Should I Purchase this 2002?

[Chris82]

Hi,

 

I'm really looking to purchase a 2002 and I came across this one, if anyone can provide some feedback that would be perfect.  You can also check out more pics at

https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles/5808/1973-bmw-2002

['76mintgrün'02]

 

 

 

                                                                         

 

 

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[Chris82]

@'76mintgrun'02 Just Wondering Why?

[chargin]

I've seen worse in this price range but that does need a LOT of TLC.

Looks like the paint could use a sand and buff, also some belt trim and that Center Grill is PRICEY . The list of little things could go on for a while, the same could also be said for my personal car.........With an 02 the list usually stops when You stop 

 

Not sure I personally would by an Automatic 02

 

Me for reference:

 

 

[ray_]

I dunno.

 

Looks like a good $6500 car to me

 

Rockers need metal work.

 

Cheap slapped-on paint job.

 

Oh, and I hate de-trimmed cars. But that's just me

 

My $0.02.

 

Cheers,

Edited January 23, 2018 by ray_

[DanVT]

I’ll +1 Mintgrun on the “no” vote. Problems way too numerous to list and that’s just from pics,  not seeing it in the flesh. Anybody want to write a short novel?

['76mintgrün'02]

okay.  that was a short answer.

 

One of the things I enjoy is originality.  I don't mind that things wear and show their age.  I prefer that to having things glossed-over.  That paint job looks like it was done in a hurry.  Like the roundels were masked off, as opposed to taking two seconds to pop them off and there are a lot of parts that should not have been sprayed body color.  I may be seeing it wrong, but that is the impression.  the rockers look freshly 'shutzed' and yet I see blisters of rust.  Black trunks and engine bays are not my thing, especially brush painted.  I like the belt line trim, but it has been deleeeted.  I don't want to nit pick it... I would just rather buy one that seems less ... prepped-for-sale.

 

I should probably just mind my own business.

[ray_]

1 minute ago, '76mintgrun'02 said:

okay.  that was a short answer.

 

One of the things I enjoy is originality.  I don't mind that things wear and show their age.  I prefer that to having things glossed-over.  That paint job looks like it was done in a hurry.  Like the roundels were masked off, as opposed to taking two seconds to pop them off and there are a lot of parts that should not have been sprayed body color.  I may be seeing it wrong, but that is the impression.  the rockers look freshly 'shutzed' and yet I see blisters of rust.  Black trunks and engine bays are not my thing, especially brush painted.  I like the belt line trim, but it has been deleeeted.  I don't want to nit pick it... I would just rather buy one that seems less ... prepped-for-sale.

 

I should probably just mind my own business.

 

 

This is your business.

 

;-)

[chargin]

14 minutes ago, ray_ said:

Looks like a good $6500 car to me

 

Those days are long gone for us in CA, $6500 seems to get you a non driver basket case 

 

Even the bumpers are not attached, really looks like a $1,099.99 quickie paint job for high $$$$ sale. 

Edited January 23, 2018 by chargin

[wegweiser]

Looks like a great $3500 project. There's simply not much to love about this car. It's been lipsticked for sale and nothing more. Keep looking. 

 

And @ Chargin: Hopefully that CA basket case scenario you describe, is at least an honest car, where you can see the history and maybe even original paint, rather than being under slathered paint, a bunch of slippery armor-all  and some fresh carpet. Non-running is the easy part to fix!

 

**EDIT** - I just cruised through the photos again... that car is a complete rolling nightmare. The paint quality and overspray on **everything** is just a clue, as to the care and attention given to the entire thing, as they readied it for sale. Run like hell from cars (and sellers) like this. 

Edited January 23, 2018 by wegweiser

[Tsingtao_1903]

A few observations:

 

1)  The front bumper is not mounted correctly.  It drops forward.  Poor workmanship or structural problem?

2)  Speakers in the door panels.  Check behind the panels for potential water problems.

3)  Modified center exhaust is just wrong.  

4)  New track rod and track rod end ball joint for the passenger side.  Why not also replace the driver side?

 

My $0.02

[02Les]

Interesting that it has dome light & grab handles for/from a sunroof car, but no sunroof.

[dlacey]

The fitting of the front bumper/fender indicates the standard of care and the general attention to detail applied to this "restored" car.

I would keep looking....

[Conserv]

1 hour ago, '76mintgrun'02 said:

....prepped-for-sale....

 

+1

 

Those three little words say it all.

 

I don’t even believe it is truly Malaga, as it looks metallic to me.  Original seat covers?  Nope, not with 9 pleats (original has 12 pleats).  And that black paint in the engine and luggage compartments is likely hiding a color change, rust, or old body damage...

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

 

[AceAndrew]

Rusted through under the rear passenger seat.

 

At least they are fairly honest by showing all the rough edges (i.e. the entire car).