emg2919 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi- Been on the search for a 2002 driveable project for some time. Perfect car would be '73 roundie, verona red, black interior. But, really interested at anything at the moment. Previous cars owned: 1987 BMW 325 (e30, e, 2.7, non-IS) 1990 BMW 525i 1988 BMW 735iL 2001 BMW 330ci 2002 Lexus SC430 Anyways, on to the car: Apparently runs, but doubt it drives. Looks like a good parts car, but not sure about how restorable it would be given the current condition. Asking price, 3500 (!). It's a 1974, red. Lots of rust in my opinion. I plan on staying away, but just curious what thoughts people have: Thoughts? Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Spare wheel and spare gearbox. Nice. If the car has been standing on grass for a long period, you can expect lots of rust. Bit concerned about the amount of leaves in the trunk, has the lid been open for a few decades? i would run or offer $1,000 max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgerock Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The loose front fender is a little weird. Possible accident or just rusty? At least there isn't a sunroof. Thoroughly inspect the bottom, pull up the carpet, remove the rear seat and trunk boards. If you really want a 73, then wait until you can locate a decent example. Wonder what's wrong with the e36? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002Scoob Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 3500. That’s a resounding Nope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgepodge Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Well, you always want the best car you can afford. This is not the best car you can afford. I see rust on every corner and every panel including around all the glass. With the body work and everything else this car needs, it will cost you far more to repair than the alternative, a $5k, $7k or even $10k 2002. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob02 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 is it possible that car has been sitting in Florida sun since 1989 and has a crack free dash??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyB Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That's a classic case of all of the pictures of all of the things that don't matter so much- does the thing even have rockers? The bottom of the nose? In my (admittedly out- of- date) world, that's in the $500 parts car realm, from the information provided. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinca Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) I'll vote no as well. I know it's red but.... that's a parts car imho.. Red roundies' are not everyday finds(and something I've always wanted 'cause they're gorgeous... but...)...and you want one particular year...73 I'd consider expanding your wish list to any year red roundie 2002... Have you looked on Make and Model Search? Lots of BMW 2002's on there..it's a website that tracks Craigslist Ads nationwide.. Edited October 29, 2017 by iinca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray_ Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The front fender rust would lead me to believe that, sitting on the seat will put you on the grass there in short order. Keep looking. Cheers, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Self Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Critical places to check a 2002: inner rear wheel arches (inside the trunk) for rust lines and/or holes; inner rocker panels (look through the holes in the outer rockers); rear subframe mounting points (under the back seat cushion). Also those seats are from a roundie (relatively minor problem). If all those above points are sound and the floor isn't rusted out from sitting on grass, and the engine will at least turn over, maybe $1500. Definitely not worth $3500... BTW, the license plate is Leon county, FL (Tallahassee) and is dated 1989--so you can presume the car's been off the road for 28 years! mike Edited October 30, 2017 by mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibm5 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 As someone who is about halfway done with a project that was started with a car in better condition I can tell you that this one is nowhere near being a driving project car. I've put about 20-30hrs a week into mine for the past 2 or 3 months and it's now at the point of being a safe driving project.I agree that this might fall into the parts car category and It looks they have another 2002 parts car in the backround as well. Anyone notice how they have that E36 covered? I'm sure those blankets and floor mats really do a lot to protect it... Sent from my SM-G930Pusing Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinca Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 yeah the owner let that car go too. Come back later and buy it really cheap as a parts car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinca Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1968-1976 BMW 2002's For Sale - MakeModelSearch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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