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JupiterBMW
08-09-2014, 11:09 AM
As much as I love this car, I feel that right now, the money from a sale is more useful to my family than the car is to me. I know I’ll never replace it, I know I’ll never find another one as nice as this one, but that’s all ok, I plan to move on to a different platform in a year or two when I’m ready for a new car. Until then, we’ll survive with the one vehicle. As you all know, the car is in exceptionally good condition. It does have miles on it, but in absolutely no way do I think that number reflects ANYTHING in regards to this car. Either way, maintenance is up to date and the car performs flawlessly. It does have one or two outstanding items on my list of desired changes, but nothing that is detrimental to the car (those are listed below). Onto the specs:


The Car
2003 BMW 330i ZHP Sedan
6 speed manual
Alpine White over Natural Brown with Black Cube
*Note- The car originally had black leather with silver cube that was swapped out from my last car. All broken clips were replaced to ensure a perfect, tight fit.
Performance Package
Cold Weather Package
Navigation
Xenon lighting
Sunroof
Harmon Kardon Sound
Factory Alarm system
(I have both original window stickers)

Currently the car has just under 137k miles- I purchased January 11, 2013 with 126k miles, ~1000 miles to get it home to Florida, another ~2000 miles for the 2013 Mafia reunion. So, aside from that, very little driving during my ownership. The car lives in a climate controlled garage.


The Maintenance I do not have records for EVERYTHING before my ownership, but I have a lot. Both the previous owner and myself are very mechanically inclined, so most of the maintenance was DIY. Stuff done before me in RED. Items preceded by a * are items done at a BMW dealer.
10Mar03 Production
*26Apr03 Delivery Date
*19Nov08…80,158…Valve cover gasket
*24Sep09…86,023…Oil Change
28Dec09…87,842…Front brakes, Front control arm bushings, wiper blades
*12Nov10…93,713…Oil Change, Cooling System Service
01Aug11…97,720…Replace battery, air flow meter, crank case vent valve, intake boots, spark plugs, fuel filter, alternator
12Nov11…104,360…Replace water pump, thermostat, upper/lower radiator hoses, expansion tank/cap, cabin filter, idler pulley, oil change, power steering cap o-ring
*02Feb12…109,277…Taillight ground recall performed
16Feb12…112,000…Replace DISA
23Feb12…113,050…Oil Change
1Apr12…114,005…Replaced accessory tensioner assembly
31May12…117,000…Replaced A/C pulley
10Jul12…119,892…Oil change, replace fuel filter, vacuum hoses
27Aug12…123,052…Replace oil filter housing gasket
11Jan13…126,653…JupiterBMW purchase of the car
18Jan13…127,526…4 Yokohama tires, alignment
*19Jan13…127,551…Purge/nitrogen fill all tires
20Jan13…127,554…Replace underhood alarm switch
24Jan13…127,586…OEM wheel locks installed
29Apr13…127,853…Tinted Windows
08May13…128,397…Replace sunroof shade clips (4)
15May13…128,658…Oil change, transmission & differential fluid change, replace spark plugs (NGK)
23May13…130,713…Replace fuel filler cap
28May13…130,871…Replace starter
13Sep13…Replace washer fluid pump
22Sep13…Replace driver front window regulator
11Mar14…Replace all brakes, flush/bleed fluid, replace both front calipers (purchased from Turner Motorsport, see details in mod section),
03Aug14…Replace differential, replace input/output shaft seals, new fluid


The Modifications All modifications were done during my ownership. So, yes, the car was 100% stock when I got it, and ALL mods have no more than 10K miles on them. All of these will stay on the car.
Exterior
-BMW Perf. Style Carbon Fiber Splitters
-BMW Perf. Style Carbon Fiber Diffuser
-E46 M3 Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors
-OEM Euro Light Package (RCR tails, clear front and side markers)
-Stealth bulbs in all clear lights, from Turner Motorsport
-VisionPro 3000K HID fog lights
-BMW Perf. Style Gloss Black kidney grills w/ one of a kind ///M stripes (paint, not stickers)
-Shaved rear ‘330i’ badge, replaced with ‘DINAN3’ badge
-Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle tint, 30% all around (transferrable lifetime warranty)

