BMW 2002 Tii For Sale by Owner

"Hooker" (Hooker) 03/22/2014 at 11:32 • Filed to: None

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Over the course of the last two weeks, I met (via phone and email) an amazing couple. They are married with 3 children and they had inquired about a used Chevrolet Suburban my dealership had on the lot. Unfortunately, as hard as I tried, I couldn't get the Suburban sold to them due to extenuating circumstances. That's a long story for another day, however, in the process I was able to get to know these great folks and learn a little bit about them. They are hard working people who treat others with respect and dignity. Also, they own a 1974 BMW 2002 Tii that has been in the family since 1979. That's where the story really begins.

If you know anyone who is seriously interested in giving this 2002 a proper home, please email the owner at traddh@gmail.com. They are true to their word and a pleasure to work with.

Please feel free to share this post to anyone you know. I am posting this here because I don't want this car to end up with someone who doesn't understand. I want an enthusiast who will take care of it. Also, I am posting because my conversations with this couple were so positive, I just want to do anything I can to help them out.

I'm going to let the owner of the vehicle tell you a bit about the history of the car and what has been done to it.

1974 BMW 2002tii Burgundy (Malaga)

This is a classic BMW, a real TII version that still has the Kugelfischer injection system.The car has been in my family since 1979.The odometer reads 167k, but the engine has about 1000 miles on it on a fresh rebuild with about everything being replaced on it.She has been fed Amsoil 10W-40 since break-in completed.I'll attempt to list the engine upgrades here below.

The interior is originally Tan, but currently has seats from a 1988 533i in it for increased comfort, but the originals are still available.I also have a replacement carpet kit in black color if you're interested.The steering wheel is a Momo Sport with a BMW roundel on the horn.

Interior:

The entire driveline has been completely renewed with the exception of the two half-shafts (I have a brand new one in the original box, if interested).I just got new tires on it on 3/16/2013, so you won't need to worry about those for a while.The battery is an Optima Red-Top battery that can go many months without a charge or running the car and carries plenty of juice to crank the car with the battery located in the trunk.Wheels are E30 OEM bottle-cap wheels.Brake lines are braided stainless steel.This car also has BEHR Air Conditioning.It will need a charge of hotshot or a conversion for a few bucks, but it has served me well over hot summers.

Engine:

Kugelfischer injection pump rebuilt to match the upgraded cam

Schrick 292 camshaft with heavy duty valve springs

Head ported by Car Industries in Greensboro, NC

Mahle piano-top pistons with Mahle rings

Ignition system is upgraded with MSD Ignition due to the higher compression and a Pertronix magnetic pickup to get rid of the ridiculous point setup.

Exhaust manifold is the original cast-iron TII manifold, but has been coated at Jet-Hot and ported for better flow and life.

The Intake is customized with a ram-type air filter on a 3" aluminum intake elbow.The original is still available, but not recommended for use unless you want it back to 100% original.

The water pump is the newest part of the engine only having about 10 miles on it.The radiator is a triple-core (custom made) OEM one.

The front engine radiator fan is brand new as well.

Exhaust:

As mentioned above, the manifold is the better-than-headers TII manifold with Jet-Hot coating.

The center resonator is an OEM "TII" one to keep the throaty exhaust and flow

The muffler is an ANSA Race muffler that is louder than most, but allows the upgraded engine to breathe the way it should.This was necessary due to the upgraded engine instead of the original single-outlet OEM muffle.

Suspension:

Konig Rear Shocks and Front ????struts make up the load handling, but the TII sway bars are larger and I've added Urethane bushings to stiffen this up.

The new tires have increased the ride comfort substantially over what I had on it before.

The car has front and rear strut tower braces that have been sent off to Jet-Hot for their custom coating.The front tower stiffens up the cornering while the rear does also, but it also houses the battery.This was done and removed from the engine bay to create room to work and allow for a cold-air intake.

Lighting:

The Hella H1 headlamps have a great pattern and I've upgraded the high-beams with semi-legal 100-Watt bulbs.

The Driving Lights are also Hella and may need a little tweaking to get them where you want them aimed.

Front Turn Signals are the flush-fit Italian lights with the two-tone white/orange lens.These are going for several hundred by themselves on ebay.I do also have the original ones that the US DMV forced BMW to put on them with the bubble-out orange design.

Body:

The paint was all done back around 1995.Hurricane Fran put a few branches down on it and forced a repaint of most of the car.The paint is Sikkens brand, but the clear coat on the trunk is coming off.This is the one part of the car I considered having redone (the whole paint job), but I just can't afford to do it.This car runs great and turns heads, but needs some attention in this department.

Rust isn't prevalent on this car, but was noticed in the spare tire well and a few spots here and there.

I am selling this car to ensure she gets the love and attention she needs.If I had a 3-car garage and extra money for a hobby, I'd keep this car forever.With 3 boys, a full-time job, and a side business, I need to sell.Please understand that I only want serious BMW enthusiast.You are welcome to come over and go over everything you want.

Vehicle is located in Raleigh, NC. Contact traddh@gmail.com

interrogator-chaplain > Hooker 03/22/2014 at 11:40

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Man, really nice car. Even if I was in the States, had the means and could do it, I'd be terrified of trying to maintain the car nearly half as well as its former owner.

I wish you the best in finding a new owner.

6cyl > Hooker 03/22/2014 at 11:44

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From under the car how do the floors look in terms of rust? Also what is the asking price?

The list of upgrades is exactly what I would do to an 2002. Only thing I would change is getting it repainted in its original color and Bilstein shocks/struts.

