Looking for my new baby...

[carsontl]

Hey guys, new to the forums here and looking to join this prestigious family of zhp owners.

I currently drive a 2006 G35 coupe in obsidian black with 49k miles on it

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/29327_613035859456_39502440_35469958_164361_n.jpg

I'm looking for a pretty specific car lol

2004 bmw 330i 6MT zhp with cold weather package in titanium silver

I'm gonna keep driving the g35 till I find my baby, then it's game on :D

[johnrando]

Cool pic. I'm sure you're checking out the classifieds on this forum. GL!

[danewilson77]

Sweet pic....sweet ride. GLWP.....and welcome to the Mafia.

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[carsontl]

Eyeballing this one:

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2399121751.html

might call to get more info... only problem is i'm in ohio lol

[danewilson77]

No prob. Fly...pick it up...drive it home. Trip you will never forget.

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[carsontl]

that blue color is gorgeous, the interior trim is really nice too!! love the blue accents

[danewilson77]

Is it orient blue metallic?

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[carsontl]

MysticBlau it says

[danewilson77]

Ahhh...ok...on the droid....sorry.

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[carsontl]

oh no, was just reading what it said out loud, didn't mean anything by that response lol

[midlandtech]

nice G good luck on the search

[midlandtech]

btw i got a buddy looking at that same car... small world

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Carson, welcome to the site.


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[kayger12]

Welcome to the Family.

Great pic of the G35.

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[static667]

Welcome. If that one doesn't pan out, take your time and be very picky about the car you want. Patience will pay off in the end.

[quikryptonite]

Don't settle my friend. I waited for 3.5 months for mine. I flew down to Dallas and drove it home. Welcome.

[danewilson77]

I chose quickly, and have spent 10 months trying to make it right. Been fun though.....I guess.

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[carsontl]

Well the one in Kansas City has several key things I'm looking for

cold weather package (ohio gets cold lol)
zhp (lol derp)
navigation (not a necessity but sweet)
mysticblau (i was looking for TiAg but I love the color of the blue and the rest of the ingredients are right)
under 100k miles is nice (it's at 78k)

The only thing I've noticed is a rust spot on the back of the left wheel area, I'll ask if it's a spot in the photo or if it's an actual rust spot.

[danewilson77]

Sounds great!

[M3TA5IN]

I looked at ZHPs for 3 months, then randomly got a E90 lol. Take your time though and get what it is you want.


btw, are you going to sell the G? I have a friend that might be interested.

[johnrando]

I looked at ZHPs for 3 months, then randomly got a E90 lol. Take your time though and get what it is you want.


btw, are you going to sell the G? I have a friend that might be interested.

Friends don't let friends buy G's.




Just kidding!

[carsontl]

yeah it's a 2006 with sport package asking for 20k, 49k miles on it

[danewilson77]

^That sounds like a weiner.....

[carsontl]

well spoke to the owner of that mysticblau in kansas city and it looks like the car's in great shape except for some light wear on the leather and a scrap on the front bumper from when he grazed the car with his riding mower:

http://slideshow.pixkc.com/cl/e46/IMG_8551.jpg
You can see it on the front left corner of bumper (white streak)

He took pics of the subframe and it's clear of any fatigue or fracture lines so that's good. He had a strut mushroom up on the right side of the car and has had it repaired and reinforced with the strut reinforcement rings.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Will you be buying this one? ^^

[carsontl]

Very good chance like 95% yeah, going to put down some money to hold the car for a couple weeks till I can sell the G35 and then fly out and pick it up!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Excellent.

[carsontl]

it's got a few issues, but for 16k it's in great shape. The seats are a bit on the worn side but I won't be looking at them lol. Worn leather feels better than new leather anyways right? haha

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I hear you on the leather. It would likely only be an issue when you resell the car. But that's OK. Just make it a negotiating point for you when you buy it.

Worn leather does feel pretty good, though.

:chuck

[johnrando]

it's got a few issues, but for 16k it's in great shape. The seats are a bit on the worn side but I won't be looking at them lol. Worn leather feels better than new leather anyways right? haha

Yup. If it's really bad, I've seen a surprisingly decent amount of seats for sale on e46f.c in the classifieds here and there so you could replace if necessary.

[carsontl]

it's only lightly worn, no tears or anything. It's sand colored so it doesn't stand out too much but yeah if it gets too bad down the road it should be an easy swap

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Carson, sounds good.

