FS: 2005 330Ci ZHP Individual - aka 'The Estoril Coupe'

[slater]

VIN: WBABD53495PD99515
Year: 2005
Make: BMW
Model: 330ci ZHP
Mileage: 114K miles / 186K km's
Transmission type: 6-speed
Body Type: Coupe
Color: Estoril Blue Metallic
Packages: M Performance, Premium, Cold Weather, Individual
Title status: Clear Title / No Liens
Location: Picton, ON, Canada
Contact: peter AT tenecom DOT com


as most of you know.... i have been fortunate enough to steward this rare car into better condition and health – it is ready to be loved and driven! besides being the only estoril blue ZHP coupe built for North America, it has the premium package, and the rare electric rear window shade (which works very well!) – it is basically loaded with almost every option available. and the only way for it to be estoril blue was for it to be a BMW Individual car (notable by the door sills and paint code sticker) – which, from what i understand, was a $5000 premium. that puts the sticker price on this car at around $69,000CAD in 2005!

this car was garaged most winters of it's life (including the last 7), so the paint is very nice. the car just looks beautiful. it's stunning in person.

i wanted to list this here on the 'mafia first - you guys should have first crack at it! if it doesn't sell here, i will likely auction it off on BaT. that said, i will be happy to work with any prospective US buyers - i live 1.5hrs from the thousand islands, NY border crossing, and have imported/exported vehicles before - it is not a hard process. i'll even pick you up from the airport if necessary. :)

please find the VIN breakdown below, along with maintenance performed and notes on the car. pics below, and all photos here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-2CgZrHbm5yMXNVUGVlYll5UWM

oh... and the asking price: $12,500USD

EDIT: a deposit has been made on the car. it is tentatively sold.


thanks guys!

peter


Vehicle information
VIN WBABD53495PD99515
Type code BD53
Type 330CI (USA)
E series E46 (2FL)
Series 3
Type COUPE
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00
Power 170
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour SONDERLACKIERUNG (490)
Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/SCHWARZ (N6SW)
Prod.date 2005-04-14

Vehicle options

S226 Sports suspension settings
S403 Glass roof, electrical
S415 Sun-blind, rear
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S464 Ski bag
S481 Sports seat
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S548 Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S640 Preparation f tel.installation universal
S650 CD player
S674 Hi-Fi System Harman Kardon
S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S710 M leather steering wheel
S716 Aerodynamics package
S760 High gloss shadow line
S767 Performance Package
S772 Interior moldings Alu Black Cube
S775 Headlining anthracite
S778 Entrance strips "BMW Individual"
S787 BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S818 Battery master switch
L838 National version Canada
S896 Daytime driving light switch
S8SP Control unit COP
S925 Dummy-SALAPA

S210 Dynamic stability control
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S251 Runflat indicator
S354 Green windscreen, green shade band
S473 Armrest front
S520 Fog lights
S550 On-board computer
S645 BMW US Radio
S661 Radio BMW Business (C43)
S785 White direction indicator lights
S823 Hot-climate version
S832 Battery in luggage compartment
S845 Acoustic belt warning
S853 Language version English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz


Maintenance Performed
All maintenance done in the last 3K KMs.

Engine

• Oil filter housing gasket
• Valve cover gasket
• Spark plugs (NGK BKR6E)
• Air filter (Mann)
• Cabin Filter (Bosch carbon-activated)
• DISA inspection
• New intake boots
• A/C system pressure check and recharge
• Cooling system overhaul: water pump, thermostat, upper + lower coolant hoses, expansion tank, idler pulleys, tensioner, BMW coolant
• New serpentine belts
• Oil change (Shell Rotella T6 5w40 and Mann filter)

Body

• Replaced headlight lenses ($500 – required additional housings with good lenses)
• New windshield with OEM BMW gasket
• New outside temperature sensor
• New yellow fog lights
• New LF lower fender liner
• Front bumper respray
• New wiper cowl
• New front BMW roundel
• Replaced washer fluid pump

Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, Tires

• Zimmermann rotors and new OE-spec pads
• New front brake lines
• New front swaybar endlinks
• ADUS polyurethane front control arm bushings
• Powerflex rear trailing arm bushings
• Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires with lots of meat
• Replaced faulty DSC lateral acceleration sensor
• Alignment to factory specs

Interior

• Coby Wheel steering wheel re-wrap in OE gray alcantara, with tri-color stitching
• Coby Wheel OE gray alcantara shift and handbrake boots
• Fresh ZHP shift knob
• Replaced missing passenger door plug (behind door release handle)
• New A pillar covers
• Replacement set of floor mats
• Conditioned leather
• Detailed


