2005 BMW 3-Series

330ci Coupe

3.0 Inline 6

Automatic

WBABD53475PL16371

Clear

Gasoline

The pictures are of the current, like-new condition. I can provide specific pictures upon request. For sale is an unmolested example of BMW’s famed and highly acclaimed E46 coupe equipped with all the right stuff: 2005 BMW 330ci with the very desirable ZHP performance package. LESS THAN 86K MILES! Alpine white with dove gray leather. 235 HP 3 liter inline-6 cylinder motor, 5 speed steptronic automatic transmission. Heated sport seats with adjustable thigh support, power lumbar and 3 memory settings. Automatic climate control, Premium Harman Kardon sound system with single in dash CD, six disc CD changer in trunk and factory integrated Sirius/XM receiver (subscription required). BMW assist telematics system and Bluetooth cell phone pairing. Power windows, power door locks with keyless entry, power glass moonroof, power mirrors, cruise control, dynamic stability control, traction control, ABS brakes, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio/phone controls and tilt/telescoping column, rain sensing windshield wipers, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, homelink garage door control, split folding rear seats, complete tool kit, rechargeable glove box flashlight. ZHP performance package: (thank you Wikipedia for those who don’t know) The performance package was an inclusive option given to E46 sedans from 2003 to 2005, coupes and convertibles from 2004 to 2006.[23] 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.[23] 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.[24] 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).[23] 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.[24] 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.[25] 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.[24] 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.[24] 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.[24] 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.[24] Here is the BMW build sheet : Vehicle information VIN long WBABD53475PL16371 Type code BD53 Type 330CI (USA) Dev. series E46 (2FL) Line 3 Body type COUPE Steering LL Door count 2 Engine M54 Cubical capacity 3.00 Power 170 Transmision HECK Gearbox AUT Colour ALPINWEISS 3 (300) Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/GRAU (N6TT) Prod. date 2005-01-13 Order options No. Description 1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES 205 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS 403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC 431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D 441 SMOKERS PACKAGE 459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY 481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER 521 RAIN SENSOR 522 XENON LIGHT 524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS 534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING 639 COMPLETE PREP. CELLULAR PHONE USA/CDN 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 772 INTERIOR TRIM ALU BLACK CUBE 775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE 787 M LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SP.135 W MIXED T. 8SP COP CONTROL 818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH The back story: Her name is Fräncesca. I searched across the entire country for many months to find exactly what I was looking for and I finally found her at Reliable BMW in Missouri. I have not seen another example of this color combination and equipment level offered for sale since. I acquired her 5 years ago in completely stock condition with 69k miles. I was told the previous owner was a Doctor who drove her from Springdale, Arkansas to Springfield, Missouri for her commute, and did so only in good weather. She was in incredible condition when I found her and I only had to change a few things to make her my own. I made the following minimal upgrades: factory chrome wheel exchange, genuine BMW M3 leather steering wheel, genuine BMW 6 disc trunk mounted CD changer, light window tint, hyper yellow fog light bulbs, LED license plate bulbs and European front license plate bracket (plate pictured not included) I’ve run her exclusively with Chevron 91 and serviced her with only OEM BMW parts and fluids. New Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires were installed at 77K miles. Her last maintenance was just in September at 84K miles and included oil, oil filter, engine air filter and cabin air filter replacement. If you have done the math, you will see that she has been pampered during my ownership. She has been a garage queen driven only on Sundays on a 76 mile freeway round-trip to work, and only in good weather. She went from garage to covered parking, so she has seen very little sun in the last five years. She has been adult owned and driven with respect; never raced or driven hard. She has a perfect body with no dents and only a few slight nicks in the paint on the front bumper from freeway driving. The chrome wheels are perfect! No curb rash. The glass has no cracks and no chips and is etched with anti-theft serial numbers. You will have to look close to see the normal slight specks on the windshield that comes with the mileage. The interior is beautiful. Never been smoked in. The only flaw is the seat cushion on the passenger seat is showing the beginning stages of a crack in the leather. It is ever so slight and would probably go unnoticed if not pointed out. There are absolutely no issues mechanically or electrically. Everything works as intended. You can enjoy her immediately knowing you will not have to put any money into her for quite awhile. Both master keys, an emergency lockout key and complete owner's manual package are included. California registration is paid until February 2016! I was planning to keep Fräncesca forever, but I came across an E60 550i that I just couldn’t resist and I don't have a four-car garage. This is the only reason you now have the opportunity to own her yourself. I would like to see her go to a good home with someone that will appreciate her as much as I have, so if you are that person, you know what an E46 with the ZHP package in this kind of condition is worth to you. You also know that these highly desirable models are becoming increasingly difficult to find with less than 100K miles and without drastic modifications, so make your bid accordingly.