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Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2004, 12:09 AM

Since my 2002 engine seemed to bring a few "crossover" enthusiasts out of the woodwork, here's my latest dreaming.

Saw this car on craigslist for $350. Anybody wanna buy me a christmas present?


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Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2004, 12:10 AM

No rust shock points.


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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 12:12 AM

Those little cars are coool! It's even a round tail light car!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 12:14 AM

Here's what it could look like...


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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 12:15 AM

and this... 1957 Fender Stratocaster color. We called it Bavarian Mint.


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Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2004, 12:15 AM

They can be Sea Foam Green?! I didn't think any car could be Sea Foam Green.

Posted by: jkeyzer Dec 8 2004, 12:22 AM

I have wanted one for a while. I think they look cool. I don't think they handle anywhere close to how a 914 does tho.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 12:22 AM

Check my edit. Power window conversion, power mirrors,
mesh style wheels off a Mustang II. I had the bolt pattern redrilled. This little 4 cylinder rocket would wax the a@# of 5.0 Mustangs.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 8 2004, 12:23 AM

helping my buddy build upa 72....


I WANT ONE!!!!!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 12:25 AM

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 8 2004, 12:30 AM

350? ill take it

Posted by: McMark Dec 8 2004, 12:43 AM

Go for it. I won't be getting it. Doesn't come with an engine, but hey! I've got one of those. I'll rebuild it for you for the cost of parts. Just for me to "get my hands dirty" and have something for me to post on the 2002 Club site.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 8 2004, 02:07 AM

Hum, German, early years prone to rust, small engines. Not too far removed from our cars. I like them a lot, too.

There is one for $1495 here in San Diego. '73 witha fresh race motor, and a 5spd trans that both need an install. Its on collector car trader.

Posted by: vortrex Dec 8 2004, 02:49 AM

I was exploring some old vacant buildings in philly the other week and found this really creepy looking old factory. I climbed up the front and looked inside to find 4-6 2002's sitting there. looks like they haven't moved in a very long time.

Posted by: tesserra Dec 8 2004, 08:06 AM

In 1974 I went to the SF carshow and my 2 favorite cars were the 914 and the 2002. I was 14 years old then.
I have owned a 2002 and was very involved with the driving events, and I now own the 914.
I have always felt very comfortable in these cars and I think it has something to do with the relativly vertical windshield.
Whenever I'm in the 914 I still feel like I'm a 14 yr old kid.

Now with 3 boys I am considering a 2002 for the back seat and 914s are a drag to work on without a hoist.
I prefer doing my valve adjustments standing up.

The stock 914 far outhandles a stock 2002.

George

Posted by: TimT Dec 8 2004, 09:34 AM

I had a 2002Tii, that car was a rocket, handled like it was on rails. I loved that car..

I want to get another one someday

Posted by: flyloki Dec 8 2004, 10:59 AM

One of my best friends in high school lived in a (mostly) all 2002 household. They had probably 5 2002s (2 to 3 running at any given time). Naturally I got one too. Great little cars and can be real hot rods. Sure to be very collectible except for the high prod numbers. Led to my owning an e12 528i and e3 bavaria. Love the old bimmers. So does anyone know where I can find a non rusty 3.0 Coupe for the SO?

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Dec 8 2004, 11:04 AM

The 2002 is definitely on my list of cars I want in my quiver.

Posted by: anthony Dec 8 2004, 11:04 AM

I've sort of always wanted a 2002 tii as well. I had a '77 320I and while being a fun car it was an underpowered pig of a car. It was like a 2002 with a 500 pound weight in the back seat. Still, it was my first sort of fun car to drive and I had a lot of fun with it.

Unfortunately, now that I've moved on to P-cars I can't see going back to BMWs unless it was a newer model to replace my daily driver. I couldn't see wanting to trade either the 914 or the 911 for a 2002.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 8 2004, 11:32 AM

go for it!

if it was mine, i'd add those box-flares and get some real serious tires under there, but that's just me ...
Andy

Posted by: tdgray Dec 8 2004, 12:22 PM

On of my favorite cars I've ever owned was my 1971 BMW 2800CS. The little brother to the 3.0 CSi. Damn fast car, handled great. I was going to restore her and then well a trash truck made the decision for me.

Posted by: Zylinder Dec 8 2004, 12:43 PM

This was my '69 2002, circa 1980. May she rest in peace where ever she is.

I guess I kinda got carried away when a BMW 3.0 CSL won the 12 Hours of Sebring in '75.

Yes, that is a commercial floor molding air dam, pop riveted to the fiberglass. The bumper sticker was there to hide the seam.
11 /1 compression - required high octane. I had a wacky mod for advancing the spark from the cockpit. It's a wonder it lasted as long as it did.
It was a hoot to drive - drifted reliably but very early on bias-ply 50's : )


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Posted by: aveale Dec 8 2004, 12:49 PM

This is hilarious!

I thought I was the only 914 owner who has thought about picking up a 2002!

Similar minds? or Simple minds?

T

Posted by: TMorr Dec 8 2004, 12:57 PM

I drive my other halfs 1973 2002 touring right hand drive and my daily driver.
Great fun, most people think the dog is driving on the way to work each day.

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 8 2004, 01:25 PM

A buddy of mine use to have a 74 he picked up for $400. It was a great car. I would love to have one myself.

Posted by: flyloki Dec 8 2004, 03:50 PM

Zylinder-

That's a great looking 2002- Got any more pics?

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 06:48 PM

Posted by: monkeywrench Dec 8 2004, 11:38 PM

bmw 2002 Another great cult car. I have also been kicking around the idea of getting one. High compression 2.0

Posted by: jeff Dec 8 2004, 11:55 PM

Ill attempt to post pics of the 2800cs track car im building it looks cool but much heavier than the 914

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2004, 11:56 PM

Posted by: Kargeek Dec 9 2004, 01:11 AM

Great cars!... and like teeners watch for the rust monster.

I still have my '74...bought it in 1980. This was my first Bimmer, then a few five series- '80 528i, 88M5 and now a 92M5. I lust for a '72 3.0 CSI or CSL.

I'm in the slow process of restoring the '02 it's blown apart for bodywork...maybe have it finished next year. Someone hit me on the rear quarter and things started from there...
DH


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Posted by: Kargeek Dec 9 2004, 01:13 AM

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Posted by: tiim5 Dec 9 2004, 10:26 PM

I daily drive my restored 74 tii it is a terriffic car does everything I could want and 28 to 30 mpg. I just sold my E28 M5, perhaps the best car I ever owned a real rocket. The two cars inspired my email address. When McMark finishes my 914 I will really have the 70's car thing just about down.