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CO ZHP
04-05-2011, 01:21 PM
Greetings Members of the Family,

I would like to take a few moments to relate the story as to why I have come to be a member of the ZHP Mafia.

About 5 months back I began a search for a new DD in the form of a 3 Series BMW Sedan. During this search I came across the ZHP option and thus to this site. I spent weeks lurking as a guest and learning all I could before I went in search of THE ONE. I had a budget of $19k to make my purchase and so 6 weeks ago I came across a 330i on Autotrader.com that was at a Honda dealer in Ohio. This silver gray sedan, now referred to as Gretchen, was not listed as a ZHP and had been on the lot for 45 days. Long story short they needed it off their inventory and I needed it in my driveway so I traded $13k in cash for my first ultimate driving machine. Less than 48 hours after my discovery I was steering Gretchen back to Colorado. Driving both back roads and interstate I soon discovered the write-ups that convinced me that a ZHP was what I was looking for, did not do it justice.

Today I find myself doing many of the things others here do, like parking farther out in the lot, not so much as to avoid dings but just so I can look at her as I walk back from the store. This site tells me I am not alone……and those around me think I am having a "Mid-Life Crisis".

My thanks to everyone here who have unknowingly helped make this a great learning experience and more fun than I would have thought! Looking forward to many happy miles with Gretchen and the ZHP Mafia.

Dave
Aurora, Colorado

Cadeez
04-05-2011, 01:26 PM
Haha great story Dave! Welcome to the family, your car looks strangely familiar to one I know well... Oh and we all like pics please!

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/FirstEdit5.jpg

Marcus-SanDiego
04-05-2011, 01:33 PM
Dave, glad to have you here. Nice acquisition.

Welcome to the site.

danewilson77
04-05-2011, 01:45 PM
Welcome to the Mafia Dave. Nice find. Nice story. Bi-Winning.....like a Boss!!!!

johnrando
04-05-2011, 01:50 PM
Welcome to the site Dave! Having a ZHP is not like having a mid-life crisis, it's like grabbing the brass ring along the way as you move through the twists and turns along life's journey.

Mtnman
04-05-2011, 02:15 PM
Welcome Dave! Not only an excellent name, but color choice as well!

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ZSP-Mafia
04-05-2011, 02:15 PM
Story made me :)

Welcome to the site.

Ryans323i
04-05-2011, 02:31 PM
Welcome to the family. Great story and great car name!

pyreguy
04-05-2011, 02:37 PM
Welcome!!

static667
04-05-2011, 03:01 PM
Glad to have you here, Dave. Nice job on finding that beautiful machine. And, no. It is not unusual or bad to stare (read: gawk) at your car. I stare at mine all the time.

M54Dave
04-05-2011, 04:06 PM
Welcome! I'm also in Colorado and my name is Dave (David) as well. The deal I made on my car was also due to it being on a lot for a long time, however it was not bought in Ohio. Nice car, and color :thumbsup

kayger12
04-05-2011, 05:14 PM
Welcome to the Family.

Great story.

Congrats on finding your ride.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

mimalmo
04-05-2011, 05:18 PM
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2001_a_space_odyssey_hello_dave1.jpg

bcleaver
04-05-2011, 07:16 PM
Welcome!

Luigi
04-05-2011, 10:14 PM
Great story -- and welcome. I'm new too, so not totally qualified to welcome you, I suppose!

johnrando
04-06-2011, 05:55 AM
Great story -- and welcome. I'm new too, so not totally qualified to welcome you, I suppose!

You are very qualified, you are a member. Love that you jumped right in.., it's the mafia way.

Marcus-SanDiego
04-06-2011, 08:06 AM
Great story -- and welcome. I'm new too, so not totally qualified to welcome you, I suppose!

Once a member, always a member. You are qualified.

quikryptonite
04-06-2011, 09:03 AM
Welcome to the club. How many miles does it have?

CO ZHP
04-06-2011, 01:50 PM
Thanks! Bought it with 71k and am now at 75k so that averages to around 600+ a week. Love to become one with the machine!

Dave