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Looking for a Roundie Daily in San Diego


Leucadian

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Ready to make the plunge into the world of 02's!

 

Looking for a Roundie daily in the 18-21k range, CA smog exempt, doesn't have to be perfect, but in good condition.  Something that can be driven 2-3 times a week with no issue.  Let me know if my price range is realistic, learning as I go!

 

Thanks 

 

 

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1973 is the last model year for round taillight '02's.  Square taillights commence production approximately September 1973, with the 1974 model year.  Your present budget should buy a very nice round taillight, although probably not a tii.  You could buy a very drivable tii in the $18K-$21K range, but it wouldn't be nearly as nice as a non-tii in that same price range.

 

Good luck,

 

Steve

 

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1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Thanks, I figured that was the case.  I was actually looking at the chamonix here:

 

https://www.2002ad.com/pages/carsforsale.cfm

 

I'm just not sure if I'm a big fan of the color, I prefer polaris, colorado, inka or sahara.  But I've never seen chamonix in person.

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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/bmw/2002/1878461.html

 

I found this car in Canada, and after speaking with the owner at length, I'm considering it.  The car was taken to bare metal and repainted it's original color in 09' and had the whole drivetrain, suspension, etc, redone.  While I know it's not a true tii, that doesn't bother me seeing as that most of the upgrades that have been done I would do myself over time.  I'm planning on having it taken to an independent mechanic in Edmonton before I decide to make an offer.  16k seems to be pretty reasonable for a car that has had a pretty substantial amount of work done, but as I had said before, still new to this.    

 

Theoretically, other than shipping, I'll i have to pay is 2.5% tax to get it over the border, and whatever it costs to register it in the states.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Engine bay OCD is a real problem

 

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Nice looking car with lots of potential.  Hopefully the PPI won't turn up anything that would kill the deal.  Things I would want better explanation based on the pictures...

 

1. What is the black outline around the front grills?

2. What is the metal protector on the passenger side rear shock tower, (typical rust spot)?

3. Rust spot in the front driver's side rocker/fender?

4. Is the middle grill upside down?

5. What is the red cap in the transmission tunnel on the driver's side?

6. The alternator looks cocked, bad rubber bushings?

 

I really like this car, interior looks great, nice paint (trunk wasn't resprayed?), iconic color, reasonable price for all the extras.  Hopefully I'll see it on the streets in San Diego.

 

Good luck,

 

 

Mark

 

1970 BMW 1600 (Nevada)

 

 

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Thanks for the feedback Mark.  I've been doing a bunch of research and I'm drawing a blank on getting a Canadian car registered in CA.  I know it's smog exempt, but I can't seem to figure out if the DMV will hassle me because it's from Canada.  

 

I love this car, but it may be a better bet to see if I can find one locally.

 

 

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Here is some info I found.

 

How do I register my foreign registered vehicle, car or motorcycle in the U.S. with the Department of Motor Vehicles?

Before you can register a foreign registered vehicle, car or motorcycle in the U.S., you must be able to prove that you or someone else filed an entry with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not register a vehicle that has been imported into the U.S. without proof an entry was filed with CBP and proof the vehicle conforms to U.S. emissions and safety standards. If the vehicle does not conform to U.S. emissions or safety standards, you will not be able to register it in the U.S. You will either have to bring it up to U.S. standards or export the car.

If you imported your vehicle by land, you should have declared the vehicle for import and handled the paperwork at the border. If you failed to do so, contact a local CBP port and ask them if they will handle it for you. Port numbers and addresses are available under the ports section of this site.

If you bought or were given an imported vehicle from someone in the U.S., and they did not clear it through CBP before selling or giving it to you, there could be a problem. It is illegal to sell an imported vehicle that has not been formally entered, and it is subject to seizure. When filing an entry with CBP for your vehicle, you must be able to demonstrate to CBP that you own the vehicle and it conforms to U.S. emissions and safety standards. You have to submit proof of ownership such as a certificate of title, bill of sale, or manufacturer statement of origin to a CBP Officer at the port.

You also have to submit the Department of Transportation (DOT)Form HS-7and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Form 3520-1Keep a copy of these forms just in case the DMV wants a copy of them.

Once you have officially filed your entry and paid duty on the vehicle, which is 2.5% for cars and 1.9% to 2.9% for motorcycles, you will receive the CBP Form 7501 Entry SummaryThis form is your proof that you filed your entry with CBP, so be sure to keep a copy to present to the DMV when registering your vehicle.

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