[{"id": 3101443, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by AUDIologist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554144200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3101445, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's been some time since the last 2002 nice to see them back for spring ;) GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554144220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101453, "authorName": "waxbang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waxbang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these always make me smile.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554144305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101478, "authorName": "koshertaxidog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koshertaxidog/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by koshertaxidog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554144612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3101493, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "best color.. makes me think some BMW personnel took a trip to the American West and decided that the iron colored rocks were so inspiring that this shade of orange just had to be offered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554144700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101515, "authorName": "BimmerME", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got 6 days and 21 hrs to talk my wife into how much sense this would make...wish me luck.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554144888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101564, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BimmerME : Easy Sell... \nAll you gotta say: After I win this: I'll take you to lunch...\n She has no choice but to respond. ok! \nKeep it Simple.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554145582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101624, "authorName": "bagornia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagornia/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by bagornia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554146461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3101630, "authorName": "VegasJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vegasjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the simplicity and honesty of an unmodified 2002 - no racing Recaro seats covered in a fabric not even made in the 70s, no dropped suspension or wild wheels from a newer 3 series. Just a pure example of one of the best driving cars of that era. With rust repair done and a marque expert as seller, this looks like a good one. GLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554146494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101709, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love Colorado, the state and the color.\n\nGreat little 02!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554147719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101713, "authorName": "koshertaxidog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koshertaxidog/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by koshertaxidog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554147741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3101742, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very attractive color, kept very stocked, non-cracked dash, love the dog dish hubcaps, IMO some of those cloth hoses need to be replaced, but overall a great looking survivor, it will bring lots of joy to the new owner, GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554148256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3101842, "authorName": "nednash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nednash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh arrrrgggh. This the twin of my much beloved 2002. Bought in 1976 for 4500. Put 120k mi on it up and down the West coast. Boss finally ran it out of oil and called it totalled. Didn't tell me till I asked. Best car I ever owned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554149375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102002, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just can't find anything to complain about except the radio.....so I just won't bother. Beautiful, honest 2002.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554150850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102007, "authorName": "XAVMECH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a fellow 2002 aficionado, I've known the seller for some time and saw this beauty when work was first started. He has lavished the necessary attention to detail during this process to arrive here at point where this machine has truly been granted a new lease on life. If I was to buy another 2002, I'd be bidding seriously for this one! The winner of this auction is in for a real treat when he picks up the car and gets to meet the seller; he has some serious depth of experience with this series of BMW.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554150927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102040, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really neat looking car with a real period color. I wish I were in the market for one right now. Hopefully there isn't much plastic under that glossy paint job. The car does look like a sympathetically refreshed \"honest\" car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554151077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102354, "authorName": "birdhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vavoom. My first 2002 was a clone of this--Colorado, 71--sure wasn't this clean though! \r\n\r\nKinda cool to see the effort done to 'refresh/maintain' the stock look (and on stock steelies), but it's looking like it's sitting just a wee bit lower than stock? Looking very tidy indeed! GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554153534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102459, "authorName": "kw012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kw012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This example is actually a Late '71. Notice the rubber trim mouldings on the quarter panels, doors and front fenders, the instrument cluster and bumpers to name a few. BMW applied these changes mid-production and carried thru the 1972 production. I had one, my first when I bought it in 1975.