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Hello, My name is Rene. I live in south Florida. I have been into BMW's for a while. Ive had a few e30's, E30M3, e36 M3 and a few Z3M coupes. I am a 2002 newby.

 

My father taught me how to drive in 1976 02 when I was 9. That was back in 1979. For years my parents would drive and let me handle the shifting, teamwork.

My father and I have been a team my whole life, we have worked together for over 30yrs, He is my best friend(sometimes my only one), has always been the best example of a of father, son and just general good person.

When we decided to get a car together there really was only one choice and that's a 2002.

 

We are planning to keep this car in the family forever. I posted a few wtb adds and received a few interesting replies. We fell in love with one of them. Its a 73 in Inka Orange. The car was built by a member of this forum but is now in someone else's hands. . It really looks beautiful both on top and bottom. Huge list of mechanicals like new gas tank, rebuilt motor, new shocks, brakes bushings and more. It is described as ready to use condition and the $15k asking price seems fair. What do you guys think? Anyone know of this car?

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to the board, thanks for sharing your story. Your car looks like a great example and given the way prices have been going lately, I would say you have a good deal. 

 

Plenty of friendly, helpful people here to help with the load. 

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Welcome Rene!

 

Car does look nice from the pic you have posted. I think we'd need more pics and details before determining if you bought well.

 

But if you have confirmed the body and other metal is good, then I think you may be fine!

 

You may consider flying out to view the car, or perhaps at least get a PPI. Plenty of knowledgeable folks on the west coast...

 

Cheers,

 

 

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I am trying to fly out as soon as Monday. I am not questions the price.  The seller is a good guy and I feel very confident in his descriptions. 

 

The car was built from a very solid shell. It's a little sleeper not a stock car. I.E. springs, sways etc. The car has everything I want . I wish was on a plane heading there now. 

 

Heres a a pic of the roommate 

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On 8/5/2017 at 8:50 PM, ray_ said:

Welcome Rene!

 

Car does look nice from the pic you have posted. I think we'd need more pics and details before determining if you bought well.

 

But if you have confirmed the body and other metal is good, then I think you may be fine!

 

You may consider flying out to view the car, or perhaps at least get a PPI. Plenty of knowledgeable folks on the west coast...

 

Cheers,

 

 

I am deciding wether to fly out or drive out. Probably going to fly out and ship back. 

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I just found out the car has a rebuilt title. Apparently in California if a car has not been registered in over 20 years it becomes a salvage title. This concerns me not as much as it would in other cars. For some reason I am willing to lower my standards for a 2002. Maybe because I plan to keep it forever and pass it on, title branding is not such a big deal? Many 2002's have been taken to the shell and had major panels replaced from rust and accidents yet have clean titles. 

 

Quickly my initial 10k budget has escalated to about $18k. 

 

I really want to buy the right car for us

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On 8/5/2017 at 8:50 PM, ray_ said:

Welcome Rene!

 

Car does look nice from the pic you have posted. I think we'd need more pics and details before determining if you bought well.

 

But if you have confirmed the body and other metal is good, then I think you may be fine!

 

You may consider flying out to view the car, or perhaps at least get a PPI. Plenty of knowledgeable folks on the west coast...

 

Cheers,

 

 

I am planning to drive with my trailer in tow. Spend 2 days in the Bay Area with the kids then tow back behind my road warrior. F250

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Cool!

 

I don't think there is much concern about a rebuilt title. Tho maybe your insurance company has an opinion about it....

 

For me, I wouldn't worry. 

 

Cheers, and have a safe trip!

Ray

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Ray said what I was going to say - check with your insurance co re the salvage title.  If they won't insure it, or only offer you limited coverage options, that would be a bummer.

 

Scott

02ing since '87

'72 tii Euro  //  '21 330i x //  '14 BMW X5  //  '12 VW Jetta GLI

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