 OT/BMW 2002 Tii Thoughts, Comments, Smart Remarks, I'll thinking about getting one |
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| newto914s |
 Feb 9 2006, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 561 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Thornton, CO Member No.: 1,663  |
Hey guy, I just moved to Puerto Rico about a month ago and have been looking for a classic to wrench on while here. I haven't found any 914s yet, but did run into a 73 2002 sitting on the side of the road. I don't know a lot about the cars, but have heard very good thinks(for a Beamer anyway), and think it would fill the 914 void quit well while down here. I haven't bought it yet, and any input would be greatly appreciated. Here are the specks on the car, after one phone conversation, hope to know more and have pics by Saturday. 73 2002 Tii 47k or 147k Original FI replaced with a Carb(not sure of type yet) Owner states the car was running very well until he blew a hose, lost all the coolant and the car over headed. Clams it needs the Head gasket replaced now, but it can be started it with a jump(dead battery) and runs, but will over heat. Also clams he has a Mechanic that can change the gasket for $100 Not sure how long the cars been sitting, but will probably(definitely) need new tires. Owner lost the key, and has been hot-wiring it to start, not sure if he has the bottom of the steering col um cover. Rust wise, it looks pretty solid. A little surface rust around the edges of some body panels, but no vi sable cancer or holes(but I haven't really gotten inside the car yet to search) Original faded white paint The owners was asking $2300 before the overheat, now is asking $1400. Mentally, I cap non-running cars at $500, unless they are 911s, but I know this car is "the" classic BMW, so I really don't know what it's worth. So how ever you can help would be great. Is this something I should consider? I'm hoping to get a better look Saturday(with some pics). How easy is it to warp/crack one of these heads? How expensive is that to repair/replace? How much for Ignition switches Front bumper(it doesn't have it) How much to reinstall the OME FI? What I'm hoping to do is get the car running quickly and cheaply (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Use it as a second/back-up car while in PR. Then fork over the Grand to ship it back to the states, and do the body and paint here. Keep it for a while as my other car with the 914. Between two 30 year old cars, I should be able to make it to work at-least somewhat regularly (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Thanks guys Samson |
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| ken914 |
Feb 10 2006, 08:29 AM
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Whole lot 'O 914/6 Group: Members Posts: 157 Joined: 15-November 04 From: Mount Pleasant, SC Member No.: 3,122 |
There is a 914-6 for sale in Panorama that is located on PR. Been for sale for a LONG time. Has a 2.7 and A/C.
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| tesserra |
Feb 10 2006, 08:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Lafayette CA Member No.: 479 |
I did not see the movie.
My reference is the television show. George |
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| URY914 |
Feb 10 2006, 08:42 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,705 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
When I was deciding what to buy for a car 27 years ago it came down to a 2002 tii or a 914. The 914 was a little cheaper. Soooooo...here I am. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| VaccaRabite |
Feb 10 2006, 09:07 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
When I was looking at cars to restore, my choices were a 914, a 2002, or a M37/Dodge powerwagon truck (in that order)
I love the 2002, it is a great car. But it has a lot of the same issues as the 914. Rust being the main one. Excellent handling being another, and smallness being the third. Zach |
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| blitZ |
Feb 10 2006, 09:40 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
Back in 72, I went with my older brother to Tampa to look at cars with him. We went to the Porsche/Audi dealer checked out the 914, astounded with the drive. Drove the 2002tii, the power was amazing, laid rubber in 3 gears. He eventually got the 914 1.7, which was a blast and why I have one now. |
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| URY914 |
Feb 10 2006, 10:07 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,705 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Les, Do you remember where in Tampa the dealership was in '72? Paul |
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| blitZ |
Feb 10 2006, 10:23 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
Not exactly, I was only 12 at the time. I grew up in Lakeland, my folks are still there. Seems like it was in your area off Busch Blvd? Actually, I think it may have been called Temple Porsche and Audi. Sorry, seem to have toasted a few brain cells since then. |
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| Carlitos Way |
Feb 10 2006, 11:01 AM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Slight thread hijack!!!
I lived in Lakeland from 1980-1983. Hijack over! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) |
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| blitZ |
Feb 10 2006, 12:15 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hijacked.gif) Cool, I was there then. |
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| 914-8 |
Feb 10 2006, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
Bummer on the injection being removed.
Watch for rust. Not sure of the climate in PR, but being an island it seems almost impossible for a 2002 living there to NOT be terminally rusted out. A rusted out Tii with no injection isn't worth much. |
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| carreraguy |
Feb 10 2006, 08:43 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
Way back then we needed a new car to replace our beatup '67 Mustang 2+2 "Fastback"; I wanted a 2002Tii, my wife wanted a 142E Volvo - anyone car to guess which one we got? I was totally PW'd in those days! (Still am) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
BTW - Steve - if you can't bring your Teener to the breakfast, bring the 2002! Beautiful! OT - was it "Robbie the Robot" in the Lost in Space TV show that used to say that or was Robbie the Robot the name of the robot in "Forbidden Planet" - one of my favorite classic sci-fi movies? |
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