa ZHP owner and it turns out its actually a dealer, even though the ad looks like a private seller. And he doesn't have any maintenance records or history for the car since it was a trade in. So I asked if he was willing to have the car taken for a PPI and he said sure, and told me of a local BMW dealership.

Ok so I need the Mafia's help and experience for going about conducting this long distance PPI and purchase. What are my next steps? I figure I contact the BMW dealership first and setup the appointment and find out the costs. But also when do I negotiate the pricing with the dealer that has the car? And whats to prevent him from selling it to someone who walks onto his lot right after the PPI that I spent money on while I'm still in Miami? Thanks

ELCID86
05-21-2014, 06:57 AM
Ok guys I texted the Tampa ZHP owner and it turns out its actually a dealer, even though the ad looks like a private seller. And he doesn't have any maintenance records or history for the car since it was a trade in. So I asked if he was willing to have the car taken for a PPI and he said sure, and told me of a local BMW dealership.

Ok so I need the Mafia's help and experience for going about conducting this long distance PPI and purchase. What are my next steps? I figure I contact the BMW dealership first and setup the appointment and find out the costs. But also when do I negotiate the pricing with the dealer that has the car? And whats to prevent him from selling it to someone who walks onto his lot right after the PPI that I spent money on while I'm still in Miami? Thanks

I hate it when a dealer does that. Contact one of these shops and see what they charge and what they look for. In my experience it's about $100 for a once-over with drive, code reading, and visual inspection. I'm sure they will go deeper if you pay (compression test, etc).

You need to put down a refundable deposit pending PPI (credit card would be best so you can dispute it if needed).

BigRussia
06-18-2014, 09:16 AM
Bump still on the hunt

Vas
06-19-2014, 06:42 AM
How about this

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4522374862.html

Bello-Bmw
06-19-2014, 03:59 PM
That's a nice one, come on big Russia , call in sick tomorrow, and start heading to Jacksonville ;)

BigRussia
06-20-2014, 05:24 AM
How about this

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4522374862.html


That's a nice one, come on big Russia , call in sick tomorrow, and start heading to Jacksonville ;)

Vas that is a nice one! My favorite combo too IR with black cube and alcantara! If maintenance is good I will have to make this trip! Thanks guys and keep them coming!

BigRussia
06-20-2014, 05:38 AM
Also just found this one, in Orlando area so much closer...but has 211k miles on it

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4486718370.html

What do you guys think? Im kinda wary of engine health/power, no matter how good it was maintained or driven an engine with 200k miles is not going to run as strong as a similar maintained engine with 100k miles

Vas
06-20-2014, 05:49 AM
Contact the seller for that Imola and focus on that car IMO

BigRussia
06-20-2014, 03:35 PM
Contact the seller for that Imola and focus on that car IMO

Ok got a email back from him, actually gave me a nice informative response definitely an enthusiast and previous BMW was a E36 M. Car has had come maintenance done including DISA fix and control arms but still on original cooling system, shocks/springs and assuming VANOs original too. I can paste his email reply for you guys to read if you want. Either way its looking good so far.

fredo
06-20-2014, 03:42 PM
Yeah, please paste his answer here.

Dearg-due
06-21-2014, 04:13 AM
and focus on that car IMO

Seconded, that's a nice looking car and a reasonable price (assuming quality of course).

BigRussia
06-21-2014, 05:06 AM
Here's his email reply:

"Yes car is still available as far as records I haven't kept much of that. I could probably try and pull some invoices off the internet of the parts I have bought most of which were either bought from pelican parts or ecstuning. The car was under aftermarket warranty since I bought the car so when things popped up i took it to tom bush to fix them (if it was covered under warranty). I have not done anything to the cooling system since I have owned it. Suspension wise control arms were replaced around 48k miles. Since I've owned it the following was fixed at dealer under aftermarket warranty. All window regulators and valve cover gasket and control arms when I first bought it. I have done the followong myself with either OE parts or high quality aftermarket. Rear brakes pads and rotors, oxygen sensor, DISA valve, PCV system, upper lower intake boots spark plugs and most recently a new Bosch alternator. Always used OEM BMW oil or BMW approved oil. This is the second BMW I have owned. First E36m3. Both have been great cars. I'm a vw guy and have 4 cars right now. So I'm trying to down size. Let me know if you have any question or want to come see it. Its not perfect but its nice and low mileage."