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554154382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3102547, "authorName": "bagornia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagornia/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by bagornia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554155150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3103227, "authorName": "scoopyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopyg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BimmerME, here's a true story: I wanted a '63 Riviera, so I decided that I'd have to sell my '75 Malaga '02 to justify it to my wife. But no dice; she says I can't sell the 2002, and she loves the Riv to boot! I did good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554173692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103248, "authorName": "inka1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like a very clean, dry car\n\nit's easy enough to have a motor refreshed ,,, but to not have to remediate rust? priceless\n\nI know a fellow here on the east coast who is looking for a solid body such as this to drop the modded motor/trans into from his rusted car... (he builds race engines) \n\nso I'm sure there are plenty like him on the west coast , if they see this ad, would come runnin'. All depends where this is in the last few minutes ; ) GLWA\n\n@bagornia\n\nps my first '02 was also a late '71 , looked identical but for the colors. Loved that car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554174197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103287, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Higher res photos would help", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554176190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103310, "authorName": "joebarthlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebarthlow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "perfect in my book. wouldn't change a thing, except the oil every few months ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554176998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103620, "authorName": "Stevied1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevied1/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Stevied1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554209983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3103655, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all these ooooos and ahhhhhs...................for $15K have any of you ever driven one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554210777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103817, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "December 1968 I wondered into a BMW show room and have lusted for one these since", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554214323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103844, "authorName": "High_Hope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/high_hope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2002s elicit such great memories from so many BaT'ers, myself included. There is something charming about them. Maybe its the car's perfect size, or the wonderful steering feel, or the crisp handling; whatever it is, there's a certain magic about a 2002 that just can't be duplicated.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1554214930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3103888, "authorName": "brogoff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brogoff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had one of these for 40 years, and the joy of driving it never goes away. Nothing looked like this at the time or since. This is a beautiful example of one that looks just as if it left the showroom floor. And almost every time I take it out someone will honk, wave, or want to talk about it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554215769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104011, "authorName": "GageDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gagedave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BimmerME\r\n\r\nForget the logic - tell her how hot she'll look behind the wheel. I'm pulling for you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554218511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104112, "authorName": "2002Drew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002drew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's interesting how this late 1971 has 1972 features that really improve the looks of the car. The front bumper over riders were only used in '72. The rubber on the bumpers started in '72,as did the side door rubber parts. The console has the '72 extension for the shifter. My '72 was made in April with a S/N starting with 258. This car has a 257 S/N so the Munich factory had already started making them like the '72 model. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554221060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104120, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning All. I am the seller and I thank each and everyone for your engaging thoughts and enthusiasm. I will be happy to respond to any and all questions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554221256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104123, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really, really wish people wouldn\u2019t put the battery in the trunk of \u201802s. Especially if it\u2019s not a heavily-modified or full-race car. Ruins the car, for me.\r\n\r\nEverything else done here indicates good restraint in doing non-original-spec things.\r\n\r\nColorado Orange is a great color. Less common than Inka, I\u2019m guessing.\r\n\r\nOther than that, looks great.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554221339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104167, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@High_Hope it\u2019s the original pocket rocket, basically. Simple, three-box design, but executed to perfection. Especially for the mid-1960s, when it was designed.\r\n\r\nIt made us realize what an excellent, well-balanced car really could be.\r\n\r\n\u201cTurn your hymnals to 2002.\u201d\r\n\r\nHuge greenhouse, excellent dynamics, IRS, fuel-efficient, cleanly-styled, fast (for its day), nimble and highly capable. \r\n\r\nVirtually no significant deficiencies.\r\n\r\nAnd that\u2019s what BMW was all about, until recently. Balance in all attributes.\r\n\r\nNot necessarily #1 in every single criterion, in the magazine tests, but the overall score was virtually always the best. \r\n\r\nThen, BMW became the Buick of Germany, but that\u2019s another topic!\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve owned over a dozen of these, from a 1600 to multiple tiis, even a ti (though it didn\u2019t leave Munich that way).\r\n\r\nThey are legendary for a reason.....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554222166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104178, "authorName": "Jr02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jr02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 78 while stationed in Germany i bought my first 02, a 71 1602 Colorado. It still looked and drove like a new car. Mine was an early car, it had a different cluster and door cards. Looking at this one brings such great memories. The seller did an incredible job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554222282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104221, "authorName": "otisdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otisdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely would replace the 3 bolts at the bottom of each front strut with the proper ones, and use the safety wire that they are drilled for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554222987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104872, "authorName": "bimbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@otisdog, I believe what you are referring to are the three nuts that attach the ball joint to the lower control arm. They are usually part of the ball joint kit and are not safety wired. The safety wired bolts are the ones that attach the track rods to the bottom of the struts. You can clearly see the safety wire in image 158.