Issues/Comments

• Paint is excellent, but not perfect – there are a couple of small paint knicks on the driver’s door, and one on the passenger door rub strip – factory Estoril Blue (code 335/5) touch-up paint kit included
• Rear window gaskets along the shadowline trim need attention – replacement gasket length included
• Shocks are functioning and passed bounce test, but are nearing the end of their service life – a set of Konis would be welcome sometime in the future
• Armrest leather has some wear, is acceptable but not perfect
• Front seat outer bolsters have normal wear and tear for the age
• Rear inner tail lights have hairline cracks, but are not leaking – I elected to leave them
• Left rear outer tail light has hairline crack between red and clear sections – not leaking, and as it is the original tail light I elected to leave it. Used replacement tail light included
• Trunk mat is stained - i didn't try to shampoo it
• Small rust bubbles near door catches on both door sills
• Black cube trim on driver’s door has normal scratches from seat belt buckle
• Driver’s side mirror is starting to develop brown spots on the inside edge

[san]

Looks I'm the first one to reply in all of your threads these days lol

Anyway GLWS, looks pretty good...


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[BMWCurves]

GLWS...you monster

Fuck that is a gorgeous car.

[fw_fw]

Estoril FTW....I will have another Estoril BMW one day.......

[fredo]

Beauty... GLWS !

[Jconlin16]

GLWS...you monster

Fuck that is a gorgeous car.

+1

[hcbeck2689]

I love estoril! That thing is beautiful. If it was a sedan I might be selling a kidney for it. GLWS


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[BADCLOWN]

I wish we could get this for the GF

[Dual]

Beauty... GLWS !Absolutely. Love that color

[anandoc]

Peter is a monster and this car is crappy - don't buy it!! :ducking

Oh, who am I kidding here! Peter is an awesome guy and this car is perhaps the most rare ZHP one will find. GLWS!!!

[ELCID86]

Beauty aye!? GLWS.

[csanter]

I can't believe my eyes! Beautiful machine!


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[illirep]

Amazing. Good luck with sale


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[slater]

thanks everyone for the kind words. i hope it finds a home within the mafia! :cheers

[NoVAphotog]

I love estoril! That thing is beautiful. If it was a sedan I might be selling a kidney for it. GLWS


+1

Looks awesome, Peter! GLWS. Let us know if you post it up on BaT so we can be reference commenters lol

[Sockethead]

Looks beautiful! I wish I was in a position to buy it and transfer some of my goodies onto it!
That's a damn good price too.... I thought you'd list it a few grand higher...

[jonnyd330]

OMG that car is perfect. What is the deal with importing Canadian cars to the US?

[BMWCurves]

Looks beautiful! I wish I was in a position to buy it and transfer some of my goodies onto it!
That's a damn good price too.... I thought you'd list it a few grand higher...

+1

If you're patient I bet someone would bite at a higher price. 1 of 1 individual has to be worth a premium to someone, not to mention all the maintenance you've done for it

[danewilson77]

+1

If you're patient I bet someone would bite at a higher price. 1 of 1 individual has to be worth a premium to someone, not to mention all the maintenance you've done for it
+1

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[slater]

Looks beautiful! I wish I was in a position to buy it and transfer some of my goodies onto it!
That's a damn good price too.... I thought you'd list it a few grand higher...

thanks rob! why not make it an even 6 cars? ;)



OMG that car is perfect. What is the deal with importing Canadian cars to the US?

basically the steps go something like this:

1. get letter from BMW Canada, it says something about the recall status - seller does this
2. pickup car in canada, drive to border
3. declare car purchase at border, go inside with forms filled out (i can help find the correct ones), pay any taxes, etc
4. register and enjoy

it's not a hard process - i sold a car to a guy from the states recently (about 4 years ago) and helped him with the paperwork... and i've imported a car from the US to canada... it's very simple.

you might need a US speedo overlay or a full US gauge cluster... depends on your state's rules for that stuff. not a huge deal.



+1

If you're patient I bet someone would bite at a higher price. 1 of 1 individual has to be worth a premium to someone, not to mention all the maintenance you've done for it


+1

thanks guys. i was kinda hoping the price would be really attractive (too attractive?) to a fellow mafioso, and it would stay in the family. winter is coming and while i do have a place to store it, i'd rather see it sold and enjoyed.

