New member in MN

[///Maniak]

Hello all,

I just recently sold my E36 M3 in favor of a ZHP (that I have yet to find). I've been a long-time lurker here but hope to become a regular contributor. I've spent plenty of time on other forums over the years but have heard great things about this one.

Looking forward to getting to know you guys!

Ben

[Hornung418]

Welcome to the site, Ben. Hope your search is fruitful :)

Horney...via TT.

[M3TA5IN]

Welcome Ben! Good luck on your search.

[UdubBadger]

hmmm you look familiar...

[Newjack]

Welcome buddy! Glad to have you!

[static667]

Welcome to the Mafia!

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[cakM3]

Welcome to our forum Ben!

That E36 ///M looked nice! :thumbsup

[elric]

Welcome to the family!!

[GMATT]

Welcome! Let us know what you are searching for.

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[danewilson77]

Welcome.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[nike001]

Welcome! I recall your thread on e46F


Welcome! Let is know what you are searching for.

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IIRC, a Silver Grey with Natural Brown interior or Alcantara. Silver Cube but an acception can me made for black.

amirite?

[Hermes]

Welome Ben and good luck finding the right car!

[S85FTW]

Welcome to the mafia!

[JupiterBMW]

Welcome to the crew... My wife is from your area, was up there a year ago for a wedding. A really pretty area up there. :thumbsup Oh, and that M is very nice looking!

[M3TA5IN]

I want to see said ///M

[UdubBadger]

In his sig no?


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[UdubBadger]

Welcome! I recall your thread on e46F



IIRC, a Silver Grey with Natural Brown interior or Alcantara. Silver Cube but an acception can me made for black.

amirite?

Don't forget 6mt


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[///Maniak]

Yep, you guys have it right: SG sedan on alcantara, 6MT, preferably silver cube. Thanks for making a n00b feel so welcome!

I just sold my M a couple days ago but did one last photoshoot before it left. I'll try to get the pics edited and post them in this thread. Have a good weekend!

[Mike V]

Was your car on CL? I have a brother in law in the Mpls area (Maple Grove), so I look at the Minneapolis CL quite often. I drooled over your car a few times. Ha! I sold my 95 M3 early last year, bought a 2005 ZHP and have since gone back to an E36 M3. Hopefully you don't regret selling your 95 as much as I do!

[///Maniak]

Oh, I already regret it quite a bit. Everyone who knows me is shocked. I'm just trying to focus on the excitement of getting a ZHP.

I didn't have it on CL, only M3forum.net and the BMWCCA classifieds.

[imola red zhp]

Welcome, and good luck finding your ZHP...

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[M3TA5IN]

In his sig no?


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Oh lol, I'm on the forum in TT 99.9% of the time, I shall go look now

[nike001]

Oh, I already regret it quite a bit. Everyone who knows me is shocked. I'm just trying to focus on the excitement of getting a ZHP.

I didn't have it on CL, only M3forum.net and the BMWCCA classifieds.

May I ask why you made the decision to get out of an e36 M3 in favor of a ZHP?

Another guy here (MiniD) got out of an e36 m3 for one too... but low and behold, he sold that to get back into another e36 M3 lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Welcome.

[///Maniak]

I'm planning on selling my B5 A4, as well. It just makes more sense for me right now to have one vehicle. I figured it might as well be a ZHP!

[Mike V]

Oh, I already regret it quite a bit. Everyone who knows me is shocked. I'm just trying to focus on the excitement of getting a ZHP.

I didn't have it on CL, only M3forum.net and the BMWCCA classifieds.

Ah ok, that's where it was then. I check the classified on M3forum daily.

[UdubBadger]

Ben have you seen this one?

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/3169014154.html

Also this is one of our members cars for sale. Pretty close to what you were looking for.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7595-For-Sale-2005-BMW-330-ZHP-Silver-Gray-Black-Leather-112K-miles-13-000

[mimalmo]

Hi Ben. The Mafia will treat you well my friend.

[///Maniak]

Ben have you seen this one?

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/3169014154.html

Also this is one of our members cars for sale. Pretty close to what you were looking for.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7595-For-Sale-2005-BMW-330-ZHP-Silver-Gray-Black-Leather-112K-miles-13-000

I did run across those, Seth. Thanks for the heads-up!


Hi Ben. The Mafia will treat you well my friend.

They already are :)

[johnrando]

Welcome. Nice M3. Hope you find the right ZHP for you.

[M3TA5IN]

ohhhh, that M3 is purdy!!!!

[///Maniak]

Thanks! Here are some photos from the night before it left:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7785868904_cb5925e1d3_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7785855846_2a23076fd2_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8438/7785856046_3bdedaa737_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7785856692_7bafcf1eaa_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7785937928_7d598c0ae5_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7785856496_769015d6d3_b.jpg

And here it is getting on the trailer :/


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7785938960_2a022a842a_b.jpg

[M3TA5IN]

Pants so tight!!!

