Zeroed in on a ZHP - hope to officially join the mafia soon! - south central PA

[veryDisco]

Hi All

Dave from south central PA here. I have a 194k mile 2000 328i and am on the hunt for an e46 330i. The ZHP's I found were more than I was willing to pay for but I stumbled across one last night that I can't pass up. I won't share about the car until I know its mine. :fingerscrossed

Anyhoo - I look forward to hanging out here and learning more. I watched the video so I know how special these cars really are... ;)

[fredo]

Welcome, Dave. Please share info about that ZHP as soon as feasible.

[veryDisco]

Thanks Fredo, I will. Would love to share now but I need to get confirmation from the seller that we have a deal. I'm like a kid the night before Christmas!

[BMWCurves]

Good luck, hope it works out. And welcome!

[Vas]

Welcome

Share some details.

Manual? Color? Sedan ?

[danewilson77]

Dave, welcome.

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[ELCID86]

Welcome

Share some details.

Manual? Color? Sedan ?

+1.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[san]

Welcome


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[Jconlin16]

Welcome! Love that video...

[johnrando]

Welcome. GLWSearch

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[veryDisco]

Manual, dark silver with black leather guts, one owner, no curb rash on the wheels, dealer maintained, 61k miles!

I am in negotiations with the owner. He got blasted with people interested but I was first. I hope to have it next week.

I need a daily driver and this car is almost too nice for that!

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[veryDisco]

Oh, its a sedan

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[veryDisco]

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[BMWCurves]

Looks good! The color is called "Silver Gray Metallic," btw.

[Vas]

Nice

[3ZHP]

Welcome!


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[ELCID86]

Beauty.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[Lorenzo]

Looks awesome! Such low mileage. We will be cousins.

[veryDisco]

Thanks gentlemen and thanks for the name of the color.

I am a long time e46f and never realized that there seems to be some animosity between the mafia and the fanatics. I found the video funny but now I am starting to recognize it has some political meaning! I don't want to crack that egg here, just sharing. I am sure I can read about it should I choose.

Anyway, y'all seem mighty welcoming and friendly so far. I guess that is the way the mafia works. Then one day I will be asked to "do you a favor". :-)


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[BMWCurves]

I haven't received a horse's head or a cold air intake in my bed by surprise yet, so these guys seem alright so far.

[veryDisco]

I got the car fax on my soon-to-be new ride... :cool

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[ELCID86]

I got the car fax on my soon-to-be new ride... :cool

24016

Alright. Keep us posted.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[danewilson77]

Alright. Keep us posted.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic
+1

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[ikeupinya]

Welcome to the site! I bought my ZHP from SE PA, just outside of Philly. 61k mileage is low low, great find!!!

[theothersawyer]

Super low miles! Good find!

[veryDisco]

Thanks gentlemen. I am picking her up on Saturday. Rental car to NC then drive it home. I feel quite lucky. Details since its all but a done deal...

2004 with ZHP and Cold Weather packages
6 speed manual
silver gray with black leather (I prefer over alcantara as I think the leather will hold up longer)
the aforementioned 61k miles
one owner
meticulously maintained (most entries in CarFax are "washed/detailed" at the BMW dealer)
never wrecked, no paint work
fold down rear seat
always garaged
wheels are perfect
all paperwork including original window sticker
needs nothing
$8900
I didn't even make an offer under asking price, he had a list of people after me that wanted it. I was lucky to have been the first!

[AggieBlake]

:eyetwitch

If there are no unpleasant surprises then you, my friend, have hit the jackpot. Enjoy!

[san]

Thanks gentlemen. I am picking her up on Saturday. Rental car to NC then drive it home. I feel quite lucky. Details since its all but a done deal...

2004 with ZHP and Cold Weather packages
6 speed manual
silver gray with black leather (I prefer over alcantara as I think the leather will hold up longer)
the aforementioned 61k miles
one owner
meticulously maintained (most entries in CarFax are "washed/detailed" at the BMW dealer)
never wrecked, no paint work
fold down rear seat
always garaged
wheels are perfect
all paperwork including original window sticker
needs nothing
$8900
I didn't even make an offer under asking price, he had a list of people after me that wanted it. I was lucky to have been the first!

Best deal ever!!


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[BMWCurves]

$8,900? Hot damn, you got a smoking deal.

[KevinC]

That is a SMOKIN' deal for the car as described. Like "best deal ever" level of smoke! Can't wait to see the pics.

Stick around over here, those e46f guys - the ones that seem to have a "problem" with the mafiosos anyways - are a strange breed!

Can't wait to see pics. Congratulations!

[theothersawyer]

That is a STEAL!!!!!!!!!!!

[fredo]

+1. Sounds like a great deal !

[veryDisco]

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[veryDisco]

Thanks for the nice comments. The truth is I was aiming for a nice non-ZHP 330i but then I found this thanks to craigslist Pro.
I am enamored with this car! I have spoken with the owner several times and he is also an enthusiast. I have every confidence the car is as described.
I'll report back when I pick it up. I appreciate all the support.