:cheers

[GDMChRiZ]

Hands now, an excellent example! If I were you, I'd list it on www.bringatrailer.com instead of eBay. GLWS regardless bro!

[slater]

Hands now, an excellent example! If I were you, I'd list it on www.bringatrailer.com instead of eBay. GLWS regardless bro!

thanks, and that is my plan if it doesn't sell here first. :cheers

[slater]

do you guys think the price is fair?

[san]

I think so, but honestly I thought you would list it for maybe a little more, but definitely fair...


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[Sockethead]

do you guys think the price is fair?

If I was in a position to buy it, we would of already met and had a beer over the deal. I have a spare ZHP cluster virginized and ready to go in. The rest has already been done by you.... alas, the new house and the twins have to come first, not Dad's car obsession....

[Prestovie]

God this is a sexy vehicle, GLWS, making my mouth water

[GDMChRiZ]

thanks, and that is my plan if it doesn't sell here first. :cheers

:thumbs


do you guys think the price is fair?

Beyond fair!

[Adi]

This is my daily driver dream. Great work and good luck with the sale!

[slater]

If I was in a position to buy it, we would of already met and had a beer over the deal. I have a spare ZHP cluster virginized and ready to go in. The rest has already been done by you.... alas, the new house and the twins have to come first, not Dad's car obsession....

haha, thanks rob, i appreciate it. that is good moral thinking! :)



I think so, but honestly I thought you would list it for maybe a little more, but definitely fair...


Beyond fair!

thanks guys, that is good reassurance. :cheers



God this is a sexy vehicle, GLWS, making my mouth water


This is my daily driver dream. Great work and good luck with the sale!

thanks guys! :)

[mercury26]

Blah! Where were you a few months ago! I would be all over this. GLWS.

[GotZHP]

I wish we could get this for the GF

I'd trade my GF for this :drool

This car is amazing!

[slater]

Blah! Where were you a few months ago! I would be all over this. GLWS.

right here... the car just wasn't ready for sale yet. :)



I'd trade my GF for this :drool

This car is amazing!

haha. i think my wife would have a problem with that. :)

buy it and put your GF in the passenger seat! :)

[slater]

well, i tried to work with BaT on auctioning off the car, and we could not agree on a reserve price. they were only on board with what i considered an extremely low reserve, based on the fact that the two previous ZHPs they auctioned sold for $8500 and $9400. this car clearly stands apart from those cars, which i assumed they would appreciate - but, no such love.

i'm looking into storage options for the winter, however if anyone knows anyone looking, please send them my way. i am negotiable on price. thanks guys. :cheers

[BMWCurves]

That's a shame, but I understand their side. I was just about to ask if you'd gotten any offers.

[slater]

That's a shame, but I understand their side. I was just about to ask if you'd gotten any offers.

not a one!

[BMWCurves]

Universe is telling you to keep it :p

[slater]

Universe is telling you to keep it :p

:foottap

[slater]

the car is listed on ebay now:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/-/252659809446?

[Sockethead]

Damn, I hate to see it listed on ebay. Like we talked about, if I was in a better position and not buying house, this car would already be sitting in my driveway

[slater]

Damn, I hate to see it listed on ebay. Like we talked about, if I was in a better position and not buying house, this car would already be sitting in my driveway

i hate it too, but i'm getting some pressure from the wife...

[holyc0w]

She doesn't think the paint color looks great?

[slater]

She doesn't think the paint color looks great?

LOL. it's the money we've got tied up in it and is needed for our house reno. :)

[FL116]

Sad to see it go Peter. I thought you would have a lot more interest, but the right buyer will come. Be patient. GLWS

[slater]

Sad to see it go Peter. I thought you would have a lot more interest, but the right buyer will come. Be patient. GLWS

thanks bryant!

[slater]

price update: $12,500 USD. really would like it to stay in the 'mafia... come on guys! :)

[ELCID86]

Go baby go!

[TheFinanceGuy]

Sold?

[slater]

Sold?

nope! still on the block... :)

[TheFinanceGuy]

nope! still on the block... :)

Good Luck to you sir. I watched the ebay auction - but alas, I haz no funds to buy a new car.

[slater]

Good Luck to you sir. I watched the ebay auction - but alas, I haz no funds to buy a new car.

thanks. it was a pretty sad ordeal.

[holyc0w]

Wow, that's pretty bad. Sucks

[cakM3]

Botond, car is calling you!!!

[slater]

Botond, car is calling you!!!

haha... not enough doors for BP. :)

[az3579]

haha... not enough doors for BP. :)
That and I don't buy the same car twice.