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554231029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3104928, "authorName": "BavNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bavnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Notabbiente \nMost of us have... all these ooooos and ahhhhhs come from those of us who appreciate these deuces. We either have owned or still own these nice little cars that with some suspension updates can handle very well. They were great when they came up and certainly behaved better in the twisties than the Detroit designed versions. Obviously older Bavarian cars are not your cup of tea but they certainly are for some of us.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554231744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3105802, "authorName": "otisdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otisdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimbill - Yup, my bad....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554236272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3106591, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Notabbiente - if you think there are oohs and aahs at $15K, wait \u2018til the bidding hits twice that amount in a few days. I still list my Colorado 2002, which I bought new in early \u201871, as the best overall car purchase I\u2019ve ever made. And, it\u2019s the only car I\u2019ve sold, then bought back again, just two years later. Selling that car the second time is probably the dumbest automotive decision I\u2019ve made over the years, and I\u2019d pay dearly to have that one back again (if it were in even close to the condition it was when I let it go).\r\n\r\nSeeing this car pop up on BaT brought back a LOT of good memories. And, this one looks pretty fine overall. For that reason I\u2019m resisting my usual quibbles about bodywork issues, trim alignment, etc., after all, this car is now over 48 years old. Wish I had held up as well for all those years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554242834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3106729, "authorName": "bagornia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagornia/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by bagornia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554245244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3106884, "authorName": "Stevied1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevied1/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Stevied1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554249505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3106943, "authorName": "Sirjojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirjojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "such a clean colorado roundie! good luck with the auciton!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554251730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3107746, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the end of the auction the driving force will be the color and the fact that the car sits all stock, am sure it will do very well, am a huge fan of these cars, I own a 1975 2002 Polaris and I baby my ride, never drive it in the rain and overall just keep up with it !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554297063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3108004, "authorName": "bagornia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagornia/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by bagornia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554303106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3108296, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2002smiles (The Seller) The passenger side seat appears to be a '73-only seat, by its black hinges. Is the driver's side the same, or does it possess the correct earlier chrome hinges?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554308489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3108540, "authorName": "Stevied1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevied1/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Stevied1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554312299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3109182, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we-prefer-panasports Both the driver and passenger side seat hinge assemblies are black. I intended on installing chrome hinges but their finish was not up to par.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554319007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109279, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @2002smiles, but I just have to ask one question re: cosmetics. Why does it appear that the rubber trim strip in pic #34 looks to be bulging outward in the photo? Is the quarter panel not completely flat in this area, or is this some type of optical illusion? Maybe the trim strip itself is a little bent in the middle? Any history of a rear end shunt that may have distorted the panel outward in the past?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554319671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109285, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gawd, whatta gorgeous little beastie; @2002smiles obviously knows his 02 stuff!\n\n@High_Hope, as HerseFan alluded to, if you haven't yet, find the late great David E Davis (he of Automobile Magazine fame) article that was in Car & Drivel ;^) many moons ago titled \"Turn Your Hymnals to 2002\"; it will verify and clarify why you like these iconic Bimmers.\n\nWhile I mention you, @HerseFan, I hear your grief...but it's a much safer location for the battery; have a look at your stock battery location and you'll see that the hot terminal is about 1.5\" from the core support sheet metal -- the slightest l/f impact can send the two into contact. Why did BMW not choose a battery with the + terminal on the other end of the battery? (maybe there weren't any mfd that way back then, I dunno...).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554320225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3109426, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To wadds71.....There was prior owner collision damage to the rocker panel and lower portion of the passenger side quarter panel aft of the door. While welding in the replacement section, the metal overheated. Sighting down the side of the car, the outward swell is approximately 2 to 3 millimeters.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554321068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3110040, "authorName": "bagornia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagornia/", "bidAmount": 20020, "content": "$20,020 bid placed by bagornia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554326046, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110706, "authorName": "Stevied1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevied1/", "bidAmount": 22020, "content": "$22,020 bid placed by Stevied1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554331852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3110983, "authorName": "Aadams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aadams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@we-prefer-panasports & @2002smiles: don't obsess over the seat hinge finish. My(long gone) '71, vin 2576490 had back wrinkle finish seat hinges. I think the chrome hinges were on REALLY early '02s and Tii's (at least the '72 I have in the garage). . \r\n\r\nAadams", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554338870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3111371, "authorName": "Davidmoreyusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidmoreyusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just out of curiosity what kind of MPG do these get?