I Bought a BMW 330 ZHP | New Daily Driver

Welcome to the new daily driver! A 2003 BMW E46 330i ZHP in Imola Red! What a mouthful! So far I really like this car for commuting and getting around town. It's cheap to own and maintain. And it also drives pretty good. What kind of content would you like to see on this car?
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[@RickofEarthTV]

Thank you GOD, Finally!! I don’t understand how a single BMW channel has not covered this car. I have owned one of these in the past and it was the best car I have ever owned. I could talk about these all day. Congrats man. This made me excited about keeping up with your channel

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Good to hear! I will have a lot of content coming on this thing...detailing, mods, maintenance, what it's like to live with. So far I am really growing to love it.

[@rahsta_]

I started a channel with mines

[@yaboyg2049]

I want one but theyre sooo hard to find :(

[@diegodominguez5532]

Transmission on this car is beautiful, been driving one of these for about 2 years now as a daily! Glad you’re covering this very under appreciated car

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Mines a 325i 5 speed manual. Fun daily all I can say lol have the lower budget one :(

[@alphonsemonthei8878]

Great addition to your fleet. Gotta love a BMW with a I6 and a manual!!

[@Userh211]

Can't wait to see the detailing process on this. Make sure to do an interior refresh vid

[@85patino]

Congrats man! Your taste in cars is impeccable

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Wow thank you!

[@kkeshav74]

Wooot! Great car, excited for the content as I used to have a e46 3er! Definitely get some wheel spacers along with the tint.

[@gmartirosyan]

Congratulations!!!! You wont regret it!!!

[@DaveTony206]

Liked the video before I even watched it... Love those ZHP’s! Looks great in Imola Red too! Thanks for the great content! 👍

[@DaveTony206]

Front chrome grills look stock OEM, the E46 330i’s have chrome slats and 325i’s have black slats.. Your lower plastic mesh on the M-tech 2 front bumper also looks original.. I sprayed mine black after it faded. Looked much better afterwards. Was never a big fan of angel eyes on the E46s but looks okay on this one... Unique for the E46 330 ZHP’s was the black plastic trim in the headlights (stock 330s shipped with silver trim) I don’t drive mine often anymore but a fav feature of the ZHPs has always been the red gauge needles... Nice find! Looking forward to more videos. Also, the suspension is nice, but I think the steering is what I enjoyed most about driving mine. Not sure if it’s the ratio, the rack, or what exactly, but it felt great... Cheers!

[@schalkvandermerwe3836]

The interior door lock button unlocks the doors when you push it again.

[@schalkvandermerwe3836]

Works the same as the one in your E39.

[@ShiftedPerspective]

You're right I just tried it again, I guess somehow I messed up the first time haha

[@schalkvandermerwe3836]

Glad it works as it should. You’re going to enjoy the E46, looking forward to see videos on it!

[@ifan3270]

Also driver door cannot be locked when ajar !! And go through NCS or carly or what have you and code some options like single key press to unlock all doors and hold to roll up/down windows etc

[@marcbiunno6088]

Great channel and glad to see an imola zhp in the fleet. Same car lives in my garage. Daily drove it forever and now it's my fun toy with 172k on it. Sold it once and regretted it, so bought the same car back. Good luck with it.

[@startingtech3900]

jut bought 06 330ci i beleive its a zhp. it has the m3 wheels, m3 steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, 6 speed manual, ,m3 cinnamon interior, super nice bmw. gonna post it. subscribe to check it out. will be up soon. need your guys help determining if its a zhp or regular 330ci

[@Thewinnerscircle_]

Congrats! A seriously cool daily 👌🏽

[@mark.m2163]

Loving this car dude !

[@davidfulginiti5985]

Bought one new in 2004, owned for 8 years, the best daily driver ever!

[@jyo8914]

Almost an identical twin to my ZHP! I upgraded mine with a higher geared rear diff. Made all the difference in the world! I have black leather and black cube trim. I have 150k miles and a 2004. You've got a great find! You'll grow to love this new car. PS-Don't forget the higher redline.

[@5142tsx]

Can’t wait to see content !!!!!!!

[@chriskennedy5341]

earned a new sub on this one lol. Obsessed with the ZHP. Excellent price-entry point for a tamed M3

[@juniorpourtarverdi1647]

Ay man keep it up I love e46 sedans show us what you can do 💯💯💯

[@sirlaxalotNJ]

Subscribed for the ZHP content!

[@Kingdrew2004]

Congratulations

[@simongoddard8659]

I have a 325 and obviously it’s not up to the specs as this one, but still love it, raced a Zhp at traffic lights the their night and was surprised by it in every way . Love ur car, and keep grinding

[@NoCompM2]

Finally, a fun ZHP video

[@nasserkhaja1879]

Those zhp’s also have arguably the best steering rack BMW ever made. Only z3 and z4 are shorter ratio but this one has thicker torsion bar for heavy/tighter steering. People swap them into E30s and even M3’s. Prob another reason it’s so fun to drive.

