WTB: 2004-2006 6MT ZHP

[28firefighter]

Year(s): 2004-2006
Budget: Flexible (but looking for a driver, not a museum piece)
Desired location of vehicle: PNW or West Coast, but will look anywhere
Desired Mileage: <130k
Transmission type: 6MT
Desired number of Doors: Prefer Coupe, but flexible
Desired Color combos: Flexible
Desired Packages: Would love CWP, but not required
Funds lined up? Yep
Have a car you need to sell first? Nope. Adding to the fleet.

Thanks in advance!

[SteveDoubleU]

I have a 2004 black on black that i will be putting on the market soon. I am the second owner. The car is a bit higher milage at 146k. The original owner used it as a comuter from orange, ca to Long Beach area. Let me know if you are interested and we can go into further detail. The car is located in SoCal, Costa Mesa, CA.

[28firefighter]

You've got PM!

[28firefighter]

Has anyone inquired or put eyes on this one?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7060427054.html

There are some interesting items in the maintenance history - namely a replaced transmission followed by later, a new clutch. Why?

[jiggz]

Has anyone inquired or put eyes on this one?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-2004-bmw-330i-zhp-e46/7060427054.html

There are some interesting items in the maintenance history - namely a replaced transmission followed by later, a new clutch. Why?

I saw this car listed as well - very rare color combo. Not sure on those maintenance items you mention, but if you're interested you should reach out and ask the seller. This is the type of ZHP I'd be looking for, one with recent, documented, attention to detail maintenance records. Most of the stuff out there on CL, Autotrader, etc. offer little details and I'm sure the sellers would have little to no maintenance records if you asked.

One thing to note on these cars if buying a 4 door - you'll want to ask/check/see the xenon headlights at night. Many of the 4 doors came with the ZKW manufactured headlight units, ALL of which will result in burnt projector bowls which drastically decrease light output (you can Google 'ZKW burnt project bowls' and you'll find plenty of info). When I had my ZHP I had the units retrofitted with aftermarket projectors by Lightwerkz, which made a world of different. Some cars came with the AL manufactured lights which don't have the same issues. But definitely something you'll want to check on, unless you happen to stumble on a 30K mile car.

[28firefighter]

I reached out. This car was a BaT acquisition 12 months ago and all of the work was done by that PO.

[fredo]

I believe this is the one:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-bmw-330i-zhp-20/

[pedro2u]

I reached out. This car was a BaT acquisition 12 months ago and all of the work was done by that PO.

SOLD on BaT FOR $13,330 ON 1/4/19 with 123K miles, so seller has added only 2K miles in 13 months https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-bmw-330i-zhp-20/

[28firefighter]

Paid a lot for it, IMO, for a car with a dirty Carfax and >100k miles. Condition seems to be excellent though.

[jiggz]

Paid a lot for it, IMO, for a car with a dirty Carfax and >100k miles. Condition seems to be excellent though.

Pretty much the going rate for a rare/desirable color combo ZHP 4 door with 6MT and good maintenance history.

This is definitely the same car? The BaT car has an aftermarket head unit, the car on CL has the stock setup.

[28firefighter]

Per the VIN provided by seller, it’s the same car. Stay tuned!

[darksidee46]

I believe this is the one:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-bmw-330i-zhp-20/

jottati as the seller. I'd be willing to bet there's a relation to mottati (super, super well known in the e34 m5 world). Epitome of "owner I want to buy from"

[28firefighter]

Had a PPI done. Not sure if I’m buying yet based on the results - will decide tomorrow, but happy to share the results of that PPI if I don’t, if anyone else is a buyer.

[pedro2u]

I suggest you share the PPI either way....? We're brothers here... if you don't buy it, help us all know why

[28firefighter]

Ad has been taken down, but I negotiated it down significantly before the PPI.

Aside from minor cosmetic stuff, they identified:
1) Oil Pan Gasket Weeping
2) Inop horn
3) Will need tires + alignment
4) Brake fluid flush
5) Inspection service due in 2200 miles.

3-5 are routine maintenance so it doesn’t bother me. What is nagging me is the Oil Pan gasket and the horn - my shop up here quoted $900 for repairing that and $300-$600 for the horn depending on cause. Don’t think seller will come down further in price.

[28firefighter]

Was able to come to an agreement with seller, so should be moving forward - taking more time because buying from a distance + shipping.

[pedro2u]

congrats, love that color!

[fredo]

Congrats, car looks very sharp.

[Vas]

If it falls through, send me a dm. I got a vehicle that meets your criteria

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[28firefighter]

Officially a member of ZHP Mafia! Arrived this morning. 2004 330i ZHP 6MT sedan, Mystic Blue over Natural Brown. I’m in love.

More pictures when I get it really cleaned up and the weather is better.

EDIT can’t post photo from my phone. Will do so tonight.

[fredo]

That's great news ! I'm in for pics and your initial review.

[28firefighter]

OK. More to come, but here are two pictures. One as it came off the truck and one after getting home.

Needs a good bath.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200223/a10c2c2b93c82f54d9cc6373d676b678.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200223/ffab197eafb1078b015c8d61f0588585.jpg


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[Oli77]

Wut-wut! Congrats.

[Will]

Congrats! That's beautiful combo.