what is your opinion on the old BMW 2002?

Question

these cars run from 1969-76 and are in my opinion.........sweeeeeeeeet.

Answer 1

I second Scots comments, especially concerning costs. However, better Bimmers from the same time exist. Try the 3.0CS coupe or 3.0S sedan, great looking, smooth riding cars, or the 323i from 77 on. Or an old, mint 5series? O'wise, go for it, a 2002 still has serious cool factor. Try to find the Tii turbo.

Answer 2

I got my older BMW worked on, it was a recall issue so it was no cost to me, otherwise I would never have taken it to the dealer. But the dealer, besides not charging me, gave me an F650 as a loaner! I always though the F650 was a strange looking bike, plus it disappointed me that after all these years BMW was making a bike with chain drive. I thought it was meant to be a cheap 'entry level' bike. And I was right about that, I mean it is VERY easy to ride, very light and manageable, it would make a good first bike. But it's also a very nice bike, good handling, plenty of power for freeway traffic, good ergos, very comfortable. If I have one complaint it's that it vibrates quite a bit more than my old 'airhead' twin. It's a bit disconcerting when you first start it up, but you get used to it quickly. I like two kinds of riding (1) 'touring', long day trips, weekend camping trips and (2) canyon carving in the mountains. The 650 is a good compromise for both these things, it would do both pretty well. If it was me, though, I'd follow the other guy's advice and also look at a V-Strom. Same concept, similar size/weight, but different execution. A 90 degree v-twin with balancing shaft to lessen vibration. Lauded in reviews as 'a bike that does everything well', which is what you want in this kind of bike.

Answer 3

They're iconic. The 2002 basically saved BMW from bankruptcy and established the brand's sporty image. The 2002 and the Datsun 510 are the only old cars I'd every buy.

Answer 4

The tii is the turbo. I'm definately and old school BMW enthusiast. My first car was an e36 325, but my passion started when i got my 325e. I loved that car around some twisty roads. Now I have an E30 M3 and I couldn't be happier. I love those old I'd love to get my hands on an E24 635 csi, 2002tii, 3.0csl, e28 m535, for me, the list of old BMW's for me is a long one.

Answer 5

Great cars for their day, now overpriced and mostly rusted out. The ones that aren't have bad electrical problems. Expect to pay upwards of $5k for a decent one; if it's going for less, there is a reason. Then budget another $2-3k to fix the problems even a "decent" one will have.

For that money you can get a much better car. People don't realise how much cars have improved since the 1960s.

Answer 6

the tii and the turbo were two different cars.

they are great cars, i have been looking for one, maybe newxt summer i gotta finish the e30 first.

if you guys are talking about how there are better cars to buy; of course there has been 40 years of advancements! i love old bmws though, wont buy any bmw that has its hood opening from the front.