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[slater]

That and I don't buy the same car twice.

that's a bullcrap rule... ;)

[Sreten]

This is probably how my perfect ZHP Coupe would look like. Can't believe someone hasn't grabbed it yet.

Who does it work with eBay? How much did it cost you to list it?

[Vas]

that's a bullcrap rule... ;)

Yup.

[RUS_ZHP]

I thought this car will be gone in one day....weird. GLWS.

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[NoVAphotog]

What is the rust situation, Peter? You document the small bubbles, but a few undercarriage pics wouldn't hurt if it is normal for a 12 year old car...I know I'm not alone in that as a severe negative in market valuation given location dynamics.

[NoVAphotog]

that's a bullcrap rule... ;)

+1

[slater]

This is probably how my perfect ZHP Coupe would look like. Can't believe someone hasn't grabbed it yet.

Who does it work with eBay? How much did it cost you to list it?

it was maybe $30, and then there is a $125 fee if the reserve is met. that's it.



I thought this car will be gone in one day....weird. GLWS.

i kinda did too. oh well.



What is the rust situation, Peter? You document the small bubbles, but a few undercarriage pics wouldn't hurt if it is normal for a 12 year old car...I know I'm not alone in that as a severe negative in market valuation given location dynamics.

yeah, i can take some undercarriage pics - i don't have a hoist, so they aren't going to be awesome. but i can definitely try. the car was stored winters since roughly 2008, so it is pretty clean underneath.

the small bubbles are right around the door catches - see pic below. they are tiny. i'm just trying to be up front about stuff.

[NoVAphotog]

yeah, i can take some undercarriage pics - i don't have a hoist, so they aren't going to be awesome. but i can definitely try. the car was stored winters since roughly 2008, so it is pretty clean underneath.

the small bubbles are right around the door catches - see pic below. they are tiny. i'm just trying to be up front about stuff.

I think being up front about it is good, showing the undercarriage is clean is very important even if the pics aren't great. Just enough to calm prospective buyers from worrying about it being Canadian lol

[slater]

I think being up front about it is good, showing the undercarriage is clean is very important even if the pics aren't great. Just enough to calm prospective buyers from worrying about it being Canadian lol

LOL. i'd be more afraid of buying a new england car than a canadian car - the roads are way better here and the winters are a little easier (easier than VT/NH anyway).

i totally spaced undercarriage pics. i will try to get some this week.

[NoVAphotog]

i totally spaced undercarriage pics. i will try to get some this week.

:like

[san]

That and I don't buy the same car twice.

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I'm with you on this. Don't think il sell the Zhp but I don't think I'd want to own 2 e46's at the same time...


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[Vas]

I'm with you on this. Don't think il sell the Zhp but I don't think I'd want to own 2 e46's at the same time...


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That is blasphemy

[az3579]

Contrary to popular belief, E46s arent the only cars in existence, ya know. lol

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[Johnmadd]

That is blasphemy

+1 :shifty

[DARXIDE]

That is blasphemy
I agree! For this, I'd make it 3 sick stick coupes! Estoril is so smooth. The import thing doesn't bother me... just thinking i need a big garage.
GLWTS

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[hcbeck2689]

Contrary to popular belief, E46s arent the only cars in existence, ya know. lol

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Everyone knows this... there's also the e30, e36, e39, hell there's even an e90


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[slater]

I'm with you on this. Don't think il sell the Zhp but I don't think I'd want to own 2 e46's at the same time...

if they're spec'd very differently than it is really nice. i like having my sedan, which is a bit edgy, and the Touring and estoril coupe which are basically stock.



Contrary to popular belief, E46s arent the only cars in existence, ya know. lol

haha. yeah, i can agree - soo many cool cars out there. i wish i had more resources and a bigger garage!



I agree! For this, I'd make it 3 sick stick coupes! Estoril is so smooth. The import thing doesn't bother me... just thinking i need a big garage.
GLWTS

rather than GLWTS, how about making me an offer? ;) ;)

[san]

if they're spec'd very differently than it is really nice. i like having my sedan, which is a bit edgy, and the Touring and estoril coupe which are basically stock.


For me how they drive is just one aspect, how different they are in in terms of the interior and the other features is important too [emoji4]

They are so many cars out there that I'd want to own, so I just don't want to limit myself to an e46.



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[slater]

UPDATE: deposit has been made; The Estoril Coupe is tentatively sold! :)

:cheers

[san]

Oh awesome! bitter sweet moment I guess...


