Hi I am looking for a Mystic Blue ZHP sedan Manual. Gray or Alcantara interior.

[330itoy]

I know I am asking for a lot. It was for a 20th Anniversary gift. The one I had lined up got sold underneath me. Please I need one in good shape. It has to please the wife. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Plus any guidelines and ideas. Thanks everyone ZHPFanatic!! Robert

[fredo]

I saw two recently, one in Dallas and one in CA. GL with search.

[Phillips0417]

Where are you located?

[330itoy]

Where are you located?

I am in Jacksonville, Fl.


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[wstr75]

Everything but 6MT: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-bmw-330i-zhp/6594536119.html

Everything but gray interior: https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/bmw-330i-zhp-sedan-6-speed/6562305025.html

Everything but gray interior: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/2003-bmw-zhp-6-speed-manual/6600409267.html

[az3579]

Everything but 6MT: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-bmw-330i-zhp/6594536119.html

Everything but gray interior: https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/bmw-330i-zhp-sedan-6-speed/6562305025.html

Everything but gray interior: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/2003-bmw-zhp-6-speed-manual/6600409267.html

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kvsFa_fWW1I/UDkcQXzr13I/AAAAAAAAAPI/wlh9lAtQq1Y/s640/DSC_0007+%25281%2529.JPG

[330itoy]

Everything but 6MT: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-bmw-330i-zhp/6594536119.html

Everything but gray interior: https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/bmw-330i-zhp-sedan-6-speed/6562305025.html

Everything but gray interior: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/2003-bmw-zhp-6-speed-manual/6600409267.html

Thank you so much for the help. So dang close. Am I being picking? I am serious going nuts. I found an IM but it needs front struts. I hate to settle, but I hate to wait.


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[az3579]

Thank you so much for the help. So dang close. Am I being picking? I am serious going nuts. I found an IM but it needs front struts. I hate to settle, but I hate to wait.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIf you found the color combo you want, then you might as well get it. Struts can easily be replaced; buying the color and interior combo isn't always as easy.

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[Phillips0417]

Just curious, where was the one you were looking at located? I recently purchased a Mystic Blue sedan with gray leather.

[joeybananaz18]

would you consider going with an MB with a 6 speed and switch the black leather over to grey?

[330itoy]

Just curious, where was the one you were looking at located? I recently purchased a Mystic Blue sedan with gray leather.

It was in Sanford Florida at a Honda dealer.


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[330itoy]

If you found the color combo you want, then you might as well get it. Struts can easily be replaced; buying the color and interior combo isn't always as easy.

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Very true. That old saying you will be disappointed every time you look at it.



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[330itoy]

would you consider going with an MB with a 6 speed and switch the black leather over to grey?

Possibly depending on condition and price. [emoji106]


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[joeybananaz18]

Possibly depending on condition and price. [emoji106]


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Keep that option in your back pocket. Black carpet and lower dash with grey leather and black and grey door cards sounds nice.

[330itoy]

Keep that option in your back pocket. Black carpet and lower dash with grey leather and black and grey door cards sounds nice..



Can you PM info? Miles, price range, etc...I would love to see pics.


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[joeybananaz18]

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Can you PM info? Miles, price range, etc...I would love to see pics.


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http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29757&d=1493107803

I was thinking something like this


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[330itoy]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29757&d=1493107803

I was thinking something like this


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That looks good, is it stock? I can’t even find a car yet.


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[Phillips0417]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29757&d=1493107803

I was thinking something like this


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That's what I'll be doing to my MB / Gray. Looks so much better with the two tone.

[az3579]

That looks good, is it stock? I can’t even find a car yet.


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No, BMW did not two-tone grey interiors from the factory. It involves some extensive interior work to get it to look like that. The stock grey is just an oversaturation of grey... the carpets, lower dash, seats, door cards; everything is GREY!

Getting it to the point of a proper factory-looking two-tone requires the following:
* Replacing the carpet with black
* Replacing the dash and glovebox with black
* Replacing the shift boot (if grey) and handbrake boot (if grey) with black
* Replacing the seat controls panel and seat backs with black
* Replacing the center console, coin holder/storage tray, and armrest with black equivalents
* Replacing or respraying the rear parcel shelf to black
* Replacing footrest with black
* Replacing floor mats to black
* Either dying or swapping door cards to black, then swapping in the grey centers
* Replacing the mirror switch blanking plate on passenger door with black, as well as spraying speaker grilles

It's a lot of work, mainly because the amount of grey is overwhelming and BMW didn't two-tone any of the interiors available for the US non-M E46's except for Natural Brown. Natural Brown is two-toned in the way I just listed here.


