Found: A 2002 for Karen

[CSteve]

Not sure this is the right place, so feel free to bump me to Cars for Sale or ??

My wife, Karen, can no longer drive stick shift. Our coupe is a five-speed. So I have started a search for an automatic 2002 for her. In addition to the automatic it must have air conditioning. Things are getting and hotter and sticker(hence the recent purchase of a dehumidifier for the coupe) here in Bucks County, PA.

The car should be close to turn key. A few odds and ends are okay. And, don't groan, it can have the dreaded big bumpers I have railed against all my adult life. Which started around my 60th birthday.
Including big bumpered cars really widens the hunt.

When the right car is in hand I will immediately purchase the delicate chrome bumpers. My body guy already swapped bumpers on a '76 3.0si I once owned. Since this will be Karen's car the square tail lights, which I have also railed against, will not be a problem.

PM or email me at: [email protected]

Thanks,

Everyone

 

[vince]

How about an E36 M3 ragtop with an automatic and ice cold air? Kidding, I'll keep my eye out for the right 02 for you guys.

 

[adawil2002]

Steve, try on the bmw2002faq.com

You are looking for a unicorn in a haystack, Automatic 2002s are few & far between and fewer had AC.

 

[teahead]

Automatics are hard to find. Most have already been converted.

I picked up a rust free 76 automatic (with air and sunroof) recently from CA for $5k.

Sorry to, but I'm going to cut it up by way of turbo flares, and removing of course side molding and big bumpers. Still contemplating converting to stick shift (Mazda 6spd), but autos make great commuters.

You on 2002faq? What's your budget? Need a sunroof? You can always add AC.

 

[Markos]

Probably won’t find a nicer square tail than this. Not sure if 1976+ is of any issue in your state.

1976 BMW 2002

Restored 1976 BMW 2002 from the Crevier Classic Car Collection and Museum in Costa Mesa, CA. Restoration included interior, exterior and stripping body to bare metal for return to original color. No...

phoenix.craigslist.org

 

[teahead]

That would be perfect!

 

[teahead]

Euro bumpers easier to retrofit on 2002s. Bluntech makes a great conversion kit. Stainless bumpers just fine

 

[dave v. in nc]

Crevier was an acquaintance of Murray Fowler's...Murray worked with him some and said that he only wanted/bought the best available. Looks pretty d good. Probably some light wiggle room since its an auto, but that price isn't horrible. I have a spare automatic in a dry box waiting for the automatic apocalypse...sold the car it was going into...I'm sure the one in this one is fine, though.

 

[JMinPDX]

Email sent.

 

[rsporsche]

nice looking 02 ... always liked them in white

 

[CSteve]

nice looking 02 ... always liked them in white

Two great possibilities. The museum piece has been listed for at least 21 days. Possibilities coming out of the rocker panels. Delighted. Already in touch with JMinNJ.

Steve

 

[JayWltrs]

Thought this might be a deal, even w a little work.

1976 BMW 2002 (automatic)

1976 BMW 2002 in great condition automatic. Car starts and runs well. Engine is healthy. Needs a couple small minor things but great condition overall. Text Tony at

sfbay.craigslist.org

And then, noooooo:

 

[CSteve]

Thought this might be a deal, even w a little work.

1976 BMW 2002 (automatic)

1976 BMW 2002 in great condition automatic. Car starts and runs well. Engine is healthy. Needs a couple small minor things but great condition overall. Text Tony at

sfbay.craigslist.org

And then, noooooo:

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Agree Jay, Noooo. But thanks for looking. Keep up the good work. Steve

 

[Markos]

Good options! Moving to OT @CSteve.

 

[teahead]

Wouldn't be that much to close up that roof.

 

[CSteve]

Wouldn't be that much to close up that roof.

Rob, I only want to do really little stuff. Excluding the bumper swap. Speakers in the door panels a big turnoff. Dash cover suspicious. No money shots. 3,000 miles away.

But a big thanks and please keep looking.

Steve

 

[vince]

This one looks nice, you'd have to add AC.

1976 bmw 2002

1976 bmw 2002 automatic Runs and drives great Clean title All original matching numbers Passed smog California car since new I recently did a two day 500 mile road trip no problem Message me for more

losangeles.craigslist.org

 

[CSteve]

This one looks nice, you'd have to add AC.

1976 bmw 2002

1976 bmw 2002 automatic Runs and drives great Clean title All original matching numbers Passed smog California car since new I recently did a two day 500 mile road trip no problem Message me for more

losangeles.craigslist.org

Thanks Vince, I will follow up. And keep 'em coming. steve

 

[teahead]

Nice malaga one there. Guess the owner preferred the earlier instruments.

FYI on add-on AC:

BMW 2002 E10 Air Conditioning (AC) and Heat Evaporator KIT NEW redesigned as modern car

BMW AC Kit, BMW 2002 Evaporator, BMW 2002 Air Conditioning

www.dtechparts.com

 

[CSteve]

Thanks to all you lookers. If you read the original post you will see an e9er immediately posted a white 2002, 1976, automatic with ac. The perfect car for Karen who has trouble driving stick. And for the getting hotter Bucks County summers.

The 02 is now parked in my garage keeping company with my euro e9 CSi.

Had a flawless drive home on a beautiful clear day(no salt on the roads here) hummed right along on the interstate keeping up with traffic with no problem.

Oh happy day!

Thanks, John,

Steve