2003 BMW 330i ZHP (Performance Package), BBS RGR's, Imola Red / Natural Brown

2003 BMW 330i ZHP
Imola Red Exterior (405)
Natural Brown / Black Leather Interior (N6NG)
88,800 Miles
6-Speed Manual
Performance Package (ZHP)
Dinan Intake
Cross Drilled Floating BMW Performance Front Brake Rotors
Cross Drilled BMW Performance Rear Rotors
Akebono Carbon Brake Pads
18 x 8.5" BBS RGR Wheels (Square not Staggered)
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
Gloss Black Kidney Grills
E90 HIDs, ngel Eyes, nd Ballasts
Leather M3 Sport Steering Wheel (not wear-prone Alcantara)
BMW Enthusiast Owned and Maintained
Clean Carfax
2003 was the first year of the ZHP, MW speak for the Performance Package offered on the E46 generation 3 series (1999-2005). 2003 ZHPs were only offered in four-door form (sedan lovers rejoice) and only with a 6-speed manual transmission. Imola red was one of the best exterior colors and natural brown leather was the second rarest interior color, ome sources say less than 120 examples were offered. I am selling this example on consignment for a friend and fellow BMW enthusiast. He purchased it in June of 2014 with 70,900 miles from a respected member of the ZHP Mafia forum. It has always been properly owned and maintained, nd is exceptionally clean. I have over $15,000 worth of receipts in recent maintenance and tasteful upgrades. BMWs are like airplanes; proper care, reventative maintenance and repairs are more important than strictly age and mileage. Clean ZHPs are getting hard to come by, specially in Imola red over natural brown. The ZHP is the most evolved and developed four-door E46, nd a more practical alternative to the two-door only E46 M3 (that said from an M3 owner).
Background
If you are unfamiliar with the ZHP, ere is the original BMW North American press release for the ZHP or Performance Package.
The 330i Performance Package has been created exclusively for the U.S. market for enthusiasts by enthusiasts at BMW Individual, division of BMW M GmbH. There is no aspect of the driving experience that has not been enhanced by the Performance Package. Modifications to the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine, hich include different camshafts and performance-modified Digital Motor Electronics, ield a ten horsepower increase to 235. For the first time in a 330i a six-speed manual transmission will be standard. With the Performance Package it will include a short-throw shifter. The package also includes a shorter final drive ratio. The benefits of these modifications are immediately apparent - the 330i with a Performance Package will accelerate from 0 - 60 miles-per-hour in 6 seconds, bout half a second faster than a standard 330i. To match the straight-line performance a new sports suspension, ore aggressively tuned than the 330i's standard sport suspension, s mated to 18-inch wheels with mixed-size performance tires. In addition to the wheels and tires the exterior of the 330i Performance Package is distinguished by its Aerodynamic Package, lack headlight trim, igh gloss shadowline trim and a new exhaust that not only appears but also sounds more aggressive. The look and feel of the interior has been refined with cloth and Alcantara sport seats matching the Alcantara sport steering wheel. An anthracite headliner and Black cube aluminum trim complete an ambiance tailored to the enthusiast. Silver cube aluminum trim is optional. The instrumentation includes red needles while the tachometer reflects the modified engine's 300 higher rpm limit. Production of the 330i Performance Package will begin in March 2003 with the first cars arriving at BMW centers in April.
Highlights of the package included:
ZHP-specific cams and DME producing 235 horsepower and a 6800-RPM redline
6-Speed Transmission
Short Shifter
3.07:1 Final Drive
Sport Suspension (control arms bushings, way bars, ampeners, 5mm lower)
Reduced Steering Ratio (13.7:1 instead of 15.5:1)
M Aerodynamics Package (front and rear valence, runk lip spoiler)
Shadowline (gloss black) Trim
Large Diameter Exhausts
Anthracite Headliner
Alcantara Shift and E-Brake Trim
Sport Alcantara Steering Wheel
Sport Seats
Black or Silver Cube Interior Trim
Red Instrument Cluster Needles
18" Style 135 Wheels
Refreshed Items

