Bmw 1975 2002

Budfox27 · 03-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Found a clean 1975 2002 for sale for $4800.

Can't find much info if this is a good investment.

Would be kind of cool to have the 2002 and 335i while I restored it.

What do you guys think?

ganeil · 03-24-2008, 07:32 PM

Investment? That I cannot say.

A whole lotta fun? Most definitely!

200Duece · 03-24-2008, 07:33 PM

What needs to be done to the car? And what do you want to use it for?

Budfox27 · 03-24-2008, 07:39 PM

I would want to restore it from the bottom up. I think it would be a good hobby. I would jut like to at least break even on the project.

Majikthese42 · 03-24-2008, 07:40 PM

I agree it could be a lot of fun!

Just remember that the Germans invented rust and then leased the process to the Italians!

(I've always loved the E9 CS, I was finally scared off reading of the experience of fixing the rust in the roof of an E9 that had lived it's entire life in California.)

McLuVan · 03-24-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ganeil

Investment? That I cannot say.

A whole lotta fun? Most definitely!

yes

otisdog · 03-24-2008, 07:44 PM

a tii would be the better investment...and more fun!

JackMac · 03-24-2008, 07:44 PM

Fun yes. Break even on a restore project, never.

Price also depends on condition. Contact your local BMW CCA chapter and they often can help with vehicle inspections for these types of purchases.

200Duece · 03-24-2008, 07:46 PM

You will never break even on your project! I have about 12,000 into my Duece that I bought for 1400 dollars 10 years ago. If you are looking for a restoration project that is going to retain value you need to go find a '73 or earlier "tii" . other wise the 2002 isn't as hot a collector car. Especially a later model square tail light smog required car.

Budfox27 · 03-24-2008, 07:49 PM

That last reply was what I was thinking. Thanks for the info, dudes. Hmmm, maybe a 911...

200Duece · 03-24-2008, 07:52 PM

Do research on the 911 too. those are just as bad.

halB · 03-24-2008, 09:41 PM

Only thing I remember about the 2002 is to watch for rust in the rear shock towers. You can see them from inside the trunk. If they are badly rusted and cracked, the car is usually not retorable.

cooldude · 03-24-2008, 09:44 PM

make sure its the upper end model like the 335 not a 328

Year's_End · 03-24-2008, 09:56 PM

I've always wanted to drive a 2002. I say go for it if it turns out to be restorable. Better yet, go find an e30 M3. I know, it actually costs a good deal of $$$ to find a good one, but c'mon, that thing is badass.

Remonster · 03-24-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cooldude

make sure its the upper end model like the 335 not a 328

You mean a tii. I would try to find either a 2002 turbo or a 2002tii, there's an orange tii driving around these parts and every time I see it I have to stop and admire it.

Dan335i · 03-24-2008, 11:13 PM

I had a 73 2002 for 8 years.Too many mods to get into,but i enjoyed that car to the max.Never a single problem in that 8 years,unless i caused it.It was golf(yellow),4spd.

epbrown · 03-25-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Budfox27

That last reply was what I was thinking. Thanks for the info, dudes. Hmmm, maybe a 911...

My 2 cents? Get an E30 M3. Those cars, right now, are where the early 911 Carrera RS market was 10 years ago. They have all the hallmarks of a decent collectible car - limited numbers, competition history, a popular version of a car whose model is still in production, with enough examples modified and crushed so that a mint car will still be more desirable.

otisdog · 03-25-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

If you are looking for a restoration project that is going to retain value you need to go find a '73 or earlier "tii" . other wise the 2002 isn't as hot a collector car. Especially a later model square tail light smog required car.

Actually, the square taillight tii's are raising in values also. In California, '74's don't need to be smogged anymore. But a properly tuned '74 will easily pass the smog test.

mburg · 03-25-2008, 11:44 AM

I would hold out for a 1973/74. the '75 was the last year imported here and my recollection (I worked as a 'car jockey for a BMW dealer in Queens NY at the time) was that the '75 had some engine mods for (pollution reasons) and extra weight 9for safety reasons) that slowed the car down. The '73 was perhaps the fastest (they modified the combustion chamber thereby allowing them to remove all anti-pollution 'stuff' but exhaust gas recirc), and the '74 was next best, but with the 5mph bumpers).

Agree that the tii would be the sweetest!

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Budfox27 First Lieutenant 38 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Bmw 1975 2002 Found a clean 1975 2002 for sale for $4800. Can't find much info if this is a good investment. Would be kind of cool to have the 2002 and 335i while I restored it. What do you guys think?
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ganeil Colonel 87 Rep 2,049 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Investment? That I cannot say. A whole lotta fun? Most definitely! __________________ _____________ 1974 2002tii 1978 320i 2007 328i
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	What needs to be done to the car? And what do you want to use it for?
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Budfox27 First Lieutenant 38 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I would want to restore it from the bottom up. I think it would be a good hobby. I would jut like to at least break even on the project.
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I agree it could be a lot of fun! Just remember that the Germans invented rust and then leased the process to the Italians! (I've always loved the E9 CS, I was finally scared off reading of the experience of fixing the rust in the roof of an E9 that had lived it's entire life in California.) __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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otisdog Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M3, ZHP, tii Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sierra Madre, Ca. iTrader: (0)	a tii would be the better investment...and more fun!
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	You will never break even on your project! I have about 12,000 into my Duece that I bought for 1400 dollars 10 years ago. If you are looking for a restoration project that is going to retain value you need to go find a '73 or earlier "tii" . other wise the 2002 isn't as hot a collector car. Especially a later model square tail light smog required car.
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Budfox27 First Lieutenant 38 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	That last reply was what I was thinking. Thanks for the info, dudes. Hmmm, maybe a 911...
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	Do research on the 911 too. those are just as bad.
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Only thing I remember about the 2002 is to watch for rust in the rear shock towers. You can see them from inside the trunk. If they are badly rusted and cracked, the car is usually not retorable. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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cooldude Lieutenant 27 Rep 518 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	make sure its the upper end model like the 335 not a 328
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1232 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I've always wanted to drive a 2002. I say go for it if it turns out to be restorable. Better yet, go find an e30 M3. I know, it actually costs a good deal of $$$ to find a good one, but c'mon, that thing is badass. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	I had a 73 2002 for 8 years.Too many mods to get into,but i enjoyed that car to the max.Never a single problem in that 8 years,unless i caused it.It was golf(yellow),4spd.
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mburg MBurg 65 Rep 237 Posts Drives: '22 230 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I would hold out for a 1973/74. the '75 was the last year imported here and my recollection (I worked as a 'car jockey for a BMW dealer in Queens NY at the time) was that the '75 had some engine mods for (pollution reasons) and extra weight 9for safety reasons) that slowed the car down. The '73 was perhaps the fastest (they modified the combustion chamber thereby allowing them to remove all anti-pollution 'stuff' but exhaust gas recirc), and the '74 was next best, but with the 5mph bumpers). Agree that the tii would be the sweetest!
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