It's ugly.

;-)

And they painted the washer nozzles.

Cheers,

Ray

p.s. the dash looks like caca too! :-)
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'73 ///M2 2.5
'84 ///M635CSi

Its a nice looking 02.

However, you have to have 13K burning a whole in your pocket and with the economy the way it is, well enough said.
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1975 2002A
www.bmw2002registry.com - Register your car!

www.cardomain.com/ride/2583684

B/C it started out as a POS junker and was modded out "exactly" how the owner wanted it, and this is fine if you never want to sell it.....this car makes me want to puke. (my opinion)
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-->The BMW 1600 US VIN 1572579 was manufactured on January 28th, 1971. The original colour was Nevada, paint code 001.
--> 1968 2002 (Resto Project)
--> 2006 530xi Sport Wagon 6MT

....because it's a $6,000.oo car as it sits at the moment ??

re install the side body trim, front bumper, a respectible steering wheel
for a start and folks will be all over it. This is the problem with one man's vision vs the 'popular' classic desireable automobile and resale price.

p.s. - you will never recoup your restoration expenses !
and has the seller read the business section of any news paper lately ?

........much room for improvement before bringing to market


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1976 BMW 2002 # 2743711 (sweet dreams)
1986 BMW R65 650cc #______ 20k Mi
1964 BMW R27 250cc # 383851 17K Mi
2002 BMW 325xiTouring # PF01253 33k Mi
1984 M-BENZ W123 300DT # EA105395 188k Mi

(nt)
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-->The BMW 1600 US VIN 1572579 was manufactured on January 28th, 1971. The original colour was Nevada, paint code 001.
--> 1968 2002 (Resto Project)
--> 2006 530xi Sport Wagon 6MT


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c.d.iesel wrote:

....because it's a $6,000.oo car as it sits at the moment ?? re install the side body trim, front bumper, a respectible steering wheel for a start and folks will be all over it. This is the problem with one man's vision vs the 'popular' classic desireable automobile and resale price.

CD, you hit it right on the money - no pun intended. I agree 100%. Too personalized to sell. I am doing some things to my car to fit me - and the dog, and I understand will make the car less sellable, I have owned it for almost 10 years, and it has a "protected" status, so I don't care. Accordingly, if I ever "have" to let go, I will accept the loss.
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72 tii (Bacchus) FAQ Member # 91
www.flickr.com/photos/bacchus02/

On the average you only get 30,000 days, use them wisely...
The liver is evil, and it must be punished!

The lack of an air filter would also throw a red flag for me...
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1971 1600 nevada 1572569

Where's the VIN plate?
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'68 Caribe 1600-1563167 (2/8/1968)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2655268992_e083ff0cbb.jpg?v=0

i looked at this one when i was looking to purchase my first 02, its TOO molested and customized - in a tacky way, if you ask me. i got the current one in my signature for half the price, and is way cooler and almost equal condition.....
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1970 02 Colorado Orange

For the same reasons my 74 hasn't sold:
1. The economy has taken the wind out of everyone's sales. Selling cars at a reasonable price is extremely difficult.
2. Customized cars are hard to sell. It takes a buyer willing to accept the same decisions the seller made. This is why you see some really great custom cars and hot rods at auctions go for a fraction of the cost to build them. The folks building the cars do it for enjoyment and not for a profit. I suspect the owner could sell this car for around $6K. But, he will probably lose so much money that he is having a hard time reconciling it.
3. Let's call the last reason "value for the money." Why would someone pay $11K for a 2002 when there are so many other options out there?

Brian
Irvine CA

Like so many others have said, it's a matter of personal style, and there is more general interest in a car that is closer to original, appearance wise. This car looks like a decent start towards a resto-mod, but the smoked lights just don't fit it. The lack of an air filter is worrisome, though, what does the oil look like, and why didn't they find a filter? What else important might they have skimped on?

vince

i see that car all the time in vallejo, just be thankful that it does'nt have 22inch chrome rims on it...
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MJ
75 2002
76 2002
71 F250 camper special

Too Much Money. Too Little Car.

(and it lives in suburban sprawl- what's sexy about that?)

t
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I have a car disease. There is no cure.
I'm not even managing the symptoms very well...