Help me determine if this is a ZHP

[acethetics]

I may be purchasing this car long distance (through an auction, so I cannot get anymore information), if it's a ZHP. Theres a few things i'm not sure on..
1. It's a sedan with clear side marker, instead of orange
2. The E-brake looks red stitched, aftermarket so mabye the rest of the alcantera is aftermarket also, including the M-TechII bodykit?
3. No ZHP wheels
4. I can't see the gauges in the pictures
This is an 04 model
Can anyone verify anymore? Is this Imola Red?

But it does look really clean


http://i.imgur.com/sIXaUDR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/zIDggld.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/U9jfghF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7rVaYSF.jpg

[derbo]

It has the black headliner, which very few people will switch out.
It also has a peeling alcantara steering wheel and alcantara shift boot.
The fuel gauge shows a red needle so it looks like from these pictures it most likely a ZHP.

[Vas]

Looks to have black cube trim inside. Steering wheel has the red time stripe on the top so the boot(s) and wheel could be a product of Coby wheel. Also looks like the car has some angle eyes on it.

But the easiest way is to get a vin of the car and run it to see if it is a zhp. But most likely it is one.

[gmurphy]

Run the vin on BMW Archive.

[NoVAphotog]

But the easiest way is to get a vin of the car and run it to see if it is a zhp. But most likely it is one.

+1 It definitely does look like a ZHP to me though.

[SoCalZman]

Wait wait wait. Why are you buying a 10 year old BMW without being able to go look at it and have a PPI done??? I caution you to think very hard about this. No service history. "mods" (wheels, kidney grills, interior items) might mean the the owner spent money on looks and not mantainence.

That alcantara wheel looks done. And does the dashboard have chunks missing out of it or is it just the picture?!? EDIT: It might be rain drops on the window.

This seems like a really risky move. Might be smarter to find a ZHP that you know has been well cared for, even if you have to spend more. I believe we have some cars for sale on here that were taken really good care of.

"nothing more expensive than a cheap BMW"

[acethetics]

Run the vin on BMW Archive.

Model description: 330I
Market: USA
Type: EV53
E-Code: E46 (4FL)
Chassis: Limousine
Steering: links
Doors: 4
Engine: M54 - 3,00l (170kW)
Drive: Heckantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Imolarot 2 (405)
Upholstery: Standardleder/schwarz (N6SW)
Production date: 13.10.2003
Assembled in: München

Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S210A
Dynamische-Stabilitäts-Control Dynamic stability control
S354A
Frontscheibe grün Grünkeil Green windscreen, green shade band
S411A
Fensterheber elektrisch vorne/hinten Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S473A
Armlehne vorne Armrest front
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S550A
Bordcomputer On-board computer
S645A
BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S661A
Radio BMW Business (C43) Radio BMW Business (C43)
S823A
Heissland-Ausführung Hot-climate version
S832A
Batterie im Kofferraum Battery in luggage compartment
S845A
Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A
Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992A
Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung Control of number-plate attachment
Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S226A
Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung Sports suspension settings
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S403A
Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S459A
Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S494A
Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S495A
Dreipunktgurt u. Kopfstütze hinten Mitte 3-point belt and headrest, center rear
S521A
Regensensor Rain sensor
S522A
Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S534A
Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning
S640A
Vorbereitung Telefoneinbau universal Preparation f tel.installation universal
S650A
CD-Laufwerk CD player
S674A
HiFi System Harman Kardon Hi-Fi System Harman Kardon
S692A
CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S710A
M Lederlenkrad M leather steering wheel
S716A
Aerodynamikpaket Aerodynamics package
S760A
Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line
S767A
Performance Package Performance Package
S772A
Interieurleisten Alu Black Cube Interior moldings Alu Black Cube
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
S787A
BMW LM Rad M Doppelspeiche 135 BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S818A
Batteriehauptschalter Battery master switch
S8SPA
Steuerung COP Control unit COP
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package


Thanks, never knew about this website. It looks like a ZHP

[Vas]

Bingo. It is a zhp. Items below verify it.

What is the mileage of the car? Does not look hit either so mechanical or electrical issues?

S716A
Aerodynamikpaket Aerodynamics package
S760A
Hochglanz Shadow-Line High gloss shadow line
S767A
Performance Package Performance Package
S772A
Interieurleisten Alu Black Cube Interior moldings Alu Black Cube
S775A
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
S787A
BMW LM Rad M Doppelspeiche 135 BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135

[ELCID86]

I don't see the option for red trim on the bumpers and doors :-)

[derbo]

I don't see the option for red trim on the bumpers and doors :-)

ROFLMAO.

Well, it is an auction car so its a risk no matter what. The price better be damn right :)

[acethetics]

What is the mileage of the car? Does not look hit either so mechanical or electrical issues?



139k miles on the carfax, with 41 service records, as for issues with the cars, I have no other information on it

[ZHPRegistry.net]

run the vin with any of the car dealers and they will tell you for sure.

[johnrando]

Saying having mods equals no maintainence even if you don't have maintainence records is a stretch. It may be safer/wiser to assume the worst, but it's far from definitive.

[SoCalZman]

I agree which is why I made sure to include "might". I have clear corners on my car and it is well maintained

[Aamerh90]

That's a gash in the dashboard above the speedo, right?

[johnrando]

Gotcha norcalz, I missed that.

[alexandre]

Painted trim might indicate body work (or just owner preference). Definitely a ZHP.

[ELCID86]

That's a gash in the dashboard above the speedo, right?

I think it might be something (water, etc.) on the driver's window. Hard to tell.


Painted trim might indicate body work (or just owner preference). Definitely a ZHP.
+1

[az3579]

I think it might be something (water, etc.) on the driver's window. Hard to tell.


+1

Judging by the state of that steering wheel in that position, I'm guessing something hit the steering wheel and the dash, damaging them... the angle is too much of a coincidence. :dunno

[slater]

definitely looks like dash and steering wheel damage. also, the wheel is turned and the front wheels are not?

also, shame about the steering wheel - it looks like it has a coby wrap and corresponding handbrake boot.

[mbeckel]

I agree which is why I made sure to include "might". I have clear corners on my car and it is well maintained
+1, I totally agree with you, I may be modding my zhp, but I'm making sure all maintenance is done along with it. No amount of mods can outrun proper maintenance.

[acethetics]

definitely looks like dash and steering wheel damage. also, the wheel is turned and the front wheels are not?

also, shame about the steering wheel - it looks like it has a coby wrap and corresponding handbrake boot.

It looks like the wheel is okay, just a bad picture
http://i.imgur.com/hSv4Gzy.jpg

[az3579]

It looks like the wheel is okay, just a bad picture
http://i.imgur.com/hSv4Gzy.jpg

Phew, good deal! It always helps having physical access to the car to check it out in person.

[ELCID86]

You ppl have been watching too much shark week! ;-)

[pilotnick1203]

Yes