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Not_Special
08-27-2017, 09:10 AM
Hi ladies and gents.
Last Monday there was a solar eclipse and I also bought my first BMW! It's a 2003 330i ZHP 6 MT with only 60,400 miles! It is Silver Gray with black leather seats and the alcantara wheel. I bought her here locally (Arroyo Grande, CA) from an older gentleman (original owner) that had kept all the service records and even a journal with every gas fill/ price/ millage (crazy but nice).
She's in really good shape except for some issues with the front bumper. He said he hit a high curb and had to get the bumper repainted and the repaint wasn't so great because every little stone chip shows like a cluster of stars. There is also a decent sized scratch on the right fender up by the light that he said was caused by debris on the freeway that he couldn't avoid. The only other thing wrong is that the stereo can't be turned off, so you just turn it all the way down for silence.
The drive-train is all original and he's had all the recalls done, i.e. (tail lights, injectors, air bags)
So when I found this car, I had no idea what it was other than just a 3 Series BMW in real good shape. I did my research and found this site and learned a bunch in a short enough time to know I had to make this car mine. The old gent knew she was (special) a fantastic car, but he gave me a good deal.
Anyway, I'm glad to be here and hope to learn all I can, maybe meet others nearby, and get tips on what I should do to fix my little issues, and keep this (not) special girl in top shape for another 14 years to come and beyond.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/924/W1MLgk.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poW1MLgkj)

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fredo
08-27-2017, 09:19 AM
Welcome, Paul ! You will love this forum. TX here, but there are some members in CA.

BMWCurves
08-27-2017, 10:17 AM
Welcome! Sounds like you found a great car.

Vas
08-27-2017, 10:30 AM
Welcome

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Oli77
08-27-2017, 10:55 AM
Welcome. Had the same issue with the power knob on my radio.
Take radio out and open the top of it.
The board that the knob pushes on can be pushed back and secured with a strategically positioned piece of wood.
7 years later and I'm still good.
Pics of car?

Not_Special
08-27-2017, 04:45 PM
Welcome. Had the same issue with the power knob on my radio.
Take radio out and open the top of it.
The board that the knob pushes on can be pushed back and secured with a strategically positioned piece of wood.
7 years later and I'm still good.
Pics of car?


Welcome

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Welcome! Sounds like you found a great car.


Welcome, Paul ! You will love this forum. TX here, but there are some members in CA.

Thanks guys for the welcome!
And thanks Oli77 for the radio tip!

san
08-27-2017, 04:54 PM
Welcome


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Not_Special
08-27-2017, 05:02 PM
https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipO5Dt0SJYkKLoIOi4Yt_Cfg1plRL4iqTBgUOSNs

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johnrando
08-27-2017, 07:29 PM
Welcome!

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BMWCurves
08-27-2017, 08:26 PM
https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipO5Dt0SJYkKLoIOi4Yt_Cfg1plRL4iqTBgUOSNs
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Not_Special
08-28-2017, 05:58 AM
Gives a 404 error

Shoot, I'll work on it.

danewilson77
08-28-2017, 02:14 PM
Welcome home. Love the username.

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Not_Special
08-29-2017, 05:47 AM
Welcome home. Love the username.

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Thanks Dane. Took some brain storming.

Not_Special
08-29-2017, 11:24 AM
Gave up and went with Imageshack for pics. I edited and posted a couple pics in my first post. I'll take more and post up when I can.

bvmackin
08-29-2017, 12:04 PM
Gave up and went with Imageshack for pics. I edited and posted a couple pics in my first post. I'll take more and post up when I can.

Beautiful car, welcome. I'm in the Sacramento area and recently picked up the same color combo, but in a 2004 coupe!

droman81
08-29-2017, 12:06 PM
Welcome! Dig the color[emoji6]


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PdZHP
08-29-2017, 01:09 PM
Silbergrau FTW!

Not_Special
08-29-2017, 02:54 PM
Beautiful car, welcome. I'm in the Sacramento area and recently picked up the same color combo, but in a 2004 coupe!


Welcome! Dig the color[emoji6]


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Silbergrau FTW!

Thanks. Good to see some CA brothers!

ZHPSteve
09-01-2017, 07:30 AM
Paul,

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the new purchase! Looks great!

Steve