http://www.bmwportland.com/webdetail.aspx?iid=3419464

06 ZHP vert = win (in my opinion) They're sounding a bit desperate to move it if you read what they're offering besides the price, but I'm having a hard time thinking anyone should pay $30k for it today.

 

24000

 

Personally I would pass and buy a coupe instead. Convertibles are heavier, generally look terrible with the top up, and aren't as rigid because they're missing a roof.

 

Generally I'd prefer a coupe, yes. (I have an 04 325Ci coupe already)

 

But they are fun in a different way. I was anti-vert for the longest time for the reasons you listed, and when the weather is right it adds a whole new dimension to the driving experience. That's not to say I couldn't enjoy driving with out it, but is not without virtue.

 

Same here. I always thought they were lame/poseur'ish, and some really are, but an S2k for example hardy fits that description. Probably not a 330Ci ZHP either.

 

That thing would be like 17500 at manheim

 

I'd pay around 25k for it. Then again im not a fan of red on a 3series.

At $30k im sure you can find a used E46 M3 vert. Those suckers tank in value. Of course not at 0.9%

 

what's that? Auction?

 

Been for sale since 10/07/2008. Dang.

Offer them $24,500 then! Ha!

 

Yeah, I doubt the vert part or the 6mt part would be helping them sell it to the general buying public at all this time of year in the PNW.

 

hmm, just noticed no ZPP. I thought that leather looked fake...

 

Verts are a little heavier = slower then the coups.

30K is wayyyy too much for this car. I wouldn't pay more than 23, especially in winter.

BTW, Manheim is 20K average.

 

I basically paid their asking price for my e92 with 6300 miles.

 

42

 

Why would you do that. That car was sitting there for awhile to.

You said you like negotiating.

 

Fly crazy acura out to Portland and he'll get it for you around 20k.

 

Im a cheap bastard.

Though i didnt get much off on the NSX as i would have liked.

 

Low 20's sounds about right.

 

not the asking price for sure.

 

probably about 24-25000

 

^^ Not a fan of the red or chop top. 20s though for sure. low 20s

 

18-20 Wouldnt see me spend a penny more then that.

 

Went and looked at it earlier. It was in pretty nice condition overall. The panels and bumpers all looked straight and original and there was no curb rash on any of the wheels. Paint was badly cared for though...way too many runs though the scratch and wash for a bright red car. The headlight lenses looked like they'd been cleaned with scotch-brite pads

Compared to my lowly 04 325Ci the car actually kind of felt like garbage from behind the wheel. Throws on the ZHP shift linkage were noticably shorter but felt really hesitant and balky...didn't want to go into first gear at all when I first got in it which kind of left a bad impression right away. The clutch pedal was mushier and I could tell the brakes needed major attention...needed too much pedal pressure. Suspension was definitely stiffer/sportier but I had a harder time feeling the extra 51 hp that I thought I would. It honestly didn't feel like their was a lot of extra fire going on under the hood even if it did have a sportier exhaust note.

The sales guy was pretty much a douche nozzle. I can't believe they let dudes like that work at a high end Euro car dealer. Their numbers were retarded on both ends so I thanked him for the test drive and basically told him I wasnt interested. (He called within 5 mintues of me leaving with a miraculously better offer on my trade in)

I think if I even do buy another E46 it's going to have to be an M3. There just wasn't enough "wow" factor compared to what I already have.

 

You know what the more I look at it I dont think I would pay more than 21k for it actually. 29k is way to much but remember its on a BMW lot there probably is the same BMW on another lot say for example chevy and there asking lower than 29

 

I said basically... Didn't say what, exactly...

 

I've seen more than a few E46 M3 verts in the mid $20k range with "doable" mileage. I'd be hardpressed to downgrade for more money.

 

Definately not worth the money at this time....HOWEVER, the car is certified, so it does have some extra value packed into it because of the certification. I want to say in the dead of the winter and it being certified, that car is worth $26-$27k.

 

Ok ok, how about this one?

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ctd/983664338.html

Edmunds suggests $28k dealer price...

 

find an indian near you, any indian, and he or she will be able to haggle the price down to whatever you like.

 

NADA clean retail has it for $32,950 depends on the Carfax report/condition...$27k

 

Wholesale on the car is in the low $20k range...Not worth $30k IMO...MAYBE $25k