Let me know what you guys think. Also is anyone here in the area that can possibly check the car out for me? Thanks

BigRussia
06-24-2014, 04:45 AM
Bump what you guys think? I'm trying to get the guy to get through with a PPI problem is hes not driving the car at the moment and doesn't have a tag. Is anyone in the area that can check it out for me? Ive had couple ZHPs slip from me because I took too long to snatch them, feel that may happen again with this one.

BigRussia
07-09-2014, 05:26 AM
Bump...this is getting extremely discouraging, I'll probably start looking for E46 M3s if i don't find a ZHP within the month.

ELCID86
07-09-2014, 07:21 AM
There seem to be plenty of potential cars posted here, e46f, AT, cars.com, etc.

poke08
07-09-2014, 07:32 AM
There seem to be plenty of potential cars posted here, e46f, AT, cars.com, etc.

This ^. Do you have the funds available or are you trying to finance?

mindspin311
07-09-2014, 12:36 PM
Bump...this is getting extremely discouraging, I'll probably start looking for E46 M3s if i don't find a ZHP within the month.

I found my car in a week and a half. Are you concentrating on Florida only? You should just got national. I live in Atlanta but flew to Kansas City to get mine.

QC_ZHP
07-09-2014, 01:17 PM
For real. You have the whole SE to pick from and can get the car home within a day.

jakksfor20
07-09-2014, 01:44 PM
I found my car in a week and a half. Are you concentrating on Florida only? You should just got national. I live in Atlanta but flew to Kansas City to get mine.

Agree totally. We searched the SE for almost 2 months for our's back in 2012. Flew from Atl to KC as well. Blk/Blk and had to be auto, so not exactly a unicorn. Have to be diligent.


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dVeLoPe
07-10-2014, 06:18 PM
im still searchnig with a 17k budget already bought a 92 318is gonna just v8 swap it and save my $ lol dam fl shit cars

poke08
07-10-2014, 06:21 PM
im still searchnig with a 17k budget already bought a 92 318is gonna just v8 swap it and save my $ lol dam fl shit cars

I have a clean example for sale but I'm not sure if I want to sell it again now that I've picked up some goodies for it. I'm in South FL btw

JupiterBMW
07-11-2014, 10:50 AM
im still searchnig with a 17k budget already bought a 92 318is gonna just v8 swap it and save my $ lol dam fl shit cars

Dude your attitude sucks. There are a ton of clean cars in the Southeast... There is a clean AW sedan on craigslist for $15k. I know the owner, great guy. And it's AW, super hard to find in a 6spd sedan.


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BigRussia
07-13-2014, 09:23 AM
I have a clean example for sale but I'm not sure if I want to sell it again now that I've picked up some goodies for it. I'm in South FL btw

I may be wrong but last i checked Orlando is Central Florida not South ;)

poke08
07-13-2014, 09:31 AM
Dude your attitude sucks. There are a ton of clean cars in the Southeast... There is a clean AW sedan on craigslist for $15k. I know the owner, great guy. And it's AW, super hard to find in a 6spd sedan.


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Thanks Joop!



I may be wrong but last i checked Orlando is Central Florida not South ;)

I go to school in Orlando but I live in South FL, so I'm down for the summer. Not sure if you got my PM or not but I sent you a PM on 6/25 saying that I will be in Broward for a couple weeks along with the maintenance records you requested.

If you haven't seen it, check it out but as I stated I'm not sure if I want to get rid of it but I will for the right price. Let me know.

Heres the updated ad btw:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1041025&highlight=

JupiterBMW
07-13-2014, 09:42 AM
I may be wrong but last i checked Orlando is Central Florida not South ;)
2 hours... You can't expect to find the perfect ZHP locally. If you do, you'll be sorely disappointed, or you'll wait forever...


Thanks Joop!




I go to school in Orlando but I live in South FL, so I'm down for the summer. Not sure if you got my PM or not but I sent you a PM on 6/25 saying that I will be in Broward for a couple weeks along with the maintenance records you requested.

If you haven't seen it, check it out but as I stated I'm not sure if I want to get rid of it but I will for the right price. Let me know.

Heres the updated ad btw:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1041025&highlight=

This.


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mindspin311
07-13-2014, 09:54 AM
Go national.... You will have a car in a week.


You started looking before me and I bought my ZHP over memorial day weekend.

