ZHP versus 330i Sport: How much of a premium today?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

A good deal IMO. You can't turn a 330 sport into a ZHP wannabe for $4k

Agree.

[sna77]

Back in the day, i turned my old 2001 325i sedan into a ZHP lookalike. I actually had to facelift the car to do it. At the time, the ZHP had just come out, and it was waaaay cheaper to spend a few $k doing this than to buy a brand new ZHP...

http://www.bigpatsfans.com/facelift/facelift.htm

[BCS_ZHP]

Here's one within your budget and under your miles limit.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...517625517.html

[danewilson77]

A good deal IMO. You can't turn a 330 sport into a ZHP wannabe for $4k

It will cost you more then $4k to backfit a ZSP with all ZHP options.

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[billschusteriv]

Good info in this thread.

Here's one within your budget and under your miles limit.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...517625517.html

+1. That's a decent price.

Within driving distance from where I work...

[MPowerFanatic]

I would say $3 to $4k moar.

Darn! I was hoping the ZHP package would experience depreciation similar to the base 330i itself, at least from a buyer's perspective. Of course my tune will change if I become an owner.

[johnnyrad]

I had a 2001 330Ci sport/with 5 speed stick and loved it to death. Now I have a ZHP coupe 6 speed and can't even imagine going back to the 330 sport. The Z is worth every penny and then some just for the driving feel, alcantara, the exhaust note and the other goodies it has. As others have said, it's not going to appreciate like a high end hand made Ferrari, and I don't think it should, but it is a "limited edition" E46 and arguably the best all around European sports sedan ever made. So if you have a chance to buy one that has been well cared for, take the plunge and you will quickly forget about the 330 sport package.

[sna77]

and arguably the best all around European sports sedan ever made.

the e39 M5 would probably have something to say about that...

[PKR]

the e39 M5 would probably have something to say about that...

True dat, but if you ever need any M-specific parts you'll be singin' the blues and your wallet will be hurtin'.

[lilcdkey]

Yes, but that V8 engine will have you singing a different song.