Who really cares to be honest, 5.6 sec are enough for me that fast enough the car looks good too I would never go and buy a crappy new eletric car just because its quicker but it's ugly, and useless for the long run, or even buy a new car in general its a car to be driven and enjoyed as it is, you can do mods and make it abit faster.
I have a 2006 330ci and It is a fantastic car. Sticky tires and a refreshed suspension is all you really need to have fun. The engine is also incredibly stout in my experience.
I agree. I have an 02 330ci coupe and I do all my own work on it. I've had it since '08 and just replaced the stock crap with Koni active sport shocks/struts and nice fat Hotchkis sway bars. I can round a 90 degree corner at 45 and it just follows obediently. Fun!
I have a 2006 zhp vert imola red black interior and I love it. I could easily afford a newer bimmer, but I'm on the hunt for another zhp, before the all hit the grave yard. This is hands down the ultimate driving machine along with my 2003 E39.
I fully agree, modern cars not great, small turbo engines, they too sissy, Great review....in my country (South Africa) it's named Individual, I have a silver in color, the differences I pick up is the front bumper, indicator lights, I wish you could do more analysis. Keep them rolling..Thanks
Love these ZHPs and have been on the hunt a while. I do enjoy my no idrive 06 330i RWD 6spd and I couldn’t agree more on everything you say about these older rides.
E90 330i is a keeper. People are sleeping on those things right now! A friend of mine bought one recently and it is AWESOME. A really great AND inexpensive car.
I own a 02 330i and it's my daily car. These things we're built to last. Timeless design and plenty of power from that silky smooth inline 6. It's a pleasure to drive one in a good condition even 20 years later. I am sure the 330i Zhp and even the regular e46 330i will go in value for years to come
It is better, if it has a modern headunit with navigation! I have a 2001 330i M Sport which is in nearly new condition. Stick of course. Mods include full VDO gages and a high flow K&N air filter. I prefer these models over the M3s because the engine internals last much longer. 0-60 in 6 seconds is fine. Plus as a few companies make new headunits that look factory specifically for the E39 and E46. Even CD/DVD players. My car is hard to beat between 60 and 130mph. And with only 49,000 miles and mint, it has years even decades to go. The key is to baby it until the oil temperature is all the way up to 210 degrees or 15 minutes. Do not go by the water temperature. That gets hot in 5 minutes. If it is a dry day, turn off the DSC. 231 is really usable horsepower in a 3200 pound car.
There's one a few hours that I want to look at for $3300 besides paint fading and it being an automatic I want to just buy it right away. It's high on mileage but I just want a project car to restore
Like seeing the ZHP content, and glad to hear that you're seeing what connects the enthusiast community to this particular E46. Some of the mild mods that people seem to like: 3.46 LSD, some sort of ecu tune to liven it up a bit, headers. Suspension is spot on, as you said, but also the basics of reputable springs/shocks work great, too.
Great to watch your videos on living with the ZHP. I recently bought a nice 2005 ZHP Sedan Imola Red / Cloth with 100K on it just a couple months back. Clean, but style 135 wheels were gone.. :-/. It it 900 miles away and I can't get it home just yet, but safe at a buddy's place. The more I watch, the more I want to get it home and give it the attention it deserves and bring it up to spec. I have been an e46 driver for 8 years now, and it is all about how they make you feel every day. Keep sharing the stories!
I sold an e46 325, bought an e92 335, regretted selling the 325, bought an e46 330. Slower but full of character and built much better than the e90 series
One quick correction you mentioned no difference in the engine. ZHP actually has bigger camshafts and a higher redline than a "normal" 330. Also shorter rear axle ratio and different muffler
I’ve had 70+ cars. Many BMW’s including M cars, 911’s, Corvette’s, Miatas and other sports cars and my ZHP is my number 2 favorite car after my current 911. Need to get another some day and will immediately fix its only flaw by putting in a limited slip diff.
