2005 BMW 330Ci

Convertible

3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

WBABW534X5PL52338

Clear

GAS

Selling my 2005 BMW 330 Ci convertible with just over 92K miles with the BMW (ZHP) Performance Package (more horsepower, larger rims, etc.). I purchased this convertible in July of 2013 from a dealer for use as a weekend fun car but now I need/want a larger truck for utility purposes. It had its major OEM 90,000 mile maintenance this past fall and also received two new rear tires at the time. The car is not only completely up to date with its maintenance, it also runs perfectly and all accessories work. Being almost nine years old with its original stock BMW paint, the exterior has some paint chipping on just the front hood/spoiler as well as has a loose front spoiler because it is prone to scraping a tall curb if not not going slow enough. The passenger door has a small ding and there may be a couple of other very minor dings barely noticeable. The fabric top is tight, no leaks whatsoever, and the color is a deep black. The interior is black leather with the ZHP carbon fiber trimming. It has an OEM iPod connection in the glove compartment. The leather has one hole on the driver's lumbar side (see pic) and overall the leather is in fair condition. Here is a description of the BMW Performance Package (ZHP) that came stock with this vehicle: The performance package was an inclusive option given to E46 sedans from 2003 to 2005, coupes and convertibles from 2004 to 2006.[20] It included various aesthetic changes over the regular 3 series, as well as functional and mechanical enhancements. It had M badges on each of its Style 135 wheels, with additional M badging on the multi-function steering wheel and atop the 6-speed short throw weighted shifter. In addition to the standard color options, the ZHP was available in the "Motorsport-only" color Imola Red. It received the "M-Tech II" bodykit standard, 18-inch staggered Style 135 wheels, high gloss anthracite window trim, and the coupe received clear turn signals (headlights, side-markers, and tail-lights) instead of the amber turn signals found on the standard 330Ci.[20] The interior had also been modified with half cloth-half alcantara sports seats (optional upgrade to leather), an alcantara-wrapped sports steering wheel (switched to perforated leather in mid-2005), a shorter M-badged shift knob, anthracite colored cloth headliner, and aluminum "cubed" faux-carbon fiber interior trim (available in silver or black). The instrument gauge cluster was also modified with red needles and polished metal trim rings.[21]In the performance department, the ZHP was equipped with the more aggressive DME tune to increase power from 225 hp (168 kW) to 235 hp (175 kW).[20] The engine redline raised from 6,500 rpm to 6,800 rpm to take advantage of the new power band and higher power output at higher RPMs.[21] As a result of the higher redline, the nut that fastens the oil pump's sprocket came with threadlocker pre-applied from the factory to keep the nut from falling off.[22] The car also received a shorter final drive ratio which allows for faster acceleration; 3.07 vs. 2.93 for manuals and 3.64 vs. 3.38 for the automatic.[21] Car and Driver magazine track-tested the car, which returned a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds and passed through the 1/4 mile in 14.3 seconds.[21] In 2003 the ZHP featured a 6-speed manual transmission (the Steptronic automatic transmission was not available the first model year (2003), but it was offered from 2004 to 2006).Suspension was modified over the standard suspension with firmer springs and dampers, larger anti-roll bars, stronger front control arm ball joints, a lower ride height, and slightly more negative camber.[21] The Style 135M wheels also came equipped with the much stickier compound, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, in a staggered configuration with 225/40-18 tires in the front and 255/35-18 tires in the back.[21] For those interested, I took two YouTube videos of the car, one few minutes test drive and one short clip of the car's exhaust. eBay doesn't allow video links posted to these ads so you'll have to either message me for the link to the clips or type in "New Orleans ebay Sale 2005 BMW 330ci" and hopefully it will appear for you. Again, message me if you have difficulty with it. Local pick-up would be great. Buyer will be responsible for any shipping costs involved but I am willing to drive the car locally for shipping pick-up purposes if you arrange it. The title is clear and will be provided along with the Bill of Sale once funds have cleared. I've done this once before on eBay and it's really not that difficult. I have the car for sale locally as well so the first attractive offer accepted may end this auction early. If you win this auction, I will need an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit payable through PayPal only to discourage folks from playing games with this ad.I'm not an expert in cars but I'll do my best to answer any questions you might have. Good luck and thanks from Neworleanswatch! On Jan-25-14 at 08:40:11 PST, seller added the following information: A bidder asked if I could post a pic of paperwork showing the 90K service I had done on the car. I have added the last three pics showing the receipt and cost of the service including the new tires and brakes I had done. Time goes by quickly as you age and I thought it was a few months ago but in-fact I had the service done in July. As you can see, I've only put about 2K miles on my weekend car since then. Thanks! - Abraham