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Putting up my zhp that I acquired <3 years ago from a fellow member.
Car drives like a BULLET and is wonderful. I have continued the old-school maintenance that the previous owner also did.
I am embarrassed to admit that I have spent $5k on it – predominantly addressing long term needs - and yet am listing it. However, I recently picked up a 535i, which suits my family better and I can’t justify two cars.
Car is currently stored @ my friend’s garage. Current mileage is 139.6k (I got it in July 2013 when it was about 120k – shows how less I drive) and that will not increase much.
All maintenance done either by a Master Tech from a local BMW dealership or at regular BMW dealerships (usually for oil changes every 6 months and to purchase any part).
To emphasis on the maintenance: just check out Dane's lists of dos/don't on the zhp and compare it with the stuff done on the car by the prior owner and me. You'll then agree that car will not need much for a long time.
Details on the car.
VIN: WBAEV53404KM06080
Year: 2004
Make:BMW 330i
Price: $9.5k
Mileage: ~ 139,613
Transmission type: Stick
Body Type (coupe or sedan): Sedan
Color: Alpine White, Tan
Packages: ZHP, ZCW (fold down rear seats, heated seats, and headlight washers), leather steering, fog lights, rear pull down-seats, Premium, Cold Weather, Sunroof, HK sound, staggered wheels.
Title status (salvage? lien holders?): Clean
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SUMMARY OF KEY MAINTENANCE SINCE MY PURCHASE (excludes regular oil change):
Period Mileage Work done
Sep-15 135k Rotors replaced –Front and Back – OEM
Aug-15 134k Alternator Belt replaced
Jul-15 133k
Front Control Arm Bushings replaced
Replaced upper and lower throttle boot
examination of all hoses for any leak, smoked engine
Jan-15 131k
New Tires – Right front and back – under warranty
Wheel Alignment
Mar-14 124k
Belts Replaced: Drive belt, AC Belt
Transmission flush
Jan-14 123k
New tires - staggered - Continental DWS
Wheel alignment
GM5 Module repair
Nov-13 122k Rear differential seals - both sides
Sep-13 121k
Universal Joint - Coupler/gizbo OEM Part (for steering)
Thermostat, water upper and lower hose,
Sensor for radiator outlet temperature
Battery
Spark Plugs (OEM)
Aug-13 120k
Brake fluid flush
Front pads/sensors
Power steering flush
Front Struts, Mounts OEM
Front control Arm bushing
New Key ordered
Coolant flush
License plate holders OEM
MAINTENANCE BY PRIOR OWNER
Period Mileage Work
May-13 117k Rain sensor replaced
Nov-12 116k Oil sensor replaced
Nov-12 116k Vanos Line, stand gasket replaced
Jul-12 114k Microfilter
May-12 110k Brake pads, sensor - REAR
May-12 109k
Expansion tank replaced
Hydraulic Tensioner Pulley replaced
Brake pads, sensor, rotor - FRONT
Jan-12 106k
Front windshield changed due to bubbles in rain sensor
Jul-11 100k new center console, cup holder
Jun-11 100k Window tint
Jun-11 100k BMW Shift knob (Turner)
Jun-11 99k Guide support insulator
Jun-11 99k
Crossmember - subframe replacement (BMW warranty)
Wheel alignment
May-11 Rear Shock Absorber - Bogle
Apr-11 98k
Control Arm Bushing (Front) replaced
Idler and Tensioner pulleys replaced
Jan-11 94k Headlamp replaced - angle eye
Oct-10 89k Water pump
Jul-10 86k Valve cover gasket
May-10 83k Differential Oil change
Apr-10 82k Transmission fluids change
Feb-10 76k Expansion Tank replaced
Water Pump replaced
Thermostat replaced
AC belt replaced
Feb-10 75k DISA valve, Intake manifold gasket set replaced
Oct-09 71k Fuel injector replaced
71k Spark plugs
Jul-09 Microfilter
May-09 61k Crank case vent valve
Apr-09 60k Tires 265
Jan-09 55k Drive belts replaced
Oct-08 49k Tires 265
Sep-08 Battery (BMW)
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More background for the family members:
Link to original listing of this car on our site:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...White-330i-6MT
Any concerns with the car? - All cosmetic
Exterior - I will easily give it a 8.5 on 10.
Very small dings (two on the right side, one on the left) that don't show up on the pictures and will be found only upon a very close look. Extremely small chips in hood that a touch-up will take care - all due to rocks when driving @ high speed in NY/NJ;
Small scratch in the back bumper - again, touch-up can take care of it.
Finally, I managed to slightly scratch two rims in my anxiety to park the car close to the kerb. It's not big but still.
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Thanks!!
Last edited by BimmerRules!; 07-20-2016 at 10:05 AM. Reason: Updated link of original listing of car
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Sounds like a nice car! Looking forward to seeing pics
-Chris
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This sounds good. BTW, link to original FS ad is not working.
Thanks Fredo and those who PM'ed me expressing interest. I will look into the original link and try to correct it. Sorry!
Awesome car GLWS
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2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe | Interlagous Blue | Maritime dash and console trim | 6MT
UUC short shifter, Euro cats, CSL Euro headers, Evolve CSL Intake and tune, TC Klein Smart Design Double Adjustable Coilovers, Dinan strut brace, CDV Delete, ZHP shift knob, Arkym splitter and spoiler, WPC Bearings, ARP rod bolts, Apex Arc-8, VAC Pump Upgrade, Bluebus
Beautiful car! Looks like it's definitely been taken care of.
I actually really like the contrast between the black cube and the tan interior. GLWS!
Thanks!
Already got a few inquiries; hope it stays in the family.
To clarify two things based on queries I received recently:
- No accidents; car has no issues and drives tight. Steering feel and feedback is incredible.
- The front and rear tires (right side) were replaced under new tire warranty because of bulges that developed. I suspect that this is due to Conti's 'soft' sidewall, but then the NJ potholes are also treacherous.
FYI that I have a huge file that contains all the receipts for all the work done.
Thanks,