What rear spoiler is that?

[///Maniak]

It's a replica of the UUC 3-way adjustable one. UUC got in hot water when all the forum guys found out they were using this spoiler, slapping a UUC sticker on it, and charging another $300. It's removable, too, so the new owner has the option to remove it.

[danewilson77]

Why did you sell?

[JupiterBMW]

Why did you sell?

+1. Even though I've said before that I don't like the E36 look, your car has changed my thoughts on that. By far my favorite E36 I've ever laid eyes on. Wow man, makes ME sad to think you sold her!

[///Maniak]

There were a couple reasons (which may not make sense to some):

1: I wanted to pay off some credit card debt that I racked up between graduating school and getting a job.
2: I had two vehicles (the M3 and an A4), and I'm trying to find one vehicle to drive year-round. If I'm going to drive one vehicle all the time, it's going to be a BMW. :)

Believe me, the decision was not an easy one. I would have loved to have kept the M3, but it's just not in the cards right now. The buyer did agree to give me dibs on it if/when he sells it, though!

[danewilson77]

Makes sense to me. All is well.

[Hornung418]

That's odd...I didn't know the side view mirrors have different shapes. Like the driver side sticks out farther than the passenger side. Looks weird.

That is just a great looking car, Ben. My friend is desperately looking for a '99 three spoke wheel.

[Ryans323i]

^^I noticed that too.? Also, is this friend me, cause I need one too.

Sorry for my delayed welcome, I thought I had already posted in this thread. Anyways, Welcome! I believe I saw your car for sale on the BMW CCA website. She was a beaut! Best wishes finding the right ZHP for you!

[danewilson77]

Please change sig before my head explodes.

[Ryans323i]

Lol, does Dane love rake?

[danewilson77]

What did you get for it? $$$

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[echo46]

I love my ZHP a bit more than my e36 but than again I don't have an M3 and one that looked like yours. I'm curious what you got for that beast too. Welcome, the ZHP will not disappoint. Much different ride though, you will see.

[strz0001]

Welcome Ben and good luck finding the right car. (you've aligned mine :) )

[///Maniak]

What did you get for it? $$$

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

$12k


Welcome Ben and good luck finding the right car. (you've aligned mine :) )

Oh, I remember your car. It's the only one I've seen with the Natural Brown interior and Dynavin. Nice car!

[danewilson77]

That was my exact guess. Well done.

[RITmusic2k]

Wow! Welcome, congratulations/condolences on the sale of that beautiful M3.

Best of luck finding the right ZHP for you.

Out of curiosity, have you driven ZHPs before to know that they're what you want to get into, or are you just diving in on the reputation we're upholding here?

[UdubBadger]

Ben find me an E46 M3 with under 60k for about $18.5k and I'll let you buy my car. :biggrin

[///Maniak]

Wow! Welcome, congratulations/condolences on the sale of that beautiful M3.

Best of luck finding the right ZHP for you.

Out of curiosity, have you driven ZHPs before to know that they're what you want to get into, or are you just diving in on the reputation we're upholding here?

Thanks for the congratulations/condolences, that was a good way to put it. I work at an indy BMW shop so I've been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to drive a few ZHPs. It's a different animal, indeed, but I love them.


Ben find me an E46 M3 with under 60k for about $18.5k and I'll let you buy my car. :biggrin

What are you looking for? I'll keep an eye out!

[UdubBadger]

:rofl

Just toying with the thought of an M3. Would need to find a job 1st though, graduation is in 1 month. If you wanna wait that long for me to "decide" then we should talk.

[cakM3]

Seth.....dhueeet...;) If you can keep both the ZHP and get an E46 ///M, that's the best option in my opinion.....a win-win :thumbsup

Wouldn't have it any other way :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

win-win but also expensive-expensive :dunno

[M3TA5IN]

:rofl

Just toying with the thought of an M3. Would need to find a job 1st though, graduation is in 1 month. If you wanna wait that long for me to "decide" then we should talk.

Sick Nasty e46 M3 on e46f with only like 30k and the guy isn't in a rush to sell.


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[cakM3]

win-win but also expensive-expensive :dunno

Best of both worlds :) DIY makes this possible :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

Sick Nasty e46 M3 on e46f with only like 30k and the guy isn't in a rush to sell.


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I know I was posting in that thread and realized I had :drool all over my screen.

[M3TA5IN]

I know I was posting in that thread and realized I had :drool all over my screen.

The carbon black one with the TE37SLs? I seriously almost had to buy new pants.


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[UdubBadger]

The carbon black one with the TE37SLs? I seriously almost had to buy new pants.


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oh not, different one then. SGM ZCP 6spd 42k miles with Gruppe M exhaust and PSS9s