This ZHP is properly sorted. All common issues and wear prone areas have been addressed using OEM BMW, MW Performance, r better parts. The interior was converted by previous owner to natural brown and black cube trim from anthracite cloth / suede interior with aluminum cube trim, very desirable upgrade.
The current owner continued where the previous owner left off. Here's what he did.
Performance:
DINAN Intake
BMW Performance Short Shift Kit
BMW Performance Floating Cross-Drilled Front Rotors
BMW Performance Cross-Drilled Rear Rotors
Akebono Brake Pads
BMW Z4M Offset Front Control Arm Bushings
Complete Rear Subframe / Suspension Refresh
18 x 8.5 BBS RGR Wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
Exterior:
Gloss Black Kidney Grills
E90 HIDs, ngel Eyes, nd Ballasts in E46 Housings
Clear Turn Signals
Clear Side Indicators
Red, lear, ed (RCR) Taillights
OEM Front and Rear Black Bumper Trim
OEM Door Black Trim
Window Tint
Interior:
M3 Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather Shift Boot
ZHP Weighted Leather Shift Knob
Center Console Storage Unit
HVAC Control Unit
Anthracite ZHP A-pillar (warped originals, ommon issue).
M3 Aluminum Dead Pedal
Factor Aux Input
BMW Carpet Floor Mats
BMW Rubber Floor Mats
Impressions
One glance and the exceptionally clean condition of this ZHP is your first impression. Imola Red is an exclusive color that distinguishes the ZHP from lesser E46 variants. It's condition presents like a much younger, ower mileage car. BBS RGR wheels are one of the few wheels that can top OEM Style 135's. The M appearance package, lack gloss kidney grills and shadow line trim are sporting cues to those in the know. Inside the natural brown / black leather is the perfect color to match the Imola exterior. The M3 steering wheel (one of BMW's best) and ZHP shift knob (another BMW best) allow precise inputs and communicate the road. This is one of the great driver's cars. All of the little bits that BMW tweaked add up to a sum greater than their parts. On paper they might not seem that special, ut 5 minutes behind the wheel and it is clear they are. A tighter steering ratio, horter final drive, port suspension, nd higher redline in combination with the Dinan intake, erformance brakes, nd wonderfully sticky Michelin Super Sport tires allow incredible levels of performance with only the slightest amount of talent. The refined and composed E46 platform that is predictable, et wonderfully neutral thanks to square not staggered 8.5" wheels at each corner. All ZHPs should have come this way!
Mechanical
All maintenance is up to date and all common E46 issues are either not present or have been addressed. Oil changes have always been done more frequently than BMW's recommended interval (a killer of these cars). Inspection II was done in July of 2014, nd I completed an Inspection I in preparation for the sale. The engine idles smoothly and pulls strong. The cooling system has been preventatively replaced with an ESC Level III Ultimate cooling kit, ncluding the water pump, hermostat, hermostat housing, xpansion tank, adiator, rive belts, ulleys, nd tensioners. The intake DISA valve has been replaced, long with a bad oxygen sensor. The valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket have been replaced. There are no fluid leaks at all.All door lock and window regulators work, he left rear window regular was recently replaced. There are no check engine (service engine soon in BMW speak) or airbag SRS lights. There is no driveline, heel bearing, r suspension noise or vibrations. The sport suspension is firm and compliant. The brakes are strong and do not fad thanks to the upgraded rotors and pads. It is a turn-key car that needs nothing.
Exterior
The Imola Red paint is in exceptional condition. There are no faded areas or clear coat failure. Last summer, t 84,500, iles the front bumper cover was repainted by a high-end body shop to repair a glaring scratch the seller refused to live with. At the same time the hood and front fenders were resprayed to correct the minor pitting all cars of this age have. The orange peel and finish are perfectly factory matched. The seller finished the job by replacing all black-work and trim with new factory bits. The result is an exterior with none of the leading edge pitting or UV faded black-work that Colorado cars have. There is absolutely no rust anywhere. All VIN tags are in place. The windshield was replaced with OEM glass in October of 2014 at 74,000 miles; it has no cracks or pitting. The window glass and shadowline trim are perfect. The headlights are not faded and all indicator and marker lights work. The BBS RGR wheels have no curb rash, hips, ents, r bends with excellent center caps. The Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are worn evenly with75% percent tread remaining. The only imperfections I could find were light scuffs on the bottom of the front splitter, dime-sized ding on the passenger door and a small scratch on the rear bumper cover.
Interior
Overall the interior is in great shape. The natural brown / black leather under an anthracite headliner is a stunning combination. The overall leather condition on the front and rear seats are in good shape, ut the front seats to have creases and a few dye spots. They are presentable and don't have the excessive bolster wear that most E46's have. The seller is including an extra natural brown rear seat with good leather if the buyer would replace the imperfect panels. The carpet has no stains or tears. There are no odors and it has never been smoked in. Both sets of factory floor mats fit perfectly. The headliner does not sag. Both A-Pillar covers have been replaced; the old ones were warped (a common issue). All switches and functions work correctly. There are no blown out pixels in the instrument cluster, adio screen, r HVAC. The heat blows hot and the air condition blows cold, he blower is quiet and the final stage resistor is good. The Harmon Kardon BMW Business premium sound system is fantastic. Other than the front seats, he only imperfections I can find are worn suede on the driver's door seal (an easy fix) and a small chip in the right rear passenger door handle.
We would like to find an owner for this ZHP who will continue to care for it and appreciate it for what it is. It certainly isn't the cheapest ZHP on the market, ut its condition, arity, heels, aintenance pedigree, nd upgrades are worth the premium. Clean E46's are getting hard to find, nd this is especially true for the ZHP.
Original Equipment VIN Decode:

Options
226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS
249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL
403 GLAS ROOF, LECTRIC
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., LECTR. W. MEMORY
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
495 3. HEADREST REAR CENTRE
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION
650 CD PLAYER
674 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON
692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION
710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
716 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE II
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME
767 PERFORMANCE-PACKAGE
770 INTERIOR TRIM ALU SILVER CUBE
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
787 M LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SP.135 W MIXED T.
818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
Standard Equipment
210 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
411 WINDOW LIFTS, LECTRIC
473 ARMREST, RONT
520 FOGLIGHTS
550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER
645 RADIO CONTROL US
661 RADIO BMW BUSINESS
823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION
832 BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ
992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT

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