Interior
-Natural Brown/black cube swap
-Custom door panel changes- black speaker grills with silver rings (to mimic the newer model premium sound systems). Original natural brown speaker grills will be included with the car as well.
-Coby Wheel OEM grey alcantara steering wheel with tri-color ///M stitch
-Coby Wheel OEM grey alcantara shift/e-brake boots with tri-color ///M stitch (e-brake boot specially cut for brake handle
-E82 (1 series) M-sport perforated leather shift knob (twice the weight of the ZHP knob) and e-brake handle
-///M dead pedal
-OEM underseat first aid box with OEM bracket and screws

Electronics
-Replaced headlights with AL brand (no burned bowls, ever), ZKW crystal clear inner lenses
-OSRAM Xenarc SVS xenon bulbs
-LCM w/ SW4.0
-Euro LCM faceplate with auto and rear foglight button
-OEM flat tire monitoring system with reset button
-OEM convertible ‘all windows’ button in place of window lock
-OEM ///M3 ‘sport’ button
-OEM auxiliary input connection (mounted next to passenger seat heater button)

Coding... I’m sure I’m forgetting some of what I’ve done
-Disabled seatbelt warning beep
-Disabled key in ignition beep
-Disabled navigation warning screen
-Headlight ‘trifecta’ mod (xenons and inner halogen bulbs on with high beams or flash to pass; ‘FTP’, foglights stay on with high beams or FTP)
-Rear foglight (driver side trunk mounted tail light)
-Comfort closing all windows, comfort opening all windows
-Windows can be opened/closed even with door open/key out
-‘All windows’ button coded
-Corrected temperature gauge
-Corrected speedometer
-Brake Force Display (3 stage)
-Service Interval adjustment (changed to roughly 5K miles)
-Flat Tire Monitoring System
-Disabled daytime running lights
-Euro hazards/crash lights (double impulse)
-Triple blink
-Doors relock if not opened in 2 minutes
-User defined passenger mirror tilt down in reverse
-Folding outside mirrors with comfort access closing/opening
-Wipers finish interval when ignition switched off

Performance/Engine
-Dinan3 certified vehicle
-Dinan intake
-Dinan throttle body
-Dinan exhaust
-Dinan Stage 3 performance software
-AFE Dynamic air scoops

Suspension/Drivetrain
-Avant Garde M359 wheels, 18x8.5” ET 35, squared setup
-Yokohama S-Drive tires, 245/35-18
-H&R front springs (have the rears, will be included with vehicle)
-BMW Performance front strut bar
-3.46 differential
-Black painted brake calipers (gloss)
-StopTech cross drilled rotors
-StopTech street performance pads
-StopTech stainless braided brake lines
-StopTech stainless braided clutch line (not installed, will be included with vehicle)
-Turner Motorsport brass front caliper guides
-ATE Typ200 Gold brake fluid


