WTB: 330CI ZHP in SoCal, Silver, 6spd, Nav & under 60k on the wish-list.

[webster]

your car is out there. i paid $18k even for my car, 04 coupe with 50k miles.

i would also seriously consider that TiAg coupe in San Diego. looks immaculate.

[velocity_b]

This was another really close call but the milage is a bit high for me and I'd prefer leather(I'm just a little bit picky)...

Gorgeous car though:

[PHZ]

thats MY car!
just bought it Sunday

[danewilson77]

Lolz...........

[velocity_b]

HA

[PHZ]

I thought leather too until I sat in the cloth.

[velocity_b]

Ok so after a few weeks I am realizing just how rarely these cars come onto the market.
Still looking and still only interested in a 6 speed with less than 60k but no so picky about colors pkgs or Nav any more.
I did try to contact the sellar of the silver one in San Diego but haven't heard anything back.
Its funny how much easier it would be to just get an M3 but it's not really what I'm looking for...

If anyone has any leads I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks!

[danewilson77]

I thought leather too until I sat in the cloth.

+1 to this. Wouldn't have leather again if it was up to me.

[danewilson77]

Hey guys so ZHPs really caught my eye last year and the time has come to get my hands on one...

Here's what I'm hoping to find:
Year(s):04-06
Budget: 17-18k(ish)
Desired location of vehicle: West of the Rockies
Desired Mileage: Hoping for something under 60k
Transmission type: Manual
Desired number of Doors: 2
Desired Color combos: Silver but would be open to gray or black. Black leather interior.
Desired Packages: Not looking for a specific package but would like to find a ZHP with oem NAV/BT.

In the process of selling my car and lining up funds but figured I'd post this up because I'm looking for something fairly specific and it may take a little while...

Thanks!

Barry

No Imola? I would be jumping on Marc B's whip If I were you. He is a writer for Roundel Magazine and takes stellar care of his car.

No nav...but the below BOLD items would have me sold. I know it's not 60k miles or less, but the difference between 60k and 100k on a well maintained ZHP means nothing. It's a sedan too. God damnit. Oh well.....it's a nice whip.

2005 330i (106,000 miles) VIN: = WBAEV5340KM08509
Performance Package (ZHP)
Cold Weather Package
Alcantara/Cloth interior
Silver cube trim
6 - speed
Imola Red
Xenon
Harmon Kardon
Replaced Alcantara Steering wheel with M3 tri-stitch wheel
BMW performance intake
Michelin pilot super sports (with decent life left)

Maintenance: I have invoices for all of this -
Transmission fluid at 30k, 60k and 90k (OEM)
Differential fluid at 30k, 60k and 90k (OEM)
Oil every 7,500k (OEM)
Cooling system overhaul at 75k - hoses, fluid, expansion tank, radiator, thermostat, thermostat housing, water pump, etc...
Front control arm bushings replaced after 60k
Rear shocks replaced after 55k
Rear shock mounts replaced and upgraded with Z3 mounts
Crank Case Ventilator replaced
Valve Cover Gasket replaced
Power steering hose replaced
BMW NA software update to remove 4,500 rpm stumble
o2 sensors replaced
Spark plugs replaced for a second time since 30k
Fuel filter
VANOS replaced by BMW before 30k for rattle fix.
NEW BRAKES (BMW Performance rotors, OEM pads) and fluid
New air filter
New cabin air filter
Repainted OEM M135 wheels (OEM color)
Replaced windshield washer pump
Belts all replaced
New Battery (oem) - He just got this.

[velocity_b]

Ha, yeah I'm looking for a coupe. Thanks though!
Oh just reading through some of the maintenance I did have a couple of questions:

I've read about cooling system overhauls on a couple of cars as a preventative measure. Is there a known issue with the cooling system in these cars?
Also is VANOS replacement part of regular maintenance or just if you develop an issue?

Thanks guys...