BMW 330 ZHP owners.

[pleasecorrupt]

I suddenly realized something, there are so many people looking for ZHPs but I started wondering how many original owners are out there that actually appreciate what they have and decided to see how many of us here are actually original owners. Then again we're the smart ones that didn't want to take the full brunt of depreciation.

[Stu]

I think most owners did not realize what they had until the E90 came out. No other package like this has ever been offered again for the 3-series. We're basically getting tons of expensive OEM BMW performance parts that goes beyond aesthetics for a couple grand. It's a freaking steal of a package. I think many owners did not know what they had at first, but those that ordered the performance package had a higher likelihood of being a BMW/car enthusiast. That is why so many ZHPs for sale are in such great condition out there.

[MrMaico]

I think most owners did not realize what they had until the E90 came out. No other package like this has ever been offered again for the 3-series. We're basically getting tons of expensive OEM BMW performance parts that goes beyond aesthetics for a couple grand. It's a freaking steal of a package. I think many owners did not know what they had at first, but those that ordered the performance package had a higher likelihood of being a BMW/car enthusiast. That is why so many ZHPs for sale are in such great condition out there.

Agreed. I'm also surprised how many low (under 20,000) mileage cars people are finding coming up for sale. In 5 or 10 years there should be some nice low miles 335iS's on the market.

[gr330zhp]

Agreed. I'm also surprised how many low (under 20,000) mileage cars people are finding coming up for sale. In 5 or 10 years there should be some nice low miles 335iS's on the market.

This is sooooo true! I really am surprised! Thats a good thing!

[09mageec]

I think most owners did not realize what they had until the E90 came out. No other package like this has ever been offered again for the 3-series. We're basically getting tons of expensive OEM BMW performance parts that goes beyond aesthetics for a couple grand. It's a freaking steal of a package. I think many owners did not know what they had at first, but those that ordered the performance package had a higher likelihood of being a BMW/car enthusiast. That is why so many ZHPs for sale are in such great condition out there.

VERRRY well said bud!

[pleasecorrupt]

Agreed. I'm also surprised how many low (under 20,000) mileage cars people are finding coming up for sale. In 5 or 10 years there should be some nice low miles 335iS's on the market.

Yeah but it's 335i =\ zhp > it lol my friend who has one is tempted to sell and buy one

[MrMaico]

Yeah but it's 335i =\ zhp > it lol my friend who has one is tempted to sell and buy one

You're gonna have to translate that for me.

[otto99]

The 335iS is indeed the ZHP of the E92 world, and it's a wicked car. As soon as the prices come down, I will happily trade my car in on one. And it will have the DCT, unless reliability issues surface over the next couple of years, because I know it can shift faster than I can.

[MrMaico]

Yeah but it's 335i =\ zhp > it

Actually that's the part I'm not getting. And we're talking about he 335iS here, not the 335i.

The 335iS is indeed the ZHP of the E92 world, and it's a wicked car. As soon as the prices come down, I will happily trade my car in on one. And it will have the DCT, unless reliability issues surface over the next couple of years, because I know it can shift faster than I can.

That would be a tough decision for me. I love a manual but like you said, the DCT would be a blast to drive I'm sure. I wouldn't doubt if someone in an auto ZHP could kick my butt, I'm just too nervous about missing a gear. Now if it wasn't MY car I was driving............

[VA//M3]

Otto99,
When that happens let me know which dealership you trade your ZHP into so I can buy it off of them.