ok guys need help

[pickelson]

Is there any reason not  to buy  this ? price $15k

plans  to make it right looks like it was half finished or driven hard ?

How much to finish it ? 

Told no rust @ all checking the car out  tomorrow 

car isnt  titeled as a tii but the engine is with a carb conversion

All the  input appreciated Im a new member with

tons of interest

Thanks

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-BMW-2002-Coupe-/201770435445?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2efa748375:g:LXcAAOSwUsJYVyIs&item=201770435445

[esty]

you're the only person that can answer the 2 questions asked...should you buy it...should you? or is it impulse, these cars can be money pits

 

how much to finish it - that's based on how big your checkbook or credit card limits are...these cars can be money pits

[jrkoupe]

finish?......what does that mean?..thats subjective

 

 

go see it...

 

looks decent enough to go look 4 sure

 

15k is strong

[pickelson]

Not a impulse I have Ben looking 

for a while looking to spend another 7 -10k  cosmeticly  I hope is this the one to put the cash into ?

Edited January 19, 2017 by pickelson

[ray_]

It may be ok. 

 

None of the pics show any of the rust-prone areas.

 

No real word on motor condition.

 

it was listed for auction out of CT in 2013. 

 

And is now... not listed (sold? pulled?).

 

It does have a set of cams tho. Can't get that just anywhere.

 

In other words, whoever wrote the ad copy is clueless.

 

Whoever took the photos is clueless.

 

Cheers,

[pickelson]

Not a impulse I have Ben looking 

for a while looking to spend another 7 -10k is this the one to put the cash into

Mostly cosmetic I hope 

[pickelson]

Any way I can get that Ct listing thanks 

[Mike Self]

The only part of that car that is/was a tii is the badge on the rear panel.  A 253xxxx VIN indicates this car began life as a carbureted automatic and was then converted to a 5 speed.  

 

Based on the pictures of the engine compartment and the brake fluid level, I suspect there's a leak in the hydraulics (brake or clutch) somewhere.  Interestingly the 2013 picture shows the same low brake fluid level!

 

When you do go to inspect it, take a weak magnet with you and employ it at spots that typically rust on a 2002--that pretty new paint may be covering a lot of  Bondo--or maybe not, but you need to know before plopping down a bunch of $$$ for the car.

 

And I agree with Ray--whoever wrote the copy doesn't know a lot about 2002s...

 

Caveat emptor!

 

mike 

Edited January 20, 2017 by mike

[TobyB]

too much money.  imo.

 

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[Henning]

11 hours ago, pickelson said:

Is there any reason not  to buy  this ? price $15k

 

 

Several.

Missing trims, ugly seats, painted chrome and so on.

Think far: who knows about tomorrow? One day you might be in the situation to sell the car again. And stock cars will always have more acceptance than heavily modified ones.

Especially those ones with (censored) flares.

So turn on, tune in, drop off.

 

hen

 

[02Les]

It was on Ebay Mar '13 (North Stonington, CT) and reportedly sold for $6900.

It looks like it has had a new nose and a repaint, but the mechanical goodies were on there then. There was no mention of the motor being a tii, and from what I can see it isn't (more knowledgeable will know).

Rust (the famous "surface rust") was evident on the nose panel (changed?), bottom of doors and on rockers panels. The rear shock mounts looked good.

Below are pics from that auction.

 

HTH

 

[pickelson]

Not a impulse I have Ben looking 

for a while looking to spend another 7 -10k is this the one to put the cash into

Mostly cosmetic I hope 

[pickelson]

Wow thanks for the pics !!!

you guys are amazing !!!!

 Thanks so so much appreciated 

[saaron]

It totally depends on what you want.  If you want a somewhat original car that might increase in value, this probably isn't what you want.  It's not a tii as Mike said, so don't pay the tii tax.  As the experts above said, the people selling the car don't seem knowledgeable about 02s.  

 

If you like turbo look, big wide tires, coil-overs, Recaros that aren't period correct (I don't think), and want a fun to drive hot rod 02, this could be a step in the right direction if the car is solid.  Like Mike said, make sure the body is actually solid before buying it.  Repaint and all that can be done well, or be done in "flip mode" and it will look bad in a year or two.  

 

Many times people do the "turbo look" because the spoiler and flares cover rusty areas fairly well.   That would be my concern - someone saw the car, bought it cheap, put turbo look and paint on it to make quick money.  And hence the quality isn't there - it's a rusty car temporarily masquerading as a nice car.  

 

FYI most people don't do the turbo-look on a Roundie.  

 

I would think you could buy a car with this many question marks for less, personally.  If you have $25k or so to spend you could probably do better.  Good luck on it.  

 

Scott

 

 

[pickelson]

Nothing period right about it. Plans are to make it look like a really cool retro mod . Think i can stay in budget if paint and body check out am i crazy lol

thanks

Again guys  thanks all the feedback is amazing !