Bat: No Reserve: 2003 BMW 330i Sedan ZHP 6-Speed 118K

[pedro2u]

just posted

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-bmw-330i-zhp-24/

[pedro2u]

noting that the engine was replaced with a base 330i and:

the selling dealer states that they transferred the ZHP camshafts, performed a DME and ECU software update from Contra Costa Auto Service of Concord, California

Interested to see if this really makes it a complete ZHP or turns a few folks away......

[fredo]

Alcantara, sunroof delete. Good looking car.

[Vas]

2003 with 118K and the bid is already at 7k. Man prices have went up for these cars.

[san]

I think 7-9k is about right depending on maintenance and condition. But overall they seem to be going up


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[C2Davis]

What do people think about the engine replacement and the lack of maintenance/service history?

[Galapolis]

What do people think about the engine replacement and the lack of maintenance/service history?

At 118k this is long past a garage queen, so I see the engine swap as big plus if you are going to daily it. Especially because all the engine related items have been addressed.

[Vas]

I think 7-9k is about right depending on maintenance and condition. But overall they seem to be going up


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It is nice to see them going up though. IIRC Sketchi was around $11k with 116k in 2014

[san]

It is nice to see them going up though. IIRC Sketchi was around $11k with 116k in 2014

Myself and 2 other friends bought zhps in the space of 3 months back in 2014
04 120k for $12k
05 85k for $13k
06 95k for $14k

The 05 was sold 2 years ago for $8.5k with 122k miles. Assuming this sells for about the same process I’d say its is in the ball park. I don’t think the prices of 100k plus mile zhps have gone up but the fact that they stayed about the same is nice to see.


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[fredo]

Auction ends in 5:20 hours. Current bid is $ 9600.

[fredo]

Sold for $14,000.

[330blast]

I am one of the final bidder and personally have no problem to bid $15K, but I already have 3 cars in the house that we barely drive, and still want to keep my marriage :)

I think even at $14K, it is a great deal because there will be very minimum maintenance for the next several years. Only risk is the unknown condition of the donor engine, but I feel the risk is relatively low.

Well, until next time.