I'm excited to launch my project thread and begin my ZHP journey among a great group of knowledgeable enthusiasts. I appreciate everyone's input, suggestions, advice, and I look forward to reading your project threads - where I've got many initial ideas so far.
Summary
Year: 2005
Model: 330Ci Coupe
Exterior Color: Silver Grey Metallic
Interior: Grey leather
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Packages: Performance, Cold Weather, Premium Package
Options: Heated front seats, Xenon headlights, Harman-Kardon sound system
Purchased Date: 12/27/2015
Price: $9,750
Mileage at purchase: 114,338 miles
VIN: WBABD53435PD98697
Backstory
My first BMW was a 2 year old manual shift, black 2004 325 convertible. I sold that in 2009 when my first child got her drivers license and I needed a more practical car. I've been through a number of E90s as a daily, and presently I drive an F30 - red 2012 328 sedan. My first weekend project car was a '89 red convertible E30 I picked up in 2013. Jon Estrella helped me immensely to fix it up and I sold it for a small profit. Then I picked up Bruce's terrifically kept ZHP convertible, but regrettably sold it in an attempt to downsize to one car. Since then, I've missed the ZHP. After a one month search, I landed on this ZHP coupe from a single owner in Storrs, CT that I found on BMWCCA. I flew to Hartford, met the owner, went on a test drive, and made the purchase. Drove it 400 miles to Sterling, VA.
Overall, the previous owner kept up with all maintenance, including some biggies - coolant overhaul and a new clutch. My first stop was to Jon's house for his evaluation. He gave the thumbs up. The next day, I met a local ZHPMafia member, Benny, in the parts line at BMW Sterling. He had just picked up his ZHP from Atlanta a few days earlier. Small world.
Previous Owner's Maintenance
2005 - initial purchase as lease
2005-2007: Owner followed standard maintenance program under warranty
2008: owner purchased from his lease
July 2008 (38,199) - Inspection I
May 2009 (46,486) - Oil service 5W-30 synthetic
August 2009 (49,683) - Change rear differential and transmission fluids, Brake flush
July 2010 (62,140) - Oil service
March 2011 (75,974) - Coolant system overhaul - Replace water pump with metal impeller pump, thermostat, belts and idler pulley, tension pulley
August 2011 (79,280) - Spark plugs, Brake flush, Oil service
June 2012 (83,606) - Oil service, New battery
June 2013: (93,000) - front brake OEM pads, brake disc (Zimmerman coated), sensors, Replace trailing arm bushing, Replace front control arm bushings, Alignment, Replace Valve cover gasket, Replace cabin air filter, Oil service
Sept 2013 (97,720) - front tires Potenza S-04 PP 225/40/R18, Rear tires - Potenza S-04 PP 255/35/R18
January 2014 (100,475) - Coolant repair - radiator hoses, expansion tank, new coolant, Replace starter, Replace wipers, Replace hazard switch
March (106,349) - Oil service, Brake flush
July 2015 (110,775) - Oil service, Air bag recall passenger front
Dec 2015 (113,992) - New Clutch and Flywheel
My maintenance/mods
Dec 2015 (114,750) - Replaced cabin air and engine air filters, replaced ZHP shifter, refinished drivers seat (via Metro Leather)
Jan 2016 (115,000) - Installed new Alcantara black w/tri-color stitch, steering wheel (Coby Wheel), Claybar, Polish
Jan 2016 (115,250) - Tint 38% all around, clutch stop, new OEM Carpet Mats
Feb 2016 (115,500) - Drained and filled new fluids for transmission (Redline MTL), Differential (Redline 75W90), Power Steering (Redline D4 AATF). Installed new Mann Fuel Filter.
Planned maintenance
Spring polish, sealant, wax
Install Michelin PSS Tires
Replace steering coupler
Leatherique passenger and rear seats
Power Steering Reservoir Cap Seal
Clean engine bay
Future mods
New Shocks/struts - Koni sport
Black kidney grills
Repair and paint front bumper
Paint lower mesh grill
Restore headlight lenses
Replace fog lights
Replace Black cube trim drivers door
Replace ashtray and storage trays
Center console component refresh
Replace driver and passenger side mirror glass
Fix ding passenger side
Touch up various paint chips
Smoke side markers
Retrofit M3 Aluminum Foot Rest
I welcome any and all maintenance and mod suggestions.
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