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2003 BMW 330i ZHP 6-speed Manual

by Paul on May 8, 2013 in BMW, Sponsored Listing with 10 Comments

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The BMW E46 ZHP package was a bit of a Goldilocks performance package for the E46 3 series. While some argue that you can never have enough horsepower, others don’t need to go around with their pants on fire 24/7. So in comes the ZHP, splitting the middle between the garden variety 3 series and M3. Included in the package was a 235 bhp, 3.0 liter inline six with higher 6,800 rpm redline, firmer springs and dampers along with larger diameter anti-roll bars, M-Tech II bodykit and 18″ Style 135 wheels. Alcantara interior trim, a shorter shift knob and some special interior trim items rounded out the interior.

This ZHP for sale in Providence, Rhode Island comes to us from our reader Jeff and has a long history of ownership within the BMW Car Club of America.

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Year: 2003
Model: 330i ZHP Sedan
Engine: 3.0 liter inline six
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 87,000 mi
Price: $16,000/Neg.

Click for Details: 2004 BMW 330i ZHP on Craigslist Providence

For sale: bone-stock 2003 Mystic Blue Metallic/alcantara BMW 330i ZHP sedan. Originally a North Carolina car that had never seen snow before this year. Extensive BMW CCA member ownership history. Hard to find color combination. Price is negotiable.

For more info the ZHP performance package, check here (copy/paste full link): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(E46)#Performance_package_.28ZHP.29

My car is one of the rarer combos (and an early example) and still shows great. The alcantara is holding up well. Zero modifications, not even to the stereo! 87,000 miles and used a few times per week as I use my E30 most days in the summer. It is equipped with the six-speed manual, Harmon-Kardon stereo and Xenons. Zero accidents, no bodywork. VIN tags intact. Some cosmetic blemishes consistent with age/mileage.

Recent maintenance includes:

Transmission + differential fluid changes;
New (upgraded) water pump + housing;
New thermostat;
New front rotors with Red Stuff pads;
All new belts;
New ZHP shift knob;
New FCABs (front control arm bushings);
Fresh alignment;
New headlight lenses;
New fuel filter;
New valve cover gasket;
New spark plugs;
New cabin/air filters;
New OEM all-weather mats;
Synthetic oil changes every 4K miles;
New oil filter housing gasket;
New rear tires – 255/35R-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport;

Car has been looked after by German Motors in Providence, RI. For an additional $500, I will have the factory 18 inch wheels refinished. Currently on General Altimax snow tires/Bavarian Autosport 17 inch steel wheels which will be included for $250. Roof rack is not available.

Price is $16,000 OBRO/negotiable.

I have been in contact with the seller Jeff and he is willing to negotiate on price, but does have a certain bottom line in mind. That being said, he wants to assure serious buyers that they should feel comfortable making him an offer. This car has a lot going for it, as it has not been modified, has had a slew of maintenance items squared away recently and resided in temperate North Carolina until this year. Also, it’s a 6-speed ZHP that isn’t Imola Red, for those who prefer to fly under the radar.

Jeff is seeking to sell this ZHP to help fund a restoration project on another BMW. As the 3 series becomes larger and more complex, I’m drawn to the E46 more and more. The ZHP sedan is a favorite of mine, especially in a subtle color like this with the all important 6-speed manual. Sure, it might not be as raw and visceral as an M3, but this thing is certainly no slouch. For someone looking to get their hands on a good ZHP, you can reach Jeff at e30craigslist@gmail.com.

-Paul

2000 BMW M Coupe

by Paul on April 24, 2013 in BMW, Sponsored Listing with 1 Comment

The E36/8 M Coupe is a favorite of ours here at GCFSB. These cars offer potent performance in a unique, shooting brake package. Just as soon as one of our featured listings sold, another M Coupe has come to our attention from our friends over at Rare Sport Bikes For Sale. This M Coupe is an earlier model with the S52 motor and has a shade under 90,000 miles. On offer in Salem, Oregon, it certainly is an eye catcher in Imola Red with the interior trimmed in black and red leather.

Year: 2000
Model: M Coupe
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 89,888
Price: $20,500 OBO

2000 BMW M Coupe on BMW CCA Puget Sound

2000 BMW Z3 M-Coupe.
89,888 miles.
Imola Red on Black/Red interior.
Clean Title

This car is bone stock with the exception of head light bulbs. It has the moonroof option. This is a 3-owner car that has been loved and driven with care. It has never been tracked or auto-crossed. The car runs and drives very well. Always had regular oil changes. Has been primarily driven as a summer vehicle for the past four years. It spent the winters garaged. Asking $21,500 OBO. Car is located in Salem, Oregon.

Maintenance:
72,251mi- Water Pump (metal impeller), Thermostat Housing, Drive Belts
74,223mi- Stainless Steel Clutch Line, Fuel Filter, Brake Fluid
83,009mi- Drive Shaft Flex Joint (Guibo), Output Shaft Seal, Shift Rod Seal
83,771mi- P/S Hose, P/S Return Hose, P/S Reservoir, P/S Fluid
Bentley Manual included with sale.

The airbag light is on because it needs a driver’s seat belt tensioner assembly. Also, the front bumper cover is not original due to a low speed accident that happened four year ago. Because of this, the front end is virtually free of rock chips aside from one small chip from a parking curb (see photo). There is some curb rash on the wheels.

Best way to contact is email: jschafer.20ae@comcast.net

More photos here: http://s148.photobucket.com/user/bmwfanatics/library/2000%20BMW%20MCoupe?sort=2&page=1

The S52 powered M Coupe offers similar thrills for a lot less cash than the M Coupe equipped with the more powerful S54 engine. This particular car has gone through three owners and is closing in on 100,000, but its condition attests to the fact that it was owned by people who appreciated it. These M Coupes are heading the way of the E30 M3 in terms of value, as enthusiasts have recognized them for the outstanding performers that they are. For those on the fence, now is an opportune time to pull the trigger.

-Paul

Wagon Week: 1997 BMW Alpina B6 2.8 Touring

by Paul on March 31, 2013 in Alpina, BMW, Sponsored Listing, Theme Week with 4 Comments

What a better way to close out Wagon Week with some more Alpina goodness? BMW never produced an M3 wagon for series production, but Alpina took to task to try and fill the void in the 1990s. The B6 2.8 Touring was based on the E36 Touring that the US market never saw. This was an interesting Alpina, as the engine capacity was not increased. Rather, custom heads, cams and pistons were added along with a performance exhaust system, bringing power output to 240 bhp, or US-spec M3 levels for those keeping track. Curiously, most of these B6 2.8 Tourings were equipped with a 5-speed automatic gearbox.

This B6 2.8 Touring for sale in Calgary comes to us from our reader Gerry. While older, tuned cars can sometimes be a risk, Alpina has made a name for itself over the years of putting out a quality product based on the “ultimate driving machine.”

Year: 1997
Model: Alpina B6 2.8 Touring
Engine: 2.8 liter six cylinder
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 145,000 km (90,098 mi)
Price: $14,500

1997 BMW Alpina B6 2.8 Touring on Kijiji.ca

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A very rare Alpina B6 2.8 Touring (wagon). It is #41/136.

Here is your chance to own a E36 M3 wagon. Alpina seized the opportunity to make these as a touring M3 was not produced by BMW. This is a wagon with power and handling to match. Not your average BMW. Potentially one of the best balanced wagons on the earth.

Service History/inspections:

This car has had the 60km, 80km, 100km and 120km services. I just got service at 143km. Recent inspection by local independent German shop will be available to interested parties. Runs great, sounds great.

Factory Options:

It has all the features of the second generation three series. Automatic dual air, traction control, power sunroof, remote power door locks, adjustable height headlights, fog lights, pw. Rear pass through and armrest seats.

Aftermarket items:

The car also has a pioneer carrozzeia hard drive stereo DVD with GPS (Japanese version). The only aftermarket components on the car are the stereo and aftermarket HID’s in proper housings (a good thing if you know E36′s). Everything else is stock Alpina and BMW. The car has new tires.

“Individual” Alpina items:

Alpina scripting,

3.71 rear end ratio

Alpina supplied instrument cluster

Full Disclosure:

The only flaws in the car are the paint chip in the front left spoiler (pictured) and a few road rash chips (145km car), and a small chip in the original windshield. Interior has a bit of sagging door liners (chronic e36 issue). Engine bay will be cleaned when weather warms up. The rear wiper water line is missing from engine bay, its brittle and needs complete replacement.

