(SOLD) 2004 Orient Blue / Natural Brown ZHP; 48k miles

[illirep]

Sold

[johnrando]

Yeah, but it's not really a feeler per se, as it is kinda listed somewhere else, so I deleted my comment. Regardless, GL!

[Avetiso]

Without a doubt, the car is gorgeous. I would have to ask myself: would somebody really pay for all those extras, when odds are they will never use them? Meaning they will only use one or the other (i.e. KW vs stock suspension, 2 sets of silver cube, clears and ambers, etc...) If you have even a slight interest in selling it, you would do so easier by splitting the extras up over forums and try to sell the car by itself, and that which is already bolted onto the car.

Even though it's not a "feeler", you are still not totally committed to selling the car (as you have said), which makes it kinda weird. Just see what Dane or Keith say.

EDIT: I see you have revised your post. Disregard.

[illirep]

Technically it is for sale, I just don't expect any fast action at my price. There are 100k plus mile ZHP's selling for $17-18k and EAG is driving the values up, so you never know!

Extra trim, KW1's, etc. are listed for sale. If they sell ahead of time, I'll modify the listing and price accordingly. Figure it gives the buyer options and they can sell what they don't want to recoup some cash.

[JupiterBMW]

Beautiful car, sad to see you've posted her for sale so soon. Good luck with the 335 and of course, you need to stick around here!

[BavarianZHP]

:drool

So tastefully modded.

[cakM3]

This is Au2bahn's old car isn't it? From the description it looks familiar...if so this is an awesome ZHP.

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[JupiterBMW]

This is Au2bahn's old car isn't it? From the description it looks familiar...if so this is an awesome ZHP.

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Yes it is. My favorite color combo behind the Alpine White/natural brown.

[jgt_zhp]

Good Luck with the Sale, or whatever ends up happening, Bill. It's a stunning car, and I know you've put a lot of thought in to this process. It'll be interesting to see what kind of numbers it can support in the market.

Not a big E90 fan myself, but that's not a bad looking 335, either.

[danewilson77]

GLWS Bill.

[webster]

What happened to the ts2?

[danewilson77]

What happened to the ts2?

Most likely was sold?

[illirep]

TS2 was sold to another member on here to cover the cost of the interior conversion. Please re-read the initial post. I've added a lot more color and back-story, which will hopefully alleviate some of the negative feelings people have about what I have done with this car.

Thanks Dane for keeping this thread on track!

[danewilson77]

TS2 was sold to another member on here to cover the cost of the interior conversion. Please re-read the initial post. I've added a lot more color and back-story, which will hopefully alleviate some of the negative feelings people have about what I have done with this car.

Thanks Dane for keeping this thread on track!

Sounds good Bill.

Again.....GLWS.

[UdubBadger]

love that color combo

[zhpnsnv]

If anyone wants me to go test-drive it, just holler! GLWS!

[JupiterBMW]

If anyone wants me to go test-drive it, just holler! GLWS!

Given Jon's impeccable care for this car, followed by Bill's impeccable care for this car (I have spoken to Bill a lot about this car and others over the past 6 months) I doubt a test drive is even needed... I'm sure this car is showroom worthy, if not better..

GLWS Bill... I hope she goes to a good home.

[zhpnsnv]

Given Jon's impeccable care for this car, followed by Bill's impeccable care for this car (I have spoken to Bill a lot about this car and others over the past 6 months) I doubt a test drive is even needed... I'm sure this car is showroom worthy, if not better..

GLWS Bill... I hope she goes to a good home.

But still, you know, test drive:biggrin.

OP - does this mean you'll be ZHP-less? Not for long, I imagine!

[illirep]

You are welcome to come test drive, as long as I get to try the 135is!

If this sells and I find the right M3, I'd be zhp-less, but just until the CPO on the 335i runs out next may. I wouldn't want to own that out of warranty.

Jon - thanks for the compliments! I would say this is pretty much the closest one can get to a 'new' zhp!

[BimmerRules!]

Gulp! With that low mileage and splendid set-up, you are making me look hard at my TS or AW preference bro! :)

Mind if I swing by this weekend to ogle at it a bit? :D

Good luck!

[BimmerRules!]

But still, you know, test drive:biggrin.