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JupiterBMW
07-13-2014, 10:55 AM
Yeah agree completely. Nobody will tell you guys what to do, its just frustrating to see someone pass up on PLENTY of great cars because they insist on finding something local, and then trash talking the local people that do have great cars... I am pretty sure all of the good ZHPs in South Florida originated elsewhere...

Bello-Bmw
07-15-2014, 09:20 PM
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4569049043.html

mindspin311
07-16-2014, 07:43 AM
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4529858247.html

dVeLoPe
07-17-2014, 07:46 PM
Dude your attitude sucks. There are a ton of clean cars in the Southeast... There is a clean AW sedan on craigslist for $15k. I know the owner, great guy. And it's AW, super hard to find in a 6spd sedan.

yea problem is I ONLY WANT A COUPE 6mt not a sedan lol

poke08
07-17-2014, 07:56 PM
yea problem is I ONLY WANT A COUPE 6mt not a sedan lol

Sent you a pm ^

Tampa330i
07-18-2014, 12:20 AM
2004 sedan, 6mt, red, 101k, $9300: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4571686172.html

mindspin311
07-18-2014, 06:06 AM
2004 sedan, 6mt, red, 101k, $9300: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4571686172.html

No excuses.

JupiterBMW
07-18-2014, 06:27 PM
He only wants a coupe.


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BigRussia
07-18-2014, 07:26 PM
2004 sedan, 6mt, red, 101k, $9300: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4571686172.html

Looks like its sold already, ads deleted lol

Tampa330i
07-20-2014, 09:28 AM
Looks like its sold already, ads deleted lol

Strange, here it is on a new post:

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4576521156.html

Bustardz
07-20-2014, 05:32 PM
Strange, here it is on a new post:

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4576521156.html

Contacted this person via text. Stated he got this vehicle in a trade for a Hyundai. He says he works for a dealership named Car Konnect. Facebook page no longer up but cache showed activity a month or two ago. Could not find any info on this place.

Tampa330i
07-28-2014, 11:33 PM
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4592391393.html

2005 ci, red, 6mt, 152k for $9800. Added to registry

ELCID86
07-29-2014, 05:01 AM
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4592391393.html

2005 ci, red, 6mt, 152k for $9800. Added to registry

Wow, nice one. Apparent great price. What radio is that?

328ioc
07-29-2014, 05:06 AM
Looks like the Eonon Shawn...definitely a good price.

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BigRussia
07-29-2014, 06:09 AM
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4592391393.html

2005 ci, red, 6mt, 152k for $9800. Added to registry

Wow i was just on Craigslist last night before i went to bed, both Miami, Tampa and Orlando Craigslists and didn't see this lol. Looks nice but has alot more miles than I'm looking for, maybe worth checking out if they can flex on the price. Ill let you guys know if the maintenance checks out thanks!

EDIT* noticed the car is listed as a 2005 but has an alcantara steering wheel, isn't that odd? Shouldn't it be a perforated leather wheel if it was a 05?

ELCID86
07-29-2014, 06:16 AM
Wow i was just on Craigslist last night before i went to bed, both Miami, Tampa and Orlando Craigslists and didn't see this lol. Looks nice but has alot more miles than I'm looking for, maybe worth checking out if they can flex on the price. Ill let you guys know if the maintenance checks out thanks!

EDIT* noticed the car is listed as a 2005 but has an alcantara steering wheel, isn't that odd? Shouldn't it be a perforated leather wheel if it was a 05?
I think there is some discrepancy as to when the wheels were changed over.

328ioc
07-29-2014, 06:21 AM
I think half way through 05 and all of 06s had leather.

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BigRussia
07-29-2014, 08:55 AM
I think there is some discrepancy as to when the wheels were changed over.


I think half way through 05 and all of 06s had leather.

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Ah ok cool thanks guys, one more question for you experts...the front of the car looks odd but i cant put my finger on it. I think its because the grill and reflectors have been sprayed Imola Red? What do you guys think? Ive also messaged the owner see if he had maintenance records, no response yet.

328ioc
07-29-2014, 08:56 AM
Yes grills are painted. Easy fix though if you don't like it.

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danewilson77
07-29-2014, 08:57 AM
Yep. That's it.

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BigRussia
07-29-2014, 10:48 AM
Ok cool yeah its not my liking. Anyway heard back from the guy and just as I suspected its not actually a private owner but a dealer....-_-

He says the car is for sale on consignment for a customer..not sure what that means. So I still asked for maintenance records but being a dealer car my hopes are very very low that it has the required items such as cooling system, vanos, suspension and bushings and whatnot. I see this car endeing up being a non-starter for me.