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[anandoc]

UPDATE: deposit has been made; The Estoril Coupe is tentatively sold! :)

:cheers

Thats great! Hopefully the new owner is an enthusiast and will join this forum.

[Sockethead]

Congrats but sad I really would of liked to have that car

[fredo]

Congrats ... Buyer is in USA ?

[slater]

Oh awesome! bitter sweet moment I guess...


Thats great! Hopefully the new owner is an enthusiast and will join this forum.

thanks guys. he absolutely is an enthusiast - who else would buy this car? ;) haha. i'm pretty certain he found the car on this forum.



Congrats but sad I really would of liked to have that car

i know, man - i know. the new owner is not that far from you. :)

[slater]

Congrats ... Buyer is in USA ?

yep!

[ZHPizza]

Thats great! Hopefully the new owner is an enthusiast and will join this forum.

He's an enthusiast and an absolute lunatic when it comes to exterior care. I pushed hard for him to buy it because he'll be the perfect owner for a car like this. The paint will be pristine as long as it's in his possession.

He's already seen this post, so I'm sure he'll be registering soon.

We'll have to start a thread next month titled "The Estoril Coupe Adventure -- Canada to NC with lots of snow between"

[slater]

He's an enthusiast and an absolute lunatic when it comes to exterior care. I pushed hard for him to buy it because he'll be the perfect owner for a car like this. The paint will be pristine as long as it's in his possession.

He's already seen this post, so I'm sure he'll be registering soon.

We'll have to start a thread next month titled "The Estoril Coupe Adventure -- Canada to NC with lots of snow between"

hey! that would be awesome. are you traveling with him?

[ZHPizza]

hey! that would be awesome. are you traveling with him?

Yep! I'm supposed to be going up there for work sometime in January, so it only makes sense for us to drive back in the snow.

Those damn seat heaters better work...

[ELCID86]

Awesomeness.


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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." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[slater]

Yep! I'm supposed to be going up there for work sometime in January, so it only makes sense for us to drive back in the snow.

Those damn seat heaters better work...

ha. they do. :)

it will certainly be a fun trip. google maps says it's just shy of 14hrs... not that bad. did he go with you to buy the imola coupe?

[hcbeck2689]

Hopefully he does make a thread. I wonder if he's near me.


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[ZHPizza]

ha. they do. :)

it will certainly be a fun trip. google maps says it's just shy of 14hrs... not that bad. did he go with you to buy the imola coupe?

Yep. He baited me into the red car, so I returned the favor for the blue one.


Hopefully he does make a thread. I wonder if he's near me.


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We're in Charlotte and either he'll make a thread or I'll start one and fill it with grammatical errors and he'll have to take it over.

[hcbeck2689]

Sweet, I'm moving back to the triad this summer. I have family in Salisbury and Concord so we will definitely have to get together at some point. [emoji1303]


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[Sockethead]

I'm in charleston... Let me know if you guys get together. My wife has a cousin in Charlotte

[slater]

Yep. He baited me into the red car, so I returned the favor for the blue one.



We're in Charlotte and either he'll make a thread or I'll start one and fill it with grammatical errors and he'll have to take it over.

LOL. i love it.

[704sw]

Buyer here. I have joined! And yes, a thread will be created which will undoubtedly document my "absolute lunacy" for exterior care. He didn't give me enough credit though...I'm just as much of a lunatic for interior care, too.


Sweet, I'm moving back to the triad this summer. I have family in Salisbury and Concord so we will definitely have to get together at some point. [emoji1303]


I'm giving serious consideration to moving back to the Triad myself when I'm ready to buy a house, if I can finagle working remotely.

[anandoc]

Buyer here. I have joined! And yes, a thread will be created which will undoubtedly document my "absolute lunacy" for exterior care. He didn't give me enough credit though...I'm just as much of a lunatic for interior care, too.



Welcome! Be prepared to clean off buckets of drool from your thread :)

[Dual]

Welcome! Be prepared to clean off buckets of drool from your thread :)

Ewwwww.

But welcome!

[slater]

Buyer here. I have joined! And yes, a thread will be created which will undoubtedly document my "absolute lunacy" for exterior care. He didn't give me enough credit though...I'm just as much of a lunatic for interior care, too.

you made it! excellent.

i'm no detailer - thought i do like a clean car - but i'm sure there is a lot of room for improvement. :)

[danewilson77]

Buyer here. I have joined! And yes, a thread will be created which will undoubtedly document my "absolute lunacy" for exterior care. He didn't give me enough credit though...I'm just as much of a lunatic for interior care, too.



