Greg330
11-02-2014, 01:38 PM
I have a 2005 330CI 6MT 330 CI Convertible with grey exterior and beige interior that I have driven the last 4 years and I love it; however, the upgrade bug has bit. I have been considering options that range from upgrading mine to a low mileage ZHP or M3.
I drove a 2006 M3 E46 manual trans convertible expecting to fall in love, but I did not find it as comfortable as my car and my wife hated the unforgiving suspension. I also tried a 2008 DCT M3 and it was a blast, but 11.2 MPG showing on the computer and the loss of trunk space with the top down are deterrents.
That leaves me with what I consider two viable options. I can upgrade my car with a better breathing drop in filter, Dinan software, Dinan or PE exhaust, and a SSK or I can find a good used ZHP that already has those options covered. I live in California so many upgrade options are not possible given the CARB laws.
I have found some nice ZHP 6MT cars but there always seems to be something that makes a less than ideal match (mileage, accident reported on CARFAX/Autocheck, distance from the seller to me).
If anyone knows of a low mileage 2005/2006 6MT convertible that has leather vs alcantra and has a solid service history, please let me know.
Thanks,
Greg
I drove a 2006 M3 E46 manual trans convertible expecting to fall in love, but I did not find it as comfortable as my car and my wife hated the unforgiving suspension. I also tried a 2008 DCT M3 and it was a blast, but 11.2 MPG showing on the computer and the loss of trunk space with the top down are deterrents.
That leaves me with what I consider two viable options. I can upgrade my car with a better breathing drop in filter, Dinan software, Dinan or PE exhaust, and a SSK or I can find a good used ZHP that already has those options covered. I live in California so many upgrade options are not possible given the CARB laws.
I have found some nice ZHP 6MT cars but there always seems to be something that makes a less than ideal match (mileage, accident reported on CARFAX/Autocheck, distance from the seller to me).
If anyone knows of a low mileage 2005/2006 6MT convertible that has leather vs alcantra and has a solid service history, please let me know.
Thanks,
Greg