UncleSmitty
03-02-2011, 09:28 PM
It took a year, but thanks to the people here and at bf.c, as of one week ago today another ZHP has been saved from the daily grind of grocery-getting -
(Please forgive the junk dealer pics, detailing is in-progress =)
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/UncSmitty/image01.jpg
6MT, a must-have. And, yes, the shifter boot will be replaced with alcantara asap!
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/UncSmitty/image19.jpg
An '03 330i Silbergrau, dirty-but-mechanically-sound with 74k miles, and worth it for the price. Soo much stuff to fix or replace on the interior, a bit of paint work needed on the front end, and great dealer support with warranty and wonderful customer service.
So far:
- Front tires replaced due to major cupping causing vibration and noise
- Extensive interior cleaning including fabric shampoo, dash-and-plastic detailing and leather cleaning/conditioning
- Clear corners ordered along with replacement headlight covers and seals
- Cooling system overhaul imminent
The dealer is stepping up 100% on the few mechanical issues found during PPI (Kummrow Automotive in Milwaukee highly recommended for PPI). Belts replaced, rear brake caliper replaced, front control arm and bushings replaced, front window regulators replaced, and more I can't remember at the moment...
Best of all, ZKW xenons are being replaced tomorrow as a 'safety issue'! Woo!
Thanks to all who have contributed here and on other forums, your input has been so very helpful in my hunt for this car. It joins a '90 525i in the garage and replaces an '04 Saturn Ion Redline (sold nearly a year ago, a surprisingly fun car but FWD = bleh).
-Smitts (aka Steve)
(Please forgive the junk dealer pics, detailing is in-progress =)
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/UncSmitty/image01.jpg
6MT, a must-have. And, yes, the shifter boot will be replaced with alcantara asap!
http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww162/UncSmitty/image19.jpg
An '03 330i Silbergrau, dirty-but-mechanically-sound with 74k miles, and worth it for the price. Soo much stuff to fix or replace on the interior, a bit of paint work needed on the front end, and great dealer support with warranty and wonderful customer service.
So far:
- Front tires replaced due to major cupping causing vibration and noise
- Extensive interior cleaning including fabric shampoo, dash-and-plastic detailing and leather cleaning/conditioning
- Clear corners ordered along with replacement headlight covers and seals
- Cooling system overhaul imminent
The dealer is stepping up 100% on the few mechanical issues found during PPI (Kummrow Automotive in Milwaukee highly recommended for PPI). Belts replaced, rear brake caliper replaced, front control arm and bushings replaced, front window regulators replaced, and more I can't remember at the moment...
Best of all, ZKW xenons are being replaced tomorrow as a 'safety issue'! Woo!
Thanks to all who have contributed here and on other forums, your input has been so very helpful in my hunt for this car. It joins a '90 525i in the garage and replaces an '04 Saturn Ion Redline (sold nearly a year ago, a surprisingly fun car but FWD = bleh).
-Smitts (aka Steve)