FastAlpine

Year: 2004
Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Mileage (numbers only please): 179000
Options (Please check ALL which apply): Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Antilock Brakes, Cruise Control, Foglamps, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Seats, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Sunroof, Traction Control
Color: Mystic Blue
VIN: WBAEV53404KM07021
Price (no $ sign please): $8000
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): NorthEast
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Manual - 6 speed
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM-FM CD

Selling my beautiful 2004 Mystic Blue ZHP sedan. The car has every option for 2004 except rear parking sensors. It comes with the more rare cube interior trim and a reconditioned alcantara steering wheel by Coby. It was custom ordered by the first owner from a dealership in Georgia and taken on European delivery. The car has a few tasteful modifications done to it with all stock parts included in the sale.

Full european light package (corners, sides, and taillights)
Dinan intake
Dinan strut tower bar
BMW Performance black front kidney grilles
OEM rubber floor mats front and rear
UUC Brakes

The car has had the following maintenance done within the last 10,000 miles:

Front Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (rears are at around 40% remaining)
Battery replaced
Multiple synthetic oil changes

Last 30,000 miles: (previous owner):

VANOS Refurbished
Coolant System flush and thermostat replacement
Timing chain tensioner
Suspension struts and bushings
Brake lines, drilled rotors, fluid flush

The car does have high miles, there is no doubting that. I am a firm believer that well maintained cars with higher miles are better off than ones around 130k miles because whatever is going to go wrong, already has. This car shows like it has 100k miles and runs that way as well. I truly believe this car has 100,000 miles left or more. It has been a southern car most of its life with no rust.

Last week I did a full paint correction with paint sealant and wax on top. The leather interior had a full Leatherique treatment and looks fantastic.

The car needs nothing mechanically and comes with a folder full of records, the clean carfax report, OEM BMW roof rack system, BMW windshield sun visor, and all OEM parts removed.

All lowball offers will be ignored and I am not looking for a trade or any kind. I have the title in hand for easy, quick transaction. Thanks for reading!

wheels5550

I have never regretting selling a car more than my 2004 330i ZHP...in Mystic Blau Metallic. Such a wonderful car. If it had the Alcantara interior (like mine did), I'd be seriously tempted.

Best DD I've ever owned. GLWS!

noro78

Have an imola red one at the moment. Agreed that this is perhaps the best all around DD car out there. Deliciously sporty while surprisingly comfortable in every day use.

Jferrante

awesome car if I didnt pick up an X5 for daily use I was going to get one of these.

FastAlpine

Appreciate the kind words guys! I agree, it will make a great DD for someone.

FastAlpine

Bump!

Arfster

im seriously considering this. I had a 03 325xi my father bought as a "gift" I was grateful for. I rode that car for 12 years. Unfortunately at the time bc I couldn't maintain it at a shop due to income reasons I did a lot of my own work. Replaced the vanos cover gasket rear springs (2 person job that I did by myself, I have to show you the crazy contraption i built to make it a 1 person job) 1 control arm. Replaced the alternator brush contacts. The AC hedgehog unit, coolant control valve. So I turned it in for 2k on an S5. And I gave that car up in 6mo! I really wonder where she is and would love to get back in an e46 6speed and 3 liter at that. It'd be like Christmas. Anyway part of the reason I gave it up is because wives suck. That being said I'll have to talk this over with her and get back. Cash is no longer a problem so is love to maintain this car for years to come.

X2Board

Nice car bump!

I'm in the middle of converting mine to a dedicated track build. It's a slick top only has 90k on the clock.

nategracey

High mileage just means you can enjoy it without worrying about putting miles on the car.
GLWS.
Very cool ZHP.

FastAlpine

Very cool. I, too, love working on my own cars especially the E46s as they are fairly simple to work on. If your wife OKs it, keep in touch. It's a really great car.

Benihana242

Great car - the ZHP really was a high-point for the E46.

Probably the only thing to look at on this car is if the rear subframe has any cracking or has been reinforced. That's a lot more common on cars with suspension modifications and earlier model E46's - but still worth a look.

Otherwise - these things are running on a tried and tested engine/drivetrain.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-9...forcement-kit/

CosmosMpower

ZHP's are great, I love mine for a daily driver. Just enough fun and power to make commuting tolerable.

FastAlpine

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Bump!

dawgcatching

Is this the one listed in Roundel? Nice car!

FastAlpine

No sir! Only listed here, bimmerforums, and Craigslist.