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[Lorenzo]

Wow! Steal indeed. Congrats!

[veryDisco]

Thanks Lorenzo!

BTW, WTH are you doing in your avatar?! Looks like your climbing "the rope" in gym class.

(I am known as the "forum a$$hole" on my favorite Land Rover forum)

[KevinC]

Lose that nasty non-original shift knob for the genuine "ZHP" article. Then it's perfect. :)

[FungShui]

Wow beautiful car. What a deal.

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[Lorenzo]

Thanks Lorenzo!

BTW, WTH are you doing in your avatar?! Looks like your climbing "the rope" in gym class.

(I am known as the "forum a$$hole" on my favorite Land Rover forum)

It is rope climb. I do CrossFit.

[veryDisco]

Lose that nasty non-original shift knob for the genuine "ZHP" article. Then it's perfect. :)

I agree although it is a an oem knob he got at the dealer in Germany after the alcantara knob went bad. Nice knob just not the right one.


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[KevinC]

I agree although it is a an oem knob he got at the dealer in Germany after the alcantara knob went bad. Nice knob just not the right one.


That's the knob that came stock in my E90 sedan I bought back in early '06. Looks partially metal, but it's lightweight plastic. ZHP knob is a MAJOR improvement.

[fredo]

I remember 2 things that got my attention while test driving my ZHP : the exhaust and knob. :thumbsup

[veryDisco]

That's the knob that came stock in my E90 sedan I bought back in early '06. Looks partially metal, but it's lightweight plastic. ZHP knob is a MAJOR improvement.

Plastic? Good grief.


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[ELCID86]

Drool.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[KevinC]

I remember 2 things that got my attention while test driving my ZHP : the exhaust and knob. :thumbsup

I just ZHP-knobbed my M5 yesterday.. 1000% improvement over the stock 1-piece knob/boot that's so tall, it resembled a black giraffe.. this is the only way to go.

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[ZacharyMikel]

Looks awesome ^ Bet it feels even better.

[jhs1210]

Thanks gentlemen. I am picking her up on Saturday. Rental car to NC then drive it home. I feel quite lucky. Details since its all but a done deal...

2004 with ZHP and Cold Weather packages
6 speed manual
silver gray with black leather (I prefer over alcantara as I think the leather will hold up longer)
the aforementioned 61k miles
one owner
meticulously maintained (most entries in CarFax are "washed/detailed" at the BMW dealer)
never wrecked, no paint work
fold down rear seat
always garaged
wheels are perfect
all paperwork including original window sticker
needs nothing
$8900
I didn't even make an offer under asking price, he had a list of people after me that wanted it. I was lucky to have been the first!

Wow, nice car!!

I'm also picking up my ZHP Saturday (flying to Indy in the morning).

Congrats on the car and have a safe trip home.


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[danewilson77]

I approve this ZHP.

:caseyshrug

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[veryDisco]

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On my home from a successful transaction!


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[veryDisco]

How did you make out JHS?


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[fredo]

Well done, veryDisco ! Did the car meet your expectations ?

[Lorenzo]

Love the color!

[Vas]

You got lucky

[NoVAphotog]

You got lucky

+1

Congrats and welcome (officially)!

[veryDisco]

Ok. Home now. Overall thrilled. The seller was very friendly and accommodating.
I looked over the car carefully. No cracked towers. No subframe mount cracks. No evidence of any paintwork.
There was a 1" scratch down to the metal at the right rear wheel well that he pointed out as soon as I arrived. Other than that it was everything he said it was. Window sticker and book of records.
Unfortunately 100 miles into the drive home I got the SES light. I also noticed a pulsing sensation around 2500 rpm when accelerating under load. I was able to repeat this. I am assuming VANOS or maybe a coil. I will plug it in tomorrow.
I am not overly concerned. I can do my own repairs so it shouldn't be too bad.
He had two other guys on him hard. One wanted to make an offer over the asking price. Luckily he is a man of his word.
I'll update tomorrow. 12 hours on the road today...


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[veryDisco]

Thanks to all for your support. So I'm in? [emoji16]


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[ELCID86]

Glad you got her home. Hope you sort out the code, etc. quickly.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[danewilson77]

I guarantee you, if you got the SES light on the way home, he cleared it before you got there and full disclosure, wasn't full. That's what I would be thinking. What is the code?

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[veryDisco]

I didn't pull the code yet - busy day. I contacted him and he seemed concerned.

He is not a DIY guy. He had the dealer do everything - everything. The car has been sitting rather unused for several months. He bought a new Jag and was keeping the ZHP but decided to sell as he just wasn't driving it.

I'll update the mob when I get more info. I might start a thread in the appropriate forum to troubleshoot the issue

[Vas]

Keep us updated.