jamesdak
06-05-2011, 05:01 AM
Stumbled onto the site yesterday while doing a bit of research on a car maintenance issue. Joined up and thought I'd drop in and introduce myself.
I've got a 2004 330ci ZHP in Orient Blue with a black leather interior. To be honest I've been wanting an M3 for years but had a hard time justifying the cost and this car was a good compromise of performance, value, and comfort.
I bought mine from a used dealership that did not realize it was a ZHP so I got a really good deal on it. Condition wise it was perfect except for some delamination of the drivers side mirror and dry rot on the rear window gaskets.
The dealership I bought it from took it to the BMW dealership for a check out prior to the purchase. The BMW dealership tried to buy it on the spot although the dealership did not tell me that until after the purchase.
Oh, did have issues with the A/C being a bit low also. Found guidance on the web and my local do it all mechanic took car of it easily. No other problems in the couple of years I've had it.
Replaced the battery this Spring and did the oil myself yesterday. Biggest problem with that was that the car would not fit on my ramps. Had to drive it up on a couple of boards to get it up high enough to reach the plug. Easy job other than that. Washed it good afterward so the car is looking and running great. Still the original cooling system with around 67,000 miles.
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/111010031.jpg
Here's an old shot of my first BMW. A heavily modified 2002ti I had in Germany back in the mid 80's. The car was a hoot to drive also.
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/110436221.jpg
Anyway, just wanted to say hi! Glad I found this site.:thumbsup
I've got a 2004 330ci ZHP in Orient Blue with a black leather interior. To be honest I've been wanting an M3 for years but had a hard time justifying the cost and this car was a good compromise of performance, value, and comfort.
I bought mine from a used dealership that did not realize it was a ZHP so I got a really good deal on it. Condition wise it was perfect except for some delamination of the drivers side mirror and dry rot on the rear window gaskets.
The dealership I bought it from took it to the BMW dealership for a check out prior to the purchase. The BMW dealership tried to buy it on the spot although the dealership did not tell me that until after the purchase.
Oh, did have issues with the A/C being a bit low also. Found guidance on the web and my local do it all mechanic took car of it easily. No other problems in the couple of years I've had it.
Replaced the battery this Spring and did the oil myself yesterday. Biggest problem with that was that the car would not fit on my ramps. Had to drive it up on a couple of boards to get it up high enough to reach the plug. Easy job other than that. Washed it good afterward so the car is looking and running great. Still the original cooling system with around 67,000 miles.
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/111010031.jpg
Here's an old shot of my first BMW. A heavily modified 2002ti I had in Germany back in the mid 80's. The car was a hoot to drive also.
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/110436221.jpg
Anyway, just wanted to say hi! Glad I found this site.:thumbsup