2002 bmw's

1MOREMOD · 05-26-2009, 10:34 AM

anyone here have any experience with the 2002 model bmw. found a deceent looking 2 door 1600 i believe sitting out behind a guys garage. looks to be in decent shape. gonna go back and talk to him about sale possibly. not really sure what to look for. was thinking of just fixing any mechanical issues and driving as is for a daily driver?

m_thompson · 05-26-2009, 12:56 PM

The mechanical parts of the 1600/2002 are really simple and easy to fix. Lots of parts are available from lots of sources, including your BMW dealer.

The real problem is rust. Lift up the carpets and look at the floor. It is not unusual to have the pedal cluster almost fall out, and have big holes in the floor. The front tires pile sand in between the body and front fender which rusts out both. The rear fender lip will rust really badly and separate from the quarter panel. All of this is fixable if you have the time and money.

They are a really great driving car, but could use a bit more horsepower.

ECSTuning_Joe · 05-26-2009, 01:10 PM

+1 Rust is a big problem on these, but a fantastic car to drive and own!

We can get you any OEM parts you could need. We offer the entire Mobile Tradition catalog.

Also you might want to check out www.bmw2002faq.com its a great resource for all E10 owners.

1MOREMOD · 05-26-2009, 08:16 PM

okay thanks for the help. waiting on a call back from the guy. plan on going and looking at it further. will definitly look for rust in the floor pan. not even sure if it runs at this point just saw it and got an urge to have it as a daily driver.

200Duece · 05-26-2009, 08:36 PM

rear shock towers are a rally bad spot also. and the back of the front fenders where the rain gutters drain through is bad too.

The car your looking at, 1967?

imported_mega · 05-26-2009, 08:49 PM

door sills too, pita to repair, and every corner in the fenders, like around the front nose

shipill · 05-26-2009, 09:06 PM

70s bmw 2002 for a daily driver ? I hope you are joking !

imported_mega · 05-26-2009, 09:06 PM

I daily drove my 74, I miss it

200Duece · 05-26-2009, 09:08 PM

i have one that i drove everywhere. then I started auto-Xing it and having to fix it before work on Monday got to be a PITA. still go the car though. runs faster than alot of Moded M's

1MOREMOD · 05-26-2009, 11:15 PM

i have a lifted 98 gmc right now so yes im serious. if it drives like a 68 volkswagen bug it would be a 200 percent improvement over what i have now and couldnt possibly get worse than 9 mpg. just thought i would look into it. think the e10's are cool looking older cars.

iheartsole · 05-27-2009, 12:17 AM

on 1,600? damn thats low

ECSTuning_Joe · 05-27-2009, 07:50 AM

Another thing to watch out for is the cooling system. Like all BMWs its a weak spot. One suggestion when doing the cooling... E21 320i radiators will work and are a lot cheaper then the OEM E10 piece.

Good luck on the purchase! Keep us posted.

imported_mega · 05-27-2009, 08:42 AM

first thing I did on mine was the cooling system, and an optical timing setup, points suck

m_thompson · 05-27-2009, 01:17 PM

I bought my '73 2002 when it was 6 years old. I did wheels and tires first. The 165/70-13 Michelin-X tires were really bad in the rain. You can't use really big tires unless you install the 2002 Turbo fender flares.

Next was clutch, exhaust, radiator, Weber carb, struts/shocks, springs, radio.

The final investment was front fenders and quarter panels, all of the exterior trim pieces, and new paint. Looked like new after that.

imported_mega · 05-27-2009, 01:19 PM

This is my old one

flared with a khorman stage 2 engine

Yoshii · 05-27-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imported_mega

This is my old one

flared with a khorman stage 2 engine

that looks fun to drive...

200Duece · 05-27-2009, 05:21 PM

Here's mine, I can get 225's under all four corners without the box flares.

I do have all the same 320 radiator, Pertrronix optical ignition, etc. Actually the less I tell you the better. It gets expensive

imported_mega · 05-27-2009, 05:29 PM

aint that the truth, I did the 320/volvo brake conversion on mine too

200Duece · 05-27-2009, 05:45 PM

yep 320 rear drums and left the front stock with stainless lines everywhere

1MOREMOD · 05-29-2009, 01:37 AM

never got a call back so i guess hes not thinking of selling.