@@sceneryaesthetic6302 not sure if you guys will answer but am looking into buying an 05 with 102k miles. All stock but it does need a power steering hose and has a coolant leak somewhere. Seller is asking 7k. Compared to others currently priced, it think is a good deal. I work on my own cars and come from Lexus and Toyota. Would you guys say these are fairly reliable?
@@mvc2177 yes, very reliable. The M54 is bulletproof. It’s still a bmw so treat it with care, and stay up on maintenance but I’ve owned M54 powered cars for 15+ years and they are very solid. Things to watch out for are all cooling system components, vanos, disa valve, numerous suspension bushings, CCV, DISA valve, valve cover gaskets/cover warping, all mostly just due to age and brittle plastic/o-rings/gaskets/rubber that can fail.
The E46 ZHP actually has much better steering than the E46 M3. 13:1 rack vs 15:1 and much more heavily weighted with more feel because of that faster ratio. If I buy an E46 M3, no doubt I will swap in a ZHP rack. The one thing a ZHP needs is a proper LSD. If you want more lively acceleration and the chance to shift more gears, put in a shorter rear axle ratio at the same time. Otherwise if you want a bit more sound, an exhaust change. It needs very little to be an excellent all-rounder
I have a '06 330cic ZHP with only 104,000 miles and in excellent condition this is my second ZHP my first one I got was '05 330cic ZHP and was a mechanical nightmare the '06 I have is really nice
More often than not its the 'performance' of the driver...look at the Top Gear times around the track(Star in a reasonably priced car), there's a vast difference in times but its the 'same' car.
I have a zhp 6 speed you better be fbo with a built head or FI or s54 swap no shot. It’s not a slow car but in a straight line not the fastest up to 80 or so.
Love your channel! Seems you were in the same boat as me lol I couldn’t decide choose between 330i or 330i ZHP or 07-2010 335i, you had a 335i why did you pick the 330i when they Around the same price? I’m thinking of selling my 330i for an 07-2010 335i so unsure what to do, I also own a 2011 5.0 and 2019 bmw 430i
Thanks man, been watching you for years when you had the white 335i, got into an accident with my old 08 128i around the same time as you lol really do like this e46 a lot
5.6 seconds to 60 is slow? I mean, it’s relative, but…. nuances aside, it’s still a quick car!
it's quick enough!
By modern standard yes it’s pretty slow
@@thelegendaryredx7710 how quick you need for a daily compact sedan ? 4 second?
Who really cares to be honest, 5.6 sec are enough for me that fast enough the car looks good too I would never go and buy a crappy new eletric car just because its quicker but it's ugly, and useless for the long run, or even buy a new car in general its a car to be driven and enjoyed as it is, you can do mods and make it abit faster.
5.6 seconds is pretty cap on a stock 330.
I have a 2006 330ci and It is a fantastic car. Sticky tires and a refreshed suspension is all you really need to have fun. The engine is also incredibly stout in my experience.
I agree. I have an 02 330ci coupe and I do all my own work on it. I've had it since '08 and just replaced the stock crap with Koni active sport shocks/struts and nice fat Hotchkis sway bars. I can round a 90 degree corner at 45 and it just follows obediently. Fun!
Theses cars drive so good. I can’t let go mine because its a good driver. I would rather have a old e46 than a new 30k compact cookie cutter.
I have a 2006 zhp vert imola red black interior and I love it. I could easily afford a newer bimmer, but I'm on the hunt for another zhp, before the all hit the grave yard. This is hands down the ultimate driving machine along with my 2003 E39.
Best looking BMW ever made. ZHP E46
I’d love to own a ZHP to pair it with my E46 M3.
Looking to get one with 102k miles. Are these fairly reliable? Yes I work on my own cars but I come from Lexus, Hondas and Toyotas.
so far, mine has been very reliable! The E46 (non M) platform actually appears to be more reliable than people realize. And pretty cheap to maintain
@@ShiftedPerspective would you say the m3 e46 is considerably more reliable? Seems like a lot more that can go wrong in those cars.