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554350455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3111450, "authorName": "AceAndrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aceandrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aadams The hinge finish change was a mid-71 thing (it was changed at the same time as the center shorty console, knee trim, dash, cluster, fuses, etc.). \r\n\r\nNeat car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554355648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3111968, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Davidmoreyusa....A properly tuned carburated 2002 can typically return as much as 28 miles to the gallon. A properly set up 2002 tii can, however, return 32 or more miles to the gallon,", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1554387401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3112946, "authorName": "jp5Touring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jp5touring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great little car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554402853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3114598, "authorName": "bagornia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bagornia/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by bagornia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554417123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3114899, "authorName": "tstmaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tstmaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anybody know where to buy the perforated leather steering wheel wraps, I have looked everywhere I can think of?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554425101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3114919, "authorName": "Stevied1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevied1/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Stevied1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554425638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3115254, "authorName": "Floridabmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridabmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auctions going strong. Theres an (originally colorado) 2002 project on orlando craigslist for $4500 this makes me want to buy it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554437561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3117616, "authorName": "Norrisshores", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norrisshores/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have purchased several leather steering wheel wraps from Wheelskins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554493830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3118886, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Floridabmx\r\ntrust me go with this one, heck you might as well go with the $1800 one in Orlando with the exploded hood. I screen shot that one cause it's insane. . best \"investment\" as far as originality is this one vs that maroon one that WAS a Colorado. 4500 sounds good. but you will put 30-40 back into. and it will be FAR from original.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554504668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3118896, "authorName": "Floridabmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridabmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wagonboytd Eh. I don\u2019t need the donuts and coffee at the waiting room at the body shop. I can get it blasted for $1000 and paint and body work done for $5000. And trust me I love original paint cars and value them highly over any restoration. All my cars are original paint, but even this car is not original paint and has been resprayed. But I agree if you have the money to buy this beauty it saves you a headache for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554504961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3118968, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Floridabmx\r\nwhat do you think happened to that other one in Orlando? with that hood?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554507336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3118987, "authorName": "Floridabmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridabmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wagonboytd hahaha that\u2019s Florida rust for ya. They rust from the outside in. He was asking $3000 for that hunk of junk originally too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554507668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3119910, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SWEET 2002!!! A fantastic build here. It's obvious @2002smiles knows what he's doing. He has given this BMW a new lease on life. Subtle suspension mods add to this 2002's appeal. The Weber will help power and economy. THIS is the BMW 2002 to buy if you have ever wanted one. A no issues car that will bring many more years of joy to you. This is a great one. An Ultimate Driving Machine!! Love it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554558681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120089, "authorName": "inka1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice ryde! but I almost nodded off during the video ; )\r\nIf I was bidding I'd like to see it row through the gears up and down. Alas the seller seems to be a trusted enthusiast and that says a lot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554563602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120211, "authorName": "Ljbutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljbutts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why relocate battery to the trunk?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554567383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120437, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Ljbutts....Moving the battery to the trunk of a 2002 is quite common....not only for safety reasons, but once the battery and battery tray are removed from the engine bay, there is so much more access, especially when changing the oil filter. Please refer to Darren's April 3rd comments to @HerseFan regarding the safety issue. All good stuff.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554575915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120531, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Safety issue?\r\n\r\nNever heard of that.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t recall any problems changing the oil filter, but I\u2019ve only owned 13 or 14 of these. :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1554579809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120566, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d submit that it is more dangerous to have the battery in the trunk, btw.\r\n\r\n2002s often have gasoline fumes there, from the fuel tank, which is right near the unprotected battery. A burst gas tank nearby? And they get rear-ended, not front-ended, due in part to the tiny taillights. That\u2019s why they got significantly larger in \u201874. Ugly, too, but that\u2019s another story!\r\n\r\nYMMV.\r\n\r\nNot to mention taking away a bunch of trunk space....