I'm giving serious consideration to moving back to the Triad myself when I'm ready to buy a house, if I can finagle working remotely.

Welcome

[slater]

well... the estoril coupe drove away with spenser, it's new owner today... it's sadder than i was expecting. spenser is great! and he will be able to practice his OCD-ness on this car, which is awesome. i'm happy about that. and i'm happy that nathan will be there to goad him on with stuff. :) really, it is in good hands. but it was sad seeing it drive off...

[ELCID86]

Congratulations to both.


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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." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[BMWCurves]

well... the estoril coupe drove away with spenser, it's new owner today... it's sadder than i was expecting. spenser is great! and he will be able to practice his OCD-ness on this car, which is awesome. i'm happy about that. and i'm happy that nathan will be there to goad him on with stuff. :) really, it is in good hands. but it was sad seeing it drive off...

I'm still in denial that you sold it.

But it sounds like Spenser* will be taking good care of it!








*Spenser is Peter's made up internet alter ego that he used to bamboozle not only us, but his wife as well. The Estoril coupe actually sits in a barn not far from Peter's house, ready to be driven when no one is looking and Peter has some alone time.

EDIT: And really I think this is all a ruse so I'll stop pestering Peter about taking poor pics of the thing. It's all a conspiracy!

[slater]

I'm still in denial that you sold it.

But it sounds like Spenser* will be taking good care of it!








*Spenser is Peter's made up internet alter ego that he used to bamboozle not only us, but his wife as well. The Estoril coupe actually sits in a barn not far from Peter's house, ready to be driven when no one is looking and Peter has some alone time.

EDIT: And really I think this is all a ruse so I'll stop pestering Peter about taking poor pics of the thing. It's all a conspiracy!

LOL. wait til you see the next project!! ;)


and yes, spenser is going to take great care of The Estoril Coupe. he's already got a semi-matching key cover for it... ;)

[Sockethead]

I bet it was sad.... you put a lot of heart into that car getting it back in perfect shape. I'm happy it's going to an enthusiast instead of some random dude on eBay.

[DARXIDE]

well... the estoril coupe drove away with spenser, it's new owner today... it's sadder than i was expecting. spenser is great! and he will be able to practice his OCD-ness on this car, which is awesome. i'm happy about that. and i'm happy that nathan will be there to goad him on with stuff. :) really, it is in good hands. but it was sad seeing it drive off...
Beautiful ZHP! I need an estoril in my life[emoji2]. I have a quick question... Maybe someone already asked, but I noticed it's got white needles?

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[holyc0w]

The Canadian ones have white needles.

[DARXIDE]

The Canadian ones have white needles.
Ohhhhhhhh...[emoji106] [emoji2]

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[anandoc]

well... the estoril coupe drove away with spenser, it's new owner today... it's sadder than i was expecting. spenser is great! and he will be able to practice his OCD-ness on this car, which is awesome. i'm happy about that. and i'm happy that nathan will be there to goad him on with stuff. :) really, it is in good hands. but it was sad seeing it drive off...

You would have formed an emotional bond with the estoril coupe while you were working so hard to bring it back to tip-top shape. It is quite natural to be sad to see it drive away. But we know that it is in good hands and within the mafia family :)

On to your next project!!

[ZHPizza]

On to your next project!!

The japanrot zhp touring is happening. You can hear the excitement in his voice when he talks about it.

Just let it happen, Peter. Let destiny take its course.

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[BMWCurves]

The japanrot zhp touring is happening. You can hear the excitement in his voice when he talks about it.

Just let it happen, Peter. Let destiny take its course.

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^I'm liking this guy more and more

[slater]

You would have formed an emotional bond with the estoril coupe while you were working so hard to bring it back to tip-top shape. It is quite natural to be sad to see it drive away. But we know that it is in good hands and within the mafia family :)

it definitely is. and yes, i did form a bond, i guess... but, i am happy it is going to be well cared-for!



The japanrot zhp touring is happening. You can hear the excitement in his voice when he talks about it.

Just let it happen, Peter. Let destiny take its course.

hahaha.... nathan, don't let the cat out of the bag, man!! ;)



^I'm liking this guy more and more

yeah. these guys are a great addition to the 'mafia. wish i could've hung out with them the night before for the beers! when i make it down there to visit sometime.... we'll do it. :)

[az3579]

hahaha.... nathan, don't let the cat out of the bag, man!! ;)



Really? Like we didn't already know? :shifty