BimmerRules!
07-18-2016, 01:18 PM
Putting up my zhp that I acquired <3 years ago from a fellow member.
Car drives like a BULLET and is wonderful. I have continued the old-school maintenance that the previous owner also did.
I am embarrassed to admit that I have spent $5k on it – predominantly addressing long term needs - and yet am listing it. However, I recently picked up a 535i, which suits my family better and I can’t justify two cars.
Car is currently stored @ my friend’s garage. Current mileage is 139.6k (I got it in July 2013 when it was about 120k – shows how less I drive) and that will not increase much.
All maintenance done either by a Master Tech from a local BMW dealership or at regular BMW dealerships (usually for oil changes every 6 months and to purchase any part).
To emphasis on the maintenance: just check out Dane's lists of dos/don't on the zhp and compare it with the stuff done on the car by the prior owner and me. You'll then agree that car will not need much for a long time.
Details on the car.
VIN: WBAEV53404KM06080
Year: 2004
Make:BMW 330i
Price: $9.5k
Mileage: ~ 139,613
Transmission type: Stick
Body Type (coupe or sedan): Sedan
Color: Alpine White, Tan
Packages: ZHP, ZCW (fold down rear seats, heated seats, and headlight washers), leather steering, fog lights, rear pull down-seats, Premium, Cold Weather, Sunroof, HK sound, staggered wheels.
Title status (salvage? lien holders?): Clean
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SUMMARY OF KEY MAINTENANCE SINCE MY PURCHASE (excludes regular oil change):
Period Mileage Work done
Sep-15 135k Rotors replaced –Front and Back – OEM
Aug-15 134k Alternator Belt replaced
Jul-15 133k
Front Control Arm Bushings replaced
Replaced upper and lower throttle boot
examination of all hoses for any leak, smoked engine
Jan-15 131k
New Tires – Right front and back – under warranty
Wheel Alignment
Mar-14 124k
Belts Replaced: Drive belt, AC Belt
Transmission flush
Jan-14 123k
New tires - staggered - Continental DWS
Wheel alignment
GM5 Module repair
Nov-13 122k Rear differential seals - both sides
Sep-13 121k
Universal Joint - Coupler/gizbo OEM Part (for steering)
Thermostat, water upper and lower hose,
Sensor for radiator outlet temperature
Battery
Spark Plugs (OEM)
Aug-13 120k
Brake fluid flush
Front pads/sensors
Power steering flush
Front Struts, Mounts OEM
Front control Arm bushing
New Key ordered
Coolant flush
License plate holders OEM
MAINTENANCE BY PRIOR OWNER
Period Mileage Work
May-13 117k Rain sensor replaced
Nov-12 116k Oil sensor replaced
Nov-12 116k Vanos Line, stand gasket replaced
Jul-12 114k Microfilter
May-12 110k Brake pads, sensor - REAR
May-12 109k
Expansion tank replaced
Hydraulic Tensioner Pulley replaced
Brake pads, sensor, rotor - FRONT
Jan-12 106k
Front windshield changed due to bubbles in rain sensor
Jul-11 100k new center console, cup holder
Jun-11 100k Window tint
Jun-11 100k BMW Shift knob (Turner)
Jun-11 99k Guide support insulator
Jun-11 99k
Crossmember - subframe replacement (BMW warranty)
Wheel alignment
May-11 Rear Shock Absorber - Bogle
Apr-11 98k
Control Arm Bushing (Front) replaced
Idler and Tensioner pulleys replaced
Jan-11 94k Headlamp replaced - angle eye
Oct-10 89k Water pump
Jul-10 86k Valve cover gasket
May-10 83k Differential Oil change
Apr-10 82k Transmission fluids change
Feb-10 76k Expansion Tank replaced
Water Pump replaced
Thermostat replaced
AC belt replaced
Feb-10 75k DISA valve, Intake manifold gasket set replaced
Oct-09 71k Fuel injector replaced
71k Spark plugs
Jul-09 Microfilter
May-09 61k Crank case vent valve
Apr-09 60k Tires 265
Jan-09 55k Drive belts replaced
Oct-08 49k Tires 265
Sep-08 Battery (BMW)
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More background for the family members:
Link to original listing of this car on our site:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10606-(SOLD)-04-Alpine-White-330i-6MT
Any concerns with the car? - All cosmetic
Exterior - I will easily give it a 8.5 on 10.
Very small dings (two on the right side, one on the left) that don't show up on the pictures and will be found only upon a very close look. Extremely small chips in hood that a touch-up will take care - all due to rocks when driving @ high speed in NY/NJ;
Small scratch in the back bumper - again, touch-up can take care of it.
Finally, I managed to slightly scratch two rims in my anxiety to park the car close to the kerb. It's not big but still.
