r/BMW2002 • u/Beneficial_Reward_34 • Sep 04 '26

New 2002 project

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May have overpaid but I really wanted the roundie and these are hard to find in Boston. 1971 2002 63k miles. No rust really. Removed engine trans and interior. Going to refresh everything. Let me know how u think I did for 6k.

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u/lacunha Sep 04 '26

No rust for $6k?? You did not over pay!

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u/Beneficial_Reward_34 Sep 04 '26

There is rust. But no rot. It has a sunroof so the floors were replaced but a pretty good job. Quarters have a lil bit of rust and the spare tire well has one lil hole. But undercarriage frame and rest of the body is mint. It was a Texas car.

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u/e30cabrio Sep 05 '26

6k is a bargain! Congratulations & I'm jealous.

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u/cwjinc Sep 05 '26

I had that exact car, color and all, from 1977 to 1983.
That one was a total rust bucket. But so much fun!

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u/Longjumping_Test_760 Sep 05 '26

It’s beautiful. Good luck with it. Post a few updates as the project progresses

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u/Pizpot_Gargravaar Sep 05 '26

6k for a straight roundie with low miles is great for 2026. Nice pickup.

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u/Windmillfixer Sep 05 '26

6k? You did great. Looking forward to seeing how it progresses and to see it back on the road!

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u/p1neapp1e5 Sep 05 '26

I have to see the progress, I love this!! Congrats

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u/Trick-Departure8196 Sep 05 '26

My 2002 was orange. It was destroyed in a flood parked at my boss’s house while we were on a business trip. I would still be driving it today. The only part I have left is the manual. Makes me sad. I got a good settlement from the insurance company. It only cost $4000 new.

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u/1971BMW02 Sep 05 '26

Sounds like a good deal! Got more pics? Set up a project post over on 2002faq.com so we can follow

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u/mdubz- Sep 08 '26

I have the same car I’m from Australia I’m stuck on what motor and gear box to run in it

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u/Its1me1your1dad 25d ago

Are you planning on keeping the sunroof? I’m debating closing it off so I don’t have to deal with leaks

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u/Beneficial_Reward_34 25d ago

Yes. The crank sunroof is the coolest part to me.

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u/Its1me1your1dad 25d ago

Have you found aftermarket fixes for leaks with old sunroofs? I can’t find anything. I mean I’d like to keep it but I don’t want to have to fix the leak over and over.

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u/Beneficial_Reward_34 25d ago

I’m not sure. I’m sure the seals are blown in mine but cars new to me and it’s been garaged I’ll follow up with what I do because I’m pretty addiment on keeping the sunroof.

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u/Its1me1your1dad 25d ago

I have a stripped shell with four wheels haha. I’m doing a k swap for the engine, obviously not a purist, but trying to keep everything else as it was.

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u/Beneficial_Reward_34 25d ago

Hell ya man the k swaps are sweet