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Hi guys, let me tell a few things before i get started. im currently 21 years old. been driving for 4 years and I pay 1.1k on a 1.0L car, first driver.
My dream has always been to own a BMW 2002 and right now I've saved a healthy sum of around 7k and im really considering getting one but my dad keeps on going it will be too much trouble as i'm not exactly a car expert so if anything goes wrong il be in deep trouble.
Right now i have two options. Either go for a relatively tidy one with some minor work needed and somehow learn my way into getting it fixed up or go for a nice and clean one.
Another point is this car will be my main car and will be putting around 200 miles a week or so.
I'd love some 2002 owners shed some info and some honest opinions about a person my age and with my experience owning one.
My dream has always been to own a BMW 2002 and right now I've saved a healthy sum of around 7k and im really considering getting one but my dad keeps on going it will be too much trouble as i'm not exactly a car expert so if anything goes wrong il be in deep trouble.
Right now i have two options. Either go for a relatively tidy one with some minor work needed and somehow learn my way into getting it fixed up or go for a nice and clean one.
Another point is this car will be my main car and will be putting around 200 miles a week or so.
I'd love some 2002 owners shed some info and some honest opinions about a person my age and with my experience owning one.
I'd have thought that kind of money should get you a tidy or even restored one without much need for any more work.
Rust and welding could be an issue, but you should be over that point in the market.
Yes, it's an old car, but it is also a simple car, and parts are still available. BMW even have a "mobile tradition" program where they will source, or even remake any part you need to keep a BMW on the road.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-2002-TII-/2208084824...
You should be in the right ballpark for price for something good.
Maybe even enough so start being picky.
Inca Orange and Chamonix White are probably the most desirable colours, but that's more of an individual taste thing.
Rust and welding could be an issue, but you should be over that point in the market.
Yes, it's an old car, but it is also a simple car, and parts are still available. BMW even have a "mobile tradition" program where they will source, or even remake any part you need to keep a BMW on the road.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-2002-TII-/2208084824...
You should be in the right ballpark for price for something good.
Maybe even enough so start being picky.
Inca Orange and Chamonix White are probably the most desirable colours, but that's more of an individual taste thing.
Edited by TheEnd on Monday 25th July 16:04
TheEnd said:
I'd have thought that kind of money should get you a tidy or even restored one without much need for any more work.
Rust and welding could be an issue, but you should be over that point in the market.
Yes, it's an old car, but it is also a simple car, and parts are still available. BMW even have a "mobile tradition" program where they will source, or even remake any part you need to keep a BMW on the road.
edit-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-2002-TII-/2208084824...
You should be in the right ballpark for price for something good.
Maybe even enough so start being picky.
Inca Orange and Chamonix White are probably the most desirable colours, but that's more of an individual taste thing.
I agree!Rust and welding could be an issue, but you should be over that point in the market.
Yes, it's an old car, but it is also a simple car, and parts are still available. BMW even have a "mobile tradition" program where they will source, or even remake any part you need to keep a BMW on the road.
edit-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-2002-TII-/2208084824...
You should be in the right ballpark for price for something good.
Maybe even enough so start being picky.
Inca Orange and Chamonix White are probably the most desirable colours, but that's more of an individual taste thing.
Edited by TheEnd on Monday 25th July 16:04
OP - buy the best you can afford and beware of rust. There are experts around who will inspect classic cars for you, if you want that extra piece of mind.
The 2002 is a very pretty little car. My preference is for the earlier round tail-light model, but either way they're a good looker.
I was talking to a chap on Saturday who owns a tii - he was raving about what a fun little car it is to hustle down a country road. Light, well balanced, quick enough to be entertaining etc etc.
Great choice - go for it!
If you're planning to use it all year round, it might be worth wax-oiling the underside, sills, wings etc for a bit of extra protection.
Gruber said:
I agree!
OP - buy the best you can afford and beware of rust. There are experts around who will inspect classic cars for you, if you want that extra piece of mind.
The 2002 is a very pretty little car. My preference is for the earlier round tail-light model, but either way they're a good looker.
I was talking to a chap on Saturday who owns a tii - he was raving about what a fun little car it is to hustle down a country road. Light, well balanced, quick enough to be entertaining etc etc.
