2005 330i ZHP

[jelani]

Hello everyone I am new to this forum, my name is Jelani.

I am thinking of buying a 2005 330i ZHP coupe stock, the car is fully loaded except for nav, it currently has 61k on the clock and the dealer wants $20,000, is this a good buy? I don't know much about the 330i only what i read in forums so any insights would be apreciated.

Years ago i owned a 03 m3 smg and also had a e92 335i for a year or so, I imagine I could go back to one of these but I have an interest in the ZHP. Will I be happy with the speed and handles of a 330 or should I just jump back into an M? I probabley would never own a 335i they are too num feeling.

Thank you all in advance,

J

[mimalmo]

Welcome.

That sounds awfully expensive for a ZHP with those miles.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Jelani, where is the ZHP located?

Welcome to the site.

[danewilson77]

17k +/- based on location.

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[Johal E32]

depends on location... but welcome here!!

[johnrando]

Welcome. Lots of conversation about M vs. ZHP, and the consensus on this site (of course) tends to be ZHP due to it's all around greatness, vs. M for raw performance. Good luck as many of us have gone through that decision process.

[kayger12]

Welcome to the site.

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[static667]

Welcome to the family. The ZHP is a good balance of performance and every day useability. If you are looking for a straight performance car, go for the M. And as previously stated, $20k sounds high. Good luck with the purchase.

[jelani]

Jelani, where is the ZHP located?

Welcome to the site. The car is located in Portland Oregon at Grant culver cars, you could view the car at Grant Culver Cars: http://grantculvercars.com/view_vehicle.html?vehicle_id=MzE5

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Cool. Jelani, I would work the price down to $18,500. It's overpriced for the west coast at nearly $21K.

[jelani]

Cool. Jelani, I would work the price down to $18,500. It's overpriced for the west coast at nearly $21K. I will work them down, if not I will be patient and find another, thanks for the look out.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good luck, amigo.

[GSEN820]

Welcome to the site. I think it is overpriced. I have an 06 with less miles with nav and paid 20

[Mtnman]

Welcome. GLWP

[jelani]

Marcus,

I found another 2004 fully loaded four door, 79k on the clock with NAV all stock, there are service records, the car is silver/grey, black leather, wheels have some curb rash and new front tires are needed, the owner is asking $14k. What do you gents think?

[danewilson77]

Where is it? and what is the condition of exterior/interior?

[jelani]

Its in Beaverton Oregon I forgot to mention its a 6mt. I drove it last night its so sweet.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That's a fair price for west coast. You are not overpaying. But if that is the list price try to knock it down a little.


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[jelani]

sweet, I will talk to the owner tonight and have him take care of the curbed wheels. All four wheels have rashes and it costs $75 a wheel to repair.

[jelani]

So I pulled the trigger and bought the 04 ZHP, I will post some pics soon.

I took it for a spin around some twisty turns and I must say the car handles really well!...infact I owned an 03 M3 SMG and a e92 and the ZHP feels way better then both, it is quick and handles like a go kart...the M shoud be superior in turns but I feel the ZHP is a little better than both, the ZHP is quick but not fast like the M and e92.

Next week I will lower it a little and put on a good set of spacers to stance it out a bit.

I love the cars guys,

Cheers,

J

[static667]

So I pulled the trigger and bought the 04 ZHP, I will post some pics soon.

I took it for a spin around some twisty turns and I must say the car handles really well!...infact I owned an 03 M3 SMG and a e92 and the ZHP feels way better then both, it is quick and handles like a go kart...the M shoud be superior in turns but I feel the ZHP is a little better than both, the ZHP is quick but not fast like the M and e92.

Next week I will lower it a little and put on a good set of spacers to stance it out a bit.

I love the cars guys,

Cheers,

J

Congrats on the purchase! I'll be (not-so)patiently awaiting pics.

[jayjay_dee]

congrats!!!

[johnrando]

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the pics.

[Hobbes]

Congrats! Sounds like you got yourself something nice!

I actually spoke to the guy at Grant Culver before. He's on some serious stuff! That car has been on the market for close to two months!

[jelani]

Congrats! Sounds like you got yourself something nice!

I actually spoke to the guy at Grant Culver before. He's on some serious stuff! That car has been on the market for close to two months! Yes the 2004 I bought is really nice I need to post some pics soon, i was at safeway the other day and a guy asked if I wanted to sell the car :-). The Grant Culver guy is on some stuff!! I set two apointments to check the car and the guy never showed up go figure!!!%&^$%##

[bullfrogs_M3]

Jelani, I am the same as you. I had an 02 SMG M3 and still to this day, feel that the ZHP sedan I have is a better car than the M3. The M3 has the power and widebody kit, but the ZHP has better cornering (in my opinion).

Welcome to the site!

[jelani]

I thought I was on my own with M vs ZHP, the M is much faster and so is the 335I, but the ZHP just corners so much better and feels better to, I mean just sitting in the car feels good! I test drove G coups, Acura's, Lexus IS350, VW GTI/Jetta, Audi's and Mustangs besides the HP difference in some the e46 feels so much better, its a well built car, I think BMW kind of went away from building a quality car, I had a 07 e92 and it was put together cheaply if you know what I mean.

I could of bought one of the cars I mentioned above but none of them was as raw or as solid as the ZHP.http://thumbsup

[echo46]

You're home, welcome.

[jelani]

Thank you