ELCID86
07-29-2014, 10:52 AM
Ok cool yeah its not my liking. Anyway heard back from the guy and just as I suspected its not actually a private owner but a dealer....-_-

He says the car is for sale on consignment for a customer..not sure what that means. So I still asked for maintenance records but being a dealer car my hopes are very very low that it has the required items such as cooling system, vanos, suspension and bushings and whatnot. I see this car endeing up being a non-starter for me.
Consignment is not necessarily a bad thing. Means the owner should be available to proved history, etc.

Bello-Bmw
07-29-2014, 02:36 PM
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4556624451.html

BigRussia
07-29-2014, 03:11 PM
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4556624451.html

Thanks man but its auto :/

WOLFN8TR
07-29-2014, 05:20 PM
http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1041025

328ioc
07-29-2014, 05:47 PM
Do you know the name of the seller or the name of his shop? I may know who it is.

BigRussia
07-30-2014, 05:13 AM
So I asked the dealer selling the 153k mileage IR coupe to email me the maintenance records and instead of doing that he texted me late last night telling me he got a deposit for the car -____- give me a f**king break with this....

328ioc
07-30-2014, 05:13 AM
Lame...

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BigRussia
07-30-2014, 05:19 AM
http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1041025

Ive was going back and forth with this guy like a couple months back. To be straight up hes asking too much and is basically trying to turn the car around and make a profit. He bought the car last December for about $10k (search e46fanatics youll find the PO fs thread) and all he did was add some angel eyes and splitters. He didn't do a cooling system overhaul (which at over 100k miles and 10 years old is almost a requirement) and the car is still on stock suspension and bushings, so he didn't add any real value to the car to then ask $5k over what he paid, let alone the car now has more miles and an extra owner on its history...no thanks. BTW he was asking $15k for the car before he even added the BBS wheels...

ELCID86
07-30-2014, 05:30 AM
Ive was going back and forth with this guy like a couple months back. To be straight up hes asking too much and is basically trying to turn the car around and make a profit. He bought the car last December for about $10k (search e46fanatics youll find the PO fs thread) and all he did was add some angel eyes and splitters. He didn't do a cooling system overhaul (which at over 100k miles and 10 years old is almost a requirement) and the car is still on stock suspension and bushings, so he didn't add any real value to the car to then ask $5k over what he paid, let alone the car now has more miles and an extra owner on its history...no thanks. BTW he was asking $15k for the car before he even added the BBS wheels...
Thanks for the background. Isn't Poke08 a member here?

328ioc
07-30-2014, 05:30 AM
Yes, he has posted in this thread about his car.

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poke08
07-30-2014, 07:30 AM
Ive was going back and forth with this guy like a couple months back. To be straight up hes asking too much and is basically trying to turn the car around and make a profit. He bought the car last December for about $10k (search e46fanatics youll find the PO fs thread) and all he did was add some angel eyes and splitters. He didn't do a cooling system overhaul (which at over 100k miles and 10 years old is almost a requirement) and the car is still on stock suspension and bushings, so he didn't add any real value to the car to then ask $5k over what he paid, let alone the car now has more miles and an extra owner on its history...no thanks. BTW he was asking $15k for the car before he even added the BBS wheels...

When I bought the car, it was a little under priced ($10,500), so I figured I'd make a few bucks on it since I decided to sell it. I didn't know it was a crime to flip the car for a little profit. Since I've had it I've added the angel eyes, splitters, BBS wheels, two oil changes, oil pan gasket, oil filter housing gasket, FCAB's with the Z4M bushings. When I took the car to the dealer, I specifically asked them about the cooling system and I was told that I don't need to touch it yet and it hasn't given me any problems, so I haven't done the overhaul yet. Same goes for the suspension. I told you that I would drive the car down from Orlando for you to LOOK at it and we could work something out if you're interested and said don't worry about it since you're on the fence about getting a ZHP. When I got down to So Flo for the summer, I sent you another PM to let you know I was in town if you wanted to check it out and you never replied via pm nor did you reply to me directly when I commented in your thread two weeks ago. I originally had it at $15,00 OBO and it has since been dropped to $14,000 OBO.

I have no problem if you're not interested in the car but don't act like I wasn't straight up about the maintenance/condition of the car or open to work with you to negotiate at a lower price. Anyways, good luck with your search.