\r\n\r\nLovely car, otherwise, imo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554580776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120710, "authorName": "AceAndrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aceandrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trunk mounted batteries have been a staple for 2002's since the dawn of time. If you have a (possibly valid) opinion otherwise, perhaps it is best reserved for a place where topics like it can be discussed at length (like bmw2002faq.com) and not during a car auction?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1554586757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3120947, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @Hersefan on the trunk-mounted battery question. While it may shift a bit of unwanted weight rearward in a competition car, I think it makes little sense in a car used totally for transporting people, and their stuff. Unless protected by some kind of brace, or panel, just about everything carried in that trunk will be susceptible to future battery acid damage, etc., not to mention the damage to the battery and cables themselves as cargo shifts around during hard cornering! :-)\r\n\r\nIn fact, shortly after I bought my new '71 2002, I felt that the inner body panels of the trunk (3/4 and rear deck) looked pretty vulnerable to denting from within, to the point I installed some 1/2\" rubber padding along those inner surfaces as protection from hard objects that might move around inside. Looked pretty decent, and worked like a charm, too. But OMG, it was definitely not OEM, some will say.\r\n\r\nAs for safety during a potential collision, I'd say that battery jostling may be one of the least of the worries for any '02 driver and passenger. By today's standards, these wonderful little cars will not fare too well in a dogfight with a Cadillac Escalade or a Chevy Tahoe, sad to say. But, maybe with their superb handling, an attentive 2002 driver can avoid the impact altogether! That was always my working theory, anyway.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1554598794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3121041, "authorName": "02_original_owner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02_original_owner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RE questions about the finish on the seat recliners (chrome vs black paint). The VIN doesn't seem to make much difference as to the the recliners' finish. Over the years I've seen higher VINs with chrome recliners and lower numbers with black. Since the seats were made by an outside supplier, the conclusion is that the factory used what was on hand--i.e. they used the chrome recliner seats in a particular color 'till they ran out, then switched to painted. They just ran out of some colors quicker than others. And this car falls right in the VIN range--late '71 to early 72. \r\n\r\nmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554603087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3121393, "authorName": "AXXXXXh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axxxxxh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars make me sad anymore. 1978, I had a silver 1600, 1984 an orange 2002 just like this one. I was racing bicycles at the time and doing concrete labor to support myself. The trunk could fit a full size bicycle - a hot pink Trek 770 with Campy Super Record if you took both wheels off and stacked it all gently. The car was best the day I got it, it could chirp the tires into 3rd gear and breeze along over 100mph with more visibility than most greenhouses. Reality was, I couldn't afford the basic maintenance so often my neglect turned into a AAA tow to Hafkemeyer motors off of Johnson drive where Ron Cox would ensure I wasn't gouged too badly. When I started selling real estate, I needed a car that could take people around in so this BMW had to go. Trying to recall but both the 1600 and 2000 couldn't have been much more than $2-3k back then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554643973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3121420, "authorName": "Mshark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding relocating the battery, I think the best solution is to install two Odessey AGM motorcycle batteries under the rear seat. I did this with my 2002. My son was an engineering student at the time, when he was home on break, I tasked him with designing and fabbing a carrier to hold the two batteries. He did a great job. I sourced a cable and a terminal from an E30 from the local pick-a-part.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554645319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3122234, "authorName": "02Les", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02les/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@02_original_owner\r\n\r\nThis car was manufactured on 12 May 1971. This per the current Seller (he mentioned it in a previous sale attempt).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554687792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3122918, "authorName": "jcbike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nice car but that battery relocation is baffling and possibly done in the worst way. Parts store cables and a ground strap stuck on the painted surface of the trunk. Amateur night for sure. At least fit a gel battery. How long do you think that new trunk mat will last and to top it all off, pretty much makes the trunk unusable. Makes one wonder about the body repairs too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554736722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3122940, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcbike...the location of the battery is hardly \u201cbaffling\u201d to those of us who actually own and drive these cars. Go to any 2002 show (such as the one on May 4 in Brisbane) and you\u2019ll see that most of the modified cars (including mine) have trunk-mounted batteries. \r\n\r\nHaving said that, I do agree that the execution could be better. I like seeing them contained within a marine-type enclosure and/or incorporated within a stout, rear shock brace/battery holder system.\r\n\r\nFinally, I think your \u201cmakes one wonder about the body repairs too\u201d statement is a bit much.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1554737369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3123150, "authorName": "Deschodt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deschodt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a brief time I was lucky enough to own 3x BaT \"staple\" cars at the same time: an early 911, a GTV, and a 2002. I'll let you guess which one was my favorite of the 3 based on which thread I'm posting in. That's right Sherlocks, the 2002 ;-) That car's combo of balance, power, slide-ablility at low speeds, practicality, ability to make people smile and start conversations, combined with its reasonable cost to repair and own and relative lesser worry about where I'd parked it, makes it the most underrated classic of all times. It's the goldilocks of classics - just right... I deplore the rising cost of all cool collectible cars over the past 10 yrs but at the same time, if you followed the escalation of 911s and Alfas, it's only fair that the 02 gets its share of the pie... (incidentally I have more than the current bid into mine just getting it perfect, and it's not even a Tii).