You can drive “slow” cars fast too sounded like you were shifting at 4K limiter is 6.5k
I can't decide between the e46 320i and the e92 325i? what are you saying?
I am not as familiar with those, but I would definitely recommend checking out the 330i
e46 320i is 4 banger, just get e92 325i, inline 6 is more special
@@mr123undead e46 320i is a six cylinder 2.2l.
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I fully agree, modern cars not great, small turbo engines, they too sissy, Great review....in my country (South Africa) it's named Individual, I have a silver in color, the differences I pick up is the front bumper, indicator lights, I wish you could do more analysis. Keep them rolling..Thanks
Slow??
sell me this
Take care of it, Imola ZHP sedan is one of the best E46’s.
IMO a good 6mt example is the best!
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I love your videos i forget you’re a small channel because your quality is so good!!! also just got myself a zhp coupe !
awesome thanks!
The BMW E46 is probably one of their best series of cars concerning their fit and finish aside from the aluminum gaskets, they are great road cars.
Love these ZHPs and have been on the hunt a while. I do enjoy my no idrive 06 330i RWD 6spd and I couldn’t agree more on everything you say about these older rides.
E90 330i is a keeper. People are sleeping on those things right now! A friend of mine bought one recently and it is AWESOME. A really great AND inexpensive car.
I own a 02 330i and it's my daily car. These things we're built to last. Timeless design and plenty of power from that silky smooth inline 6. It's a pleasure to drive one in a good condition even 20 years later. I am sure the 330i Zhp and even the regular e46 330i will go in value for years to come
bro for 235hp 6 speed most modern cars have like 145hp to 180 hp lol and the mechanical steering its a badass car
I’d love to see some video of the ZHP outside where the camera is farther than 10 ft from the car and you walk around the car slowly.
you got it!
The bmw e46 is the very definition of a car enthusiast car.
It is better, if it has a modern headunit with navigation! I have a 2001 330i M Sport which is in nearly new condition. Stick of course. Mods include full VDO gages and a high flow K&N air filter. I prefer these models over the M3s because the engine internals last much longer. 0-60 in 6 seconds is fine. Plus as a few companies make new headunits that look factory specifically for the E39 and E46. Even CD/DVD players. My car is hard to beat between 60 and 130mph. And with only 49,000 miles and mint, it has years even decades to go. The key is to baby it until the oil temperature is all the way up to 210 degrees or 15 minutes. Do not go by the water temperature. That gets hot in 5 minutes. If it is a dry day, turn off the DSC. 231 is really usable horsepower in a 3200 pound car.
I'm thinking about buying one. How expensive is it to replace parts and maintenance. I hear BMWs expensive to fix and maintain
There's one a few hours that I want to look at for $3300 besides paint fading and it being an automatic I want to just buy it right away. It's high on mileage but I just want a project car to restore
I bought mine literally because of the way it felt. Thought I’d missed the boat as prices continue to climb but I found a deal and… I love it.
Like seeing the ZHP content, and glad to hear that you're seeing what connects the enthusiast community to this particular E46. Some of the mild mods that people seem to like: 3.46 LSD, some sort of ecu tune to liven it up a bit, headers. Suspension is spot on, as you said, but also the basics of reputable springs/shocks work great, too.
Just bought an ‘06 330ci ZHP and I love it. I’ll proaly hang on to it.
I completely agree that specs shouldn’t be all that important. The experience of a car is what really matters at the end of the day.
More reasons why Brandon should sell me his zhp! Nice video title 😆🤣
Great to watch your videos on living with the ZHP. I recently bought a nice 2005 ZHP Sedan Imola Red / Cloth with 100K on it just a couple months back. Clean, but style 135 wheels were gone.. :-/. It it 900 miles away and I can't get it home just yet, but safe at a buddy's place. The more I watch, the more I want to get it home and give it the attention it deserves and bring it up to spec. I have been an e46 driver for 8 years now, and it is all about how they make you feel every day. Keep sharing the stories!
that's awesome! They are fun cars for the money
Bought a new 2005 ZHP back in the day. Traded it in after a mere 3 years and 9k miles on it for a 2008 335i. Bad move on my part, still regret it.
