Sorry to be so slow. I was busy at work and then needed to retrieve my other car. Anyhow; Yes to a/c. It's a Behr unit. I've had it running but it loses the freon over a year's time. Not sure exactly what ails the a/c, but it's all there, intact. Total mileage on the chassis is 198K. I've gone about 17K since a total engine rebuild in 2010 completed by Mike McCarthy's shop. (Foreign Car Service in Huber Hts., OH) Mike McC can vouch for the quality parts and labor that went into this M10 and into the car overall, since he's the man who made Dieter one of the most reliable, smooth '02's around. The carpet is original. I won an Esty carpet set at MidAmerica '02Fest a few years ago. I opted instead for an Esty custom trunk mat and I LOVE it. There is some fade to the carpet, but no holes, no stains, no stank on the rug.
Why am I selling?? It could be a passing thing, but I want to try other BMW's before I am an old geezer. I love my '87 325 and I've actually put more time and effort into it over the past couple years, sorry to say. I had a blast driving Dieter last weekend on the rollercoaster roads of rural N. KY with Jason and the RGB guys. They are great -- I am not leaving them or the FAQ. I may buy another '02 one day. I was tempted to buy Karl's Sahara 1600-2 which is now in the bodyshop, about to make Jake Metz's day and or year when it rolls out -- shiny & new. Let's say this: my cost/benefit ratio on the '02 was sagging. Too much money for too little use. For a DD, the E30 is better for me. For vintage backroad fun, the '02 is great fun -- still. In slightly over 10 years, I have not put much more than 39K miles on it. Dieter has gotten tons of love in the form of parts/labor, however. This was an intact, non-rusty '02 that needed brakes, shocks, a clutch, a guibo, window seals, a shifter rebuild, brake pads, a valve adjustment & an exhaust manifold PDQ if I was going to hit the road with the real '02 guys. Safety and enjoyable driving came first, my friend. This car is ready for the next level. It needs the right person is all.