05-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#1
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	2002 bmw's anyone here have any experience with the 2002 model bmw. found a deceent looking 2 door 1600 i believe sitting out behind a guys garage. looks to be in decent shape. gonna go back and talk to him about sale possibly. not really sure what to look for. was thinking of just fixing any mechanical issues and driving as is for a daily driver? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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05-26-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
m_thompson Major 137 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	The mechanical parts of the 1600/2002 are really simple and easy to fix. Lots of parts are available from lots of sources, including your BMW dealer. The real problem is rust. Lift up the carpets and look at the floor. It is not unusual to have the pedal cluster almost fall out, and have big holes in the floor. The front tires pile sand in between the body and front fender which rusts out both. The rear fender lip will rust really badly and separate from the quarter panel. All of this is fixable if you have the time and money. They are a really great driving car, but could use a bit more horsepower. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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05-26-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
ECSTuning_Joe 1 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 01 330i, 98 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH iTrader: (0)	+1 Rust is a big problem on these, but a fantastic car to drive and own! We can get you any OEM parts you could need. We offer the entire Mobile Tradition catalog. Also you might want to check out www.bmw2002faq.com its a great resource for all E10 owners.
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05-26-2009, 08:16 PM	#4
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	okay thanks for the help. waiting on a call back from the guy. plan on going and looking at it further. will definitly look for rust in the floor pan. not even sure if it runs at this point just saw it and got an urge to have it as a daily driver. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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05-26-2009, 08:36 PM	#5
200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	rear shock towers are a rally bad spot also. and the back of the front fenders where the rain gutters drain through is bad too. The car your looking at, 1967?
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05-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
imported_mega Colonel 125 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	door sills too, pita to repair, and every corner in the fenders, like around the front nose __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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05-26-2009, 09:06 PM	#7
shipill Major 432 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: F10 528 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East iTrader: (7)	70s bmw 2002 for a daily driver ? I hope you are joking !
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05-26-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
imported_mega Colonel 125 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	I daily drove my 74, I miss it __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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05-26-2009, 09:08 PM	#9
200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	i have one that i drove everywhere. then I started auto-Xing it and having to fix it before work on Monday got to be a PITA. still go the car though. runs faster than alot of Moded M's
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05-26-2009, 11:15 PM	#10
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i have a lifted 98 gmc right now so yes im serious. if it drives like a 68 volkswagen bug it would be a 200 percent improvement over what i have now and couldnt possibly get worse than 9 mpg. just thought i would look into it. think the e10's are cool looking older cars. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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05-27-2009, 12:17 AM	#11
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	on 1,600? damn thats low
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05-27-2009, 07:50 AM	#12
ECSTuning_Joe 1 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 01 330i, 98 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH iTrader: (0)	Another thing to watch out for is the cooling system. Like all BMWs its a weak spot. One suggestion when doing the cooling... E21 320i radiators will work and are a lot cheaper then the OEM E10 piece. Good luck on the purchase! Keep us posted.
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05-27-2009, 08:42 AM	#13
imported_mega Colonel 125 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	first thing I did on mine was the cooling system, and an optical timing setup, points suck __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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05-27-2009, 01:17 PM	#14
m_thompson Major 137 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	I bought my '73 2002 when it was 6 years old. I did wheels and tires first. The 165/70-13 Michelin-X tires were really bad in the rain. You can't use really big tires unless you install the 2002 Turbo fender flares. Next was clutch, exhaust, radiator, Weber carb, struts/shocks, springs, radio. The final investment was front fenders and quarter panels, all of the exterior trim pieces, and new paint. Looked like new after that. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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05-27-2009, 01:19 PM	#15
imported_mega Colonel 125 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	This is my old one flared with a khorman stage 2 engine __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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05-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#17
200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	Here's mine, I can get 225's under all four corners without the box flares. I do have all the same 320 radiator, Pertrronix optical ignition, etc. Actually the less I tell you the better. It gets expensive Attached Images
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05-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#18
imported_mega Colonel 125 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	aint that the truth, I did the 320/volvo brake conversion on mine too __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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05-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#19
200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	yep 320 rear drums and left the front stock with stainless lines everywhere
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05-29-2009, 01:37 AM	#20
1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	never got a call back so i guess hes not thinking of selling. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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