For Sale (SOLD): 2003 E46 BMW 330 ZHP/M3 4 door Rogue Engineering $24,000

[MrMaico]

EDIT: This car was sold. The new owner is a member of ZHPMafia.com. See here for details (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1066-New-member-owner-Orange-County-CA-2003-Imola-Red-Rogue-ZHP).

I'm betting some of you may have seen this before. Since Rogue Eng. built it I'd assume it was done right. Looks like it has 45,000 on the conversion. Interesting choice for tire sizes when Rogue still had it....235/35 18's (track) and 235/35 19's (street) front and rear. Possibly a misprint and it was supposed to be 255/35 all the way around? The CL ad doesn't say what sizes are on it now. I wish I lived near him, might have to go and take a "test drive". :biggrin

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2092652918.html

Too bad he screwed up his posting of the links to the Bimmer article and didn't link the last page. Instead he double posted the 2nd to last page. EDIT: Last page of Bimmer article added from here.....

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=794400

Barry

I'll C&P the ad in case it gets deleted.......



This 2003 E46 330i ZHP had 7400 miles when it went for a heart transplant at Rogue Engineering. A 1,800 mile E46 M3 S54 engine, complete with transmission and the entire rear end was installed with Rogue Engineering transmission mounts into this fully loaded ZHP. Not only does this ZHP have Navigation with Voice Control, 6 CD Harman Kardon Premium Sound System, Bluetooth Phone System, Aux Inputs for portable players, 3 Device Homelink System, Full Auto A/C with fine tune on vent, LED soft lighting, it also has, Lightweight package, Traction and stability control systems. (ASC+T and DSC), Suede seats: front power seats with 3 memory settings, E46 M3 steering wheel and E46 M3 instrument Cluster.

With great power, comes great responsibility, Rogue Engineering fitted this ZHP with Bilstein PSS9s coilovers and OEM BMW Motorsport Front strut brace to tame its power and yet keeping the car comfortable to drive on the street. Rogue Engineering also installed 355mm front GT 4-piston brake kit and 328mm rear Brembo GT 4-piston brake kit to slow the car with confidence. Rogue Engineering light weight flywheel was installed for faster throttle response. Rogue Engineering Octane short shifter kit was installed for more precise shifting and sportier feel. Rogue Engineering Power pulleys and Custom Rogue Engineering DMS exhaust were also installed to extract as much power from the stock S54 motor as possible.

Macht Schnell air filter was installed this past March. Valve adjustment was done 3 weeks ago, along with metric adjustable clutch stop kit. New Carbotech Bob cat pads were installed all the way around 2 weeks ago with oil, transmission, diff, and brake fluid change. All fluids are OEM except ATE clear racing brake fluid.

I am looking for $25,000 for her. I will also include a box of brand new Carbotech xp10 racing pads, new OEM fuel filter, a case (12 = 2 oil changes) OEM oil and oil filter. She is about 52,600 miles.

Here is a list to sum up the 2003 333+HP 330i ZHP:

1. Navigation with voice control
2. 6 CD Harman Kardon premium sound system
3. Bluetooth
4. Aux inputs for portable players
5. 3 device Homelink system
6. Full Auto A/C with fine tune on vent
7. LED soft lighting
8. Lightweight package
9. Traction and stability control systems. (ASC+T and DSC)
10. Suede seats: front power seats with 3 memory settings.
11. E46 M3 steering wheel and E46 M3 instrument Cluster.
12. Bilstein PSS9s coilovers
13. OEM BMW Motorsport Front strut brace were installed
14. 355mm front GT 4-piston brake kit
15. 328mm rear Brembo GT 4-piston brake kit
16. Rogue Engineering light weight flywheel
17. Rogue Engineering Octane short shifter kit
18. Rogue Engineering Power pullies
19. Custom Rogue Engineering DMS exhaust
20. Rogue Engineering Transmission mounts
21. Macht Schnell air filter
22. Clear corner lenses
23. Metric adjustable clutch stop kit

This is the world famous one and only 4 door E46 M3 recognized by the BMW community:

http://prod.campuscruiser.com/wen/m3/b0.jpg

http://prod.campuscruiser.com/wen/m3/b1.jpg

http://prod.campuscruiser.com/wen/m3/b2.jpg

http://prod.campuscruiser.com/wen/m3/b3.jpg

http://prod.campuscruiser.com/wen/m3/b4.jpg

[Mtnman]

I saw this on e46 and want it bad. If only i had the xtra cash around. I think the zhpmafia boss (yes u marcus) should buynthis and bring it to our first get together!

