Date: 7-19-08 06:43 From: hanson4pack in Santa Rosa, CA Subject: 1970 car
Hi, my son was given a 1970 2002 BMW from my brother for high school graduation.
Since my son is not mechanically inclined we feel the best thing to do is sell the car to someone who
1) has the know how to work on it.
2) has the resources to put into it. Its quite a fixer to look at although my brother is a very adept mechanic and it runs quite well.
I would be happy to send pics to anyone who replys but we really dont have a clue as to what the car is worth.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Date: 7-19-08 06:54 From: Davo in Bay Area Subject: Re: 1970 car
I would like to take a look. Angleiron2@hotmail.com _________________ Ceylon 1973 2002tii 2762669
1972 Austin Mini 1275
1970 Barracuda Convertible
Date: 7-19-08 07:57 From: John_in_VA in Leesburg, VA Subject: I never knew much about cars until I got my '70 2002...
New friends I made through the BMWCCA gave me the knowledge and confidence to try to fix a few things. A good repair manual and the collective wisdom & experience of this site will have him shade-tree mechanic-ing in no time! _________________ John in VA
'74 tii "Juanita"
'85 325e "Ol' Blue"
'86 535i "M-POSSTR"
'00 328i "Fern"
Date: 7-20-08 04:36 From: THE1ST3 in Washington, DC USA Subject: Re: I never knew much about cars until I got my '70 2002...
I WISH my dad and I had restored a car together. We both love cars, but neither were mechanically inclined. I am getting there, though. It's not so much the car as it is the time, memories, and bonding that will stay with both of you a lifetime. Plus, it's a family heirloom since it came from his uncle. And 20 years from now when he and his new bride are off on their honeymoon in it, you will thank yourself for having the foresight to have done it. 20 years after that when he passes it on to your grandkid, you will shake your head in disbelief that something as simple as a little old BMW could carry with it such power. It's a little piece of the family that ought to be preserved, even if it doesn't seem so clear right now. KEEP IT! _________________ 1973 2002 (still) Sahara "Inga"
1982 e21 Saphirblau "Max"
1987 e30 Zinnoberrot and still nameless...
"Why would I pay that much money for a 1981 BMW that looks...like a 1981 BMW?" -Charles William Jones, Jr.
Date: 7-20-08 06:35 From: Harv in Willoughby Oh. Subject: Re: I never knew much about cars until I got my '70 2002...
I second the KEEP IT sentiment.
1. Buy a manual.
2. Buy some basic metric Craftsmen tools. (wrenches, sockets, ratchet, and screwdrivers)
3. Visit this site often.
4. Watch the teen become obsessed with the car and not have enough money to buy drugs or get into too much trouble other than the ticket for speeding or no inspection sticker...
John _________________ "Chicken make no good house pet!"
"Less brake, more accelerator"
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Date: 7-20-08 08:01 From: KFunk in Southeast Ohio. Subject: Re: I never knew much about cars until I got my '70 2002...
in my family... it would be considered extremely rude to just turn around and sell something that was given as a gift... especially a special car like that.
if it's something your son is not interested in having (some people aren't natural 'car guys'), then best thing would be to explain it to the brother and maybe kindly give it back. He wants to see your son have fun with the car, not just grab the cash and run. _________________ 1974 2002, 4224479, #74 EP/FSP, daily driver, track toy
1983 Yamaha RX50: 7hp/70+ MPG, in town run-about
1992 Miata: #43 CSP, winter beater
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