SOLD: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP

[JohnC]

For all of you considering the E36 M3 - why not this instead: newer, nicer, and (imho) better looking

Car is on consignment at Mid-Atlantic Motorwerkes in Harrisonburg, VA.

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2003 BMW 330i
* ZHP (Performance Package)
* ~97k miles (driven weekly)
* 6-speed manual transmission
* Leather interior, power driver / passenger seats
* Sunroof
* Harman Kardon stereo

Upgrades
* Factory Bluetooth phone integration (voice dialing, steering wheel controls, address book transfer from phone, etc)
* Factory Sirius module (no current Sirius subscription, can be activated by buyer)
* DICE Silverline iPod/iPhone integration
* Euro-spec storage compartments under front seats

Recent Maintenance
* 9/2008 - Replaced front tires
* 1/2009 - Replaced alternator, battery
* 10/2009 - Replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, cabin air filter
* 11/2009 - Replaced rear tires
* 11/2009 - Replaced passenger side outer tie rod
* Regular oil changes with Mobil 1 and OEM filters
* Current VA state inspection through 11/2010

The car is in excellent condition, with three minor exceptions. There is a blemish on the driver's side side skirt, where the car slipped off of the jack (within an inch of the ground). Also, the alcantara steering wheel is worn. There are no rips, tears, or stains, but the material itself is simply worn down. Frankly, I'd be shocked if there was a 97k mile ZHP out there with an original steering wheel in as good of shape. Lastly, there is a small retouched area just below the driver's side door handle, where a previous owner missed the keyhole and scratched the paint.

All maintenance is current (as noted above), and this has been my go-to vehicle for road trips and extended driving. I'm selling it because it just doesn't get driven much anymore, now that I'm walking / biking to work. We only need one vehicle, so we're keeping our WRX instead, because it's paid for, the dogs can ride it it without me worrying about a leather interior, and it has roof racks and a tow hitch for transporting my SV.

Anyhow, long story short - great car, sad to sell it, but it needs (and wants) to be driven. The MM price is $14,000 firm - I think that's a fair winter price for a very nice, no "stories" BMW with some tasteful factory upgrades.

I'll have more pictures up this week - but I want to get the word out amongst MM.

[Mike]

Congrats on moving to one car

[JohnC]

Updated with lots of pictures!

[D_Eclipse9916]

.....Grrrrr....on your IMHO.

Haha just playing. Nice car, shame your getting rid of it!

[JohnC]

The last picture not only shows the odometer reading, but also the interstate MPG (reset with the tripometer - 158.6 miles). Yes, that's almost 33 mpg

[JohnC]

Carfax Report

[JohnC]

And finally, Craigslist...

[JohnC]

Bumpity boo... Anyone even slightly interested?

[ViPER1313]

Bumpity boo... Anyone even slightly interested?

Straight up trade for the Pontiac - 4 years / 30k miles newer, 100% more Supercharger.

[Jake]

If I had any semblance of money, I'd be all over it. Don't tell me to take out a loan, either Good luck with the sale though, it's a hot car.

[.RJ]

Bumpity boo... Anyone even slightly interested?

Yes. I offer you 12 american dollars.

[JohnC]

Bumpity boo... Anyone even slightly interested?

Yes. I offer you 12 american dollars.

That's better than any of the so-called "offers" I've gotten off of the E46 boards: "Well, book value is around $9500, so my offer would be $3000, but of course it's a *used* car, so really, you should pay me instead..."

[.RJ]

Ok, trade for an SV650? :lol:

[JohnC]

Still for sale - I'm definitely open to the right offer. PM / email me if you're interested.

Clear title is (almost) in hand - hopefully the DMV won't foul this up as badly as with the Z32...

[JohnC]

And she's still for sale. I'm not going to change the price in the title/first post, but let's assume I'm feeling vulnerable and am open to low-ball offers

[Mike]

what kind of gas mileage are you seeing from it?

[JohnC]

what kind of gas mileage are you seeing from it?

After the fuel filter / fuel pump / spark plug replacement, I'm regularly seeing 30+ mpg on the interstate, mid 20s around town.

The odometer shot above shows the average MPG on the return leg of a trip to PA over Thanksgiving.

[D_Eclipse9916]

10 dollars and a back rub??

[JohnC]

10 dollars and a back rub??

Best offer yet.

[.RJ]

20 dollars and a reacharound