[danewilson77]

Needs angel eyes....and moar low.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This is my favorite ZHP of all time (Samir's):

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/various%202009/330ii_ir_5.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/various%202009/330ii_ir_10.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/various%202009/330ii_ir_4.jpg

http://www.e46fanatics.com/wallpapers/technik_e46fantics_ruji_series1_03.jpg

Sorry for the thread jack, guys.

[mimalmo]

I haz a bonar

[Mtnman]

Ok. That is hot. I like his rims. Why don't mine look like that?

[pyreguy]

I haz a bonar


Ok. That is hot.

WTF? :rofl

[Nomar06]

one hot Imola.....luv the CSL bumpah

[Marcus-SanDiego]

WTF? :rofl

LOL.

[danewilson77]

Side vents gotta go...if that is a zhp.

[pyreguy]

^ +1

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That was my thinking, too, Dane. It is a ZHP. But apparently it was made to look exactly how a 4-door M3 would have looked.

[gr330zhp]

I have that issue of Bimmer! I remember after rreading that article I wanted a ZHP

And ever since I bought mine I wanted it with an S54 :)

[az3579]

HOLY CRAP. That is DIRT CHEAP for an S54 swapped ZHP! Some people are paying close to that for pristine stock ZHP's, but one with an S54... holy bejeebies.
I cannot believe it isn't sold already.

[gr330zhp]

I WANT EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


It doesnt say how many miles on it though?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

"This 2003 E46 330i ZHP had 7400 miles when it went for a heart transplant at Rogue Engineering. A 1,800 mile E46 M3 S54 engine, complete with transmission and the entire rear end was installed with Rogue Engineering transmission mounts into this fully loaded ZHP."

The car now has about 52,600 miles, according to the ad.

[jjcools]

My life is not complete until I do this to my car!!!

[gr330zhp]

My life is not complete until I do this to my car!!!

Amen!

[ZSP-Mafia]

I want.

[danewilson77]

The only reason I am not calling USAA today about this car is the maintenance cost associated with maintaining this car.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I am a member of USAA also. I won't be calling them either. I'm not made of money. These kinds of cars scare me. I can see lots of shop time for this.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...the guy is talking about valve adjustments, and what not. Just don't have time and $$$ for that...

[gr330zhp]

Oh come on guys the S54 is extremely reliable for the kind of performance it provides :)

333hp, 8k rpm, ///M Differential and naturally aspirated. Valve adjustments arent that bad, most people do em every 30-50k miles. We did it at 30k and 60k miles on ours, and it really didnt need it. The car was rock solid from high teen miles to the ~80k when it was traded. And lets just say it saw redline often as well :)

My $0.02

[danewilson77]

^ok...........

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Oh come on guys the S54 is extremely reliable for the kind of performance it provides :)

333hp, 8k rpm, ///M Differential and naturally aspirated. Valve adjustments arent that bad, most people do em every 30-50k miles. We did it at 30k and 60k miles on ours, and it really didnt need it. The car was rock solid from high teen miles to the ~80k when it was traded. And lets just say it saw redline often as well :)

My $0.02

Well, when you put it that way. :biggrin

[pyreguy]

I would rather put a header and twin screw supercharger on the motor I have now than to do an entire drive-train swap. But this is also my DD I'm talking about. If money were no object it would be different. I have the people to do it and do it well, its just way out of reach for me.

[az3579]

I've done an engine swap before, on a much smaller scale (S50 into E30) and let me tell you, it is no small feat. It costs a LOT of money to do a swap like this, even if you're doing the labor yourself.
You're better off getting a supercharger and call it a day.