The 'to-do' list
-The car is a 2003 model, so, no automatic lights or wipers feature. I have an LCM with an 'auto' faceplate for preparation to complete this mod, but I haven't done so. Therefore, with the light switch in 'auto' the headlights turn on all the time when the car is on. But, it does not function as originally intended.
-The 'sport' button in the center button panel is not functioning. I have intentions of installing a Sprintbooster and wiring it to this button as others have done.
-The driver rear window regulator clicks once when going up or down. It has done this for months, but I haven't replaced it because of how little I drive the car. As soon as it does fail, it will get replaced with an OEM part and the zip tie upgrade mod.
-Due to the coding needed to make the 'all windows' button function, I had to disable the rear door buttons for the two rear windows. The two rear door windows open and close just fine from the buttons near the shifter, but they do not function from the rear door mounted buttons. I actually prefer this with two small children. This mod is easily reverted back to OEM/window lock button.
-The center button panel mounts with two screws from the backside. The one hole on the passenger side is a little bit stripped out (plastic threads) so the button panel can be pushed in about 1/8" when plugging in the cord into the aux connection port. It hasn't bothered me, but eventually I'll replace the trim piece to repair this (see next item).
-The ashtray cover just under the center button panel has quite a few scratches on the door from the previous owner. It operates just fine, just doesn't look perfect with the door closed. Eventually I will replace this trim part (this will remedy the above item as well).
-The center cupholder doesn't look perfect. I will replace it eventually, but I use my upholders quite often, so it hasn't been a priority.
-Admittedly, the suspension is the most untouched item on the car. With the original struts and H&R springs, the ride isn't the best. I have intentions of installing BC racing coilovers (recently drove a ZHP sedan with them, absolutely amazing ride). With a $1000 nonrefundable deposit to purchase the car, I will take this money, purchase the coilovers, and install them before a sale is made. You don't pay MORE, just advancing me the money and getting the install for free.
-There are 5-10 very small chips on the hood, down low near the kidney grills, all of them 1-2mm in size. They aren't anything you would see unless you bent over and looked closely.
-There are just a few very fine scratches on the driver front door black cube trim. Nothing large enough to notice every day, so it hasn't been a priority.
-I purchased brand new OEM carpeted floor mats when I bought the car, but the occasional car wash (no drive thru, only hand washed at a location that does NOT have wheel tracks) attendant has pulled them out to vacuum, so the velcro backing pads are torn on some of them. They still sit in place just fine though.
-One of the wheels has a few chips in it. They aren't very big, but the undercoating of the wheels is black, so they are noticeable if you bend over and look.
-My power folding ///M3 mirror project isn't complete. So, right now, the mirrors are stationary. As well, the ribbon on the passenger side mirror tore, so I will source and replace that in the near future as well.


The Price
$19,500 obo
Yes, I understand it is way higher than any car evaluating website or tool there is. Anyone that is familiar with the ZHP will understand how incredibly hard it is to find a well cared for example. In addition, it is even harder to find a white sedan, with a manual transmission, and the "holy grail" as some people call it, natural brown interior. On top of all of that, any of you that have met me and seen the car in person can attest to every little detail of the car being as perfect as possible. The condition of the car is unbelievable for having over 130K miles, and some people I have talked to have asked to see the gauge cluster to believe me when I tell them the mileage. The modifications are all very new and in perfect condition. Even at my asking price, I am still less than the money I have invested in this car. I am willing to negotiate, as I stated with the 'obo', but I am also plenty happy to keep the car if nobody wants to bring serious offers to the table. There is absolutely no financial need to let it go. This car is not for someone looking for a "deal". If you want a very well maintained, very tastefully modded, very clean, very rare version of an already pretty rare car, this is your ZHP.

Thanks for reading this thread, I know its long.

Any serious inquiries, please call, text, or email me direct.

(561)-758-2532
jdinisio@gmail.com

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danewilson77
08-09-2014, 11:29 AM
Damn Joop. GLWS.

illirep
08-09-2014, 11:39 AM
GLWS

JupiterBMW
08-09-2014, 12:51 PM
Thanks guys. Took me about 4 hours to write the thread before copying it to the Mafia.

ZHPasta
08-09-2014, 01:48 PM
If anyone hasn't seen this car, it's gorgeous.

kakashi169
08-09-2014, 01:56 PM
That is one mint car Jon. GLWS!!

ELCID86
08-09-2014, 06:44 PM
Welcome back :biggrin

GLWS. More pics would help.

Santacruzslick
08-09-2014, 09:15 PM
Beautiful car...I hope it goes to another enthusiast that will take care of it like you have. IMO it's worth every penny to the right buyer, and shouldn't go to anyone that won't truly appreciate it for what it is.

jiggz
08-09-2014, 10:45 PM
Dang Jon….was not expecting to see this thread tonight when I logged on.

