[LeCruzr]

Hello everyone. My name is Bruce and I live in The Woodlands, TX. For nearly 10 years, I’ve been following the forum discussions for general interest and to learn more about E46s. I thought I’d joined long ago but apparently not. So, today I did join primarily so I could post about an idling issue I’m having with my ZHP. But first, a little background on me. I currently have a fleet of four cars (all with my wife’s approval): a 2005 330Ci ZHP Coupe, Monaco Blue Metallic, Black interior, (10 mfg'd for US) with Dinan air & catback exhaust, 134K – been in family for 10 years. Also a 2001.5 Audi S4 (APR chipped) - 6sp MT for 16 years, a 2002 Audi allroad - 6sp MT for 10 years and a 2001 Honda Prelude (wife's) - 5sp MT for 6 years...love them all. Here are some pics of the ZHP. Looking forward to participating on the forum.

 

[Bali]

That Monaco blue is gorgeous!
Welcome to the forum.

 

[LeCruzr]

Bali, thanks for the welcome. According to the car's window sticker, the Monaco Blue Metallic (A35) was a $475 option for the '05 330. Only 22 produced (10 w/MT and 12 w/AT) for the ZHP Coupe in the US. It's my favorite color so I was excited to find one with that color.

 

[mega_stihl]

that is one sexy looking E46!

 

[LeCruzr]

Nice huh. It took me 15 months to find looking diligently nationwide. Yours is nice looking too. Is that the Mystic Blue and what year?

 

[vtwagon]

That thing is smooooth! Welcome.

 

[LeCruzr]

Thanks. I was reading up on the story about your wagon today. Great scoop and nice what you've done to it. I can't live without a wagon either.

 

[LeCruzr]

vtwagon...Oh, and I love that photo of your cat and the car.

 

[vtwagon]

I can't live without a wagon either.

Right? I’ll always own one.

vtwagon...Oh, and I love that photo of your cat and the car.

Thank you! Sometimes things just work out right.

 

[PG_E46_Mtl]

Ah, the magnificent ZHP. Looked at a few, but wound up with a coupe 325 that doesn't disappoint! Welcome! You have a great selection of cars all around.

 

[LeCruzr]

Thanks for the welcome. Yes, for me, the ZHP is the sweet spot for the E46s and my favorite of all the BMWs because of its refined styling, performance, ride and engineering (makes it easier to work on). Glad to hear you're pleased with your coupe also. And yes, I'm pretty fortunate that my wife has given me some slack to keep (for now) the four cars that I've pursued/acquired over the years.

 

[e46ian]

Beautiful ride, welcome!

 

[Aero42069]

Very nice car. Looks epic.

 

[LeCruzr]

Beautiful ride, welcome!

Thanks. Nice looking wagon you've got there. As for my wagon, I had to go to an Audi allroad to get a 6sp MT.

 

[LeCruzr]

Very nice car. Looks epic.

Thanks. Appreciate the greeting and compliment.