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Like InkaTouring, I have a small fastback that provides some fun when not using the 2002.

I guess I'll start checking out local events and yes, the BMWCCA Roundel magazine will no doubt help in identifying them. Might be able to use some of that saved tax money towards a new subscription.

Have just relocated to Vero Beach from San Diego, CA. Brought my '73 Tii with me. Have owned it for almost 20 years now. It appears as if the last post on this thread was close to 2 years ago, which makes me think we 2002 owners are pretty spread out in the Sunshine State, hence not close enough to support a cohesive group. Hope someone will convince me that's incorrect.

Checked my trunk: the strips are both still there. They must help protect the paint finish if things are sliding around in there.

I learned today how important it can be to double-check what seems like a good deal. At a local San Diego swap meet, I unexpectedly found a guy selling some 2002 parts. One of the items he had were what he said were N.O.S. parking light assemblies that would be perfect for my '73  car. Since time was short and the price was good, after checking other boxes, I accepted the ones he handed to me after we exchanged some cash. But once I got home, it was clear these were NOT what I had been looking for. Even though the correct part number is stamped on the boxes, I have to believe the seller substituted something else into them. First off, although they seem brand-new and were still wrapped up in the factory-like paper, the lenses did not match the ones I have in the car. Mine are the correct U.S. design, amber in color, with a raised surface so they are visible from the front, rear, etc. Not so these replacements. These things are two-toned and flat, and I'm not sure they will even meet the stringent D.O.T. standards cars from this vintage must meet. The fact that they don't stick out from the surface of the lamp means they are likely unsafe. So now I am stuck with these things. Maybe I'll have to pull some kind of stunt at a swap meet soon just to get my $50 back.

Can't believe the bid is legit.

I would think a floor jack in Australia would be much more expensive than one in the USA. After all, it has to hold the car down as well as lift it up. Don't forget, those blokes are upside down, and their gravity is all messed up.

This can be problematic, and may depend on where you try to use them. If you are driving on the parkway, they may not want to stay parked. But if you are parking in your driveway, so might they. A conundrum, yes?

You're definitely got rot in the rear shock towers. The left side is breaking out and the right side has already been welded.

Exactly. It's the "Secret Car Club," and it theoretically requires an invite from someone you know in the club. And if I say any more they'll have to shoot me.

It's in Rancho Santa Fe, north of San Diego.

This nice '73 showed up at our local, north San Diego cars-n-coffee this morning. A fully-restored sunroof car in a great color combination.

I note there is no slightly cut-out section in the flange at the upper rear of the engine bay that I always thought was common to the Tii model. Any thoughts on that?

I note HB Chris asked about the pump but didn't mention the filler-neck extension he sells that has resolved all my fill-up difficulties. Chris, don't be so modest - your appliance is one of the best 2002 purchases I ever made!

In the bulk of the car-collecting world, the terms "highly restored" and "modified" are mutually exclusive: they often tend to cancel each other out. Things might be a bit different with 2002s, but maybe not in the long run if they start doing what Porsche 911 prices have done.

Two Tiis, one at $55K and another at $71K. Seriously? The market must be a lot hotter than I would have imagined.

I'm looking at the unrestored Malaga 2002 Tii in my garage that looks every bit as good, has a CA history with no rust, and I'm just smiling....

Look for the small section painted black that would be behind the grille. (Unrestored example)

Like this?

You simply have to accept the fact that a large percentage of people are jackasses and deal with it the best you can. It's a shame.

I second the choice of OEM. Installed one on my '73 Tii four years ago and it remains perfect, with no rattles or extraneous noises.

Clearly, another car that was not restored by a marque specialist, or someone who even knew much about 2002s.

Long drive here from Florida.

Good guy - comes to some local events. Car was redone in just the last year by a shop here in San Diego.

If you have ever watched the Barrett Jackson or other large car auction on TV, then you have likely seen this dealer. His name is Mark Hyman and he is distinctive, with a shaved head and a large (unlit) cigar in his mouth. His specialty is older classics and I can only think he is reaching for the moon here while pretending he doesn't know where the market really is. And surely anyone with his knowledge can distinguish a 22,000 mile car from a 122,000 mile example. He may not know about the snorkel, however.