So you mention 'surviving with the one vehicle' - did you find that X5 you were looking for? I finally found mine after 5 long, frustrating months of searching, so perhaps we'll see you on xBimmers? Either way good look selling your ZHP.

-Jeff

JupiterBMW
08-10-2014, 05:03 PM
Dang Jon….was not expecting to see this thread tonight when I logged on.

So you mention 'surviving with the one vehicle' - did you find that X5 you were looking for? I finally found mine after 5 long, frustrating months of searching, so perhaps we'll see you on xBimmers? Either way good look selling your ZHP.

-Jeff

Hey man... No, haven't found the perfect X5 yet. I went and drove an X5M, but he isn't really willing to budge on numbers. He wanted me to eat $5k on our trade in, which is too much. So, still not there yet. We keeping looking, but honestly, we haven't had the time to drive down and see any of the ones I've found online. I'm already registered on the forums, I just haven't had time the last few days to be on the other forums...

But, it would be nice having the extra money from the ZHP for the X5 purchase, or the pending pool renovation project...

iZHP
08-10-2014, 05:14 PM
GLWS. Beautiful car

TG3
08-10-2014, 08:20 PM
^ wrong post, sorry!

johnrando
08-10-2014, 08:28 PM
GLWS Joop. Someone will get be lucky to get one gorgeous car!

Silber92
08-11-2014, 04:11 AM
Amazing car, GLWS!

derbo
08-11-2014, 08:08 AM
Damn all the headaches you sent through and its time to let it go. :( good luck with the sale Joop!

sent from Moto X Dev Edition

JupiterBMW
08-11-2014, 05:06 PM
Eh Derek... To be honest, I don't see this thread as the end. I am willing to sell the car, and I am willing to negotiate from the price I have listed. But if someone thinks they can run a KBB check on my car and give me whatever the value stated is, they're wrong. That is how I arrived at the price. I'm still plenty less than what I've put into the car, but I want people to at least have a general idea of where I stand on pricing the car.

So, I don't see any actual interest in the car. But, if someone really wants the car and they can stomach paying more than face value, then we'll strike up a deal and that lucky person will have a hell of a ZHP. :thumbsup

JupiterBMW
08-11-2014, 05:13 PM
A few new pics added to the original post. :) :thumbsup

slater
08-11-2014, 05:17 PM
GLWS... selling for family reasons is very admirable. enjoy the one-car-family thing! i'm trying to get back to that myself. it was nice for a few months before i bought my ZHP coupe and screwed it up!

peter

cakM3
08-11-2014, 05:17 PM
Damn Joop!!! Never saw this comming....you have one of the nicest ZHPs out there in the perfect combination (exterior/interior) colors....GLWS my friend!

ELCID86
08-11-2014, 05:18 PM
A few new pics added to the original post. :) :thumbsup
Much better! :thumbup

JupiterBMW
08-13-2014, 06:19 AM
Word on the street is that the other Alpine White/Natural brown car in California is sold... Makes this car even more desirable for those looking for a white ZHP... I have paperwork showing close to $9000 alone in maintenance/mods since I purchased the car.

Ready to deal! :thumbsup

iya_e46
08-13-2014, 10:04 AM
GLWS

JupiterBMW
08-13-2014, 07:11 PM
Thanks man...

Also, in case anyone is interested, I have hundreds of pics of a lot of the mods/work I've done, and I can take more of certain areas if anyone needs.

UdubBadger
08-13-2014, 08:03 PM
Damn if you get your asking price I'll ship you my M3 and let you sell it for me lol

JupiterBMW
08-17-2014, 07:50 PM
Well, she brought home a trophy at yesterday's "Lords of the Nurburgring" car show.


