E46 BMW 330 ZHP Buyers Corner -- Is it a good deal?

[Vas]

Just the abs light or abs and traction ?

[usinjin]

Just the abs light or abs and traction ?

You're right, looks like both are on. Over the phone they told me just ABS.

[Vas]

I would scan the system to see what codes come up. But could be dirty speed/abs sensors, low brake fluid or the dsc pressure sensors.

Not a deal breaker

[ELCID86]

You're right, looks like both are on. Over the phone they told me just ABS.

Use that to drive the price down. May want a PPI so you know for sure what you're gettin inta.

[330i Lover]

7k for that would be a steal. Good luck.

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[usinjin]

Okay--one more option I am considering. This one is in Florida (not a terrible drive):

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=153218635

Spoke to the dealer today about it, and while they won't take best offer, they said they wouldn't charge fees. I realize it is an automatic, but I'm starting to think that I'm fine with that. I do a huge amount of hill driving, parallel parking, and sitting in traffic, usually while asleep or consuming things. I understand the virtues of a manual and have driven a few, but I'm accustomed to an auto and am also pretty lazy. I don't need every drop of performance possible. The step seems like an okay compromise.

96k miles, I realize that I'm running up against the "replace a bunch of things" mileage, but I'm okay with that too. Clean title, 2 owners, completely stock, looks pretty clean too. Rear emblem is worn but that's cosmetic. Thoughts on this one?

Edit: Ha, last photo isn't the same car, oops!

[fredo]

I like this one. Just add a Sprint Booster and you are all set. PPI is your best friend.

[usinjin]

I like this one. Just add a Sprint Booster and you are all set. PPI is your best friend.

Thanks fredo! I might just fly to Orlando this weekend..if I can convince myself that I'm satisfied with the auto...

Sprint Booster ver. 2 or perhaps Eurocharged..hmm

[Vas]

Okay--one more option I am considering. This one is in Florida (not a terrible drive):

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=153218635

Spoke to the dealer today about it, and while they won't take best offer, they said they wouldn't charge fees. I realize it is an automatic, but I'm starting to think that I'm fine with that. I do a huge amount of hill driving, parallel parking, and sitting in traffic, usually while asleep or consuming things. I understand the virtues of a manual and have driven a few, but I'm accustomed to an auto and am also pretty lazy. I don't need every drop of performance possible. The step seems like an okay compromise.

96k miles, I realize that I'm running up against the "replace a bunch of things" mileage, but I'm okay with that too. Clean title, 2 owners, completely stock, looks pretty clean too. Rear emblem is worn but that's cosmetic. Thoughts on this one?

Edit: Ha, last photo isn't the same car, oops!

Vehicle information

VIN long WBAEV534X5KM43011

Type code EV53

Type 330I (USA)

Dev. series E46 (4FL)

Line 3

Body type LIM

Steering LL

Door count 4

Engine M54

Cubical capacity 3.00

Power 170

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668)

Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/SCHWARZ (N6SW)

Prod. date 2005-01-19

[ELCID86]

Could be a great find. Hope it checks out.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous