09-07-2021, 08:58 AM | #11 |
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Re: “better play.” I’m assuming that most ZHPs will need some level of suspension refresh and probably other maintenance that a newer car likely wouldn’t for a while.
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09-07-2021, 09:30 AM | #12 |
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And subframe attention, of course. Airbag swap, if it hasn't been done. Some also had a faulty seat sensor for the airbag. Window regulators, perhaps. Idle issue. Etc.
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09-07-2021, 10:22 AM | #13 |
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why not just find a decent stick regular 330 and do a suspension, cooling system and oil seal refresh and have a better car at 2/3rd the price of a real zhp.
Or if it's going to be a kid car anyway, find a running 325xi (like Clyde) and not worry when she bumps something for the first time. Having said all that, I vote 1er.
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09-07-2021, 03:07 PM | #15 |
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I like many things about the e46 zhp. Despite the outside looks of the coupe, the sedan felt more solid. Almost everything is spot on in that car, but I prefer the feel of the later n52+ engines to the m54's.
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09-07-2021, 03:19 PM | #16 | |
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If so, I would agree for higher power output. All things being equal though, the newer car might present with fewer issues still. Yes. I have very little faith in BMWs out of warranty from 2009-2014. Sorry. I just had too many issues with the 535 wagon, my own 135iC and then the E92 M3.
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09-07-2021, 03:56 PM | #17 |
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Since this is partly a car for a new driver, power beyond 250 or so is a bug, not a feature. A 135 or 240 is just more car than I need. Plus, lemming's point about reliability on those engines is well taken.
As for why not a "normal" 330? Partly because those, too, are hard to find, and partly because if I'm going to buy a car and spend money and time maintaining it, I might as well get something sort of interesting. But a normal E46 is likely also a lot cheaper, so that's not off the table. It's just that there are two specific cars I've got my eye on right now, one of which is a 230 and the other is a ZHP, so I was curious if anyone had driven both recently. |
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Given that 90-95% of drivers will be in an accident or two before the age of 21. Or is it 25? Whichever.
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09-07-2021, 04:00 PM | #20 |
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Yeah I was going to ask the same question, I would find it hard to pay the ZHP tax for what you get. But if you have a scratch to itch then itch it. Why not go all in and get a e46 M3? or has that boat sailed.?
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