You do? I’m think of selling my 2005 330i for a 2007-2010 335i but leaning on keeping it not sure
@@nyc_-qm5kd The E90 is soulless compared to that E46 330 ZHP You can keep the 05 and pick up a E90 for cheap and have both.
I sold an e46 325, bought an e92 335, regretted selling the 325, bought an e46 330. Slower but full of character and built much better than the e90 series
Of course this is just my suggestion, but painting this OEM calipers silver will give that car the ultimate OEM look. Love the channel bro! 👍
Yeah I'd like to do something with the calipers at some point. We'll see
One quick correction you mentioned no difference in the engine. ZHP actually has bigger camshafts and a higher redline than a "normal" 330. Also shorter rear axle ratio and different muffler
For sure, those are noticeable differences and make the car much nicer to drive.
I’ve had 70+ cars. Many BMW’s including M cars, 911’s, Corvette’s, Miatas and other sports cars and my ZHP is my number 2 favorite car after my current 911. Need to get another some day and will immediately fix its only flaw by putting in a limited slip diff.
I bought a supercharger ZHP with a LSD a few months ago, having owned a stock ZHP previously. Do it!
@@sceneryaesthetic6302 not sure if you guys will answer but am looking into buying an 05 with 102k miles. All stock but it does need a power steering hose and has a coolant leak somewhere. Seller is asking 7k. Compared to others currently priced, it think is a good deal. I work on my own cars and come from Lexus and Toyota. Would you guys say these are fairly reliable?
@@mvc2177 yes, very reliable. The M54 is bulletproof. It’s still a bmw so treat it with care, and stay up on maintenance but I’ve owned M54 powered cars for 15+ years and they are very solid. Things to watch out for are all cooling system components, vanos, disa valve, numerous suspension bushings, CCV, DISA valve, valve cover gaskets/cover warping, all mostly just due to age and brittle plastic/o-rings/gaskets/rubber that can fail.
The E46 ZHP actually has much better steering than the E46 M3. 13:1 rack vs 15:1 and much more heavily weighted with more feel because of that faster ratio. If I buy an E46 M3, no doubt I will swap in a ZHP rack. The one thing a ZHP needs is a proper LSD. If you want more lively acceleration and the chance to shift more gears, put in a shorter rear axle ratio at the same time. Otherwise if you want a bit more sound, an exhaust change. It needs very little to be an excellent all-rounder
Great videos as always. Greetings from Greece. Aka eforty_sickm3 from Instagram
I have a '06 330cic ZHP with only 104,000 miles and in excellent condition this is my second ZHP my first one I got was '05 330cic ZHP and was a mechanical nightmare the '06 I have is really nice
Just bought a single owner super clean 02 330i and it is by far the most enjoyable car I’ve ever driven. Always puts a smile on my face
More often than not its the 'performance' of the driver...look at the Top Gear times around the track(Star in a reasonably priced car), there's a vast difference in times but its the 'same' car.
I dust s4’s in my shit
I have a zhp 6 speed you better be fbo with a built head or FI or s54 swap no shot. It’s not a slow car but in a straight line not the fastest up to 80 or so.
did you change the headlight and tail light?
Love your channel! Seems you were in the same boat as me lol I couldn’t decide choose between 330i or 330i ZHP or 07-2010 335i, you had a 335i why did you pick the 330i when they Around the same price? I’m thinking of selling my 330i for an 07-2010 335i so unsure what to do, I also own a 2011 5.0 and 2019 bmw 430i
I would get the newer car if you want something modern and faster, but go for the E46 for a more pure driving experience and a bit more character.
Thanks man, been watching you for years when you had the white 335i, got into an accident with my old 08 128i around the same time as you lol really do like this e46 a lot
When did you get a 4runner?
the girlfriend got it about a month ago