OP - does this mean you'll be ZHP-less? Not for long, I imagine!

Hey Marc, if Bill is free this weekend and is fine with us looking @ this beauty, would you be interested? I am curious to see yours too. :)

[illirep]

Hey - you are more than welcome to come see it this weekend. I'll pm you my cell and we can coordinate further.

Bill

[BimmerRules!]

Thanks Bill. PM received and responded to. Let me know.

Looking forward! :)

[zhpnsnv]

You are welcome to come test drive, as long as I get to try the 135is!

If this sells and I find the right M3, I'd be zhp-less, but just until the CPO on the 335i runs out next may. I wouldn't want to own that out of warranty.

Jon - thanks for the compliments! I would say this is pretty much the closest one can get to a 'new' zhp!

Of course you'd get to hoon the 1er!


Hey Marc, if Bill is free this weekend and is fine with us looking @ this beauty, would you be interested? I am curious to see yours too. :)

Sounds like this could be a fun trip. I'm free Saturday late am/ early afternoon. Let me know.

You could drive to me, then I'll drive the rest of the way if you want.

[nike001]

If this sells and I find the right M3, I'd be zhp-less, but just until the CPO on the 335i runs out next may. I wouldn't want to own that out of warranty.


I can attest to this.


May I ask why you took the S/C off? I imagine to get the car back closer to stock?

If it stayed in the family, I'm waiting for someone to come through and admit they have it. :shifty

[illirep]

Raj / Mark - lets touch base on Friday regarding Saturday.

Nike - primary reason was to recoup some of the money I put into the car. Further, in my opinion, this was/is one of the cleanest / lowest mileage ZHP's in existence, and I felt that it was more valueable in stock + form. Everyone on here that I've talked to can attest to the fact that I am an OEM type of guy. My initial intent was to keep the ESS plus only the OEM Performance Parts, based on my preference, and for sleeper status! The interior ended up costing me triple what I had budgeted - ESS was sold.

[BimmerRules!]

Sure. Like Marc, I am also free on Sat afternoon and we can finalize the time based on your schedule and location.

Marc - cool!! Hopefully Bill's location is convenient enough for me to drive to your place and then go in your car. Eager to see how you drive the 1. :)

[nike001]

Got it.

I was unaware you had an interior swap in the works!

[illirep]

Went from non-heated sand beige to heated natural brown! Came out great! Much bigger project than I had anticipated. Should have documented it with pictures but once I get cranking, I don't like to stop and take pictures - plus most was done at night with a work lamp - so pics wouldn't have came out good.

[illirep]

KW1's sold, ebay buy-it-now price lowered to $25k. Without shipping, intake, strut, winter wheels and extra set of cube trim, the price is approx. $21.5k. And I'm willing to be more aggressive with 'family' members!
Bill

[danewilson77]

KW1's sold, ebay buy-it-now price lowered to $25k. Without shipping, intake, strut, winter wheels and extra set of cube trim, the price is approx. $21.5k. And I'm willing to be more aggressive with 'family' members!
Bill

Wow. Sounds good!

[webster]

TS2 was sold to another member on here to cover the cost of the interior conversion. Please re-read the initial post. I've added a lot more color and back-story, which will hopefully alleviate some of the negative feelings people have about what I have done with this car.

Thanks Dane for keeping this thread on track!

hi there, i didn't mean to sound negative. was genuinely curious is all. i'm sure the car is still immaculate. GLWS, hope it stays in the family.

[illirep]

Thanks, didn't take it negatively, it was an extremely valid question. Sorry if my response came off as defensive - was not my intention. Bill

[zhpnsnv]

Raj and Bill -

If we could make something work for Saturday @ noonish, that would work for me. Raj, that would mean leaving from my house 11ish.

Raj - you've been at this search for a long time - this could be IT!

[BimmerRules!]

Marc - those timings should work for me. Let's wait for Bill to confirm both the time and location.

And yeah, tempting but then I remember skipping the 24k mile orient blue car in the midwest that was offered on our site last year (think it was around $21k, I might be wrong) primarily because I was/am set on getting only a TS or AW. That said, the natural brown interior is alluring...hmmm....let's see.

Thanks,

Rajan

[zhpnsnv]

Not to try to sell Bill's car for him, but orient really pops!