Model History:

This model is a limited edition, made for Japan only, with a total of 136 E36 touring (wagons) made in the 2.8 series. There were a total of 276 E36 Touring (wagons) in the world (B3, B6, B8 ranging from 2.8L to 4.6L). The B6 was also made as a E30 and E21′s, so the E36 is designated by /2 (vs E30 /1 and E21 /0).

Alpina Production History:

From the BMW factory, these cars were shipped to Alpina with some special available to Alpina bmw items (like the rear end ratios, sport seats, BMW roundels removed) and then fitted with Alpina developed parts. The engine for example, started life as an aluminum block 2.8L from the 328 touring (M3′s have cast iron), and custom head, cams, forged pistons, custom tune, stainless full length headers and exhaust, were developed by Alpina from their decades of experience building BMW based engines. It was taken to the US spec M3 power level (192hp to 240hp).

The body kit (spoiler, pinstripes), interior (seat fabric, sport seats, carpet, floor mats, steering wheel, blue instrument cluster), suspension (bilstein sport gas shocks and higher spec springs, swaybars and bushings), 5-speed transmission (not available on a 3 series) and glorious wheels are all Alpina spec parts.

Production Timing:

This car was built by BMW March 3, 1997, making it the best of the breed (of the E36′s) as its a later production model. The late cars have factory upgraded parts on things that broke on earlier cars: maintenance items like cooling and suspensions.

Alpina is more than just a tuning company (ala AMG or Ruff), it is a dedicated manufacturer. See articles.

http://www.alpina-archive.com/?page_id=56

Serious sale, business requirements for sale.

For those of us in the US, it’s always tempting to gaze at the automotive equivalent of forbidden fruit just over the border. There may be a way to register this tuned hauler in some states, but it would take a lot of research before pulling the trigger. But for our northern neighbors, this is certainly a neat way to have practicality with performance along with a dose of rarity usually associated with high-end exotics thrown in.

With that, I’ll take this opportunity to thank everyone for following us throughout Wagon Week. Stay tuned for other theme weeks and the usual helping of desirable classics in the coming weeks.

-Paul

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

by Paul on March 15, 2013 in Mercedes Benz, Sponsored Listing with 1 Comment

The Mercedes-Benz S class has long been the bar by which many executive sedans have been judged. Perhaps the most revered S class generation of all is the W126 which premiered in 1979 and was produced until 1991. While the world was busy celebrating Glasnost and listening to Duran Duran, Mercedes-Benz was hard at work doing what it did best: producing some of the best cars on the planet. At the top of the Mercedes-Benz sedan food chain was this car, the V8 engined S class.

When it was revised for the 1986 model year, the new top dog of the range was the 560SEL. Chock full of standard features and powered by a 5.6 liter V8, this long-wheelbase version had self-leveling rear suspension on North American bound cars, heated seats for front and rear passengers, burl walnut interior trim and a two way, power rear bench seat. When the W140 S class arrived in 1992, many lamented the loss of the W126 S class, as the new model was bigger, heavier and more complex.

The following 560SEL comes from our reader John in Florida and is a stunning example of a W126. It serves as an example how well these older Mercedes-Benzes can hold up over time if given the proper care.

Year: 1987
Model: 560SEL
Engine: 5.6 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 83,000 mi
Price: $10,000

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

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If circa 1985 you had asked Porsche to conceive and build a Rolls-Royce, the Mercedes-Benz 560SEL would have been Zuffenhausen’s answer. Power without temperament. Imperial but measured. Over-engineered and nothing wasted. Germanic to a fault but also elegant in ways that neither its predecessor 6.9 nor successor S600 could manage. The 560SEL represents the best of a platinum era in Stuttgart. Virtually every car since 1981 has been influenced in some way by this model which is why it doesn’t look 25 years old. It also had its first and only upgrade at a point when normal cars are on their third or fourth facelift. An exceptional example from the 1986-92 facelift series must rank as a potential special interest model, if it isn’t already. For many the W126 S-class is the last Mercedes-Benz that looked like a Mercedes-Benz, a marque that now stands accused of producing models, apart from the A-class, that look like everything else. Mercedes-Benz has since struggled to produce a premium model with the same impact and universal appeal as the W126. Could Mercedes-Benz ever deliver another S-class that didn’t require a single sheet metal change in 11 years?

