Thanks to PIP for recommending my membership into the mafia. My family currently owns the following BMWs that I'm reasonable for maintaining: 2005 ZHP coupe (just purchased from orig owner with 42K miles), 2005 ZHP sedan (another recent purchase by my son with 55K miles), my daughter's 2004 ci coupe, and I own a 2011 335is (DD).
As much as I love the power of my 335is, I enjoy the handling and steering of the e46! I think it is the weight and wheelbase difference. I also like the ease of working on the non turbo'd engine. Thanks for the great technical support from fellow owners in this and the e46fanatics websites! It really accelerated my learning curve.
I'm been an Alfa Romeo owner since 1970. I currently also own an original red paint 1972 GTV, and a turbocharged 1972 Berlina sedan. In the late 70's I cofounded a company that designed and sold an aftermarket turbo kit for the early 70's 2 liter Alfa motor. I had the business for nearly 7 years before the smog restrictions forced us out (also the limited Alfa market for this type of upgrade). Nevertheless, I'm an experienced Alfa mechanic, so transitioning over to the e46 BMW has been easy and fun. Once I learned about the ZHP package, I was convinced it was the only one to own.
Thanks again to PIP for sponsoring my membership! Hope to get to know many of you online.
Regards,
Gary Fortner
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