# New to me commuter **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 25, 2015, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564 "2015-06-25T12:50:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/1 "2015-06-25T12:50:08Z")
Haven’t really posted too many new auto threads on here in a while, figure I’d post this up. I kinda go through cars quickly, mostly due to boredom. None of my cars are too exciting so I don’t really post them up. In the past three years I’ve owned: 2011 STI 2012 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2007 Infiniti FX35 2011 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen 1998 BMW M3 Coupe and now my latest: Been looking for this car for quite a while, where i live (Pacific Northwest) cars seem to really hold their value… I think because we’re so isolated from the rest of the country. For example, a late 90s to early 2000’s Chevy S10 will still fetch over $5,000, where as in the rust belt, there well under $5,000 (quick look around 1500-3000) I think because cars around here last a while due to no salt on the roads (our winters are harsh, but we use mostly sand, so the cars don’t rust from the inside out) I picked this up for $8,000. It has 120k on it, and service records from when it was purchased new in California, maintained at the BMW dealer. Body i’d rate a 10/10 for being a 2004, (taking into account normal wear and tear) no major blemishes,chips,etc Mechanically: 10/10, everything seems tight, no grinds,slips etc The thing I like about this car the most, is, the interior is equip with the alcantara sport seats,steering wheel,shift boot and handbrake. Either way, this car is a large improvement compared to my E36 M3, it’s not as “fun” to drive, but much more comfortable. Especially because I commute 120 miles round trip for work. Here’s a pic: ![http://i58.tinypic.com/de9ok6.jpg](http://i58.tinypic.com/de9ok6.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/2 "2015-06-25T12:53:26Z")
my last car was an e46 sedan, 5sp+sportpackage/coldweather package - i really loved it, sometimes i miss it - something really cool about these to me that i can’t put my finger on…its like a classy, but adventurous vibe they have? idk. - good buy!! ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/3 "2015-06-25T13:02:39Z")
> [@King](#): > > my last car was an e46 sedan, 5sp+sportpackage/coldweather package - i really loved it, sometimes i miss it - something really cool about these to me that i can’t put my finger on…its like a classy, but adventurous vibe they have? idk. - good buy!! to be honest, I like the E46 MUCH more than the E90s. just a classy design. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/4 "2015-06-25T13:12:18Z")
I love my 330i. One of my favorite cars iv owned. - - - Updated - - - Also you can pick up an AUX cable off eBay for under $15. The stock headunit and stereo are nice. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/5 "2015-06-25T13:20:48Z")
^^^i had the one that plugged into the CD changer thing from the trunk, routed it to where the cupholders would be that I swapped out for the EuroTray so i could plug my phone in and close up inside there - worked great for talking on the phone too ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/6 "2015-06-25T13:21:01Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > I love my 330i. One of my favorite cars iv owned. > > - > - > - Updated - - - > > Also you can pick up an AUX cable off eBay for under $15. The stock headunit and stereo are nice. is there a port to plug the AUX cable into the back of the stock headunit? ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/7 "2015-06-25T13:26:11Z")
> [@snowracer101](#): > > is there a port to plug the AUX cable into the back of the stock headunit? no - you have to plug it to where the CD changer would (edit: in the trunk)be and route it through - I’m looking for a picture of my old interior to show where i routed it… see attached - this is the only photo i could find quickly - see cord coming from eurotray. I can help you if need be. All you have to do is hit the “CD” button then and it switched from the CD and AUX. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/8 "2015-06-25T13:30:55Z")
> [@snowracer101](#): > > is there a port to plug the AUX cable into the back of the stock headunit? Yes. As long is its a 03+ newer unit it’s plug and play. - - - Updated - - - > [@King](#): > > no - you have to plug it to where the CD changer would be and route it through - I’m looking for a picture of my old interior to show where i routed it… It’s the opposite side from the cd changer. - - - Updated - - - Here you go ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/9 "2015-06-25T13:32:38Z")
i don’t mean in the head unit. I mean - if you open your trunk theres little stickers that say what the cars equipped with…if one says “prewired for cd changer” you’re good to go - mine had that but no cd changer, so i plug this unit into the trunk and route aux to wherever you want. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/10 "2015-06-25T13:34:11Z")
I routed mine into the useless sunglasses holder above the ashtray. Have a thin flat aux cable I can pull out and plug into my phone. Or can be put in the glove box. - - - Updated - - - > [@King](#): > > i don’t mean in the head unit. I mean - if you open your trunk theres little stickers that say what the cars equipped with…if one says “prewired for cd changer” you’re good to go - mine had that but no cd changer, so i plug this unit into the trunk and route aux to wherever you want. You did more work than you had to. 2 screws to take out the headunit and can plug into that. Then keep the cable wherever you want. No need to go from the trunk all the way up front. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/11 "2015-06-25T13:47:57Z")
I have been considering one of these. and was offered one in trade straight up for my si… great purchase. I think an e46 is in my future ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/12 "2015-06-25T13:52:59Z")
CLEAN. im really surprised you only spent 8k. these zhp’s seem to have a cult following. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/13 "2015-06-25T13:59:50Z")
I can’t wait to get back into a bmw. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/14 "2015-06-25T14:57:31Z")
I dig it :tup: ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/15 "2015-06-25T21:29:58Z")
[http://gromaudio.com/store/all-bmwt.html](http://gromaudio.com/store/all-bmwt.html) this is where i got all my audio stuff for my old e46, was nice having hands free, streaming etc ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/16 "2015-06-25T21:47:45Z")
Nice score:tup: About a year ago I was searching for a ZHP, and hadI found one in that condition at that price I would have jumped on it! Never found the right one and ended up in an e90 330i. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/17 "2015-06-25T22:33:05Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > CLEAN. im really surprised you only spent 8k. > these zhp’s seem to have a cult following. Super surprised, ZHP’s have been basically m3 money for years, frankly it always prevented me from caring much about them, good buy :tup: ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/18 "2015-06-26T05:53:42Z")
if I get another e46 I’ll be getting one of these: [http://www.dynavin.com/products/n6\_e46.php](http://www.dynavin.com/products/n6_e46.php) [http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=839753](http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=839753) ![http://www.dynavin.com/images/products/n6_e46/n6_e46_full_2.jpg](http://www.dynavin.com/images/products/n6_e46/n6_e46_full_2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2015, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/19 "2015-06-26T07:57:52Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > CLEAN. im really surprised you only spent 8k. > these zhp’s seem to have a cult following. Truth. Great car for the money. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2015, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564/20 "2015-06-26T08:50:34Z")
So… what is it? A light blue BMW, I know this much. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-me-commuter/272564.md?page=2)