Would you buy this?

[Gazz]

There is currently a 1973 2002 Tii for sale in Australia.
It seems to me that I can't let this one go given what has been done to the car and the fact that the asking price is way under what it would have cost to do all that work.
What do you think?

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1973-bmw-2002-tii-manual/SSE-AD-6176107/?Cr=0

 

[Stevehose]

Wow looks very nice

 

[sfdon]

Do it- it’s perfect for you!

 

[Gazz]

Hey Don. In your expert opinion and based on the pictures is this a buy it unseen car. The issue of trust in the seller is my responsibility of course. And bear in mind the travel restrictions at present. What would this be worth in the states as it is? I may be able to find the seats and anything else to bring it back to originality.

 

[sfdon]

Assuming 42k au it’s a very livable price.
You have to drive it to know if it’s the car for you.

 

[Aussiecsi]

Price seems pretty realistic Gazz and looks very nice. Only comment i would make is in respect of the heater ....given you are in another State, will it be possible to register sans heater ? Here in WA it is required ( demister etc ) . It doesn't look like it would be easy to retrofit. Good luck !

 

[Gazz]

Price seems pretty realistic Gazz and looks very nice. Only comment i would make is in respect of the heater ....given you are in another State, will it be possible to register sans heater ? Here in WA it is required ( demister etc ) . It doesn't look like it would be easy to retrofit. Good luck !

I'll ask him about that. Thanks.

 

[Gazz]

Assuming 42k au it’s a very livable price.
You have to drive it to know if it’s the car for you.

I've never owned or even driven a 2002 but one of my favourite cars I have owned was a modified Datsun 1600. When I was younger I had to modify. That car was a blast because I could drive the wheels off of it without going crazy speeds. Well okay, a little bit crazy speed. Light weight, rear wheel drive and pure analogue controls. Everything, it would seem, a 2002 is. It appeals to me greatly to have this car to go with my E9 and my AMG 507.

 

[zinz]

a blast because I could drive the wheels off of it without going crazy speeds. Well okay, a little bit crazy speed. Light weight, rear wheel drive and pure analogue controls.

You just described a 2002...

How far away is it from you? Make a trip and go drive it. I think you will love it.

Ed

...conversion comes out to about $29,000 USD. Have you looked at what Tii cars go for on BAT ? Considering all the photos of the detailed restoration... it's a pretty good deal. No way you could build one of your own for that money.

 

[dang]

I wouldn't buy it because I'm in California and can't afford it.

 

[sfdon]

I would only consider a third car if you fit in it, it’s a dependable driver and no problems registering it.
Otherwise just hang a picture of it in the garage.
Much cheaper- same result.

 

[Gazz]

The money isn't an issue. I'm not getting any younger and I either get the things I covet now or die with regret. A picture - that's a reminder of what I didn't do.
For the money it seems that I can't lose on what has been done to that car so even if it turns out to be one of those "you should never meet your heroes" situations I should recoup my money. So here goes...

 

[Ajay]

GAZZ, that tii looks like it has been restored well and is priced right. This one has some rare goodies as well, Italian blinkers and an upgraded center console with gauges. As an e9 owner and a tii owner, these tiis are super fun to drive. A lot of the e9 guys on the forum that I have met also have 2002s so if you need any parts or advice I am sure you will find it among us. From an investment standpoint the tiis are also going up in value and nice ones are becoming harder to find. I say go for it.

 

[Gazz]

Thanks all. I have paid a deposit with the balance payable next week. I'm excited.

 

[Honolulu]

The paint certainly doesn't look like the color claimed, there's another 2002 that color and it's not metallic. I had one in that color and sold it long ago (heck I've had fifteen or so of the little things). You'll like it. It has the then-trademark BMW large greenhouse providing excellent outward visibility. The ad now states it's unavailable.

 

[CSteve]

The paint certainly doesn't look like the color claimed, there's another 2002 that color and it's not metallic. I had one in that color and sold it long ago (heck I've had fifteen or so of the little things). You'll like it. It has the then-trademark BMW large greenhouse providing excellent outward visibility. The ad now states it's unavailable.

Yes, says unavailable. Photo is frozen, can't see any others. Can someone repost, I missed the opening post. Thanks,

 

[Gazz]

It's unavailable because I bought the car and the ad has been withdrawn by the seller. It would be beneficial for the site, not the seller, to leave the ad in place but state that it is sold to aid buyers of the same car. Agree re the paint but photos can sometimes give a false impression. It looks darker than Fjord, at least the Glasurit Fjord my E9 is.

 

[dang]

It says it honors Fjord in color. That's a good way to put it. It's not the same but very close and very nice. Awesome car! Don't feel bad if you like driving it a lot more than your coupe.

 

[zambo]

Gazz - I drive an E3 daily (5 years) and have owned a ‘72 02 for 15 years.

They are dramatically different cars and that’s what makes them an interesting pair of classics to own and drive.

As it appears you may not have driven one, let me say this for your evaluation.

Given the performance and feel of an E3 and E9 are not dissimilar, you go from a cruiser that is capable of getting you to high speeds (80-100 mph in the old scale here in Oz) relatively effortlessly to a car (the 02) that gives you direct connection to the road and feels fast (and therefore puts a smile on your face) just accelerating to 40-45 mph. Note a tii under contemporary tests was good for better than 100mph.

They are easy to get in and out of - if you want to work on them, they’re pretty straightforward. I’ve just finished a total front and rear ended rebuild including steering box and diff with just the BMW2002FAQ website and the factory repair manuals. I’m no mechanic, just an enthusiastic hack. So if you like to take a spanner to your cars, 02’s are amenable to DIY owners.

Good luck - it looks a car with some genuine money spent on its restoration.

 

[Nicad]

Can't see the photos, but check the jackpoints for integrity. Congratulations. Love the square tailights with small bumpers look.