Highlights
THIS… is a 2005 BMW 330Ci ZHP Convertible, finished in Monaco Blue Metallic with a black soft top and a Natural Brown interior.
- The attached Carfax history report shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this BMW’s past. It also shows two owners and registration in Florida and North Carolina from new.
- According to a build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment on this 330Ci includes the ZHP Performance Package, adaptive xenon headlights, fog lights, a power-retractable soft top, Montana leather upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and more as detailed below. The seller reports no modifications.
- The ZHP Performance Package, offered during the last few years of E46 production, bridged the gap between the standard 3 Series and the high-performance M3. The package included a number of styling and handling upgrades, as well as a more powerful engine with ZHP-specific camshafts.
- Power comes from a 3.0-liter M54 straight-6, rated at 235 horsepower and 222 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment
A build sheet is shown in the gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:
- ZHP Performance Package (increased output to 235 horsepower, 18-inch Style 135 wheels, M sport suspension, M aerodynamic package, front sport seats, M sport steering wheel)
- Adaptive xenon headlights
- Fog lights
- Power-retractable soft top
- Montana leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable and heated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- Power-adjustable side mirrors
- Cruise control
- Rain sensor
Known Flaws
- Dings on the driver-side quarter panel, passenger-side fender, and on the passenger-side sideskirt
- Stone chips on forward-facing surfaces
- Scratches on the bottom of the front bumper
- Creases and wear on the seats
- Some wear on the steering wheel and interior touchb points
- Some corrosion on underbody components
- The seller states that the sound system volume knob is loose.
Recent Service History
A service invoice indicates that the following maintenance was performed in June 2016 at 63,123 miles:
- Radiator, water pump, thermostat, expansion tank, upper and lower radiator hoses, and transmission cooler thermostat replaced
- Oil filter housing gasket resealed
- Convertible top repaired
- Keys initialized
The attached Carfax history report indicates that the following maintenance was completed:
- June 2024 (92,233 miles): Engine oil filter adapter replaced, engine oil and filter changed
- February 2024 (90,264 miles): Engine oil and filter changed
- October 2023 (85,642 miles): Engine oil and filter changed
- March 2023 (78,963 miles): Drive belt(s) and ignition coil(s) replaced, engine oil and filter changed
Additional service history is shown in the service records viewable in the gallery, and in the attached Carfax history report.
Other Items Included in Sale
- 2 keys
- Owner’s manual
- Service records
- Factory tool kit
- Wind deflector
Ownership History
The seller purchased this BMW in 2012.