For Sale: 2004 E46 BMW 330i ZHP 4Dr 6MT White 68,330 $16,500

[Dek]

He's not just saying that. One offer is pending from me. However...

One thing that hangs me up about this car is the rock chip damage on the front and the amount of dirt/dust under the hood. If I had to guess, I'd say the car has been driven on gravel/secondary roads for a portion of its life. The pic's be sent me in email tell much more than the pics in the add (which looks flawless). He also mentioned some wear on the Alcantara seats (driver seat, left bottom bolster) and the wheel, which should be expected. He is also the 4th owner.

I would be buying this car blind, with a trusted contact at Desert BMW Las Vegas giving it a look-over, however I'm not sure Im going to just yet. Its not my "unicorn", and Crestwood is pretty amped about this ZHP, so I may pass in hopes that something better shows up.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dek, I hear you. I'd really want to put my own set of eyes on it -- even if I had a trusted confidant at Desert BMW.

Is there so much rock chip damage that the front end (including the hood) will require a respray? I know I would not want to acquire a vehicle that required a paint job.

Me? I'd keep looking.

[Dek]

Here are some pics of the rock chip damage. Seems rather excessive and telling of what kind of roads this car has spent time on. It even appears to be on the lens covers. What do you guys think?

http://i55.tinypic.com/6yo4gp.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/2n9g6cn.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/14jmh4n.jpg

He also mentioned a dime-sized dent on one of the fender flares that was removed via paintless dent repair, although the evidence is still there if you search for it. Also, one deep scratch approx 2" long on another fender flare that was fixed, but the touch-up is also noticeable if you look for it.

[rikdee]

Dek, I hear you. I'd really want to put my own set of eyes on it -- even if I had a trusted confidant at Desert BMW.

Is there so much rock chip damage that the front end (including the hood) will require a respray? I know I would not want to acquire a vehicle that required a paint job.

Me? I'd keep looking.

I agree. I'd wager, upon close inspection, this car is somewhat trashed. And four owners, no way I'd even consider it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here are some pics of the rock chip damage. Seems rather excessive and telling of what kind of roads this car has spent time on. It even appears to be on the lens covers. What do you guys think?

http://i55.tinypic.com/6yo4gp.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/2n9g6cn.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/14jmh4n.jpg

He also mentioned a dime-sized dent on one of the fender flares that was removed via paintless dent repair, although the evidence is still there if you search for it. Also, one deep scratch approx 2" long on another fender flare that was fixed, but the touch-up is also noticeable if you look for it.

Dek, I was expecting worse. That isn't terribly bad. It's your basic wear and tear for that part of the country. Lots of tiny stone chips on the hood, too. That said, there should be better ZHPs out there.

Also, I would still want to take a look at this car in person. I also don't like having four previous owners but that isn't a deal breaker for me.

Instead, all of these rock chip issues and previous owners are really just negotiating points for me.

Still, given what I see in the pictures (and because you said there is a dent scratch that's 2 inches), I would really like to see the car in person.

[Crestwood1001]

See now the stuff he sent me didnt show that much detail, BUT if he would come down on the price its not a deal breaker, id have to consider an offer thats enough to get the front end resprayed

[Jorge86]

Looks like this car is gone.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Jorge, it was sold?

[Jorge86]

It says,this car is no longer listed For sale. Postin is gone

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm not sure if that means it was sold or if the post just expired. If anyone finds out for sure, let us know.

Thanks, Jorge.