FS: 2003 Imola Red/6-speed/Alcantara sedan, $12K obo, Seattle area. Higher miles but extensive recent work.

[PatN]

Hi everyone, I've been a member here off and on for years. I've had my latest ZHP for just about two years now, and after a ton of work it is ready for its next owner. Please pardon the long ad, but I wanted to be thorough and include as much information as I could. Thanks for looking.

First the basics:

VIN: WBAEV53473KM03532
Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model: 330i
Price: $12,000 obo
Mileage: 249,000
Transmission type: Manual
Body Type (coupe or sedan): Sedan
Color: Imola Red
Packages: Laser cloth/Alcantara interior, black cube trim, Harmon Kardon audio, leather steering wheel, Xenon headlamps
Title status: Clean Washington State title in hand, clean Carfax as well


The full ad:

2003 BMW 330i Sedan ZHP, VIN WBAEV53473KM03532

Imola Red on gray cloth/Alcantara interior
6-speed manual transmission
249K miles
Clean title in hand
Clean Carfax
Florida/Washington state car, zero rust (Washington car since 2007)
Black Cube trim
Harmon Kardon audio
Xenon headlamps
Factory rubber all-season floor mats
Sunroof
Runs great, no check engine lights
No fluid leaks
Rear subframe mounts look good, no cracks (photos available)
Airbag recalls completed
Trunk tool kit is complete
Comes with two keys
Heat and AC work properly

Nearly $10,000 has been invested in the past two years, some on cosmetic items (like wheel restoration) but most on the good stuff - quality OEM or OEM+ parts to restore the impeccable driving experience of the best E46 sedan that was available. Many more photos are available, including lots of undercarriage photos.


Recent work since I purchased the car in February 2022 at 243K miles:

Expansion tank replaced, coolant flushed with correct BMW factory coolant
Oil filter housing gasket replaced
VANOS oil line replaced (OEM)
Valve cover gasket replaced
Timing chain tensioner spring replaced (BMW)
Fuel pump housing "ring" gasket replaced
New ZHP shifter knob and BMW factory short shifter installed
All shifter bushings and rubber shifter boot replaced with OEM
Driveline guibo replaced (OEM)
Driveline center support bearing replaced (OEM)
All three differential bushings replaced with Powerflex polyurethane bushings
Rear trailing arm bushings replaced with Powerflex polyurethane bushings
Transmission and differential fluid replaced (Liqui-Moly)
Rear lower control arms replaced (Lemforder)
Front and rear sway bar bushings and end links replaced (Lemforder)
Inner and outer tie rods replaced (Lemforder)
Front lower control arm bushings replaced (Lemforder)
Oil pan gasket replaced at local BMW specialty shop
Engine mounts replaced at local BMW specialty shop (Lemforder)
Steering shaft rubber coupling replaced (BMW)
All power steering hoses replaced at local BMW specialty shop (BMW)
Transmission mounts replaced (Lemforder)
All belts replaced
Lower radiator hose replaced (OEM)
Heater control valve replaced (BMW)
Windshield washer pump replaced
Cowl trim replaced, wiper arms repainted
Cabin air filter replaced
Rear upper shock mounts replaced, shock mount reinforcement plates added
Wheels refinished to brand-new condition in July 2022, new center caps installed
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires in stock sizes installed at 245K miles
Wheel alignment at 247K miles


Previous maintenance:

All window regulators replaced in 2016, at about 225K miles
Radiator, water pump, thermostat done in 2016 at about 225K miles
Power steering pump replaced in 2018
Battery replaced in December 2020
Shocks/struts replaced with Bilstein H4s in 2020
NGK spark plugs installed in May 2021 (likely around 240K miles)


Remaining issues:

ABS pump failed, so ABS and stability control are inoperative
Cloth starting to come loose from A and B pillars, rear headliner drooping
Wear spot in driver’s side bolster
Occasional suspension rattle from right rear
Airbag light on due to passenger seat weight sensor failed (sensor bypass widget included with sale)
Sunroof shade slider off track (sunroof works fine)
Front passenger window inoperative (likely the electric motor since regulators were done recently, a replacement motor is included with the car)
Clear coat failed on door handles, small marks in clear coat on trunk lid
Paint scrapes on underside of front bumper
Rear ashtray missing


Available extras (included with a full price sale):

Freshly rewrapped leather steering wheel with M color stitching (never installed, $375 value)
Full set of new BavSound speakers (unopened, $400 value)
StopTech stainless steel brake lines (unopened, $110 value)
Mishimoto cold air intake (unopened, $200 value)
Bavarian Autosport front strut brace
Factory BMW front plate mount for those who wish to run a front plate

[PatN]

New photos from yesterday:

[Vas]

Sharp looking example that does not show almost 250k. How's

[PatN]

As often happens with these cars, there appears to be a notable difference between the current market's price and the price I am willing to accept. Therefore I am keeping the car, but I'm not sure how to delete this thread.

[johnrando]

I'll delete it for you when I get a chance.

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