Also, sale pending.

johnrando
08-17-2014, 07:53 PM
Fingers crossed it goes through

az3579
08-18-2014, 03:14 AM
Fingers crossed it goes through

Traitor! We want him to keep it! :p


j/k

(or am I? :biggrin)

ELCID86
08-18-2014, 04:12 AM
Well, she brought home a trophy at yesterday's "Lords of the Nurburgring" car show.


Also, sale pending.

Congrats.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

cakM3
08-18-2014, 05:01 AM
Well, she brought home a trophy at yesterday's "Lords of the Nurburgring" car show.


Also, sale pending.

Congrats on the trophy Jon! :thumbsup GLWS...

JupiterBMW
08-18-2014, 04:39 PM
Not really sure I can believe this but...

SOLD

Payment and pickup this weekend.

mbeckel
08-18-2014, 04:45 PM
Not really sure I can believe this but...

SOLD

Payment and pickup this weekend.
Congratulations on your sale. I'm sure it's a little bittersweet

Avetiso
08-18-2014, 04:49 PM
Congrats on the sale, Jon. I hope your next car serves you as well as this one!

JupiterBMW
08-18-2014, 04:50 PM
Thanks guys... My next car will be my wife's car. Still not sure what the plans are as bigger things in my life might be changing. Still on the hunt for the right X5 for my wife, so we'll see how it goes.

cakM3
08-18-2014, 04:53 PM
Congrats on the sale Jon....time to open a new chapter regarding the next car... I'm sure you will get an awesome X5 :)

ELCID86
08-18-2014, 05:09 PM
WOW. Congrats my friend.

derbo
08-18-2014, 05:21 PM
Even if your wife doesn't like you selling it, it's a damn good deal to even come that close to doubling the KBB value.

danewilson77
08-18-2014, 05:24 PM
Congrats on the sale Jon....time to open a new chapter regarding the next car... I'm sure you will get an awesome X5 :)
+1

The friendliest forum on the planet!

3ZHP
08-18-2014, 05:31 PM
Had some family in last week and completely missed this. Good luck Jon, hope you can get what you need for it.


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BCS_ZHP
08-18-2014, 05:34 PM
Congrats Jon!

danewilson77
08-18-2014, 05:48 PM
Well done Jon. In for new X5 build thread.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

E_Rak
08-18-2014, 06:41 PM
Wow, that was a quick one! It sure will be sad to see this thing go, hopefully you and the owner will continue to have a presence here on the site. Good luck with your transaction. :thumbsup

JupiterBMW
08-18-2014, 06:50 PM
Thanks for all the kind words guys. At the end of the day, the logical voice inside me kept reminding the emotional car lover voice that $10K over KBB is essentially impossible. I'll never get another deal like this. While I won't like not having her in the garage at first, it'll be fine. Its just a car and there are many more out there.

I will let you all know what we do in regards to an SUV purchase.

WOLFN8TR
08-18-2014, 07:23 PM
Wow I opened this up to see Jon's ZHP for sale! Dam...:eyetwitch

Then I see it SOLD already! Dam....:theman



Sorry to see you selling it but being a family man myself I completely get it.

johnrando
08-18-2014, 11:15 PM
Wow. .. end of an era. Congrats.

BCS_ZHP
08-19-2014, 02:56 AM
Wow. .. end of an era. Congrats.

Nope, start of a new era, Joop has the disease, he'll be back....

jiggz
08-19-2014, 05:17 AM
Good for you Jon in the sale of your ZHP.

Hopefully I'll be seeing you soon over on xBimmers with more frequency :)

-Jeff

fredo
08-19-2014, 05:21 AM
Joop, congrats on the sale ! Very well done.

johnrando
08-19-2014, 05:46 AM
Nope, start of a new era, Joop has the disease, he'll be back....
:like

330i ZHP
08-19-2014, 07:21 AM
congrats Joop - did you buy the X5M

JupiterBMW
08-19-2014, 07:22 AM
Not yet. Working financing.

atreidy
08-20-2014, 12:48 PM
Word on the street is that the other Alpine White/Natural brown car in California is sold... Makes this car even more desirable for those looking for a white ZHP... I have paperwork showing close to $9000 alone in maintenance/mods since I purchased the car.

