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jaf211
06-26-2011, 06:00 PM
(SOLD)


I bought this car new in February, 2004. It has a 9/03 production date. It has never been in any accidents and has been garaged and/or car-ported everyday. I have maintained it by "Old-School Maintenance" and have changed the oil/filter every 7500 miles. All work has been done by either BMW Service during the 100,000 mile service contract I bought or by my BMW certified independent mechanic. I have all service documents from BMW Service. Options include: Premium Package, Cold Weather, Performance Package (of course!), Black Cube Trim, CD Changer and Sirius Satellite. Among items that have been performed or parts changed out (in no particular order):

1. Entire clutch replaced by BMW at about 34K miles
2. All drive belts changed at about 85K miles
3. BMP water pump changed at about 60K miles
4. Valve gasket cover changed at about 90K miles
5. Brake Fluid has been flushed/changed at least 5x since new
6. Rear differential fluid changed 3x with Red Line fluid
7. Transmission Fluid changed 2x with Red Line and then again with BMW fluid
8. Brakes/Rotors (again) recently changed at about 92K miles from BMW
9. Coolant Flushed at about 60K
10. Spark plugs changed with BMW plugs at 60K
11. Fuel Filter (again) changed at about 90K
12. Power steering pump to steering rack hose (the expensive one) changed at 90K
13. Power steering rack to cooling coil hose changed at 90K
14. Cabin Filter changed (again) in Oct/2010
15. New Interstate Battery installed 3/2010
16. All four shocks replaced with Sachs OEM about 1 year ago
17. M-Control arms replaced under warranty at about 34K miles
18. Engine computer reset at factory under recall by BMW for hesitation when revs hit 4K RPM
19. Four Bridgestone Potenza RE750 SP installed 5/22/09 plus 4 wheel Alignment Camber&Toe performed by Fairfield County Motorsport, Fairfield, CT
20. BG 44K added to fuel every 20K miles
21. Alcantara steering wheel replaced (with same thing) under warranty at about 34K miles
22. All routine service performed at indicated intervals by BMW
23. Includes 4 (new this past season) Dunlop WinterSport 3D snow tires on dedicated 16" rims

Realize that I have always LOVED this car and have always took exceptional care of it. It was never neglected. I have always hand-washed it and clayed it once/year and used Klasse Glaze. There are no swirl marks. I am a non-smoker with no pets or kids. The car is in top mechanical condition with no issues. All parts that were replaced are all BMW OEM except for using Red Line oils and a K&M air filter. The reason why I'm selling it is simply because I am wishing to change out and buy a new car again.

If interested, please call my cell: (203) 257-0184.
$12,500

Marcus-SanDiego
06-26-2011, 06:18 PM
Welcome to the site. Good luck with sale.

jaf211
06-26-2011, 06:59 PM
Thanks! I wish this forum was around when I first bought it.
This site seems like a nice place to explore.

Marcus-SanDiego
06-26-2011, 07:59 PM
We've been here for about eight months. Not a long time. But it's a great place for ZHP owners. Be sure to let the new owner of your car know about us.

Do enjoy yourself while you are here.

ramp
06-27-2011, 02:38 AM
Its a great place for non ZHP owners as well.

2007 Z4 3.0si coupe
7800 mi

danewilson77
06-27-2011, 03:44 AM
Jaf, welcome to the site.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

zj96sc
06-27-2011, 05:26 AM
man! silvergray and you'd have some cash in your pocket.

by the way, what happened to this thing at 34k? clutch and control arms on 34,000 miles?

Johal E32
06-27-2011, 08:22 AM
that's too light for silver gray!!!!
bump and GLWS! Lokks like a solid car!!

Marcus-SanDiego
06-27-2011, 09:00 AM
^^ zj was saying that it's not silver gray. But if it was, he'd buy it.

It's titanium silver -- for the record.

:chuck

Johal E32
06-27-2011, 10:13 AM
ah I re-read and see what you mean!

sorry zj!!!!

zj96sc
06-27-2011, 11:12 AM
no sweat! this thing is nice enough that I might get swayed away from my coveted silvergray anyway.

denniskr
06-27-2011, 01:21 PM
do you still have it up for sale?

jaf211
06-27-2011, 01:57 PM
At 34K miles, there was a tug in the suspension every time I put on the brakes. I brought it to BMW and they replaced the control arms under warranty. From what I understood, there was a fault in the M control arms and the replaced ones were "corrected." No issues ever since. The clutch was entirely swapped out from the BMW dealer after I complained that there was a squeak in the clutch pedal every time I depressed it. I was shocked that they replaced the entire clutch assembly. It was covered under the 4 year/50K warranty. I really thought it was just in need of some kind of lubrication.

Yes, titanium silver is the correct color. I regret I didn't clarify that.

jaf211
06-27-2011, 01:57 PM
I just posted it for sale on Sunday night. Yes, it is still for sale.

jaf211
06-27-2011, 02:00 PM
It truly is in great shape. I'm wondering if I'm nuts to sell it. I love cars too much and just want to have a new one again. I've really been all twisted up inside coming to the decision to sell.

Marcus-SanDiego
06-27-2011, 02:34 PM
If you're having second thoughts about selling, you should give it some more thought. We've heard people say they regretted selling their ZHPs. In some cases, the person would end up buying another ZHP (down the road) to replace the one that was sold.

zj96sc
06-28-2011, 05:27 AM
I'm having her PPI'ed today. Hope all goes well. The seller has been excellent to deal with so far. Very detailed and honest.

danewilson77
06-28-2011, 05:37 AM
Sending positive thoughts your way.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Marcus-SanDiego
06-28-2011, 06:26 AM
I'm having her PPI'ed today. Hope all goes well. The seller has been excellent to deal with so far. Very detailed and honest.

Always a good sign.

zj96sc
06-29-2011, 11:58 AM
Well...don't want to jinx it...but....pending! :biggrin:biggrin

danewilson77
06-29-2011, 12:13 PM
Congrats!

jaf211
07-08-2011, 02:02 PM
I SOLD THE CAR. Thanks for looking-

danewilson77
07-08-2011, 05:10 PM
Congrats.

zj96sc
07-10-2011, 12:18 PM
And I bought it. Sitting the in garage right now. :biggrin

I'll put together the beginnings of a owner journal soon.

Put (oddly) exactly 1,000 miles on her from CT to my subdivision here in GA. Drove 60 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the the process and stopped for a quick photo op at the BMW Zentrum in Greenville.

More to come in a new thread.

-Paul

danewilson77
07-10-2011, 12:20 PM
Success my friend! Well done. Can't wait to see the pics.