[@AwesomeShitCentral]

You guys in the states are so so fortunate to be able to obtain these 330is for not that much money. Here in it's origin country germany you nowadays have to shell out some serious money to get these in great condition. They are so rare, many have been modified to death, raced and crashed etc. So, could you please ship a couple of nice ones over to our shores or something along thoses lines :D BTW great vid keep it up!

[@pb3]

Wow I thought home base Germany would have these for cheap and laying around everywhere.

[@3rick512]

You should just do the sock mod for the power steering leak.

[@gt3gt3rs6]

For some reason this car I am so excited for, kinda sad that this won’t get a ton of money into it but I understand it’s role for you. Hopefully many videos in the future on it.

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Don’t get me wrong, I will get this thing in proper shape, but I just want to be more budget friendly! Thanks for watching

[@mickpov4708]

I love these

[@samg6679]

The Chrome Grills where standard in E46 days. Blacking out came into style in later years

[@paramkumar8188]

Ayye red rocket I see you!! I had a blue e46 325i I called it the blue breast!!!

[@Mr365097]

Congratulations on buying the ultimate version of what i consider as the best generation of 3 series. Does it have clutch delay valve? If so, consider removing it as the CDV makes gear shifts jerky and also leads to premature clutch wear. You will also have instant throttle response with the CDV removed.

[@chrissorial2957]

Congrats! Make sure you get a picture of the three cars for the 4th of July! :)

[@DMartCHS]

Nice man! Also just be a bit clear on the trim levels. There was Base, Sport Package (ZSP) & Performance Package (ZHP). There is also an in between which is the Cold Weather Package but its just a bit more add ons for the base models.

[@5.0brandon59]

Such a cool car I had a 2005! Nice pick I miss mine, you can make some cool content with it too brotha!

[@nyc_-qm5kd]

Got another one now haha

[@stephenferreira5005]

Just purchased one getting it this Sunday

[@typhoon1493]

nice buy. i just bought an '05 330i imola red myself and i love it. minor differences compared to yours

[@jyo8914]

Oh, with the PS fluid leak, watch your alternator. Mine killed my alternator a bit ago. Did a full replacement of the PS reservoir, hoses and the alternator. The grills are correct on yours.

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Yeah I am keeping an eye out since the alternator is right below it. I just replaced the gasket and will check the engine bay in a few days

[@gianmarcodelgrosso6433]

the middle lock button should be able to unlock the doors aswell.

[@retzcore4878]

Great Car! In my e46 the doors unlock with the lock button inside.

[@troylogan3653]

I don't have a zhp but I own a 330xi and I love the way it handles. It's still a blast to drive.

[@kostasmour5107]

Great fleet 👏👌of Munich legends, great contect👍 enjoy safe driving, with many smiles/miles. SAVE ANALOGUE CARS, SAVE THE MANUALS👍

[@sr20dett1000]

The center lock button also unlocks. I use it all the time

[@BlackM3Comp]

Great car, I had a coupe for 10 years. Do a DIY on replacing your intake boot. I bet it’s torn!

[@thomascloete2271]

Really nice car! From my experience that button should lock and unlock the doors. Maybe something is wrong with the central locking? Good luck and have fun.

[@Fee.1]

Can you make a video with your thoughts and experience/ownership summary of the e39, or even the m cars as a whole and contrast that with your older 335 before the wreck and your new ZHP and just tie that all up in a neat little bow and consider your thoughts and expectations moving to the m3 and what your expectations were and in what ways it met/exceeded/fell short of your expectations etc? That would be extremely useful, so few people are willing to make videos like that looking back and including their perspective from before the purchase in a single video. Anyhow just a thought, thanks

[@startingtech3900]

I believe mine is a zhp as well. It has 767 “preformance package” and has 6800 redline high gloss trim, black cube trim, zhp shifter, came in imola red and also m tech 2 body kit. Dude thought it was a sport package but it was actually a sport but it was a zhp too

[@priyalramjee7470]

The button next to your hazards, should unlock and lock the doors, well that's how my e46 worked.

[@kevspec]

these really have my attention. Now, this or an e36m?

[@CityOfEvil95]

not sure if your center button is working properly but it should lock and unlock the doors.

[@Billeh556]

Fk yea such a cool daily

[@Cars_Academy]

In my country , a 330i is considered a little monster , in america is a good daily driver....damn i love america

[@cmara3696]

Trump supporters are our little monsters here

[@drk2803]

you should have sourced a touring

[@0311Busan]

4:28 "a huge (pane)", lol

[@1mikeyking]

Full detail vid 👀

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Of course!!