Great choice - go for it!
If you're planning to use it all year round, it might be worth wax-oiling the underside, sills, wings etc for a bit of extra protection.
Thank you for all the advice guys and i prefer the round tail light model too. OP - buy the best you can afford and beware of rust. There are experts around who will inspect classic cars for you, if you want that extra piece of mind.
The 2002 is a very pretty little car. My preference is for the earlier round tail-light model, but either way they're a good looker.
I was talking to a chap on Saturday who owns a tii - he was raving about what a fun little car it is to hustle down a country road. Light, well balanced, quick enough to be entertaining etc etc.
Great choice - go for it!
If you're planning to use it all year round, it might be worth wax-oiling the underside, sills, wings etc for a bit of extra protection.
I've actually been keeping a eye on the ebay link. It's been there for a long time actually, about 2 months or so, he first had it up as a auction but didn't get the reserve but i think he will take 5.5k or 6.
Does anyone know about the insurance prices? I guess I can get a classic cover which probably mean it will be cheaper then what I'm paying on my 1.0.
Buy a copy of Practical Classics or one of the other classic car mags and spend a couple of hours calling the various specialist insurers.
The problems you're going to have, I guess, are your age, the fact that this is a main car (not your second car) and that you want to do approx 10k miles p.a. in it. But all the same, it should still work out cheaper than run of the mill modern cars. You might just have to try harder to find a quote.
(For info, "typical" classic car cover requires limited milage (typically max 5k miles p.a.), garaged and used as a second car. But there are a few chaps on the classic cars pages here who've run MGs and the like in their teenage years and managed to find excellent quotes - so it is do-able, but you'll have to put in some legwork).
ETA: just done a spot of digging and it seems that Footman James and Peter James are the two companies that get mentioned fairly often as being good for the "younger enthusiast". Maybe start with them.
The problems you're going to have, I guess, are your age, the fact that this is a main car (not your second car) and that you want to do approx 10k miles p.a. in it. But all the same, it should still work out cheaper than run of the mill modern cars. You might just have to try harder to find a quote.
(For info, "typical" classic car cover requires limited milage (typically max 5k miles p.a.), garaged and used as a second car. But there are a few chaps on the classic cars pages here who've run MGs and the like in their teenage years and managed to find excellent quotes - so it is do-able, but you'll have to put in some legwork).
ETA: just done a spot of digging and it seems that Footman James and Peter James are the two companies that get mentioned fairly often as being good for the "younger enthusiast". Maybe start with them.
Edited by Gruber on Monday 25th July 20:54
I would definitely go for it.
I always wanted a 2002, and instead got a corsa for £5k as my first crafter being told my numerous people that it would be silly for me to get something any older.
Although i don't regret the corsa, the 2002 is still very much in my heart, and I have since tried to fill that whole by having different E30's, which were great and very cheap to buy, run and fix.
This has made me want a 2002 even more. If only they were cheaper to buy.
I always wanted a 2002, and instead got a corsa for £5k as my first crafter being told my numerous people that it would be silly for me to get something any older.
Although i don't regret the corsa, the 2002 is still very much in my heart, and I have since tried to fill that whole by having different E30's, which were great and very cheap to buy, run and fix.
This has made me want a 2002 even more. If only they were cheaper to buy.
My dad is really trying to convince me not to go for one, he does have a point because we don't have a garage and it will be my only car. It would be nice if I could have this beside my current car but i really cant afford to do that.
I'm still looking though but everything is going against it right now
I'm still looking though but everything is going against it right now
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3006403.htm
If you like the colour could be a possibility. Comes with some spares too.
If you like the colour could be a possibility. Comes with some spares too.
Love them to bits. I've had a few including 2002tii and a Turbo (wish I still had it). Definitely go for it. For that kinda dosh as said above you will get a very well sorted one. They are great cars and very cool.
Speak to Richard (Snr or Jnr; 01823 674459) at Fritz Bits, they have quite a few and work on them quite a bit. They will be able to give you some practical advice and other tips. Lovely people to boot.
Speak to Richard (Snr or Jnr; 01823 674459) at Fritz Bits, they have quite a few and work on them quite a bit. They will be able to give you some practical advice and other tips. Lovely people to boot.
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