WTB: 04-05 330i ZHP Sedan - Help Badger pick his ZHP

[UdubBadger]

My lease is in the process of being assumed as of today so I have about 21 days to find a new car.

I won't lie, I'm also looking at E91 wagons and A4 Avants but my heart still says a ZHP is a really good choice to give me what I need: a little more space to haul the dog and photo equipment/ a fun car to enjoy and satisfy my need for a sports car/sedan. So I'm calling on the family to help me find a ZHP before I have to take the wagon option.

Sooooo... here is what I need out of a ZHP to make it work:

• Cold Weather Package

- must have it, no questions (and not just heated seats). My stuff won't just fit in the trunk all the time so I need the fold down rear seats or else it's WAGON TIME.

• Under 100k miles

- the lower the better obviously and I'm willing to pay for a bit less miles (maintenance history would be nice and clean carfax/autocheck too)

• Under $17,000ish

I know its tight but I also know it can be done. I'm gonna have to pay for a few of my own things for the car like winter tires and any items that need refreshing like the steering wheel and shift knob (tax and possibly even shipping too) so I need to keep costs down or else there is no reason for me to get rid of my 135i in the 1st place.

• 2005 very much preferred, 2004 acceptable, no 2003's

- because of the loans I need a 2005 to make a 5 yr loan by my bank, if not I go 4 yrs on an '04 and my payments could actually be higher than the '05 depending on its price. '03 I'm just thinking it's a bit too old but again, if its a steller deal in pristine condition... maybe I guess.


After that, the plus's include:
-BMW Assist/Bluetooth (if it doesn't have it I'll have to add something aftermarket)
-Extras like iPod hookups, angel eyes and any mods.
-Colors preferred: 1.Imola Red 2.Silver Grey 3.TiAg 4.Alpine White 5. Mystic Blue 6. All others - would love to avoid black unless its the perfect car/deal.

Thank you all for your help in finding me a car. I've seen a few on here already as well as posting a few myself. Just want to make sure I search every corner of the globe for the right car as I'll probably be keeping it a while.

-Badger

[UdubBadger]

I'll just post this one up now to save time... I love it but not sure it's the right DEAL in terms of mileage, price and location (would need to ship it).

http://www.maverickcarcompany.com/ve...6/default.html

[Hermes]

I like that one you posted earlier. I'll see what I can find, hopefully we can find one for you soon

[UdubBadger]

also adding fullybalanced's zhp to my list

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...ll-find-period.

[UdubBadger]

I also need to throw this one in the mix

http://www.bellaudi.com/used/BMW/200...c009c1cd56.htm

[brettbimmer]

^ Car listed with Bell Audi is Steptronic. Did you have a transmission preference?

[UdubBadger]

^ Car listed with Bell Audi is Steptronic. Did you have a transmission preference?

I'd like a 6mt but having a step wouldn't be bad cuz then the wife could drive it too.

[az3579]

I would definitely buy the first one in your post. That natural brown is ridiculously hard to get, the mileage isn't high, the price is awesome, and those wheels...

http://www.maverickcarcompany.com/ve...6/default.html


I think you'd be hard pressed to find something better for the price, assuming there's nothing wrong with the car.

[brettbimmer]

Actually you could jump over to the registry files and see how many/of what color combos were built, if hunting specifics.

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[UdubBadger]

hmmmm.... tough choices to make.