history and reference 69 1602 - Any One Know This Car?

[Stuart]

My son is looking for an 02 for himself.  He found the following 1602 on craigslist. 

 

Does anyone here know this car.  The current owner has had it for a month and he said he bought it from the PO in Vegas. 

 

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4287669441.html

 

Any feedback or knowledge would be great.

 

Stuart

[bluebmw]

I haven't personally seen it, but I really like it! Looks very similar to my 2002.

[Stuart]

The seller has me a little nervous.  When asked about a PPI his response was all about the time it would take him and his needing to charge us for that time.  The response was way to detailed and seemed like he was trying to discourage having it done saying the nice pictures should be enough.  It makes me hear the robot's voice from Lost in Space!    

[danco_]

I've seen this car in person last year at Bimmerfest. IIRC, this has had paint/bodywork done in the last year.  I spoke to the owner and he claims they are real Alpina wheels, but in fact they are not. They are copies. 

 

I didn't take a very close look at the car, if there was previous damage, replaced panels, etc. but it looked to be a decent car. Not original by any means, but looks nice. 

 

 

By the way, that is NOT Atlantik Blau. That looks like a mix between Pastel Blau and Caribe Blau.

Cool color, but not the color he claims it to be. 

Edited January 16, 2014 by Danc02

[bnam]

'74-on front panel and grill, so nose was replaced.  Later (74-on?) dash -- see hole for seatbelt warning light.  Door panels seem like later styles (but I'm not sure of that).

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[HBChris]

It has a 74 nose and grilles, one piece dash from the missing seat belt warning light, engine bay painted black (I hate to see that), definitely not euro turn signals either, what else has been done to it?

Edited January 16, 2014 by HBChris

[Cru Jones]

The seller has me a little nervous.  When asked about a PPI his response was all about the time it would take him and his needing to charge us for that time.  The response was way to detailed and seemed like he was trying to discourage having it done saying the nice pictures should be enough.  It makes me hear the robot's voice from Lost in Space!    

 

Anyone that is discouraging a PPI IMO must have something to hide, so I'd steer clear. $10K is too much to give to someone for a car with such an unknown history.

[Conserv]

Anyone that is discouraging a PPI IMO must have something to hide, so I'd steer clear. $10K is too much to give to someone for a car with such an unknown history.

If a seller hems and haws about a PPI, you REALLY need to get a PPI! Or you can walk away...

Steve

[Stuart]

Too many red flags.  Moving on.  Thanks.

[Doug Riparetti]

What is a "PPl"?

[Stuart]

Pre Purchase Inspection

[Doug Riparetti]

Thank you

[Stuart]

NP.  Doug where in the Bay Area are you?

[Doug Riparetti]

Seaside, the town bordering Monterey. I am going to the Autocross in Marina tomorrow also

Seaside, the town bordering Monterey. I am going to the Autocross in Marina tomorrow also

Sorry about the double post

[Stuart]

Got it.  The next time I make a run to Monterey I will let you know.  Good luck at the Autocross.