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WTB - Roundie, NK, or Bavaria preferably from a member here


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I had a '72 project a couple of years ago that was too far gone with rust. I learned so much disassembling the car I don't regret the project not ending well. Plus, the car introduced me to this site and events like Vintage which revealed that members here are my kind of folks. So I've kept my eyes open ever since for another 02.

In other car adventures with VWs and a Miata I've learned the importance of "shopping owners" (both of which have turned out great btw). Since I'm likely to find my next BMW out of state, it's just one more reason I'd like to find a car from an enthusiast here, if possible.

I know many of you often own various vintage BMWs. If you have thought about unloading one, please keep me in mind. While an 02 is my first choice, I'm open to other pre-74s as well.

A little more background, while I'm not afraid of a project, my first preference would be a car complete and running, and seeing some use. I'm not a purist, if mods have been done, depending on what they are I'm okay with that. I do most of my own work but located in Atlanta I have folks who can help out on a project.

Finally, I've been patient in my search and continue to be so. If you've been thinking about selling, no hurry, let's just talk at some point. If it's okay with the moderators I'll likely come back and "bump" this thread up occasionally until I find one. I am searching all the car nut search engines (I know them all well).

Ideally I'd like to find a car here, continue enjoying this site (if not mainly as a spectator as I've been doing), drive it, maintain it, and get to shows like Vintage and Mid-America.

Thanks

'72 Atlantik (RIP)

'02 E46 xiT with MT!

'67 Beetle

'69 Westy

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Not mine, no affiliation, etc... 

 

This Facebook post is from a young BMW enthusiast who rescued a 73 E3 from 30 year storage and realizes he's over his head in bringing this car back to life. If you have a spare M30 motor, make an offer and it may follow you home.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MidAtlanticBMW/permalink/739181492844748/

http://imgur.com/a/vRsOI

 

G-Man

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74 tii (many mods)
91 318i M42

07 4Runner

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I might be the last American not on Facebook so I can't see it but, I don't have a spare M30 anyway. I did have a M10 on an engine stand that I wish I still had and maybe again at some point.

Thanks for the heads up though.

'72 Atlantik (RIP)

'02 E46 xiT with MT!

'67 Beetle

'69 Westy

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Roughly speaking, what kind of budget are you working with? Sub $10k? $10-20k? $20k or above?

Good question, hope my answer makes sense, it does in my head at least. I buy a lot of cars but there are a few that are on my "keeper" list if and when I come across them. The 02 is a "keeper" since it falls in the sweet spot of a Venn diagram of great driver-great community-attainability. (My '69 Westy falls in this category. The Miata will some day be gone on the other hand.)

However, 02s in my area seem to have become ever less frequent in being offered for sale. So I'm trying to be more open to what I find (hence the expanded search into Bavarias) without going overboard with spending. I still have to put kids through college in a couple of years. Plus, I follow the market close enough to know the different price levels and what that gets you.

So, if I find a good driver for around or less than $10k, I'll go for it. I could go $10-$20k for the right car. Below 10 I would be more flexible on colors and mods. Above it I get more picky.

I could add; on my VW Westy search I took YEARS and finally found everything for a great price. I did the same thing with a Sportsmobile where I found one with the coveted 7.3 Diesel engine. I'm willing to be just as patient for a BMW, especially after that 72 rust bucket I bought.

It's one of the reasons I stated a preference for a FAQ members car. I don't expect members will want any less than top dollar for what the market will bring. Statistically, I think members here will be more reasoned in the approach they took for pricing. As opposed to the common craigslist flipper, or "exotic" dealer who has read how early BMWs are skyrocketing and thus cycle the same car through various search engines at ever changing prices.

'72 Atlantik (RIP)

'02 E46 xiT with MT!

'67 Beetle

'69 Westy

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I might be the last American not on Facebook so I can't see it but, I don't have a spare M30 anyway. I did have a M10 on an engine stand that I wish I still had and maybe again at some point.

Thanks for the heads up though.

 

Don't worry, you are not the last American not on Facebook. I'm also not on there. :) 

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I have a very nice 73 02 I bought a few weeks ago in Ca. A true "blue plate car" at least it has blue Ca plates on it. Havent registered it, have driven it a little. Runs well, drives well. I dont see any rust at all and I know where to look. Only problem is the po cut holes in the door panels for speakers. I just bought 2 door panels from 2002ad that will pretty much work Chamonix w blue interior. A nice combo. 10K. I am in NC. I just have too many cars now

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I have a spare M10 engine and I'm out in Athens. Bought it from a FAQ member who said it was running when he pulled it for a swap. Also have a 4spd trans and drive shaft. Just knowing they are close by may allow you to consider cars without them or needing to be replaced.

'71 02 - parts car with not many parts left

'73 02 - weekend toy and money pit

'74 04 - sold in '91

'03 325iT - for trips and bad weather

'03 50cc Honda Scooter - for my 2 mile commute

'06 50cc Honda scooter - wife's commuter

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I have a spare M10 engine and I'm out in Athens. Bought it from a FAQ member who said it was running when he pulled it for a swap. Also have a 4spd trans and drive shaft. Just knowing they are close by may allow you to consider cars without them or needing to be replaced.

 thanks! I appreciate the heads up and that could be helpful, I will keep that in mind.

 

I have a very nice 73 02 I bought a few weeks ago in Ca. A true "blue plate car" at least it has blue Ca plates on it. Havent registered it, have driven it a little. Runs well, drives well. I dont see any rust at all and I know where to look. Only problem is the po cut holes in the door panels for speakers. I just bought 2 door panels from 2002ad that will pretty much work Chamonix w blue interior. A nice combo. 10K. I am in NC. I just have too many cars now

thanks, where in NC? Does the car have AC by chance? Man, that would be nice to be able to drive it in Atlanta summers.

'72 Atlantik (RIP)

'02 E46 xiT with MT!

'67 Beetle

'69 Westy

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thanks! I appreciate the heads up and that could be helpful, I will keep that in mind.

thanks, where in NC? Does the car have AC by chance? Man, that would be nice to be able to drive it in Atlanta summers.

1. A/C is better than no A/C in Atlanta summers, but, at best, the driver's right arm and the passenger's left arm might feel a slight chill: cooling capacity and, especially, dehumidification are not its strong suits. The A/C in any Detroit product of the '02 era easily out-cooled '02 A/C. This is because '02 A/C was designed after the car was designed and was installed not by the factory but by dealers, owners, and various different repair shops, often years after the car was built.

2. Because A/C was not factory installed, however, you can, today, do at least as good a job installing it as, say, a dealer in '73. And, let's be honest, at least half the '02 A/C units you see today in cars have not operated in 10 or more years!

In short, if you want an A/C'd '02, you're probably rebuilding the existing system or installing a new old system. Same difference.

Good luck and regards,

Steve

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1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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  • 1 year later...

Well I'm back to "bump" this up again. I just read my original post and my thinking remains the same. Still trying to be patient and still hoping to find one from an enthusiast.

 

in the meantime I found a year model 2002 E46 Touring with all wheel drive AND a stick! (It's my daily). And, I was able to drive a friends very nice '75 2002 which fanned the embers. 

 

Thanks in in advance for any leads....

'72 Atlantik (RIP)

'02 E46 xiT with MT!

'67 Beetle

'69 Westy

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