This car was purchased by my father with less than 20,000 miles in 1989 has been in his hands or mine since. Originally a Michigan car that has been in Florida for 22 years. Finished in Schwartz metallic over grey leather with burl walnut trim. The exterior black pearl paint is a spectacular color choice on a large prestigious auto as is the 560SEL. With just over 83,000 miles on the clock, it is just broken in. The paint and interior are original. The lower body cladding panels were sprayed Schwartz to match the car. The leather looks new, the wood has no cracks, the headliner is unblemished and carpets as new. The finish is glossy and shows straight as an arrow body panels and only the usual rock chips at the front edge of the hood and below the headlights.

While the wheels are not original to the car (the original 15” alloys are available) they are OEM 16” from the owner’s 124 series E500 shod with new V rated radials. The euro-spec H4 lamps have been fitted to the car since the early 90’s. Recent maintenance includes, water pump, belts, hoses, plugs & wires, transmission filter and fluid, rear accumulator spheres and fluid, cam cover gaskets, front rotors, front and rear pads, master cylinder and fluid flush, and frequent oil and filter changes (Mann). The window tinting can be removed to return the car to its original specification, but; served well to protect the interior from sun fade. The interior is in exceptional condition.

Service records are available from date of purchase 22 years ago. I also have the original window sticker, manuals and assorted brochures. The car is in amazing time capsule. It is regularly driven so it runs great. The car drives as good as or even better than it looks which is saying a bunch. Very few original 25 year old automobiles can compare to this example.

Generally, I’m not a fan of later model W126 sedans that have their lower body cladding color matched, but on this car, it looks really sleek in black metallic when combined with the euro spec headlamps. While you could spend a bit more money and get a W126 with less miles, it would be tough to find an example that has been loved as much as this one.

If you are interested in this clean 560SEL, you can contact the seller, John, at (561) 376-2106 or via email at john_campbell@bellsouth.net

-Paul

1975 Porsche 911 S Carrera Tribute

by Paul on December 29, 2012 in Porsche, Sponsored Listing with 4 Comments

The New Year marks fifty years since the introduction of the Porsche 911. Of the many generations which have worn the iconic number, the one period in 911 history that gets glossed over a bit is the 911 2.7 from the mid 1970s. This was a bit of an in between model, succeeding the classic originals from the 1960s and preceding the SC, or Super Carrera, with its technical upgrades. Nevertheless, for those seeking a bit of a sports car bargain, these 911s should not be written off. This 1975 911 2.7 for sale by North Shore Autosport in Chicago has been done up in the style of a period Carrera S and has been converted to Weber carburetors and has 3.0 SC cams.

1975 Porsche 911 S Carrera Tribute

1975 911 S Carrera Tribute. Rebuilt 2.7 liter motor & 5-Speed manual transmission. VIN: 9115201014. Finished in Light Yellow (code 117) with Black leather seats and classic Carrera script applique.

Carrera Modifications & New Additions include:

Lightweight Interior (Door panels, Felt Carpets, Manual Windows)
New seats & Leather Upholstery
Weltmeister front and rear adjustable sway bars.
Bilstein Shocks & H&R Springs.
Factory steel rear SC quarter panels
3.0 liter SC Camshafts
Weber Carburetor Conversion
SSI Exhaust and Danske muffler.
CD Player

Original deck lid included as well, window parts, door locks, original camshafts, rear sear backs and some spare parts. Runs excellent and strong. Incredibly good looking and hard to tell from a real Carrera car. Virtually flawless paint and new drive-line, this is a great driver for those who refuse to spend double or triple for the real thing.

Please do not hesitate to contact our staff with any questions, shipping quote or to schedule a test drive. (312) 884-1149

As the seller’s description highlights, this is a great car for someone wanting a lot of classic 911 style on a budget. Prices for good, driver quality 911s of this vintage tend to hover between $15,000 to $25,000, so we’re about on point in terms of price; with the original and spare parts that come with the sale, its an added bonus. For someone in the market for a 911 they can actually use and look good while doing so, this car would be a good choice.

-Paul

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