ZHP totaled, need forum help

[Dave_B]

Hey Guys, long time no BS. Life and career has been busy as can be.

I come to you all today for help and guidance. My ZHP was totaled as of last Thursday. All parties are ok, albeit a little hurt pride. I rear ended a truck at a weird intersection that you couldn't see around so needless to say she's toast (pics up later)

So that brings me to today, the insurance company advised that it was a total loss. 03 TiAg 6 speed sedan with 154k miles on it. Recent service was diff seals and fluids, trans fluid flush, shifter bushings, starter, complete cooling system, Coby wheel, AUX input, VANOS rebuild with seals, new plugs, VC gasket, OFHG, oil pan gasket. New ZHP shift knob, CF lip I'm sure I'm forgetting some things. Non cold weather, nor premium but did have leather interior.

Before I advise you guys how much they are offering, I'd like to gauge your interest in what you think the car is worth in todays market? I'm in upstate SC if that helps gauge. I just got the report and it's comparing regular 330's in and around a few hundred mile radius, but it clearly states in the report that it's a 5 speed, obviously it's not.

Also, if you guys could point me to Wiki's, Car and Driver or other articles that prove the ZHP is special (or, not special ) I'd really appreciate it. I'm not looking for a fight with insurance, I just want them to give me an honest, fair value.

Any help is much appreciated guys!!! As for what's next? Dunno, likely another BMW but this time it may be an ///M

Dave

[Avetiso]

Glad to see you hear, Dave, but not for this reason. I'm sorry to hear about the car.

I'd say your car is worth around $9,000. Maybe $10,000. That's my honest opinion.

[brettbimmer]

Dave, sorry to hear of your accident and now totaled ZHP. Glad to hear that everyone involved is ok. I assume that you are asking for value of your car pre-accident? Pricing seems to range depending on mileage and condition, but your car sounds like she was well-kept, so even with 154K miles, she should be on the higher end of the current prices. I'm far from an insurance expert, but if you just had a lot of that work completed recently, you may be able to show them the receipts and they should hopefully credit you for some of your expenses. Definitely make sure that they know that it is a ZHP and is not a normal 330. Others on the forum have been through this and there are several good threads here which you may find helpful.

[ELCID86]

Sorry for your loss. Others here can help with specifics. We've had several incidents like that in the past year or so. Perhaps printing some of the ads here, autotrader, EAG!, etc would help the adjuster.

I hope you are considering a replacement ZHP.


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[3ZHPGUY]

Hey Guys, long time no BS. Life and career has been busy as can be.

I come to you all today for help and guidance. My ZHP was totaled as of last Thursday. All parties are ok, albeit a little hurt pride. I rear ended a truck at a weird intersection that you couldn't see around so needless to say she's toast (pics up later)

So that brings me to today, the insurance company advised that it was a total loss. 03 TiAg 6 speed sedan with 154k miles on it. Recent service was diff seals and fluids, trans fluid flush, shifter bushings, starter, complete cooling system, Coby wheel, AUX input, VANOS rebuild with seals, new plugs, VC gasket, OFHG, oil pan gasket. New ZHP shift knob, CF lip I'm sure I'm forgetting some things. Non cold weather, nor premium but did have leather interior.

Before I advise you guys how much they are offering, I'd like to gauge your interest in what you think the car is worth in todays market? I'm in upstate SC if that helps gauge. I just got the report and it's comparing regular 330's in and around a few hundred mile radius, but it clearly states in the report that it's a 5 speed, obviously it's not.

Also, if you guys could point me to Wiki's, Car and Driver or other articles that prove the ZHP is special (or, not special ) I'd really appreciate it. I'm not looking for a fight with insurance, I just want them to give me an honest, fair value.

Any help is much appreciated guys!!! As for what's next? Dunno, likely another BMW but this time it may be an ///M

Dave

Sorry to hear about your loss. As for the arrivals, check the general ZHP forum, that I have poster most of the ZHP related articles in.



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[cakM3]

Glad to hear everyone is okay....sorry about your ZHP though.....

[Dave_B]

Sorry to hear about your loss. As for the arrivals, check the general ZHP forum, that I have poster most of the ZHP related articles in.
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I'm not sure I follow what your saying.

Yes, planing on nudging, not fighting insurance. So far, the comparisons are to other 330's, xi's, etc. I'm going to provide them with any and all ZHP's I find locally.

I was hoping to find a break down somewhere of parts that are on a ZHP, not a 330.

Something like:

Special Door Sills
M badged shift knob
6 speed trans vs 5 speed
different gearing
M badged 3 spoke steering wheel
darker headliner
special black or silver cube trim

etc. Something I can print and take with me to the adjuster and show him, here sir, here are the differences and why the car is worth more.

Much appreciated guys.

[3ZHPGUY]

ZHP articles, stupid spell checker


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[Dave_B]

Cool, no worries.

Would like an AW on black, with HID's sedan! That would be worth traveling for!

Can anyone confirm rear window defroster? My detailed report says it doesn't have it. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think it does.

[WOLFN8TR]

Glad you are Ok Dave! Sorry to hear the bad news.