[gr330zhp]

Welcome to the gang! Sweet pic of the G35!

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[mimalmo]

Welcome!

[carsontl]

Done deal! I put a hold on the car. I pick it up on Friday the 25th!

http://platform.ak.fbcdn.net/www/app_full_proxy.php?app=4949752878&v=1&size=o&cksum=ca53b6000a720262993aa058e9f319f6&src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smarthomesllc.net%2FRebecca-Black-Friday-So-Excited.jpg

[kayger12]

Congrats!

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[danewilson77]

Way to go brutha.

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[midlandtech]

Done deal! I put a hold on the car. I pick it up on Friday the 25th!

http://platform.ak.fbcdn.net/www/app_full_proxy.php?app=4949752878&v=1&size=o&cksum=ca53b6000a720262993aa058e9f319f6&src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smarthomesllc.net%2FRebecca-Black-Friday-So-Excited.jpg

hahaha sweet action hit me up when you in KC if ya got time

[carsontl]

haha alright pm your phone number. If I get some time for lunch or something i'll give you a buzz.

[static667]

Awesome! I'm glad that you found what you were looking for. I'm sure you will be counting the days until you get it.

[carsontl]

hahah yeah! too far away :(

[Mtnman]

Congrats, and Welcome!

[carsontl]

Thanks Mtnman!

Anyone know how much it costs to replace a valve cover gasket? Easy to do myself? I'm somewhat mechanically inclined.

Just had a point to point inspection done on the car and the only issues were a leaking valve cover gasket and belts which I can do.

[billschusteriv]

:hi Welcome!

Nice pic of the G35. Congrats on the find!

Valve cover gasket should not be too difficult. Haven't done mine yet... that's on the list.

[carsontl]

First shot of the car:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260596_755044547906_39502440_37546204_6861498_n.jp g

At a gas station on the way home:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262015_755044707586_39502440_37546211_6347568_n.jp g

Next to Tim's car (Truekreation) at his work lol:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268619_755044747506_39502440_37546213_6125962_n.jp g

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Great looking car.

[carsontl]

Thanks! Marcus how'd you get that horrible license plate mount off? I already hate it! lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I wish I could tell you that it never existed. Alas, the previous owner had two drill holes in the bumper. Rather than have someone do bumper work on my car, I ordered a Euro plate instead. The holes, which are pretty small, are now covered. :biggrin

[kayger12]

Congrats! Looks great.

As for the plate mount- I had to have the holes filled when I got the bumper re-painted. :(

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[static667]

Congrats on the purchase. She is pretty sweet.

Dane has a link to get some prepainted plugs for the holes that will be in your bumper. I'm sure he'll chime in with it soon.

[danewilson77]

First shot of the car:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260596_755044547906_39502440_37546204_6861498_n.jp g

At a gas station on the way home:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262015_755044707586_39502440_37546211_6347568_n.jp g

Next to Tim's car (Truekreation) at his work lol:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268619_755044747506_39502440_37546213_6125962_n.jp g

:drool

[danewilson77]

Congrats on the purchase. She is pretty sweet.

Dane has a link to get some prepainted plugs for the holes that will be in your bumper. I'm sure he'll chime in with it soon.

http://www.modbargains.com/Painted_Bumper_Plugs_BMW.htm

[static667]

http://www.modbargains.com/Painted_Bumper_Plugs_BMW.htm

Told ya....

[carsontl]

nice thanks for the heads up guys :)

[danewilson77]

Told ya....

Hehe

[Mike V]

I'm not sure how I missed this thread earlier but nice looking car! Did you get a chance to meet up with any KC members?

[carsontl]

No i ran into so many problems getting through the airline and getting notarized that it was already 1pm before I finished and I just got in the car and went straight home lol

[Zandodad]

I have that car in Silver grey ,black Alcantera, NaV , Zenon, Sirius and Park distance... New tires. Original owner all service records ,window sticker 82K miles. I would sell it for the right price.
Near Princeton NJ

[carsontl]

Zandodad i think you're mistaken, I've purchased the car.

Thanks tho!

[Mike V]

No i ran into so many problems getting through the airline and getting notarized that it was already 1pm before I finished and I just got in the car and went straight home lol

That's understandable! That notary stuff can be a pain in the butt. That's one good thing about Missouri; it's not required here.

[carsontl]

yeah but it is in Ohio lol