[gr330zhp]

I've done an engine swap before, on a much smaller scale (S50 into E30) and let me tell you, it is no small feat. It costs a LOT of money to do a swap like this, even if you're doing the labor yourself.
You're better off getting a supercharger and call it a day.

Thats why this car is such an awesome deal!!! :)

[Nomar06]

mYbuddy was trying to do a M3 motor swap into his 01 330i 4 door.....I think he was looking at 18K or so for a shop to do it. Crazy $$$

[pyreguy]

I've done one on a much older and less complicated car before. I don't even wanna imagine what goes into swapping the powerplant/trans/rearend of a more modern car with like 8 different computers in it.... and that actually may be an extremely conservative guess.

[MrMaico]

I've done one on a much older and less complicated car before. I don't even wanna imagine what goes into swapping the powerplant/trans/rearend of a more modern car with like 8 different computers in it.... and that actually may be an extremely conservative guess.

Have a look at this.....

http://e46.mit.edu/

or this (nice work!)

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=578901&highlight=m3+sedan

He even took M3 rear quarter panels and modded them to fit the 4 door so it had the correct fender/wheel arch flare.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/JeppeJ/1130354309_TeMNg-L.jpg

NOT and easy job I'd say.

Barry

[danewilson77]

Have a look at this.....

http://e46.mit.edu/

or this (nice work!)

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=578901&highlight=m3+sedan

He even took M3 rear quarter panels and modded them to fit the 4 door so it had the correct fender/wheel arch flare.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/JeppeJ/1130354309_TeMNg-L.jpg

NOT and easy job I'd say.

Barry

Old news there...though some here may not have seen...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Barry. I had not seen that. But I'm new to the E46 world.

[danewilson77]

^Ha. You never saw the Mite46? I don't believe you.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I don't believe I've ever seen it.

[mimalmo]

I still haz a bonar. Should I see a Dr.?

[danewilson77]

Yes...if it lasts longer than 12 hours....

[pyreguy]

I haven't seen it either, but I am also pretty new to the scene. It sho is purdy.

Oh, and if you have had a boner for more than 12 hours, I wouldn't try standing up too fast....

[Mtnman]

Im pretty sure its 4 hours-doctor, 12 hours-permanent. welcome to life as a tripod. :biggrin

[mimalmo]

Just took care of it. The wife may never walk straight again. Doctor said I shouldn't look at anymore pics of ZHP's with S54 swaps.

[pyreguy]

If she walks in circles, she will be easier to catch for the next time!

[gr330zhp]

:rofl :rofl :rofl

[MrMaico]

First post edited to include the last page of the Bimmer article and a link to his E46f ad. It looks like his price is 24,000 now. Also, as someone mentioned in the E46f thread that since the VIN says it's a ZHP you wouldn't be paying M3 insurance rates.

[danewilson77]

Bump....priced at $24,000....the gentleman with the $25,000 budget should snap this up.....just sayin.

[MrMaico]

Bump....priced at $24,000....the gentleman with the $25,000 budget should snap this up.....just sayin.

You mean it's not parked in your garage yet Dane?:)

Not a bad price when you look at what this place is asking for this 06 330Ci.:jawdrop


http://performance-bmw.ebizautos.com/webdetail.aspx?iid=6540372 (http://performance-bmw.ebizautos.com/webdetail.aspx?iid=6540372)

This is the same place that had an 06 Mystic ZHP with 40,000 miles that I was eyeing before I bought mine 1 1/2 years ago for $24,000.

[jjcools]

Man, if only I had an extra $24k sitting around... I would buy it if I were looking for a new car.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...no kidding.

[romanred62]

I wonder if i can get this much from the insurance company if they end up totaling my car? :rockon

[danewilson77]

I highly recommend TLP for anyone purchasing a car.

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[Go Horns!]

If I go after this car what kind of animal am I taking on? I have been driving a 99 Tahoe for the last ten years so I really have not had to do the level of maintenance required of a BMW, much less an M3. I am prepared for the maintenance I am going to need to do to keep a ZHP running good (it is going to be fun to have some DIY projects on the car), so what I want to know is how much more in time and $$$ am I going to be spending with this car?

