brownman
12-12-2015, 12:20 PM
Hello everyone,
I have been an E46 enthusiast for a couple of years now, I always loved the way they look. So when I was in the market for a new daily driver I took the plunge and haven’t looked back since. My first was a gray 2004 325I which I drove for about a year. I got to learn the basics of preventive maintenance plus the common issues and weak spots of the E46’s. During my research on DIY's I stumbled upon this forum and learned about the “not special 330 ZHP”.
I was hooked. I soon started my search for a ZHP within what I could afford. Found some pretty good ones, but outside my budget. I found a 2005 TiAg that looked good and affordable at an AUDI dealership in FL. I scheduled an appointment to see it and buy it. I live in NC, so as I drove south about half way there I got a call from the dealer saying they had sold it that morning. You could imagine how upset I was. Still drove to the dealership and the car was still there with a piece of paper saying it was reserved. I could literally touch it. I spoke with the manager and explained the situation but I believe it was an inside deal.
So I left empty handed and with more gray hairs than I wanted. A couple of weeks later I found my current ride. Went to GA to get her. She’s a ’05 sedan schwarz 2 with brown interior. It’s a Steptronic (I know, I know) I really wanted a 6 speed, but I got a good deal think. A manual conversion is in the plans for the future though.
Bought her about 2 years ago with 97K. I do all the preventive maintenance and I installed the mods as well. She’s at 119K now and planning to keep her until the wheels fall off.
MODS: Supersprint full exhaust (cat-less headers, x-pipe, resonator and muffler) // Koni FSD with Eibach pro springs kit // black BBS CH-R 18x8 front 18x9 back // Hotchkis sway bar kit // BMW performance strut brace // AFE Stage 1 Pro5R intake kit // Eurocharged tune // BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grilles // GROM audio USB radio interface kit // EvoX-R Bi-xenon + Umnitza Orion V2 headlight retrofit.
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I have been an E46 enthusiast for a couple of years now, I always loved the way they look. So when I was in the market for a new daily driver I took the plunge and haven’t looked back since. My first was a gray 2004 325I which I drove for about a year. I got to learn the basics of preventive maintenance plus the common issues and weak spots of the E46’s. During my research on DIY's I stumbled upon this forum and learned about the “not special 330 ZHP”.
I was hooked. I soon started my search for a ZHP within what I could afford. Found some pretty good ones, but outside my budget. I found a 2005 TiAg that looked good and affordable at an AUDI dealership in FL. I scheduled an appointment to see it and buy it. I live in NC, so as I drove south about half way there I got a call from the dealer saying they had sold it that morning. You could imagine how upset I was. Still drove to the dealership and the car was still there with a piece of paper saying it was reserved. I could literally touch it. I spoke with the manager and explained the situation but I believe it was an inside deal.
So I left empty handed and with more gray hairs than I wanted. A couple of weeks later I found my current ride. Went to GA to get her. She’s a ’05 sedan schwarz 2 with brown interior. It’s a Steptronic (I know, I know) I really wanted a 6 speed, but I got a good deal think. A manual conversion is in the plans for the future though.
Bought her about 2 years ago with 97K. I do all the preventive maintenance and I installed the mods as well. She’s at 119K now and planning to keep her until the wheels fall off.
MODS: Supersprint full exhaust (cat-less headers, x-pipe, resonator and muffler) // Koni FSD with Eibach pro springs kit // black BBS CH-R 18x8 front 18x9 back // Hotchkis sway bar kit // BMW performance strut brace // AFE Stage 1 Pro5R intake kit // Eurocharged tune // BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grilles // GROM audio USB radio interface kit // EvoX-R Bi-xenon + Umnitza Orion V2 headlight retrofit.
2297222973229742297522976