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adb1028

11-22-2010, 07:03 PM

Hello all,
I finally got around to snapping some quick cell phone pics of the ZHP and figured it would be the perfect time to introduce myself

I've been working my ass off since I was 12 years old and saved up every single penny to buy my first car. While my friends were out blowing their money on video games, eating out, and other useless things I put all my income in a savings account. It grew significantly and before I knew it, it was time to buy my first car.

I've been very interested in BMW's since I was young and grew a huge interest in E46's. Ever since learning about the ZHP, I've been intrigued by it. The looks, performance, and presence just oozed awesomeness.

After nonstop searching for months on end, I found the perfect car for me. It was a 2003 ZHP Sedan 6spd with 56k. The color combo (TiAg on grey leather) was not ideal (i was really hoping for AW, Imola, or Mystic Blue) but the price was too good to pass up. Back in september when I was looking for a ZHP, a 6spd with 56k would go for no less than 18k. The seller only wanted 11.5k!! I hopped on the deal so quick and before I knew it, I had just picked up my dream car for 6.5k less than what its worth.

She has 57,200 miles as of today and I've loved every mile of it.

So far my mod list includes: Matte black grills, LED interior kit, OEM Aux input, full set of 16" ASA wheels with Bridgestone Blizzak RE01's (included with sale), Nankang Sport NS2 tires (brand new, included with sale)

Future MODS/Plans: front/rear bumper respray, OEM BiXenons, DEPO clears all around, refinish the 135m's, M3 Tri-Stitch Wheel, full paint correction detail, H&R sport cup kit, drilled rotors with cool carbon pads

Anyway, heres some quick pics I snapped this weekend. I'll take some more this upcoming week.

Hope a didn't bore you too much!

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4990/20101120120943588.jpg
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danewilson77

11-22-2010, 07:47 PM

Very nice looking whip. Welcome to the family...

mimalmo

11-22-2010, 07:48 PM

Hot, hot, hot...

Marcus-SanDiego

11-22-2010, 08:04 PM

Great car. Great story.

adb, your signature picture is not working. Something about a violation at ImageShack.

gr330zhp

11-22-2010, 08:24 PM

Daddyoh

11-22-2010, 08:51 PM

Good for you adb. Welcome!

zhp43867

11-23-2010, 04:34 AM

Nice! As a little thing I'd take the .com off of the E46fanatics sticker, it looks cleaner.

danewilson77

11-23-2010, 04:52 AM

You never actually told us your age. Give it up.

zhpnsnv

11-23-2010, 07:48 AM

Glad you found one! I think it was your dad who contacted me frequently regarding your search. Great to see it all worked out.

Marcus-SanDiego

11-23-2010, 08:29 AM

Glad you found one! I think it was your dad who contacted me frequently regarding your search. Great to see it all worked out.

Very cool that you helped out here. Keep this up and you'll move up quickly in the ranks.

adb1028

11-23-2010, 08:50 AM

Welcome to the mob! The car looks great!

I was like you and save money since I was around 11 or 12. Bought the ZHP about a year and a half after my Audi. Have had the ZHP about 2.5 years now and love it!!!

My plates were gonna be "WRKD4IT" but ehh haha

Anyway welcome again :)
Thanks! Saving that money was well worth it

You never actually told us your age. Give it up.
I just turned 17 at the end of October

Glad you found one! I think it was your dad who contacted me frequently regarding your search. Great to see it all worked out.
Thanks! What is your user name of E46F? He and I contacted quite a few people over the past months, you were most likely one of them haha

Very nice looking whip. Welcome to the family...
Thanks! I'm glad to be part of it!

Hot, hot, hot...
Thanks! Whats your setup with those v10's? It looks amazing

Great car. Great story.

adb, your signature picture is not working. Something about a violation at ImageShack.
Thanks Marcus. Sig is now fixed. And btw, I'm loving the site. Great job!

Good for you adb. Welcome!
Thanks!

adb1028

11-23-2010, 08:53 AM

Nice! As a little thing I'd take the .com off of the E46fanatics sticker, it looks cleaner.

I agree, I'll do that when I get home today.

Marcus-SanDiego

11-23-2010, 08:55 AM

Thanks Marcus. Sig is now fixed. And btw, I'm loving the site. Great job!

Thanks. And just know that the site is what it is because of you guys. Consider me the moderator who directs traffic around here. You guys are the ones who make the site go.

danewilson77

11-23-2010, 10:07 AM

Same age as my son....who just got 3 tickets in one shot. Court date on the 30th. Be careful lil bro.