The other thing is that I live in a small town in East Texas, and the nearest independent BMW specialty shop is 45 min. away. There is a shop in town that works on BMWs, but I doubt they are going to have the expertise to fix something major. Is this the type of car that is going to give me "major" problems on a constant basis?

[mimalmo]

No. The known issues with the E46 are well documented and the majority of them are preventable by doing regular maintenance.

[Go Horns!]

Just got off the phone with the Bank of America and was told that if I want to get this I am an all cash buyer. I guess some one else is going to get the cool toy.

[danewilson77]

Damn BOA!!!!!

I sure would like someone here to get it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Just got off the phone with the Bank of America and was told that if I want to get this I am an all cash buyer. I guess some one else is going to get the cool toy.

In other words, BOA is saying it will not finance this vehicle? Did it say why it would not finance it? Too many mods? Didn't like the conversion?

[Go Horns!]

In other words, BOA is saying it will not finance this vehicle? Did it say why it would not finance it? Too many mods? Didn't like the conversion?

BOA told me they will not finance a vehicle that is 2003 or older. My credit union in Texas would finance a vehicle that old, but they told me no vehicles outside of Texas.

[danewilson77]

mmm....interesting.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

BOA told me they will not finance a vehicle that is 2003 or older. My credit union in Texas would finance a vehicle that old, but they told me no vehicles outside of Texas.

I just found this on BOA's site:

General conditions

* Minimum amount financed of $7,500
* Maximum amount financed of $100,000
* Mileage, loan-to-value (LTV), and model year restrictions
* Loan approval voucher is only valid for one vehicle per transaction
* For dealer purchases, vehicles can't be more than five years old
* For private party, refinance and lease buyouts, vehicles can't be over seven years old
* Vehicle identification number, year, make, and model are required for application process on person to person, refinance and lease buyouts.

In addition, for private party transactions

* Vehicle must be purchased directly from the seller(s)
* Seller(s) and registered owner(s) listed on the title must be one and the same
* Powers-of-attorney are not accepted for private party transactions

[danewilson77]

I would go through a diff bank....

[mimalmo]

credit unions FTW.

[jjcools]

Buy cash and refi at your credit union!!! Win

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm a member of NASA credit union and Pentagon credit union. Love both of them.

[04ZHP_PDX]

"Oops I crapped my pants..." after seeing this car. Now back to the financing chat...

[danewilson77]

:rofl

I hope you get it bro.

[nk_zhp]

+1 on PenFed... killer rate, awesome customer service. When dealers look shocked looking at the rate you know you found a good deal.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This car has been sold.

[danewilson77]

Good...now I can stop thinking about it.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Not so fast, DW. The new owner is a member of our site. You won't be able to get it out of your mind. Haha. This is now a ZHP Mafia car. :fistpump

[mimalmo]

hell yes.

[Mtnman]

who, where, and pics ASAP! with a zhp mafia sticker!

[Mtnman]

Marcus. tell me you bought it.......

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Who? I will let him reveal that information. Where? Here in southern California. I need to get him ZHP Mafia stickers!

The new owner is a really good guy. Been around the BMW community for a long time.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marcus. tell me you bought it.......

I am not the new owner. If I had room for more cars -- and if I drove my current cars -- I might have bought this one. I'm glad the new owner is in SoCal, though.

[danewilson77]

Not so fast, DW. The new owner is a member of our site. You won't be able to get it out of your mind. Haha. This is now a ZHP Mafia car. :fistpump

FML.....now Ima have to look at it.

Anyway....we were hoping somone here would get eeeeeeeeeeeeet.....so congrats........shitbird.

lol.

[nextelbuddy]

FML.....now Ima have to look at it.

Anyway....we were hoping somone here would get eeeeeeeeeeeeet.....so congrats........shitbird.

lol.

would love to know where this car ended up at.

this was an OG car but then just fell off the face of the earth.

did it have the m3 drive train as well or was it all cosmetic in regards to M3 stuff?

[az3579]

did it have the m3 drive train as well or was it all cosmetic in regards to M3 stuff?

IIRC, it was the other way around; it had no M3 cosmetics, just drivetrain, and a ton of other mechanical upgrades.