For Sale (SOLD): 2005 BMW 330 ZHP Sedan. Steel Blue Metallic, 6MT, 108.4+ K mi. $10,988.

[das boots]

I found this locally and close enough. I am interested on this and will require a PPI. However, I would like to have everybody's input on this. Aside from PPI, a Carfax supplied by seller. But a 2005 with this high miles and a unkown previous accident, would that be a deal breaker? Please chime in before I will continue to pursue this. I would really appreciate it if you do. BTW, I like the color and it is a 6 MT, and the price.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ctd/2596608189.html

[2004_blue_zhp]

Can't say much about price or high miles or the impact of an "unknown accident", but the car in those photos looks more like Mystic Blue or Topaz Blue (or something else).

Mystic: http://www.peterphillips.net/forumim...4/PA040530.jpg
Topaz: http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/attach...my-s-e46-1.jpg
Steel: http://users.edpnet.be/kiara/Oliver/kleinbeemi5.JPG

If you like the color in the photos, then who cares what it's called. But if you're looking for the Steel Blue Metallic color in particular, this might not be the one for you. Also, I assume you noticed this already, but lots of other things are wrong with the listing: the wheels are 18" not 17", the car is a manual, not a "6 speed sequential semi-manual", etc., etc.

[mikeyb74]

It's MYSTICBLAU METALLIC (A07)...I just ran the VIN. Here's the build sheet.

VIN long WBAEV53485KM08578

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 MECH

Colour MYSTICBLAU METALLIC (A07)

Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/GRAU (N6TT)

Prod. date 2004-11-08


Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES

226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS

249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL

403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

495 3. HEADREST REAR CENTRE

521 RAIN SENSOR

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION

650 CD PLAYER

674 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON

692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION

710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

716 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE II

760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME

767 PERFORMANCE-PACKAGE

772 INTERIOR TRIM ALU BLACK CUBE

775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE

787 M LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SP.135 W MIXED T.

8SP COP CONTROL

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE


Series options
No. Description
210 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC

473 ARMREST, FRONT

520 FOGLIGHTS

550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

645 RADIO CONTROL US

661 RADIO BMW BUSINESS

823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION

832 BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ

992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT

[echo46]

I was going to say...Steel blue is much lighter in color. PPI is essential with those milage, need to find out about the cooling system and suspension for starters.

[das boots]

A lot of those dealers probably do not know what they are talking about anyways. I have commenced to contact the dealer and have inquired a couple of questions concerning PPI. Menifee is approx. 60-70 miles north. I would like to have my own mechanic do the PPI. However, not all dealers are willing to release their cars so far from their area. I might end up have to locate a BMW indie close by. Any ideas how to locate a very good indie? Menifee, also known as Sun City, is like Timbuktuu. The closest city to Menifee is Murrietta or Temecula. Lots of unknowns at this point. Thanks.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lawrence, contact GSEN820. He may have a line on a BMW tech who doesn't live that far from Menifee.

[das boots]

Sent him a PM. Thanks. Hopefully this might be it. Not all in life will be perfect....but get them as close as they can. Now, give me your take. Not to worry, I can take it...

[das boots]

Went to see car this morning. Sale pending...PPI. To be done tomorrow. If PPI finds any big problem on engine or transmission, the sale falls through.

[Robert Puertas]

Lawrence,
Glad I found this site and specifically this thread, as I was going to drive out to Menifee tomorrow from Irvine!
Blue with grey wouldn't be my first choice, but hard to pass up at that price...
Good luck, and keep us posted on how it goes.

[das boots]

PPI to be done today by Techstar European Car Masters of Temecula. Will do a comprehensive inspection and also a compression test. Will keep all posted.