engine and drivetrain Thoughts On This 1972 2002

[Eiremon]

Just joined the forum.  Background - attended a car show last year and have been hooked on 2002 juice since seeing them at the show.  I have held off buying one for a while - and may still hold off until next spring unless I find the "right" car.  I am looking for:

 

- Roundie

- Base or Tii

- Resto Mod (not a huge fan of the stock look, want something more agressive with engine, carb and exhaust upgrades)

- Solid paint, does not have to be exceptional but don't want to repaint

- Nice interior

 

My budget is $20k, give or take.  I found the following car on eBay and am interested in it:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281406803150?forcerRptr=true&item=281406803150&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123

 

It meets most of the criteria I have except I would want to:

 

- Convert to 5 speed

- Dual tip exhaust

- Nardi steering wheel

- Replace old Pioneer with something newer

- Remove M Logos

- Swap wheels for something more traditional

 

With this in mind my instinct tells me that there is no sense paying $20k for something that I want to put an additional $3-5k into.  It's a sharp looking car, just not sure it's worth the money.

 

Let me know your thoughts and whether you have any recommendations as to the best approach to get the car I want.

 

Thanks,

Alan

 

 

[esty]

it would be a good looking car without the cowcatcher

[Eiremon]

Hah - I was on the fence about the cow catcher.  It's probably a little too much.  The seller suggested that it needs to be cut back as it is so low - more $$.

[AceAndrew]

I actually like that car for what it is.  It looks like it had the whole RD catalog thrown at it circa early/mid 90's.  I'm sure the owner paid handsomely.  If a ppi checks out I'd say it MIGHT be worth the asking price.

 

For you however, I'd attempt to do what you want on a different car.  The build on this car just don't coincide with your goals.

Edited August 15, 2014 by AceAndrew

[GoFaSSter]

Alan,

Where are you located? It helps us try and find a car.

I am on a mobile device, so no locations show.

[Eiremon]

I am located in Boston, looking nationally.

Edited August 15, 2014 by Eiremon

[GreenSwede]

Those wheels are hideous. And the plow.. With those lights..? Nice car, otherwise! I especially like the picture with the car underneath the american flag=)

[M3M3]

"The car was purchased by the most recent owner with 54800 miles in 1991; the speedo was replaced 3 months later with a higher top speed speedo that had 27790 miles. "

 

the speedo in the car now looks like a stock 120mph unit.

[Eiremon]

Good catch on the speedo - it does appear to be a stock unit.  There is documentation which might explain it.

[Grover]

Eiremon. I am contemplating selling my '02 and it may suit your shopping list. If interested, drop me an email. trichardson AT clifbar DOT com

[ray_]

I actually like that car for what it is.  It looks like it had the whole RD catalog thrown at it circa early/mid 90's.  I'm sure the owner paid handsomely.  If a ppi checks out I'd say it MIGHT be worth the asking price.

 

For you however, I'd attempt to do what you want on a different car.  The build on this car just don't coincide with your goals.

 

Yeah, that's pretty interesting. The air dam looks very similar to the late-ish 80s E24 ones.

 

Cheers,

[jrkoupe]

Alan...

 

I have begun to think about selling mine...a 72 hot rod  "driving" project. The Inka car is mine in my ava. Pm me if any interest. You would need to like alpina bubble flares....My rears are on..$$$...lol

[02Les]

Yeah, that's pretty interesting. The air dam looks very similar to the late-ish 80s E24 ones.

 

Cheers,

I believe the air dam is from Bav Auto. They did a set with fr air dam, side skirts, rear valance, rear spoiler for the '02.

I have a set in my garage; still wondering what to do with it!

As said, I think it was Bav Auto that sold these back when.

[visionaut]

Les, that airdam is from BMP Design (like the rest of that bodykit you have, I run).  It is late-80s design, and as Ray noted - similarly styled to the M635 (e24) and M-technic (e30) spoilers of that period.

 

Tom

[dcmackintosh]

I'm not a big fan of the wheels, but they would be easy to clean, and I think the car looks great.  I'm not in the market for another myself, but I could check it out for someone on a weekend sometime.