Why is there no interest in this 2002 on Ebay so far?

[geosar]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-BMW-2002-Tii-Engine-/190634612780?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c62b5582c#ht_970wt_1102

[andrey]

it's modified a lot (to someone else's "taste") and overpriced for being far from original and far from good condition, what's the surprise here?

[vinntagejoe]

Its that Starsky and Hutch racing stripe..........

[williamggruff]

I like it. It's a good looking car, and seems to be in decent condition. If I were in a buying mood, I'd request a video of compression and leak down measurements being taken.

I like the racing stripe, but I believe that the historical reason for the racing stripe was to indicate the driver's side of the car, since British, Australian and Japanese racing cars tended to be right hand drive. So I think the stripe is on the wrong side of the car. Then again, I'm not sure I'd want a white stripe running down the bonnet, as it would tend to reflect the sun and reduce visibility for the driver.

Looks good. Good luck with your sale.

[geosar]

That's what I thought William. It appears that the modifications have all been made to improve the car.

But I am a newbie and am still learning.

[alpinaguy]

20 years ago I purchased my 71 2002 in San Diego when I used to live there. I still own the 02 to this day. I couldn't help but notice the VIN # of the 02 for sale on ebay 2570529. Mine is 2570460. Only 69 off of mine. Must have been imported together. If they could only speak.

[jerry]

Mine is 2570460. Only 69 off of mine. Must have been imported together. If they could only speak.

i've got 2570440, they must have rolled down the line together. i've got a project blog on it. i'm currently working on the rear suspension at a snail's pace. hope to have it on the road this spring after 6 years in-op.

[alpinaguy]

I didn't realize it till I just read post on 2570440 that my 71 was manufactured on this day February 5 1971. 41 years old today!!! Happy birthday old girl!

[alpinaguy]

Really cool. Was yours a San Diego car also or California? Curious. Regarding 2570440 that is.

[jerry]

mine was issued on 2/4/71, one day older than yours. it's also chamonix. well, now it's a combination of chamonix, rustoleum primer and spraycan white and wimbledon white.

i bought it off a girl in berkeley about 7 years ago for $200, non-running. was gonna use it for parts but reconsidered when i delved further into it. it was once owned by Davin from this board.

i believe it was originally delivered in Germany for American export. i'm guessing the original owner drove it in europe before shipping it here. typically they state it was delivered to Hoffman Motors, but this one was delivered to a german car dealer first.

i have a 73tii shell that was delivered to Italy before coming to the states, too. it's a basket case currently.

[geosar]

So the post was not so dumb after all. At least we were able to have a little reunion.

This car seems to have everything I would like including a 5 speed and the ii motor. So what do you folks think about it for a first entry into the 02 world?

George

[ibjettin]

Seems like a pretty good deal but I would want to explore why he's having issues with the injectors and tii motor. The tii is a fussy motor to have as your first introduction to the 2002. Not as easy to work on as the carb'd 02.

Still, for 6K it is a good deal.

[steven]

My '71 is #2571603 Nevada in color.

[DarkStar]

it's hacked a bit

needs interior

price a bit high

dirty in pics= not good help for the sale

[andrey]

So the post was not so dumb after all. At least we were able to have a little reunion.

This car seems to have everything I would like including a 5 speed and the ii motor. So what do you folks think about it for a first entry into the 02 world?

George

I always try to find a car with as little "previous owner disease" as possible. Basically as close to zero "modifications and improvements" and hack job fixes. Of course by now nearly all these cars have issues and "improvements" but try to find one with the least number, it's much better than undoing the damage the previous owner did over the years. The 5-speed and tii motor aren't really pluses compared to just having an unmolested car. You can put a 5-speed in it later if you want and do it "right" or you can troubleshoot hours of crap with how the guy did the driveshaft and transmission crossmember (I've seen some batshit insane ones), hacked up wiring, poor fit and rubbing in the tunnel, exhaust failling off, etc. Ugh. And then you can imagine what they did with the tii motor, maybe it was OK or how did they route the fuel line? Does it have a tii tank too? What pump did they use? Is the wiring a hacked up mess? Is it leaking fuel all over?

My advice is to find the least-molested and "upgraded" car (that also isn't rusted) that you can afford and enjoy cleaning it up and maintaining it. You can "improve" it later once you know how things fit together on it and what's what.