645ilubu
08-04-2008, 05:25 AM
I posted this in the classic section, but wanted to get some more responses on the general issues:
I've dreamed of owning a early model BMW 2002 for a while now. Recently two have popped up in my area. I'm trying to decide whether or not this is the one, I'll post pictures later.
Car #1 (1974) has a huge amount of rust, though the rear shock towers (I'm told) are rust free. Lots of surface rust has been sanded and primered. The car has 275K miles on it.
Car #2 (1974) has very good paint, except in a few areas. The lower driver door has a section of 12" by 2" (bottom, middle of door) that is rusted. On the passenger side, there is rust on the lower rear quarter panel (stretching up to the bump stop trim). From the wheel wells up (from the picture) the car looks pristine. The interior is very clean. I've yet to see the trunk area. This car has 90K miles.
All in all, I'm leaning toward car #2. The price is right, but I'm not sure if these problems are too much to handle or a steal.
I've dreamed of owning a early model BMW 2002 for a while now. Recently two have popped up in my area. I'm trying to decide whether or not this is the one, I'll post pictures later.
Car #1 (1974) has a huge amount of rust, though the rear shock towers (I'm told) are rust free. Lots of surface rust has been sanded and primered. The car has 275K miles on it.
Car #2 (1974) has very good paint, except in a few areas. The lower driver door has a section of 12" by 2" (bottom, middle of door) that is rusted. On the passenger side, there is rust on the lower rear quarter panel (stretching up to the bump stop trim). From the wheel wells up (from the picture) the car looks pristine. The interior is very clean. I've yet to see the trunk area. This car has 90K miles.
All in all, I'm leaning toward car #2. The price is right, but I'm not sure if these problems are too much to handle or a steal.