Hooker > 6cyl 03/22/2014 at 11:49

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I don't have price available at this time. For answers to questions like this, please email: traddh@gmail.com

Hooker > interrogator-chaplain 03/22/2014 at 11:49

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Thanks!

M54B30 > Hooker 03/22/2014 at 12:02

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My dad was looking into jobs in the Fayetteville area, and he had a 2002 when he was stationed in Germany. To this day, it's the only BMW he's ever liked (though he does say my 530i is nice to ride in, but now his cup of tea to own). That'd be a badass present for him.

Hooker > M54B30 03/22/2014 at 12:06

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Owners contact information. traddh@gmail.com

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Hooker 03/22/2014 at 12:22

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It desperately needs the Euro bumpers.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Hooker 03/23/2014 at 12:08

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At the risk of sounding elitist, if this were a roundtail I would be making the five hour drive to Raleigh right now.

Hooker > Battery Tender Unnecessary 03/23/2014 at 14:43

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That's all that's stopping you? I was impressed by the shear amount of care and work that went into this thing.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Hooker 03/23/2014 at 17:53

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That and the fact that I would end up dropping it off at Korman in Greensboro on the way back and just saying "replace the diving boards with euro bumpers and restore it to factory." Wallet would be weeping.

Hooker > Battery Tender Unnecessary 03/23/2014 at 23:06

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If I did that wallet would be screaming. And my house would be in foreclosure.

CalzoneGolem > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 12:34

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But the Fire truck would be ok, right?

mr_gofast > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 12:35

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where is Doug Demuro when you need him...DOUG DOUG DOUGGGGGGG!

Garrett Davis > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 03/24/2014 at 12:43

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Seriously. That rear shelf really hurts the styling. Awesome car, though.

Garrett Davis > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 12:46

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Really awesome little 2002. I love these things.

One thing semi-related, though, It's a little pet peeve of mine when owners take pictures like these of their cars. Take a few more steps back and get the whole car in the shot, or if you don't have room, take it to an empty parking lot to take some decent pictures. It's not a huge deal, but it's annoying nonetheless.

Hooker > CalzoneGolem 03/24/2014 at 12:47

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The fire truck is always protected. Always. I would sell my left (and probably right) nut first before losing it.

Hooker > mr_gofast 03/24/2014 at 12:47

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I was thinking the same thing. Paging Doug!

Hooker > Garrett Davis 03/24/2014 at 12:48

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Yeah it can annoy me too. I'm sure if you asked, he would take more pictures of things if you needed it.

Stef Schrader > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 13:13

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That's gorgeous.

CalzoneGolem > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 13:16

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I know that feel.

Hooker > CalzoneGolem 03/24/2014 at 13:27

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Nice to know I'm not alone. Extra money? What extra money? I call it the money pit fund! :)

Hooker > Stef Schrader 03/24/2014 at 13:28

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Sure is. You should buy it! Daily driver?

Stef Schrader > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 13:44

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Ha, I wish. I barely have room for the 2 cars I have. :o(

Hooker > Stef Schrader 03/24/2014 at 13:46

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Barn raising? All of Oppo will come to your house, and in an afternoon we will build you additional space. See, I fixed it.

CalzoneGolem > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 13:48

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I'm sure you're far from alone on this site.

Hooker > CalzoneGolem 03/24/2014 at 13:50

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You know what the bitch really is though? The house. An even bigger money pit than just about anything else. I love it and I love my independence but there's about 30 large that is gone because I bought a house and 'invested' in it. Not sure if a good thing.

Stef Schrader > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 13:54

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Heh, I wish. I'm in an apartment. Nothing to build on. :o(

CalzoneGolem > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 13:59

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I've got a pair of money pits on two legs, haha. Gotta feed and clothe them and I won't see a cent of that back.

Hooker > Stef Schrader 03/24/2014 at 14:10

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That's thinking INSIDE the box. How about we build an elevator to the roof? See? Outside the box thinking there.

Hooker > CalzoneGolem 03/24/2014 at 14:11

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I assume you mean children. If so, you should be able to get some of it back with tax season, no?

Stef Schrader > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 14:44

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The roof's kind of pointy. It's not really a box as much as a triangle.

CalzoneGolem > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 14:46

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We get more back because of children but it's not more than we already payed or enough to make much of a dent in caring for them for a year. Not that I'm bitching about my kids. I love them and happily pour money into them. I will also continue to pour money into my house and truck.

Hooker > CalzoneGolem 03/24/2014 at 16:04

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That's the thing. You almost have too. Kids are so damn expensive. Hella fun though. Never a dull moment.

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 21:41

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Here it is!

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 21:46

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You going to buy it?

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 21:49

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You think I have room for a 5th?

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 21:50

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I think for the right car, you can make room! :)

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 21:53

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Wanna see my next vehicle? Note the lack of the word car.

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 21:55

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Two wheels good?

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 22:06

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6 wheels fucking amazing.

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 22:11

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You have issues. I like this.

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 22:12

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Gonna be channeled, bagged, and have a modern diesel. I will never have money again.

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 22:24

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Not sure what channeled means. Not sure I will like bagged look (it does look great in some applications) and yes, you will never have money again. Worth it.

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 22:24

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Channeled like an old hot rod, like a 32 Ford. You know this stuff, I'm sure.

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 22:26

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Indeed. I can see it.

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 22:28

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Gon' be nuts. Not painting it at all because how could you paint that?

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 22:28

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Dat patina, yo.

Coty > Hooker 03/24/2014 at 22:33

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Imagine it towing Kermit.

Hooker > Coty 03/24/2014 at 22:35

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Epic.