1973 2002 in Arizona $1500

[LarryS]

NM/NA

http://www.reachoo.com/free-video-classifieds/for-sale/cars-boats-vehicles-parts/ads/59815953/1973-bmw-2002-for-sale-flagstaff-1500

[geosar]

I was thinking of going to see this car.

I'm not an expert so does anyone have any thoughts?

Thank you in advance.

[mudchemist]

Hard to find good running 2002's for this price. Check for rust in the usual places + the rain rails since it has a rack attached. Flagstaff gets snow so crawl around a bit and look for low rust. Everything on these cars nibbles $50's and $100's from the wallet so TLC shouldn't be taken lightly. If you can drive it home safely and don't care about the "cosmetics" its probably a good price.

Beware: These cars have a way of turning your garage into a parts collection once you realize how expensive parts can be. Before you know it your hoarding parts because you found a good price on something that you might need.

Good luck and have fun looking.

[jerry]

Beware: These cars have a way of turning your garage into a parts collection once you realize how expensive parts can be. Before you know it your hoarding parts because you found a good price on something that you might need.

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among the most truthful words written on this forum.....

i am Exhibit A

[michiganv70r]

Take a good look at one of the pre-purchase checklists for 2002 online (here on the FAQ and elsewhere.)

Here is one of the better ones that I have found. Suggest printing it out and bring it with you:

http://laudeman.com/bmw_checklist.html

If you can swing it, a PPI (pre purchase inspection) by a mechanic who knows BMWs is a good idea. Most of the better independent BMW shops around the country will do PPIs for a reasonable fee (I haven't priced it lately but I'd say around $150). Well worth the investment.

If you are thinking about buying a car over the internet, sight unseen, a PPI by a local mechanic (in the area the car is, obviously), that you pay for, is your best and only insurance.

Finally, if you are looking for your first 2002, definitely get a book. The Mike Macartney book "02 Restoration" has been well thought of. It goes into the rust areas (including replacement of the sheet metal) in tons of detail. You can find it at many booksellers online... even at $20 it is a drop in the bucket compared to a $1500 car (heck, if you buy a perfect $12,000 car you might not need it, but on a $1,500 car with needs, you're much more likely to.)

BMW '02 Restoration Guide (Brooklyns Restoration) by Mike Macartney

BMW 1602 and 2002, 1959-77 (Haynes Manuals) by John Haynes

BMW 2002: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon by R.M. Clarke

[golf73]

as per the ad description, who can argue that a '73 2002 isn't "super cool"? i think the 3 different versions of the same, sole, distant picture of the car is in accordance with the asking price.

[geosar]

I have called several times and no answer.

Thank you for the advice.

On to another car search.

[PaulEBirmingham]

Texted the seller, and he replied that it is SOLD.

[GnomeChild]

Dang, too little to late..