[Johnmadd]

Not to try to sell Bill's car for him, but orient really pops!

You know you want it Marc!

[zhpnsnv]

I'll admit I wouldn't mind a two car stable with a ZHP in it, but that car would be way outa my "extra car" price range!

[az3579]

I have pointed my manager in the eBay listing's direction. He's looking at buying a car and was looking at much higher horsepower cars, but convinced him to take a look at this one. FYI.

The listing really could use more pics, honestly... is that doable? He's already commented on the lack of pics to me.

[Johnmadd]

I'll admit I wouldn't mind a two car stable with a ZHP in it, but that car would be way outa my "extra car" price range!

So your saying you need an e30?

[illirep]

Hey - thanks for the referral. My listing has a flickr link at the top of the description. I think I have close to 60 total. Here it is again for your convenience.

Tell him it is not all about raw horsepower. What is equally if not more important is how that car puts down the horsepower to the road!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55826523@N05/sets/72157633351885039/

Bill

[zhpnsnv]

So your saying you need an e30?

Who doesn't?!

But back to Bill's for sale thread...

[BimmerRules!]

Marc, Bill,

Afraid that something came up on Sat and I doubt if I can join. Sorry! (will update if my situation changes.)

[illirep]

Do you guys want to reschedule for Sunday afternoon?

[zhpnsnv]

Ah, sorry, I can't on Sunday.

[BavarianZHP]

I just can't help coming back to this thread to take shameful glances at this car. It's so perfect in so many ways. Just awesome. We won't see another one like this anytime soon. I hope it goes to a good home and I'm sure the buyer will have no regrets. GLWS!

[Johnmadd]

I just can't help coming back to this thread to take shameful glances at this car. It's so perfect in so many ways. Just awesome. We won't see another one like this anytime soon. I hope it goes to a good home and I'm sure the buyer will have no regrets. GLWS!

!+ one

[illirep]

Thanks for comments. It's pending sale as we speak.

[BavarianZHP]

:jump

[illirep]

Sold - on the hunt for a alpine white m3 or zhp!

[danewilson77]

WTG Bill.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[jgt_zhp]

Congrats, Bill. Hope it's going to a great new home, and we'll be seeing it here again soon.

Good luck with the search. Alpine White M3s are triple drool worthy :drool:drool:drool







Almost as good as Imola

[BavarianZHP]

NICE! I'm happy for you. I know you're thinking about the E46, but I saw this white E92 M3 being featured on bimmerpost and love the way it turned out. Performance strip and all. It's screaming for LED tails though:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=831123

White is so pretty.

[BCS_ZHP]

Wow, Just makes me wonder what my wife's car would fetch. '04 IR vert with alcantara heated seats, I bought it at 8900 miles in Jan 2011, changed oil & battery (it was weak) immediately. Oil changes at 10K, 15K, and every 5K since then. Tranny & diff fluids changed at 15K, 30K, 45K, sitting just under 47K miles now and probably 55K by end of summer. S&D rotors, ceramic pads, sensors & SS lines done at 20K, still 75-80% pad remaining. BMW Performance intake and strut brace, Jon Estrella's near perfect stock 135s, I have new upper & lower intake boots at the ready to go in to do at "check up", but no signs of needing anything yet. GiGi says she wants to sell it at the end of summer, she's yearning for a 6-series. My 11 year old daughter off line has asked me if I would keep it so she can have a ZHP for her first car, FTW!!

[Avetiso]

I didn't doubt that the car could be sold for this price. It is very clean. I am surprised at how fast it went, though. Congrats on the sale.

[Torxuvin]

Wow. What did you sell it on? Site? I've had no luck.

[BavarianZHP]

This AW ZHP is in your area:
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3776442633.html

Pretty steep premium though (seems not well taken care of), with your knowledge on cars, you could easily negotiate it down.

[Avetiso]

Wow. What did you sell it on? Site? I've had no luck.
I'm still surprised your car is not gone yet.

[Stigissimo]

GiGi says she wants to sell it at the end of summer, she's yearning for a 6-series. My 11 year old daughter off line has asked me if I would keep it so she can have a ZHP for her first car, FTW!!

If you decide to sell it, feel free to part out the Performance Intake and Strut Brace to me ;)