for sale 1975 BMW 2002, Only 30K miles!

[skutscha]

I'm selling my 1975 BMW 2002. This car is a blast from the past that reminds you how much fun driving used to be. It's light, grippy, revvy, and turns heads everywhere. This one has a few choice modifications to set it apart from the pack. Serial Number 2362303.

 

If you are interested email at skutscha@gmail.com or call/text 804-512-0171.

The Good:
- 30,XXX miles!!!
- Weber DCOE 40 Carburetor upgrade
- Tubular headers with custom exhaust for pleasant, sporty engine note
- MSD Ignition
- Air Conditioning (needs to be recharged)
- Hand crank sun roof
- 4 speed manual transmission
- Haynes Manual
- I drive it weekly to maintain running condition
- Interior is clean with some wear to and tear
- Inspection good through August 2016

The Bad:
- Sizable scratch on drivers door
- Rough idle

 

I've had a number of comments about the mileage, so I wanted to make some clarifications. I know the mileage on 2002s can be a real challenge to nail down. My understanding of the low mileage comes from the title and the opinion of mechanics I've had work on it. The discolored carpet and cracked dash are caused by time in the sun, not necessarily miles driven.

 

All that being said, unless I get someone more knowledgeable to take a look at the car and determine otherwise, to me it's a 30K car and priced accordingly.

 

I encourage anyone who is interested to come take a look, give it a drive, take it to your mechanic and make an offer based on what you think it's worth. I'm open to offers, but not until you come and take a look.

 

Please let me know if you have any other questions. I'm a fan of these cars and I'm looking for a good home for this one!

 

Edited December 9, 2015 by skutscha

[02Les]

30k miles since when?

[ray_]

30k miles since when?

 

Since Polaris!

 

Since uglified by removing trim?

 

[theNomad]

wrong coast...durn

[Conserv]

The original '75 blue carpet survives, however, a remnant of the original Marine Blue interior. But, at 30K miles, it shows considerably more wear and discoloration than the same carpeting in my 105K-mile '76. Curious? The dashboard also looks good, but worse than my '76's dash at 105K miles. The headliner looks similar to the headliner in my tii, which I suspect has at least 127K under its belt.

Given the use of "Only 30K miles!" as a major marketing point, I'm going to assume the seller understands: 1.) '02's have 5-digit odometers and they go round and round and round; 2.) 99.9% of these cars were daily drivers and thus average annual mileage of 750 miles is highly unusual, and is usually reflected by a highly-original car -- which this is not; and 3.) '02 odometer mechanisms, speedometers, and speedometer cables were very prone to breakage and were thus frequently repaired (sometimes with a reset of the odometer), replaced, or simply left inoperative for long periods of time.

GLWS,

Steve

Edited December 9, 2015 by Conserv

[KenH]

I think I remember seeing this car on CL a year ago when I was looking for a car.

 

Could it be 30k since last rebuild ?

[ray_]

The original '75 blue carpet survives, however, a remnant of the original Marine Blue interior. But, at 30K miles, it shows considerably more wear and discoloration than the same carpeting in my 105K-mile '76. Curious? The dashboard also looks good, but no better than my '76's dash at 105K miles.

Given the use of "Only 30K miles!" as a major marketing point, I'm going to assume the seller understands: 1.) '02's have 5-digit odometers and they go round and round and round; 2.) 99.9% of these cars were daily drivers and thus average annual mileage of 750 miles is highly unusual, and is usually reflected by a highly-original car -- which this is not; and 3.) '02 odometer mechanisms, speedometers, and speedometer cables were very prone to breakage and were thus frequently repaired (sometimes with a reset of the odometer), replaced, or simply left inoperative for long periods of time.

GLWS,

Steve

 

 

Optimist!

 

[jmr_1602]

I remember seeing this car about 10 years ago around VCU (how many white 02s with box flares are in Richmond?) It was definitely under construction around that time.

I agree 30k is optimistic. I'd need paperwork to confirm. Decent looking car though.

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[Conserv]

I remember seeing this car about 10 years ago around VCU (how many white 02s with box flares are in Richmond?) It was definitely under construction around that time.

I agree 30k is optimistic. I'd need paperwork to confirm. Decent looking car though.

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Optimist? Not really, but I was trying, very hard, to be polite. Even having "all" the paperwork doesn't prove much as it's nearly impossible to prove that you have, indeed, "all" the paperwork! If my '76 actually -- with my knowledge -- had 205K or 305K miles, I could easily "lose" a few dozen receipts and it would convincingly have 105K miles. The absence of evidence proving something doesn't prove the reverse is true!

In short, at best, I believe the actual mileage of this Polaris-to-white, Marine Blue-to-black car is unknown, barring a REALLY good and REALLY believable explanation of the exceptionally low mileage.

Regards,

Steve

[skutscha]

Hi All,

 

Thanks for all the interest. I know the mileage on 2002s can be a real challenge to nail down. My understanding of the low mileage comes from the title and the opinion of mechanics I've had work on it. The discolored carpet and cracked dash are caused by time in the sun, not necessarily miles driven.

 

All that being said, unless I get someone more knowledgeable to take a look at the car and determine otherwise, to me it's a 30K car and priced accordingly.

 

I encourage anyone who is interested to come take a look, give it a drive, take it to your mechanic and make an offer based on what you think it's worth. I'm open to offers, but not until you come and take a look.

 

Please let me know if you have any other questions. I'm a fan of these cars and I'm looking for a good home for this one!

[BlakeNelsonJr]

It looks pretty clean....if that's the original interior, then 30k probably wouldn't be a stretch, but hey, anythign can be restored. Still, great looking car!

[ray_]

Kudos to the OP for chiming in. Could you post the VIN please?

 

Cheers,

[Conserv]

It looks pretty clean....if that's the original interior, then 30k probably wouldn't be a stretch, but hey, anythign can be restored. Still, great looking car!

Blake,

The original interior on a Polaris '75 was Marine Blue. The current front seats are e21 Recaro seats, and the rear seat has been covered to match the front seats. The original multi-blue carpeting appears to have survived. The steering wheel is not original.

Regards,

Steve

[lilmo]

Damn! My search for a <30K '02 continues.

Edited December 9, 2015 by lilmo

[ray_]

Damn! My search for a <30K '02 continues.

 

I have an odometer for sale