[@armingholami28]

It's a beautiful car but personally I prefer yellow angel eyes on older model bimmers just looks more oem.

[@andrewmassino5536]

That button unlocks too or it should

[@chipdiamond2628]

Nice car, the coolant system sucks on this cars otherwise they are really good

[@lowbvll8969]

😍😍😍😍

[@chrispy9736]

330 is definitely the best bmw

[@StevenWilliams66]

Also shorter shifter. Throw on a K&N intake and swap out those dingy fog lights with some clear lenses and bright leds. Huge difference. 2nd edit: no way in he double toothpicks would i sell my Zhp for less than $10k.

[@fishman8321]

Hey brother, I happen to be the owner of this very car and have owned it for the last year or so. I'm encountering an issue with the oil pressure light flickering at idle, as well as the idle suddenly dropping below its regular RPM rate. I know you replaced the oil pressure sensor while this vehicle was in your possession, is there any chance you were chasing this issue?

[@ShiftedPerspective]

I had the idle drop a few times, but it never happened enough to chase. I never figured out what it was.

[@nstalthebastard]

I just got a e46 convertible three months in so far. $2k in fixes so far...

[@isackhernandez3691]

How much was the car.

[@brettbsmith]

How much did the 330i cost, before you started the refurb?

[@ShiftedPerspective]

$3,900

[@ericmalapanes1717]

@@ShiftedPerspective Great price with that mileage. I have been looking at ZHPs for months. Good find :)

[@vale2823]

2000 & 3

[@younglile]

nice choice but i gotta ask, why sell the m5?

[@ShiftedPerspective]

I want to transition into something a little newer to daily drive. Also, I want another E39 in a different spec.

[@bedmember]

Id also rather keep the M5 and let go of the e92. But good to hear that he’s getting another M5.

[@sander16v11]

Press lock button twice

[@adaamm]

Red rocket has 2 meanings

[@MrMCMuszla]

I don't know why but for me that's is just BMW 330i M-sport there is a ton of them in Europe, So I click on the video to check what special is about this ZHP... I don't get it why the US market has strange names xd

[@andrews1722]

How much you pay?

[@ifan3270]

M54B30 G A N G

[@ifan3270]

Turbo it or S54b32 swap I would buy a wrecked e46 with good specs and build up the M54B30 - new seals piston rings head studs oil pump fix etc and drop in with a spooly boi Only thing is ZHP has the MS45.1 DME best DME is MS43 supports many things just flash one of the firmwares available on the forums its actively being developed for

[@ifan3270]

Look up Gellashvilli turning in Georgia (Europe)

[@Fee.1]

Do you date guys by any chance or do I have to change my identity to make this work Edit: also what song is that at the beginning please? Thanks

[@joelsnake8]

Everyone in the comments talking about how they own a 330 E46 as a daily and I own one as a weekend car, damn european petrol price 😂

[@maxweinbach3996]

Hey Shifted, you seem like a cool dude. I have a problem though, my wife has really been on my case. I mean, she has been bugging me for every little thing. Just wondering if you're willing to sleep with her for a day or two. I think she needs to unwind; not sure what else to do and you seem like a dude who knows how to please a woman. Anyway, think about it. Keep up the good work.

[@ifan3270]

Actually for e46 slot below M3 is the alpina B3.3S believe it or not lol Super rare though good luck finding one even M3 prices

[@ifan3270]

Theres also hartge 5.5 e46 but that has a S62 from e39 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYHMmnmthMZ-mNk

[@startingtech3900]

just bought a 2006 bmw 330ci convertible its imola red on m3 wheels, 6 speed manual, Ah i dont like the alcantera but to each his own. mine also has m3 sport wheel, cinnamon red m3 interior m3 bumper, i believe its a zhp. it has the carbon fiber trim, harmon kardon speaker system, its super beautiful. damn tho i just had to put in a starter and it was hell it was 10 hours for me, just bc how much crap you had to take offf to get to the starter but worth it for me. it also has the xenon adaptive headlights the 06 version. super dope will post soon sellin my 07 335i subscribe to see my new video on my 06 vert 330ci imola red w cinnamon red m3 interior. also you could get 30-35k for your m5 if low miles .in california where im from they are going high all day

[@Burn7177]

If there is a way, don`t sell the M5...

[@cristiandemirel1918]

is there anything on this model BMW that doesn't brake or malfunctions?

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Yes

[@cristiandemirel1918]

@@ShiftedPerspective the armrest? :)))

[@sheldonm3535]

Diff transmission also. If you want auto they came with SMG

[@babyyoda8195]

Ebola red? 😆

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Yes

[@davidlgti1]

Save the rare E46s! Don't use as a daily driver or modify :-(

[@keiranspence1648]

I’ve got an 04 ZHP and it’s my fav thing ever. Love it so much. It’s e46_330i_zhp on Instagram!