WTB The Ultimate Driving 2002

[Mr.9haus]

Price: $20000

Location: SF Bay Area

Description:

Well folks, I'd like to post my "WTB" ad to further expedite my 2002 search. I've been creeping around on these classifieds and there has been great examples of what I'm looking for. Although, I haven't had any luck being the first person in line... I'm typically a little too late to the party. I'm also constantly on BaT, Hemmings, BMWCCA, numerous forums and the classic Craigslist alerts. The main reason why I am posting this ad is to see if anyone locally or in any neighboring states knows a buddy or local shops that is willing to sell or thinking about letting go of their 2002 but needs a little nudge. I have left countless notes on parked 2002's and knocked on plenty of doors to see if they're interested of selling but it hasn't worked yet. 

 

Budget - $15,000 - $20,000. 

 

Here are some deciding factors of what I'm looking for: 

• Open to all years 67'-76'. I know Roundies and ti/tii's are typically out my budget but I've heard through the grapevine that it's hip to be Square. 
• I'm open to mainly all exterior paint colors but I'm leaning it towards (fall in love easier): Agave, Amazon, Colorado, Inka or Golf
• All interior is considered but needs to be ~ 7/10 condition or better
• 4 or 5 spd 
• No rust (to a certain extent)
• No engine swaps. Would like all matching numbers

 

As far as condition goes I am open to whatever that doesn't need to be a full on project/restoration. I know my budget doesn't meet full restoration criteria but something that has been well taken care by an enthusiast is what I'm looking for. 

 

I'm definitely willing to buy and fly but unfortunately for me it's not the right time to do a cross country road trip so Midwest/East Coast are a no go.

 

Any leads will be greatly appreciated and thanks for reading my post.

 

Also here is an example: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-2002-54/

 

Cheers,

Tyler 

 

 

Edited July 17, 2020 by Mr.9haus

[Teelinger]

Buy this one, factor another 3-4k for a 5spd swap and still have change left for some personalization updates.

Check out this 1973 BMW 2002 Automatic for $12500 on OfferUp https://offerup.com/item/detail/895197862/

 

[Javi Gutierrez]

Maybe not Tii’s, but roundies are definitely within your budget. Just need to be patient and once you see one you like, just act quick. Good luck with the search!

[steve oneill]

I bought a 76 2002 in January. 78,000 original miles, almost perfect original condition. Automatic! Had my reasons but one of them was a low mileage engine that was babied all its life. 98% of '02s are bought by drivers. As they should be. And they are driven, mostly hard, as they should be. 

 

That one on offerup looks mighty nice. Oh, I immediately did a bumper upgrade.