BMW 2002 Buyers guide!

A walk around of my 1976 BMW 2002 showing where these cars rust and what to look out for. I highly recommend a 2002 to any car enthusiast. The value per dollar is great for these cars!

[@DeltaDubai03]

Lovely car of yours in this nice video. No videos for 4 months and suddenly, 2 videos on the same day. You are spoiling us... :)

[@BelovedChatter]

Thanks for the video - have driven them and am now in the market and have / had no idea where to start.

[@julianc.6589]

Thanks man, once I pay off my car I'm getting a 2002. This video is gonna pay dividends when the time comes.

[@richmintz2905]

I agree with all of the typical rust spots you mentioned - plus also the rocker panels. 2nd gear synchro is also a common issue.

[@Retrobeemer]

Agree with everything you said about 02's. I think I've owned about 12 or 14 in my lifetime. My first was when I was 22 and I still have one now at 54 and love them just as much. Really like the split rim wheels on this car. I'm hoping to find some for my #bmw16v02 eventually. Anyway, Happy Christmas David and all the best for 2021!

[@MrSpotface]

Man one day i will own one theyre just getting so expensive now lol

[@aseejr]

Love your videos. They are addicting.... I have 2 of them a ‘68 roundie and a ‘74 tii.

[@davidsgarage]

Nice! That’s a sweet combo! I’ll love to find myself an early car again!

[@Hettaboy1337]

Great video, I love these cars!!

[@davidsgarage]

Thanks! Me too! :)

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

I remember the small cabin air-exits below the trunk lid, hardly enough for a full car (I liked my extra bought heated window!) and how it lifted the inner back-wheel during fast cornering, at least the 2002 model with two bars, one in each end. And the original seats in front, being too short for comfort for a man of reasonable high, so I changed mine to a special seat. But I liked them much, anyway.

[@wolftmfg]

These bumpers 😆 Great car! Great colour.

[@waterlover]

Cool little car

[@tolfan4438]

There is one for sale up the street from me. It's rough around the edges but over all good condition, totally drivable

[@LordRookie09]

Love it man

[@mellilore]

Wow those windows. They don't make 'em any more, possibly just because they need to sell you air conditioning. My first car was a 1985 Autobianchi A112 (yes, Italian guy here) and it had that kind of windows. You don't even need to turn 'em open that much, 10 to 45 degrees is all what you really need. They work at speed (outstandigly) by literally sucking the air from the cockpit and flowing it outside. Back then I used to be a smoker, and I recall the system worked also perfectly in sucking out the smoke and even ashes.

[@shawn57187]

They also rust a lot around floor pan drains when the seam sealer fails! I had a lot of fabrication there when I did paint & body on my 69.

[@davidsgarage]

This is true!

[@khalid749]

Wheel well and sunroof drainage canals rust as well.

[@jerrywarren9708]

I am really enjoying your videos. Do you know the history of the car? I knew a guy in College in Worcester MA who had one in that color (no aftermarket parts on his car). He was from Columbia and he said the roads were so bad there, that there was no point in trying to bring the car home when he finished school.

[@JHP_2023]

Loving your videos, David. Would you be willing to post some resources for buying parts, components, whole cars?

[@davidsgarage]

The 2002faq is the best resource for knowledge on these cars. For parts, wallothnesch, Ireland engineering, blunt tech and autohausAZ are all quite good! Hope that helps

[@JHP_2023]

@@davidsgarage Thanks a bunch, David!

[@tave9011]

@@JHP_2023 pelican

[@theinstitute1324]

Just gonna put this comment here as I'm looking into doing a full resto on mine...

[@edwardvelasquez995]

you dont know , just getting your hands on a 2002 is a priceless experience

[@conchobar]

They were so cheap to buy in the mid to late 90s. Bought a rusty daily driver for $500 in 1996.

[@MARSIPAANIKAKKU-wj6oy]

MY DREAM

[@10mm]

Don't forget to make sure the clown previous owner didn't stuff a turbo from a Cummins diesel under the hood...ruins the resale value. I like what you did with the chickenwire headlight guards! Also, there's a little rectangular tube that supports the side of the trunk under the car right behind the rear wheels. These love to rot out because they get blasted by grit all day. And sunroof cars are the best but ya gotta reroute the drains. It's great seeing other creators with a passion for these goofy nuggets.

[@davidsgarage]

Those are great points! Sunroof drains definitely need to be kept clean. Thanks!

[@jefryduran543]

Bought a 72 - 02 last year and I still haven't fixed it😅

[@simonwilkinson6407]

Hello David. Was that an original color for the car? Do you know how much one like that goes for these days? Best Simon

[@Seamus322]

Prices are skyrocketing(Jan '21)- there's a '72 tii on autotrader classics- recent resto southern California- asking $80K(!!??)

[@VADELMAHILLO-gu9qe]

I WISHD ID HAD SOME DAY 2002-71 RED AND 2002_69 GREEN

[@chejlr]

In 45 years and a dozen 02s never encountered a head gasket issue.

[@conchobar]

My first car in 1996 was 1970 2002 and it ultimately suffered a blown headgasket.

[@MANGO-zu9oq]

I WISHD ID HAD SOME DAY 2002-69 AND 2002-71 AND 2002-72 AND 2002-73

[@kstoff2218]

Interested when you are ready to sell.

[@the_OCD_Garage]

1st the green is best looking color however I still can move past you have not rinsed the car before starting to wash it with a mitt.

[@gooniez8490]

Any advice as to where to find/purchase one?

[@davidsgarage]

BMW 2002 FAQ is a good spot to start!

[@rosendodominguez942]

1970 BMW WAR CAN I GAT PARTS FORIT .

[@huckodonnell]

HOW MANY MILES AND HOW MUCH IS THE COST.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@hangovergarage5640]

Can you tell what type of carbs are you running? Is it weber 40dcoe ?

[@davidsgarage]

Weber 45DCOE

[@hangovergarage5640]

@@davidsgarage cheers! 🙂

[@halku55]

How much you paid for this car?

[@flatfour7506]

Single overhead cam not dual.

[@heatherknopf8656]

I just got a red one! Her name is Peggy Sue. I’m trying to replace the water pump so if you or anyone has any tips, please let me know. I’m pulling my hair out.

[@davidsgarage]

Congratulations! The 2002FAQ will likely have any answers you need when it comes to 2002s!

[@SITRUUNAPUURO-du4kr]

I LILKE IT UT MODEL IS 1970-1974

[@eeclarkutube]

"Entry level classic car" ...the prices on these seems to be pretty high to be an "entry level" purchase.

[@edwardvelasquez995]

get to the point how much money , does this car cost

[@smitlong2374]

1976 is the worst year. Gross bumpers and have to pass smog.

[@huckodonnell]

I GAVE YOU 11 MINUTES OF MY TIME SO HOW ABOUT AN ANSWER..................

[@davidsgarage]

I think you might have misunderstood the video. This is meant as a buyers guide. If you are looking for a 2002! This particular car is not for sale.

[@huckodonnell]

@@davidsgarageAM I NOT BEING CLEAR HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH????????????????

[@tave9011]

@@huckodonnell I wouldn’t pay more than $5,000 Rust repair and body and paint will cost a premium, unless you are able to do it yourself, I would just drive it rusty until I found a better example, don’t get me wrong, it’s a cool car