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  1. #81
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    Quote Originally Posted by terraphantm View Post
    I think it's just a solid daily driver. Nothing earth shattering or super exhilarating. But it's a comfortable car that you can still have some fun with when you want to. The M3 is what gets my adrenaline pumping, but that also makes it a crappier car to drive day in and day out.
    Having owned both as well, this is pretty much my opinion too.

    I had the 330i first, but the dream was always to have an M3. I loved my 330i so much as a daily driver, but when I wanted to have an exciting drive, I would find it a little bland as compared to the M3. The M3 really delivers a much more scintillating and exciting experience when driven fast, and whilst it can be a perfectly good daily driver, the 330i is just much better in that regard. But bang for buck, I think the ZHP is spot on.
    2004 BMW 330i M-sport 6MT
    2003.5 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT


  2. #82
    Quote Originally Posted by NoVAphotog View Post
    So, my question to you all is, how would you sum the ZHP up? What does it feel like to drive one?
    Balance! Everything feels well matched to everything else - the shifter matches the feel of the pedals, the brakes and steering feel equally weighted, all the knobs and buttons feel right.

    It's a car you look forward to driving, even on short trips. I've had mine 9 and a half years now and I look forward to driving it every time

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    Quote Originally Posted by shrp11 View Post
    Balance! Everything feels well matched to everything else - the shifter matches the feel of the pedals, the brakes and steering feel equally weighted, all the knobs and buttons feel right.

    It's a car you look forward to driving, even on short trips. I've had mine 9 and a half years now and I look forward to driving it every time
    Well said!! It's fun reading back through this thread after having mine for two years now...so much truth here I've learned through experience!

    Also: Not too many short trips...

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    Quote Originally Posted by shrp11 View Post
    It's a car you look forward to driving, even on short trips. I've had mine 9 and a half years now and I look forward to driving it every time
    I've had mine 8 years now and I still feel the same way
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    H&R sport springs,
    UUC sway bars, BMW Perf. Rotors, UUC SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, CSL replica wheels,
    Rotora strut bar, FXR HID conversion, M3 Mirror conversion, BSW stage 1 speakers

  5. #85
    Perfect car to commute. ride is not harsh but handles really good. 6th speed is good for cruising on freeway. Comfortable and quiet till you get on the pedal. I do have my e36 m3 when I want something loud and raw. usually on the weekends

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    Quote Originally Posted by 6SPDZHP View Post
    Perfect car to commute. ride is not harsh but handles really good. 6th speed is good for cruising on freeway. Comfortable and quiet till you get on the pedal. I do have my e36 m3 when I want something loud and raw. usually on the weekends
    I have thought about going with an e36 m3 sedan from my zhp mostly due to a more raw feel.

    But the zhp even in stock form is such such a good daily.

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    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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    2011 BMW M3 E92 6MT - Info/Maintenance Thread

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    My best buddy, a Ford guy by nature, a former Fiat/Jaguar mechanic back in the early 80's, now captains the 757' for American Airlines - picked up my ZHP in Miami for me 4 years ago (found it on Ebay, was lucky to have him local to PDI it for me), commented after one drive "that fucker can sure bend a curve!". I think that statement sums the car up nicely.

    Fast forward to last week - he sold his 10-year-old F-150 Harley Edition and bought a CPO 2015 M4 w/6MT. His last performance car was an '03 Cobra. Needless to say, he's impressed. Rat bastard.

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    Bump, for a fun one from the archives!


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    I installed koni FSDs and all i can say is wow!

    The car rides over bumps now like they are not there and when the car is pushed in the corners these shocks immediately stiffen up to provide amazing cornering response.

    I have had bilstein HDs or sports in all of my previous BMWs. Not anymore for the ZHP!
    1980 320i - Kashmir Metallic - Sold in 1993
    1985 535i - Cosmosblau Metallic - Sold in 1995
    1985 535i - 1985-06 - Delphin Metallic - Sold in 2016
    1983 320i - 1982-09 - Kashmir Metallic - Currently own!
    2004 ZHP - 2003-08 - Titanium Metallic - Currently own!

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