2004 BMW 330i ZHP Sedan 6MT w/ 155k miles (Clifton, VA) - $7,000

[BMWCurves]

Found on Craigslist. Imola Red on Alcantara interior. Has neither the Cold Weather nor the Premium Package.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...975335514.html

[Vas]

Twin of my Imola Sedan.

[ELCID86]

Me too! Not far from me.

[Lorenzo]

I may be interested. I sold my ZHP coupe last summer.

[BMWM3186]

Looks pretty nice!

[D1ESEL]

Who could go look at this car for me?

[Lorenzo]

I am very interested in this car. I saw it today. It drove well. the body is in very good condition. Even the alcantara interior is not overly worn. It appears that the first owner did all the BMW required maintenance but it has not been enthusiast maintained. It has the original clutch original water pump original control arms and original suspension. I'm taking it tomorrow afternoon for a pre-purchase inspection. I was able to talk him down to $6500 and left him with a $500 deposit. I'll make my decision after I complete the pre-purchase inspection. What do you guys think of the price considering the condition and recommended maintenance items?

[ZHPizza]

I am very interested in this car. I saw it today. It drove well. the body is in very good condition. Even the alcantara interior is not overly worn. It appears that the first owner did all the BMW required maintenance but it has not been enthusiast maintained. It has the original clutch original water pump original control arms and original suspension. I'm taking it tomorrow afternoon for a pre-purchase inspection. I was able to talk him down to $6500 and left him with a $500 deposit. I'll make my decision after I complete the pre-purchase inspection. What do you guys think of the price considering the condition and recommended maintenance items?

I think it's an absolute steal.

[Lorenzo]

I think it's an absolute steal.

Wow! That's reassuring. Even if I put $3000 of maintenance into it to replace the clutch and the suspension the control arms and other items?

[holyc0w]

Seems pretty reasonable, considering the maintenance to be done, though new boots and brakes are nice.

It will probably need a suspension refresh, cooling system refresh, some gaskets (VCG). Hopefully the PPI comes up clean.

Wow! That's reassuring. Even if I put $3000 of maintenance into it to replace the clutch and the suspension the control arms and other items?

The clutch is a tough one. Depending on how it was driven (highway?) it could still have good life left.