Ready to deal! :thumbsup

Indeed, I was the one who purchased the Alpine White/Natural brown car 1 week ago :)

Such a beautiful car. I used to own a z4 3.0si that doesn't drive anything like the ZHP.

Ironically, Jupiter, I am switching out from an '09 xdrive35d to the '05 ZHP. I'm prepping my x5 for sale in the next few weeks. Not sure if you would be interested, but just throwing it out there. It seemed like you were looking for an x5m though. Completely different beast :)

ELCID86
08-20-2014, 12:59 PM
Indeed, I was the one who purchased the Alpine White/Natural brown car 1 week ago :)

Such a beautiful car. I used to own a z4 3.0si that doesn't drive anything like the ZHP.

Ironically, Jupiter, I am switching out from an '09 xdrive35d to the '05 ZHP. I'm prepping my x5 for sale in the next few weeks. Not sure if you would be interested, but just throwing it out there. It seemed like you were looking for an x5m though. Completely different beast :)
You guys must be twins sons of different mothers! and Welcome.

Jon D
08-20-2014, 06:48 PM
Not really sure I can believe this but...

SOLD

Payment and pickup this weekend.

Congrats


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JupiterBMW
08-20-2014, 06:50 PM
Indeed, I was the one who purchased the Alpine White/Natural brown car 1 week ago :)

Such a beautiful car. I used to own a z4 3.0si that doesn't drive anything like the ZHP.

Ironically, Jupiter, I am switching out from an '09 xdrive35d to the '05 ZHP. I'm prepping my x5 for sale in the next few weeks. Not sure if you would be interested, but just throwing it out there. It seemed like you were looking for an x5m though. Completely different beast :)

Ahh excellent! You absolutely stole the car, nicely done! As for your X5, thanks but no interest. My wife wants an M Sport model, I want the V8. So, we've been looking for that, but a deal on an X5M has sort of been presenting itself, I'm trying to make moves on that one as well...

Welcome and enjoy the car.

jiggz
08-20-2014, 09:48 PM
Ahh excellent! You absolutely stole the car, nicely done! As for your X5, thanks but no interest. My wife wants an M Sport model, I want the V8. So, we've been looking for that, but a deal on an X5M has sort of been presenting itself, I'm trying to make moves on that one as well...

Welcome and enjoy the car.

You've got it figured out correctly Jon - I speak from experience….get the 50i (V8) and don't waste your time with the 35i!

With that said, are you looking at/considering that Carbon Black/Bamboo X5M in Atlanta? :)

JupiterBMW
08-21-2014, 07:40 AM
Jeff, agree, especially given my recent reading about the VANOS recall... As for the X5M, it's a local one, silverstome over black.

atreidy
08-21-2014, 09:04 PM
I love my xdrive35d. Has some mean torque and handles like a sedan with its adaptive drive. No other SUV I would drive and is excellent on gas at 19/26 mpg. Have never driven the x5m but I always drooled when I watched one drive by. Meaty car

Just decided after 1.5 years that SUV is not right for me as a daily commuter car.

Good luck Jupiter on finding the x5m of your dreams

webster
08-23-2014, 10:32 AM
Congrats joop. What was the final sale price if we may ask?

JupiterBMW
08-31-2014, 08:24 PM
Holy crap guys, I really apologize for totally disappearing. To be honest, a small part of it has been intentional. I tried to distance myself from the site just to sort of adjust to not having a ZHP... But, now that D-Day is upon me, I have to admit, I am a little sad about losing her. I've been trying to not be too involved on the Mafia just to let my love for the ZHP die a little. Of course, it hasn't... Silly reasoning, I know. But, I'm just trying to really wrap my head around the car being gone.