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Thanks!!
Car drives like a BULLET and is wonderful. I have continued the old-school maintenance that the previous owner also did.
I am embarrassed to admit that I have spent $5k on it – predominantly addressing long term needs - and yet am listing it. However, I recently picked up a 535i, which suits my family better and I can’t justify two cars.
Car is currently stored @ my friend’s garage. Current mileage is 139.6k (I got it in July 2013 when it was about 120k – shows how less I drive) and that will not increase much.
All maintenance done either by a Master Tech from a local BMW dealership or at regular BMW dealerships (usually for oil changes every 6 months and to purchase any part).
To emphasis on the maintenance: just check out Dane's lists of dos/don't on the zhp and compare it with the stuff done on the car by the prior owner and me. You'll then agree that car will not need much for a long time.
Details on the car.
VIN: WBAEV53404KM06080
Year: 2004
Make:BMW 330i
Price: $9.5k
Mileage: ~ 139,613
Transmission type: Stick
Body Type (coupe or sedan): Sedan
Color: Alpine White, Tan
Packages: ZHP, ZCW (fold down rear seats, heated seats, and headlight washers), leather steering, fog lights, rear pull down-seats, Premium, Cold Weather, Sunroof, HK sound, staggered wheels.
Title status (salvage? lien holders?): Clean
-----------------------
SUMMARY OF KEY MAINTENANCE SINCE MY PURCHASE (excludes regular oil change):
Period Mileage Work done
Sep-15 135k Rotors replaced –Front and Back – OEM
Aug-15 134k Alternator Belt replaced
Jul-15 133k
Front Control Arm Bushings replaced
Replaced upper and lower throttle boot
examination of all hoses for any leak, smoked engine
Jan-15 131k
New Tires – Right front and back – under warranty
Wheel Alignment
Mar-14 124k
Belts Replaced: Drive belt, AC Belt
Transmission flush
Jan-14 123k
New tires - staggered - Continental DWS
Wheel alignment
GM5 Module repair
Nov-13 122k Rear differential seals - both sides
Sep-13 121k
Universal Joint - Coupler/gizbo OEM Part (for steering)
Thermostat, water upper and lower hose,
Sensor for radiator outlet temperature
Battery
Spark Plugs (OEM)
Aug-13 120k
Brake fluid flush
Front pads/sensors
Power steering flush
Front Struts, Mounts OEM
Front control Arm bushing
New Key ordered
Coolant flush
License plate holders OEM
MAINTENANCE BY PRIOR OWNER
Period Mileage Work
May-13 117k Rain sensor replaced
Nov-12 116k Oil sensor replaced
Nov-12 116k Vanos Line, stand gasket replaced
Jul-12 114k Microfilter
May-12 110k Brake pads, sensor - REAR
May-12 109k
Expansion tank replaced
Hydraulic Tensioner Pulley replaced
Brake pads, sensor, rotor - FRONT
Jan-12 106k
Front windshield changed due to bubbles in rain sensor
Jul-11 100k new center console, cup holder
Jun-11 100k Window tint
Jun-11 100k BMW Shift knob (Turner)
Jun-11 99k Guide support insulator
Jun-11 99k
Crossmember - subframe replacement (BMW warranty)
Wheel alignment
May-11 Rear Shock Absorber - Bogle
Apr-11 98k
Control Arm Bushing (Front) replaced
Idler and Tensioner pulleys replaced
Jan-11 94k Headlamp replaced - angle eye
Oct-10 89k Water pump
Jul-10 86k Valve cover gasket
May-10 83k Differential Oil change
Apr-10 82k Transmission fluids change
Feb-10 76k Expansion Tank replaced
Water Pump replaced
Thermostat replaced
AC belt replaced
Feb-10 75k DISA valve, Intake manifold gasket set replaced
Oct-09 71k Fuel injector replaced
71k Spark plugs
Jul-09 Microfilter
May-09 61k Crank case vent valve
Apr-09 60k Tires 265
Jan-09 55k Drive belts replaced
Oct-08 49k Tires 265
Sep-08 Battery (BMW)
---------------------------------------------------------------------
More background for the family members:
Link to original listing of this car on our site:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10606-(SOLD)-04-Alpine-White-330i-6MT
Any concerns with the car? - All cosmetic
Exterior - I will easily give it a 8.5 on 10.
Very small dings (two on the right side, one on the left) that don't show up on the pictures and will be found only upon a very close look. Extremely small chips in hood that a touch-up will take care - all due to rocks when driving @ high speed in NY/NJ;
Small scratch in the back bumper - again, touch-up can take care of it.
Finally, I managed to slightly scratch two rims in my anxiety to park the car close to the kerb. It's not big but still.
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Thanks!!