1972 bmw 2002-what to look for when buying?

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1972 bmw 2002-what to look for when buying?

Answer 1

I have owned several 1968 1969 and 1973, 1600 and 2002's Simple yes but several things come to mind syncros in the trans does it down shift into second? Those cars are very old now so some parts may be unavailable at any price. Owning a classic also means having another car to use as parts. Rocker arms on old 2002 can wear out the shafts and rockers make sure by removing the valve cover and vice grip the rib on the rocker and wiggling side to side. Not being able to adjust the valve clearence is a bummer. Clean engine inside no rust around the front turnsignals and rear 1/4 pannels are a plus. Stock solexcarb needs to be replaced with a 1974 to 1996 2bbl intake and webber carb 32-36dgv because it runs so much better. Check the BMW NEWS LETTER THE RONDEL

Answer 2

Inspect carefully for rust. The Europeans were not big on rustproofing measures when they built these cars in the late 60s-mid70s. Mechanically almost anything can be procured to repair them, however, certain body parts, despite BMW's Mobile Tradition Program, can be difficult to obtain. If you are in the USA, I would look for a car NOT in the snowbelt, or where salt was used on the roads.



These were great, monumental cars that put BMW "on the map" particularly in the USA, and virtually saved them from doom. (Ever wonder why BMW's worldwide headquarters in Munich consists of 4 cylinder-shaped buildings?)



These are fun cars to drive, but like all German cars of that era, you cannot ignore regular, periodic maintenance or they will turn on you. I am the original owner of my 75 Arktikblau 2002 and spend about $600 on annual maintenance. I truly love this car and will never part with it.

Answer 3

fix it up keep it work on it at your leisure. it will be worth more than a new one some day. i own old vintage cars.

Answer 4

make sure it doesn't have any leaks. my brother spent a lot to fix the coolant leak on his bmw 325

Answer 5

I replaced the ignition points with an electronic unit and put a new fuel filter (the one in the tank) in a friends 2002 and it ran sweeeet after that. Nice car, good luck.

Answer 6

There is rust all over on those things, so much that most of them are not viable. I don't think they ran too well, but were okay, and were used by Police of course, yet replaced with a 320I for the injection and better overall reliability and performance.



Handling is decent, but suspension would take a lot of work, again due to rust, and IMO, good suspension parts would now start getting rare, while other drivetrain components can always be rebuilt, no problem. Also, interiors were spartan but functional. Lots of glass and visibility are on the plus side.



Still, restoring one is a worthy project. They are a classic car, and not junk.

Answer 7

i would always get a "used carfax history report" is avalible



i used that on my new 1985 benz 500sel man i found out that it never been recked or towed but it did have some rust thats a bad thing ii aggree with the other guy rust is a major factor in this question





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Answer 8

BMW's 2002 is such a cult classic that parts, though pricey, ought to be relatively easy to find.



A common bugaboo in older cars is the electrical system. Make sure everything works before you buy. Check the tires for any indication of suspension problems.



You might want to check service records if you are considering a fuel-injected 2002tii. The FI has a reputation for being finicky in some circles..

Answer 9

RUST rust rust is what to look for. They run good for an old car because there is so few things to go wrong. Those cars are like lawnmowers it the VW Bug of BMW. SO simple even a cave man can repair one..

Answer 10

A month ago I had a customer bring his 72' 2002 Tii in for brake work. It took a week to get the parts and the only calipers I could find were $400 each - for regular cars they sell for less than $100 normally. I spent hours on the phone and on the computer trying to find stuff. I had to go to the customers house to pick up and drop off the car. Then I way underbooked the labor (we had about 7 hours in the car, I charged for 2) and he was still PO'd about the price and after everything we did for him he still stormed out of the store yelling and screaming.



Good riddance. I hate old cars sometimes.



It is an old car. Don't expect to use it as a daily driver and if you can't do a lot of the work yourself when it needs repair, don't bother. It's the nature of the beast. As for trouble area's, these models don't have anything especially unique to look for. Any parts you need will pretty much be available, but they won't be cheap and don't expect to get them right now.

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1972 bmw 2002-what to look for when buying?

what issues should one look for when buying a 69-72 2002 model? how well do they run for an old car, how hard are they to repair and locate parts?

Answer 14

Carfax isn't available on any car built in/before 1981.



Look out for rust, that was the big killer of those cars, and it even took down some of the e21's that came after it. The M10 engine in the 2002's is very strong, but the fuel system (k-jet) is very complex.



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Parts aren't as hard to come by as you might imagine, unless it's a tii.

Answer 15

dont buy a 2002 for everyday driving. if you find one, buy it! these are rare and you should shuin some becasue they have issues, fix them! and good luck finding parts of a bmw, let alone a 2002 from the 60's and 70's

Answer 16

Look for structural rust such as the shock towers, the rails, A-pillar, etc. Buy the best example you can afford rather than a junker thinking that you could restore it. These cars are not inexpensive to restore. Mechanically they're fairly easy to work on - the engines are nearly bullet-proof, if they've been maintained properly, i.e., oil and coolant changes. Remember, "Motor" is BMW's middle name. Personally my favorite is the '73tii ("roundie") in the color "Malaga". Eternally cool.

Answer 17

I come from an old school rally driver community. The 2002 was raced in many events. It finished and crashed and was a safe contender to say the least. My concern would be with the "tii", what shape is the fuel injection pump in? It has Bosch mechanical fuel injection, belt drive system. They can become problematic and costly to own. Check it out, "GREAT CAR"

Answer 18

Rust.....Buy a model from the Southwest if you can......Nothing rusts here.



I know someone doing a ground up resto on a 2002 because it was his first vehicle......And money is no object.



Right now he's in it to the tune of 50 grand......



But money is no object to him.



Parts.......As easy as Ebay.

Answer 19

I got one tip check wants messing like brakes stereo, air conditioner, mirrors, and other stuff