So anyway, aside from that, I had a major curve ball thrown at me recently in the form of a really good job opportunity to transition shoreside. My wife and I made all efforts to investigate the job, the potential move, and all that went with it, but in the end, keeping the current situation is just better for us right now. The long and short of it was a move to Tampa for a technical superintendent job with a shipping company. But, between moving to a less desirable area, the pay cut, being in an area where we didn't have any family/friends, and having to work all year, we decided it wasn't for us. Not to mention we'd have to sell our home which we've made so perfect over the last 4 years. We aren't ready for all of that.

Either way, that chewed up a lot of time and emotional energy. That being over though, things are starting to calm down. We traded the 328d for the X5M on Friday, and spent all weekend in Key West for a friend's 40th birthday... Now that we're home though, its time to let the ZHP go. The new owner comes tomorrow, and then on top of that, I leave the following day, back to the ship.

So, its been a bit crazy. I'm enjoying the X5 for sure, its an absolute animal, but it is massive and insanely heavy. I've purposely not driven the ZHP just so that I don't miss losing the car even more. But, tomorrow I'll give her a bath and take her for one last drive before the new owner comes to get her. It'll be bittersweet for sure, but I'm ok with it knowing that I got a fair price and I had many times of enjoyment. Aside from that, I met a lot of you, and the friendships I've gained through this site have been awesome. That of course will continue... And of course, an X5 thread will happen soon...

For those wondering, final sale price was $17,500.

ELCID86
09-01-2014, 04:58 AM
Congrats all around Jon. Sounds like you and the Mrs. made the right call for the family. Sorry you have to depart again so quickly. I hope you will update the Joopy at seat thread periodically. And maybe post about some secret x5 project ;-)

Blessings my friend. (And enjoy that last ride!)


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johnrando
09-01-2014, 04:12 PM
Wow, tons going on. Glad you're still with us. I know it will be a bittersweet goodbye to your zhp. Looking forward to your X5 adventures.

JupiterBMW
09-01-2014, 04:59 PM
Well she has officially gone to her new home... A few shots before she goes...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/aburegy7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/4u6unyge.jpg

cakM3
09-01-2014, 05:50 PM
Congrats on the sale price of your ZHP and new X5M Jon!


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3ZHP
09-01-2014, 06:51 PM
Congrats on the sale and WOW on the price Jon. Also congrats on the X5M, looks like a nice unit, perhaps I would have gone there myself, if I didn't need to haul my trash to the community dumpsters and didn't need the extreme off road capability that my Toyota TRD gives me.

Safe travels!

JupiterBMW
09-01-2014, 07:09 PM
Thanks for the kind words folks. I will be starting a new thread for the X5 soon enough. Lots to do with getting ready to head back to work now.

JupiterBMW
04-22-2016, 10:07 PM
I'm curious... Is this car still part of the Mafia family...?? I have to be honest, she's been in my thoughts and I'd like to keep tabs on the car... A little extra money could potentially reconnect us...

Anyone know her whereabouts?

rguti153
04-23-2016, 10:27 AM
I think the guy u sold it too was selling it wasn't he ?

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BMWCurves
04-23-2016, 02:23 PM
I think the guy u sold it too was selling it wasn't he ?

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That sounds vaguely familiar.

Johnmadd
04-23-2016, 02:45 PM
Man that car was beautiful.

JupiterBMW
04-23-2016, 02:57 PM
Yes it definitely sold, I heard the car was in Ohio now... I'd just like to locate the owner. Maybe I'll shoot Josh a message.


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JupiterBMW
05-02-2016, 02:27 PM
Anyone? Anyone?


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ELCID86
05-02-2016, 03:57 PM
Hunt for the great white buffalo...?

rguti153
05-02-2016, 05:29 PM
u still looking for the unicorn

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JupiterBMW
05-02-2016, 07:29 PM
Eh honestly not really. If I had endless money, I would hunt it down and buy it, no matter what. But, I have my sights obj other things at the moment.


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