For Sale (SOLD): 2004 330i ZHP sedan with 14k miles, black on black, manual trans

[clovold]

I'll fill in more details tomorrow. Getting original build sheet.

PRICE DROPPED!

Asking $22,900

Yeah, 14k miles....:eyetwitch


Alcantara steering wheel, leather seats.

options listed as:

in-dash CD Player
center rear headrest
CD Changer preparation
rain sensor and auto headlight
harmon-kardon sound system
CO2 control
automatic air conditioning
performance package (ZHP)
glass moonroof
multi-function steering wheel
xenon headlights
shipping package
battery switch
CO2 relevant vehicles
phone preparation
power front seats
cold weather package


There are some scratches on the back bumper, a few minor door dings and the wheels are lightly curbed. LaMetrys quoted $780 for bumper and ding repair. Local wheel shop quoted $400 to refinish the wheels

Images:

http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp1.jpg

Links:

front side (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp2.jpg)
front side (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp3.jpg)
dash (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp4.jpg)
front seats (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp5.jpg)
front seats (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp6.jpg)
dash (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp7.jpg)
dash closeup (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp8.jpg)
bumper scratches (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp9.jpg)
wheel (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp11.jpg)
wheel (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp12.jpg)
wheel (http://www.lovolds.com/zhp/zhp13.jpg)



*Disclaimer - not my car, I'm helping to find a good home for this car.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Also, let's see some pictures of your other cars.

Let me make a recommendation: create a new member thread. Show us those cars!

Good luck with the sale! Eli told us about this car.

[BimmerRules!]

Wow! Just 14k miles? What happened?

Also, can you provide some history on the car please in terms of ownership, maintenance performed etc?

Thanks!

[Johal E32]

whoa

[billschusteriv]

:blink

BlackBerry. Tapatalk.

[mimalmo]

Craig, if you can get the info I requested on Eurowerks, I'm pretty confident that we can find your friend's car a home with a caring enthusiast.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good Eli, Craig is not the selling owner here?

Be sure to send the owner over here. Easier to ask questions, etc.

[mimalmo]

As I understand it, Craig is selling it for the owner. I'm sure Craig will clarify and will have a lot of detailed info on the car soon.

BTW: He's a very trusted guy with our local car club and group of BMW owners. No shenanigans here. He's helped a lot of my friends with their cars through parts and lending a hand.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

No worries, Eli. If you vouch for him, that's good enough for me.

I was just trying to understand the relationship. Sounds like Craig is a good guy.

So, onward and upward.

[BimmerRules!]

As I understand it, Craig is selling it for the owner. I'm sure Craig will clarify and will have a lot of detailed info on the car soon.

BTW: He's a very trusted guy with our local car club and group of BMW owners. No shenanigans here. He's helped a lot of my friends with their cars through parts and lending a hand.

Thanks Eli.

do you know where the car is?

[mimalmo]

It's in the Minneapolis metro area.

[BimmerRules!]

Thanks! Looking fwd to read the details and the background.

[clovold]

Sorry I haven't had time to post more info. I'm helping a local guy sell the car. I've done this a few times before for local enthusiasts who don't want to take the time and hassle to sell their special cars. I can give more info about the cars specific history in a PM if someone is interested.

I'm getting the build sheet today and I will have pics to post.

[clovold]

build info an images added to original post.

[mimalmo]

Check the link for the bumper scratches pic. Not working for me and I'm sure that's an important pic to a prospective buyer.

[BimmerRules!]

HI, I PMed you with these queries but its probably best if I post them on this thread because everyone can read.

Thanks for posting the pics. (Btw Eli - I was able to view the pic that had the bumper scratches. nothing major.)

My queries:

- ownership history?
- why such a low mileage? was the car stored for a long time?
- how often was the oil and other fluids changed?
- any issues with the car?

Thanks!

[clovold]

OK, let's get this car sold.

$22,900

first owner had car for less than 1 year, sold with 9600 miles on it. Current owner didn't drive much, lived in big city where driving wasn't required.

Car is actually in awesome condition, I just wanted to highlight imperfections - full disclosure, no surprises.

I don't know about service history, I'll see if I can find out, but with 14,000 miles it should not have had much :)

Clean CarFax

No known issue other than a few minor blemishes.

[danewilson77]

Someone is gonna get a sweet ride here.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Does this car still have the original tires on it?

[clovold]

Does this car still have the original tires on it?

That is a very interesting question. What tires came on them originally?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looks like it was the Michelin Pilot Sport tires in 2003, Craig.

In 2004, it would have been Michelin Pilot Sport tires, the ContiSportsContact, or the Bridgestone RE040. It's whatever tire was available at the factory when the car was being built. It was random.

Once you've identified the name, you can then look on the sidewall to see exactly when the tire was manufactured. See how to do that here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11

Get back to us when you get the answer. I'm curious.

[clovold]

Build date on this car is 4/2004

Car had annual "low mileage" oil changes at the dealer. I assume the "low mileage" refers to the fact that it was only about 1,000 miles between changes.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Build date on this car is 4/2004

Car had annual "low mileage" oil changes at the dealer. I assume the "low mileage" refers to the fact that it was only about 1,000 miles between changes.

Yes. It means that the car didn't get 15,000 miles on it but it still needed an oil change based on time. I do that with my cars. Change once a year even if you don't get the necessary mileage to warrant a change.

[BimmerRules!]

Build date on this car is 4/2004

Car had annual "low mileage" oil changes at the dealer. I assume the "low mileage" refers to the fact that it was only about 1,000 miles between changes.

Thanks for the feedback on the queries. I tell you, it is so frigging tempting for me but sidetracked for the last two weeks with some urgent things at work and home. Will try to let you know in a day or two. :)

[clovold]

No problem, just let me know.

She is a beauty.

[clovold]

I got the results from the pre-purchase inspection yesterday. No problems at all found. Rear subframe mounts are solid, etc.

[clovold]

Sale pending...

[mimalmo]

I figured this would move fast.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sale pending...

Nice. Be sure to tell new owner about our non special site. :biggrin


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[clovold]

He already knows, this is where he found it :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Cool. I think I know who it is.


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[danewilson77]

He already knows, this is where he found it :)

LOL...perfect.

[ecrabb]

Well? It's been 10 days! Where's the new owner to show off pics of his minty (almost) new ZHP with 14k miles on it?!!?!?

Bump!

:)

SC

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Did this sell?

[clovold]

Yes, the new owner picked it up on Friday and is driving back home :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Craig, thanks for the update.