Colorado '02 & '73tii on BAT

[fastricky]

I think this car is pretty cool. Not perfect (nothing is) but worthy of a look...

 

BAT LINK

 

This is an interesting tii also worth a look...

tii LINK

 

Would go nicely with this 912E on BAT too!

Edited August 16, 2020 by fastricky

[bmw_e30]

i like both 2002's

[fastricky]

Hmmm, surprised there isn't more interest/dialogue on these two. I thought they were each pretty cool...

[Conserv]

Rick,

 

A few minor points:

 

The tii is a Euro-spec model. I believe that’s only a good thing, but...

 

Here in the U.S. — for reasons that largely elude me — buyers prefer U.S.-spec versions over U.S.-legal Euro-spec versions. They then focus on making their U.S.-spec versions look and perform like Euro-spec versions, removing sidemarkers, swapping front turn signals, installing Euro rear bumpers and license plate lights, removing U.S. bumper overriders, installing Euro-spec pistons (9.5:1 and 10.0:1), and... even installing Euro-spec differentials (3:45)... ???

 

Then, the next buyer, who doesn’t appreciate that particular interpretation of “Euro” dings the Europeanized U.S.-spec car when it next appears on B.A.T. (“This car is missing front side markers but has rear sidemarkers! I’ll have to re-paint. ?”)

The engine is not matching, which knocks out some potential buyers.

 

Lastly, both interior and exterior colors have been changed, certainly not a death sentence and sometimes a boon to value (think @COOP's Baikal '72 tii). But, Condor yellow is a rare and not universally-available color: I’ve seen it only on a cabriolet and a (1977?) 1502. I don’t know precisely when or how the color was available — it wasn’t in the global paint and upholstery brochures during the ‘02 era — but I suspect most buyers have never seen an ‘02 with this color from the factory and, hence, they might view it as “suspect”.

 

If there’s less buzz than warranted by the car’s excellent condition and round taillight bona fides, these are my guesses. Like I said, guesses.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

 

[jgerock]

I like the 2002’s.  Wonder why the seller of the Condor car removed the driving lights?

[mokeefe]

I am the owner of the Condor, actually never installed the front fog lights in the car as I found myself driving mostly day light trips...next owner can install as they are wired up to go!

 

Steve suspect your points are fairly accurate as to a Euro in the US, we’ll see how the auction progresses.  
 

regards,

Michael 

 

[jgerock]

11 minutes ago, mokeefe said:

I am the owner of the Condor, actually never installed the front fog lights in the car as I found myself driving mostly day light trips...next owner can install as they are wired up to go!

 

Steve suspect your points are fairly accurate as to a Euro in the US, we’ll see how the auction progresses.  
 

regards,

Michael 

 

Wow- thank you for being a member - and responding!

[Conserv]

1 hour ago, mokeefe said:

I am the owner of the Condor, actually never installed the front fog lights in the car as I found myself driving mostly day light trips...next owner can install as they are wired up to go!

 

Steve suspect your points are fairly accurate as to a Euro in the US, we’ll see how the auction progresses.  
 

regards,

Michael 

 

It looks like a beautifully (and expensively) executed car, Michael. And, yes, it’s still early in the process.

 

Good luck with your sale!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[jp5Touring]

The Condor tii is nice indeed.  Should do very well.  I for one would have seller remorse.  GLWA I'll be in the cheap seats watching.