2004 BMW 3-Series

M-sport Conv Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

WBABW53474PL46883

Clear

Gasoline

              2004 BMW 330ci Sport Convertible Original California, 1-owner car Sport Model,  original owner, 31k original miles           VIN#:  WBABW53474PL46883         Up for sale is my sister’s 2004 BMW 330ci convertible.  I am listing the car for her.  The car is located in Newport Beach, California.  It is a California convertible that was purchased there new by my sister and never left the state.  It is an adult owned vehicle and never smoked in.  This is the rare “sport model” in Silver Gray Metallic with black leather interior.  The car is highly optioned with the following factory original options:   M sport suspension front sport seats M sport steering wheel M aerodynamic body package M double spoke 18” wheels heated seats park distance control rain sensor adaptive headlights aluminum “Silver Cube” trim       (see the original window sticker in the photos, this car sold new for $52,545.00).     The car has only 31,475 original miles.  She is the original and only owner and the car is in her name with clear California State title.  The car is in excellent condition and has never left sunny California.  There have been no mechanical repairs to the car and it has never been in an accident.  The car has been maintained at the local Sterling BMW dealership in Newport Beach, CA.  This car is in excellent condition both on the exterior and mechanically.   It is very hard to find original owner California cars in this kind of condition with this low mileage.  The car is a great example of a rare well taken care of, well-maintained 1-owner BMW convertible.  It is a real find, so bid early and good luck!         This will be a real good opportunity for someone looking for excellent performance, sport, and reliability.  Good luck.       (scroll down to see more pictures)   Exterior                       My feedback speaks for itself, so bid with confidence. …..Please email with any questions prior to bidding. I encourage you to come see the car in person if you like, please email me to arrange a time.  I will not disclose the reserve price - if you are serious about the car please bid. Do not bid if you cannot afford the car or do not have the funds available to follow thru with the transaction. If you have negative feedback from a previous Ebay Motors auction, please do not bid!   Terms of Sale: This auction is a legally binding contract, DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FOLLOW THROUGH AND PAY FOR THE VEHICLE. This auction costs me money to list, so don't bid if you can't afford to pay for the car. Should the high bidder back out, Ebay will be contacted.  Non paying bidders will not be tolerated, so if you are prone to buyers remorse or are inexperienced with buying cars on Ebay, please have the car inspected prior to bidding. Funds to be paid via cashiers check or bank wire transfer. All cashiers checks must clear prior to vehicle shipment. Full payment is to be received within 5 days. I reserve the right to stop the auction early, the car is sold as is with no warranty expressed or implied, all sales are final. Buyer to pay all applicable state sales tax upon transfer of title. Buyer to pay for any shipping cost but I will be glad to assist in any arrangements and can also provide a contact for shipping if need be. - Good luck!            On Jan-12-12 at 06:45:27 PST, seller added the following information: I just wanted to clarify that this car has the ZHP performance package. The package, was a $3,600 option and among other things, give the car an added 10 hp, 8 lbs of torque, higher redline, final drive ratio, firmer ball joints and special 18" wheels. The car was a rare, limited production car. Cut and paste the link below for more info or google it: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option more info: ZHP - Performance Package The performance package was available on 2003-2005 330 sedans (330i) and 2004-2006 330 coupes and convertibles (330Ci/330Cic). In 2003, it was only available with the 6-speed manual transmission and WITHOUT the premium package. In 2004, all performance package cars were also available with the automatic (steptronic) transmission as well as the premium package. Obviously, the Performance Package is an inclusive optional package incorporating all of the features of the Sport Package, so they're not available together. Original Press release: The 330i Performance Package has been created exclusively for the U.S. market for enthusiasts by enthusiasts at BMW Individual, a 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, which include different camshafts and performance-modified Digital Motor Electronics, yield 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, about half a second faster than a standard 330i. To match the straight-line performance a new sports suspension, more aggressively tuned than the 330i's standard sport suspension, is 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, black headlight trim, high 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. TEXT COURTESY of BMWNA Per the BMW press release, this package included the following changes. However, many of these claims have been found to be misleading: Engine mods that equal a gain of 10HP & 8 ft/lb of torque by reprogramming the Digital Motor Electronics to allow a 6800 RPM max (up from 6500). 6 speed short throw shifter (for manual transmission equipped cars) 3.07:1 Final drive ratio w/ manual trans instead of the standard 2.91:1. Convertibles retained the already installed 3.07 ratio. Max Speed Limiter set to 155 mph (instead of 128) New M suspension, more "sporty" than standard or poor road package. There are no "ZHP" specific springs. The same springs are used for comparably equipped 330's for both the ZSP and the ZHP. In both cases, the spring rate for the post 4/01 build ZSP and ZHP is believed to be slightly less than that of the pre-4/01 ZSP Firmer shocks (Jounce: front +50%, rear +20%), (Rebound: front +35%, rear -8%) ZHP does use different dampers than the ZSP. There is a shortage of shock dyno data, but based on the SACHS damping parameter values it is believe the jounce damping is the same but rebound damping is stiffer on the ZHP. Pre-4/01 sport package cars had similar damping values to the ZHP but used the higher grade SACHS "Advantage" dampers rather than the "Super Touring" model. Smaller diameter anti-roll bars: 23.5 mm front (v. 24mm pre-04/01 ZSP), 18mm rear (v. 19mm pre-04/01 ZSP) There is no 18.5 mm rear sway bar offered by BMW for the E46. More rigid forward bushings Front Control arm bushings are the same ZHP/ZSP ZHP control arms are different and use a stiffer ball joint Lower ride height by 15 mm (.6 inches) utilizing shorter auxiliary springs Since both the ZSP and ZHP use the same springs, they have the same ride height. Both are 15mm lower than a non-sport E46 -.5 degrees of camber (for a total of -1.1 degrees) Alignment settings are the same ZSP and ZHP Exterior trim elements (front & rear fascia, trunk lid spoiler) Special exterior trim: Anthracite (charcoal) headlight & fog light surrounds, High-Gloss Shadowline (black gloss) trim Large diameter stainless steel dual exhaust outlets Extra thick Alcantara steering wheel (later switched to perforated leather) ZSP Sport Seats Alcantara & cloth upholstery to replace leatherette and standard trim (leather still optional) Choice of "Black Cube" or "Silver Cube" interior trim Red needles on the instrument cluster Style 135's are added, 18x8.0" front, 18x8.5" rear Wider Tires: 225/40ZR-18 in front and 255/35ZR-18 in the rear. Reduced steering rack ratio. 13.7:1 versus 15.4:1 All post 4/01 330's use the same part number steering rack. The ratio of this rack has not been confirmed, but it is believed to be different from that used on the 325's