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Unpopular 2002 opinions: Round 1

AceAndrew

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6 hours ago, AceAndrew said:

As mentioned many times, one of my favorite parts of the 2002 community is how accepting members are of opposing view points (even if they disagree).  In this spirit, we all have opinions that seem to go against the main grain.

 

Here's a couple of mine to start:

 

1) The stock-height 2002 looks better than a lowered 2002.

2) All 2002's should be hot rodded, a stock 2002 is a waste.

#1 is in conflict with #2, but you are seriously mistaken with #2.  I happen to like a thoughtful hot rod , which by its very nature must be lowered a tad. And Although some may find more value in hot rodding mods , a serious collector would not .

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….and like most of us, way too many (maybe 30 at last count) I wish I hadn't sold ?

 

 

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2 hours ago, AustrianVespaGuy said:

Not sure this qualifies for this thread, as that's just a fact, not really an opinion

 

Two of my favorite upgrades on my car, but I certainly admit I'd think twice about doing them today! The prices, especially on LSDs, have really gotten out of hand!

 

This brings me to my against-the-grain opinions:

 

1.) I think the main one is I hate to see 2002 values (including my own car) climb.  I don't want my car to get more valuable, I want 2002s to be a dime a dozen forever! (Wishful thinking, I know!)

 

2.) A/C just doesn't belong in a 2002.  It wasn't meant to have it, it doesn't fit well, and is best left off.

 

3.) BMW 2002 > Porsche 911.  I'll back this up as I've lived with both in relatively the same conditions at the same time.  The 2002 got used more, and yielded an overall significantly higher ratio of smiles-to-curses than the 911! (And that's with $ not withstanding!)

You would have to consume 2 barrels of pilsener commarad to believe # 3. This from an owner of both (presently and back in the day)...and #2 isn’t so backward 

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73 Tii stock build, Porsche Macan   , E46 330i Florida driver, 

….and like most of us, way too many (maybe 30 at last count) I wish I hadn't sold ?

 

 

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Ha, well, that's just like …. your opinion, man... and the whole point of this thread!  Please don't be the one guy who doesn't get what's going on here.

 

Speaking of which, since you are participating in here already, let's hear your backwards thoughts!

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I'm glad that BMW 02 were built with only 1/3rd of the cars having a sunroof, because a 2002 with out a sunroof is just a parts car so I'll have parts forever?

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19 minutes ago, AceAndrew said:

Ha, well, that's just like …. your opinion, man... and the whole point of this thread!  Please don't be the one guy who doesn't get what's going on here.

 

Speaking of which, since you are participating in here already, let's hear your backwards thoughts!

No , really I get it ....just needed to set the record straight (straighter?) on a couple of backward or against-the-grain opinions lest I not be able to sleep tonight ? ...which reminds me it is 4 hours later than   Cali time. But for a backward opinion, amateur restorers should practice on an 02 before tackling one of the more collectible German marques....it’s less expensive.

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….and like most of us, way too many (maybe 30 at last count) I wish I hadn't sold ?

 

 

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BMW 2002 > Porsche 911.  I'll back this up as I've lived with both in relatively the same conditions at the same time.  The 2002 got used more, and yielded an overall significantly higher ratio of smiles-to-curses than the 911! (And that's with $ not withstanding!)

 

As great of a performer the 2002 is my 78 911 SC can, did and still will spank the 02 in performance.  a stock 02 is slow! 

 

 

 

 

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Kumho Solus TA11 tires are great on damp roads is my backwards thought.

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Veronika- 1968 1600 Cabriolet, Athena- 1973 3.0 CSi,  Rodney- 1988 M5, The M3- 1997 M3,

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