For comparison, here is a stock grey interior:

http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/960ced4b.jpg




Here is the two-toned grey interior linked above:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29757&d=1493107803



And for comparison, here is a factory two-toned interior. You'll note subtle differences in the above pic and a factory two-tone, namely the shift boots and arm rest.

http://members.roadfly.com/magbarn/IMG_1328.jpg

[joeybananaz18]

Yes it looks great that way. All interiors should have at least had an option for a toned down version of the interior color. I'd love to do a beige/black interior. Way too much beige right now.

[Rookiez]

Hi,

My car is a 2003 Mystic Blue 6-Spd ZHP Manual Sedan with Grey Leather Interior :)

Please PM or email me liemy12@gmail.com for detailed maintenance record w/ mileage and date recorded.

Regular Maintenance
Air & Cabin Filter Annually Replaced
Oil & Oil Filter @5-7K Replaced

Maintenance List within the last 1 year (I got it Aug 2017)
Front & Rear, Tires (Continental DWS06) Replaced
Front & Rear, Rotors & Pads (Zimmerman & Akebono) Replaced
Front & Rear, Shocks & Struts (Koni FSD) Replaced
LCA Bushings (Lemforder) Replaced
Alignment Performed
Oil Filter Housing Gasket (BMW) Replaced
Fuel Filter (Mann) Replaced
Wiper Blades (Bosch) Replaced
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (ZF) Replaced
Differential Fluid (BMW) Flushed
Transmission Fluid (BMW) Flushed
Brake Fluid (ATE DOT4) Flushed
Coil Packs & Spark Plugs (Bosch) Replaced
Oil Level Sensor (Hella) Replaced
Throttle Body Cleaned
Idle Control Valve Cleaned
Exhaust Camshaft Sensor Replaced
Cooling System Overhauled
Cooling Hoses (Meyle) Replaced
Water Pump (Saleri) & Pulley Replaced
Expansion Tank (Modine) Replaced
Thermostat (Wahler) Replaced
Coolant (BMW) Replaced
Drive Belt (ContiTech) Replaced
Front Roundel Replaced

Maintenance done by previous Owner (Within the last 5 years/50k Miles)
Valve Cover Gasket Replaced
DISA Valve Rebuilt
VANOS Rebuilt
Window Regulators Replaced
Door Lock Actuators Replaced

Starter Replaced (2011 @90k miles)
O2 Sensor Replaced (2011 @90k miles)
Clutch Replaced (2012 @100K miles)

Mods
Angel Eyes SMD Cotton LED (Nice even and solid, looks Factory OEM with fade-in and fade-out function)
BavSound Speakers ($450++)
LED Interior Lights
LED External Signal Lights (Bright ones, $30+ per pairs, Fronts, Fenders, Rears)
V1 Radar Hardwired & Bluetooth adapter (Cable is nicely hidden on roof, powered from Sunroof Motor)
Aux + Bluetooth (Turns on as car is on, automatically pairs with phone, cable is nicely hidden under trims and fuse box inside glove box)
Garmin GPS (Turns on as car is on, cable is nicely hidden under dashboard)
Scangauge II ($160+ Cable is nice hidden under shifter and dashboard)
Weather-Tech Floor Liner Fronts & Rears

The bad things
177K Highway miles (I commute 70 miles a day)
Rock Chips
Not tinted :(
Driver side side skirt has a small crack from bad jacking (Barely seen)
Windshield has a small rock chip (Filled-in)
It's 15 years-old by now :(
Front Grills are not as firm (Never comes off loose though)
A-Pillar Interiors looks a bit worn
Driver Side seatbelt interior (B Pillar) is a bit worn

I've spent over $3k on parts alone and only use OE BMW suppliers or OEM when possible. 90% of parts were purchased from FCP Euro :)
I'm a certified A&P airplane mechanic, so I did some of my maintenance alone when possible and done through research prior to it.
It's very well maintained car and no CEL. I'm hoping you will keep it well maintained and clean as well.

Oh yeah, car is located in Seattle, WA