WTB - ZHP Sedan 6MT

[C2Davis]

I'm in the market if anyone is selling or has any leads. My brother bought a ZHP sedan and has been baselining it in my garage over the past few months, and now I'm hooked!

Looking for a well-maintained car that hasn't been exposed to road salt/brine. I'd prefer a stock car, but some light modifications and/or upgrades are okay. Thanks.

Year(s): 2003-2005
Budget: Under $14k(ish)
Desired location of vehicle: East Coast, but willing to travel or ship the right car.
Desired Mileage: Under 125k
Transmission type: Manual
Desired number of Doors: Sedan
Desired Color combos: Flexible
Desired Packages: no NAV; cold weather package would be a bonus
Funds lined up? Yes
Have a car you need to sell first? No

[jlodge]

Bump. Any leads or suggestions for where @C2Davis might look?

[Galapolis]

Lol I'm guessing you're the brother?

This one is across the country but it looks like an untouched clean sheet to start on: https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/el-toro-2004-bmw-330i-zhp/7168146145.html

[C2Davis]

Bingo @Galapolis - a little bump from guy who got me headed down this road . . .

Appreciate the lead. I had seen that car, but the seller was looking for an in-person transaction only. I'll see if he has changed his mind.

[BMWCurves]

Whereabouts are y'all located?

[Will]

How's this one: https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/el-toro-2004-bmw-330i-zhp/7168146145.html

[C2Davis]

@BMWCurves - we're in the greater DC area

@Will - Thanks. That's the same car @Galapolis mentioned. Crickets from the seller.

[Will]

@BMWCurves - we're in the greater DC area

@Will - Thanks. That's the same car @Galapolis mentioned. Crickets from the seller.

Damn, I need to work on my reading skills!

[jlodge]

Lol I'm guessing you're the brother?

Haha yes, I'm the brother. Good looking out, right? I figure if I can get my brother into his own ZHP there's no way he's going to kick me out of his garage.

BTW, any idea how many cars were made in mystic blue with a slicktop? Can't be very many... and that's a shame.

[C2Davis]

Still looking if anyone has any leads. Thanks!

[C2Davis]

Bump going into the weekend. If anyone is tempted by what appears to be a seller's market right now, let me know . . .

[TrKy3]

PM’d I know you’re looking for a sedan, but I have a very nice coupe I may consider selling if you change your mind.

[Jesseh88]

Hi There,

I have a gray 2003 ZHP 6 speed Sedan with 109k original miles with Alcantara interior. I’m looking to sell within the next month or so due to the purchase of a new home. If you are still in the market, feel free to text me at 7607057685.

Kind Regards,
Jesse

[Galapolis]

BTW, any idea how many cars were made in mystic blue with a slicktop? Can't be very many... and that's a shame.

If you're talking about the specific combo 4dr, slicktop, 6 speed, Mystic Blue, then according to Carmine's Import Service there are 2 on the East Coast. Not sure if I'd trust that but you can get some general numbers (not slicktop specific) here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13839-BMW-ZHP-Production-Numbers

Depending on how desperate you are for that specific combo, there are 2 leads you could follow. One is this low mile example with basically no info. You'd have to PM the seller. It sold 2016: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?19068-2004-BMW-330i-ZHP-Sedan-Mystic-Blue-Black-SLICKTOP-6-speed-57k-Miles

The other is this somewhat beat Florida car: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?18771-FS-2003-BMW-330i-ZHP-6MT-Mystic-Blue I believe I tracked it down and it moved North and sold again a couple weeks ago: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734840503946821/ You could reach out to the guy who sold it on FB but it looks like it was in bad condition.

[C2Davis]

Thanks for the responses everyone - much appreciated. I'm still in the market.

@Jesseh88 I'll be in touch.

[Galapolis]

Slicktop ZHP without folding seats: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-bmw-330i-zhp-24/

Doesn't get any better than that.

[C2Davis]

Just saw it - thanks! Agreed on the spec. Engine replacement is an interesting twist though . . .

[pedro2u]

Just saw it - thanks! Agreed on the spec. Engine replacement is an interesting twist though . . .

I see you've jumped right in to the auction with your cooling system refresh questions.....!! And IMO that drivers bolster looks like a different color in every picture that its in

[C2Davis]

Someone had to ask, right?!? I agree on that bolster. It looks black in half the pictures.

[pedro2u]

Might be well sorted, but just feels like this might be a good daily. I'd think it shouldn't bring the premium dollars that we've seen lately. I'm all for disclosure, but if the seller hadn't mentioned the engine swap at all, who'd know?

[jlodge]

If you're talking about the specific combo 4dr, slicktop, 6 speed, Mystic Blue, then according to Carmine's Import Service there are 2 on the East Coast.

Thanks, Galapolis. Any idea where Carmine's gets their numbers? Doesn't matter much but would love to know the same production figures for my car.

Thanks again for the leads as well.

[Galapolis]

Thanks, Galapolis. Any idea where Carmine's gets their numbers? Doesn't matter much but would love to know the same production figures for my car.

Thanks again for the leads as well.

No idea. The owner was the leader of the local BMW CCA chapter for some time, not sure if he knows things we don't. I have a feeling they are just guessing based on experience. (especially because they threw East Coast in there)

[STREETFIGHTER50]

I’d consider selling mine. It just sits in the garage all the time pissing my wife off since “we pay for insurance/registration bla bla bla” Lol! I keep telling her it’s not just any 3 series BMW lmao! Anyways she does have a point and we do have too many cars as it is.

[C2Davis]

Sending PM

[gammagoblin]

I'm going to be selling mine soon, working on getting pics and everything in the next week or so. 2004, 4D, 6MT, Silbergrau, alcantara interior w black cube trim, no nav, no cold weather, 115k. Have tons of service records. Located in El Paso, TX.

[C2Davis]

Still actively looking, so appreciate the message - sending you a PM.

[Pupil_Heads]

Check this one out

For Sale: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Sedan Imola/Black 6MT
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[zkong]

I have been considering selling my 2004 ZHP Sedan Imola 6MT, just hit 150k miles though so not sure if your mileage requirements is final. I have service records back to 16k miles(from PO and myself)

[C2Davis]

Bump - still actively looking. Have had a few good leads thanks to several of you here, but still haven’t landed one.

[C2Davis]

Happy Holidays bump!