Marcus-SanDiego

11-23-2010, 10:15 AM

Yes. Be careful. Our mafia doesn't have any pull with local judges.

danewilson77

11-23-2010, 10:25 AM

Damn...I was hoping we had an in with like Judge Wopner, Judge Judy or maybe even Johnny Cochrane...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/250px-Judgewapner_01.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/judge-judy.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/johnny_cochran_b.jpg

zhpnsnv

11-23-2010, 07:35 PM

Thanks! What is your user name of E46F? He and I contacted quite a few people over the past months, you were most likely one of them haha

mbcoops

Glad I could help at all, if any.

adb1028

11-24-2010, 10:52 AM

Of course you helped! I still have all of our PM's and have been referring back to them regaurding maintenance.

Washburn

11-24-2010, 03:25 PM

Hello all,
I've been working my ass off since I was 12 years old and saved up every single penny to buy my first car. While my friends were out blowing their money on video games, eating out, and other useless things I put all my income in a savings account. It grew significantly and before I knew it, it was time to buy my first car.

welcome, sir! let your story be an example to the youth of today, who waste money and/or are born filthy rich, who never work for what they own and get everything gifted from their parents.
It feels great to own something you worked hard for, I know.

your car looks great! Nice to have you here.

Marcus-SanDiego

11-24-2010, 03:42 PM

zhp43867

11-24-2010, 06:42 PM

welcome, sir! let your story be an example to the youth of today, who waste money and/or are born filthy rich, who never work for what they own and get everything gifted from their parents.
It feels great to own something you worked hard for, I know.

your car looks great! Nice to have you here.

http://n30cramanc3r.ohdemit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hemad.jpg

danewilson77

11-24-2010, 07:48 PM

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/funny-dog-pictures-dog-is-sad-and-cat-comforts-him.jpg

Washburn

11-25-2010, 08:31 AM

LOL @ "He Mad" thing! I knew someone might be offended.

adb1028

11-25-2010, 10:27 AM

welcome, sir! let your story be an example to the youth of today, who waste money and/or are born filthy rich, who never work for what they own and get everything gifted from their parents.
It feels great to own something you worked hard for, I know.

your car looks great! Nice to have you here.

I now exactly what you mean. I have an "acquaintance" whose parents just bought a 2011 C63 AMG AND a Yamaha FZR jet ski for his 17th birthday. God I hate him......

Washburn

11-25-2010, 10:30 AM

What I always wonder is, can they really enjoy it, knowing that they just got it "handed" to them...I guess they might be able to, because they don't know otherwise.
I am not saying that ALL young kids don't appreciate/deserve gifts, but I just don't see a lot of them appreciating value of things these days...It's just a different feeling when you buy it with your own money, I think.

Marcus-SanDiego

11-25-2010, 10:44 AM

It's appreciated, I think. Though it may not be as meaningful to the person who has it handed to them vs. the person who works their ass off for it.

adb1028

11-25-2010, 11:09 AM

He still doesn't understand why I get so upset when he tries to lean/sit on my car.

Marcus-SanDiego

11-25-2010, 12:53 PM

Ok.

Dane, please quote the post and restate your comment -- in your own post.

Dane, here is your text:

Next time he does it......whip his ass.....then he'll understand.

zhpnsnv

11-25-2010, 01:10 PM

Of course you helped! I still have all of our PM's and have been referring back to them regaurding maintenance.

Excellent! Definitely give Tim at circle a call and tell him Marc (imola zhp) from Roundel sent you. Give him a visit before service, sit down with him, and your car will be in good hands.

adb1028

11-25-2010, 04:35 PM

Excellent! Definitely give Tim at circle a call and tell him Marc (imola zhp) from Roundel sent you. Give him a visit before service, sit down with him, and your car will be in good hands.

I will! I'm a little concerned though due to the horror stories I've heard about dealership maintenance quality and especially cost. What has your experience been like with Tim at Circle (cost wise)?

zhpnsnv

11-25-2010, 04:50 PM

It's still dealer prices, but he doesn't give you the runaround nor does he recommend dumb service. For example, we made up our own version of inspection ii. Yes it costs $ but it's work that needs to be done preventatively. I got a lot more for my $ than normal inspection ii.

If you want more details on that service, pm me.

pyreguy

11-26-2010, 10:23 PM

Congratulations on working and earning your first car, but also making a good decision on what to buy with your hard earned money.

I worked and got enough money to buy my first car and got a '68 Camaro. Now while I learned a lot about car maintenance and small block chevys, I certainly could have gotten a more practical and safer car. Good call on the ZHP!