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1554741502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3123351, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Andyp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554744672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3124053, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone for chiming in this past week. It has, indeed, been an interesting one with lots of spirited conversations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554753252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124066, "authorName": "Pengwynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pengwynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Encouraging price - my new-to-me 72 colorado orange needs a lot of love, but at least will have some value when it gets back to it's former glory", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554753516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124070, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2002smiles\r\nGreat Looking Classic BMW! Excellent Presentation, photos info Everything! Gorgeous Color!\r\nVery Best to You with Your First Auction on BaT and to All Bidders!!!\r\n??\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554753552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124073, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/8/19 for $24,500 to Andyp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554753603, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3124074, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andyp Congrats on the BMW 2002. Well played and bought. Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554753606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124089, "authorName": "joysterm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joysterm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One less Colorado in the PNW ????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554753773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124085, "authorName": "Stevied1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevied1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow price never changed on my screen !\nBest of luck andyp", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554753956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124102, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice grab, @AndyP -- welcome to the 02 asylum if you're a first-time owner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554754070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124111, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andyp\r\nCongratulations! Enjoy! Miles of Smiles Ahead To You!\r\n@2002smiles\r\nCongratulations on Your Auction! Well Done !\r\n??\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554754164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124116, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve been looking for a while now. This one fits the bill for my first 2002. Can\u2019t wait to see it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1554754268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124142, "authorName": "joysterm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joysterm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AndyP your patience has been rewarded.....well done and welcome to the group", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554754483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3124847, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever controversy exists regarding the seat hinges should be tempered by the fact this car is a respray from what appears to be its original Agave green. \n\nTo the best of my knowledge and experience Colorado orange cars were delivered stateside with black vinyl interiors while Agave green cars received saddle brown. The saddle brown shades are brutal to match from year to year (or possibly even from car to car). \n\nGoodness knows where these black vinyl seats came from. It's unlikely they are original-to-the-car. \n\nI've seen cars close to this VIN (including my own) with black seat hinges. I've seen later cars from 1972 - usually tii models - with chrome seat hinges.\n\nAll that said, it shouldn't discourage the new owner from enjoying their new prize.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554759900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125647, "authorName": "Teelinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teelinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought for this car. Enjoy and welcome to the 02 world.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554775744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125738, "authorName": "2002smiles (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002smiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a note to Delia_Wolfe about the paint and interior color origins. Per my own 06/04/18 inquiry to BMW Classic, Munich, this car was documented as being manufactured on 05/12/71 and delivered to Hoffman Motors Corp, NYC on 05/17/71. Classic confirmed the original paint color as being Colorado, with paint code 002. I, too, agree that stateside delivered Colorado cars were fitted with black vinyl interiors. After purchasing this car ten years ago, with a black interior and two extremely tired front seats, I sourced replacement black vinyl front seats. As I noted on 04/03/19, at 12:16 pm, although I considered using a set of chrome hinges, I used black ones, as the chrome hinges were not up to task due to pitting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554778805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125880, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joysterm\r\nThis car is staying on the West Coast. Heading for the San Francisco Bay Area", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554786050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3125974, "authorName": "Dieter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dieter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, Andyp. Maybe we'll see you in Brisbane on May 4, largest 2002 gathering in the West. I will bring my colorado.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554799305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126597, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dieter\r\nSounds great, I'll try to make it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554822893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126605, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Delia_Wolfe\r\nConcours was not my intention on buying this car so I will have a great time enjoying my new prize. See the sellers comment below regarding the color. I like the current color and it's one reason I bought it original or not. I've done the concours thing on other cars. No thanks! Drivers are way more fun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554823179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3126731, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andyp:\r\n\r\nI mistook the \"repainted in Colorado orange\" for an actual color change. Further examination of the images and commentary by @2002smiles indicates it is in its original shade of orange.\r\n\r\nThe concours route is not my personal idea of what the 2002 is all about. Two recent projects include a 1972 2002tii in Baikal-over-black and a 1973 2002 automatic in a Malaga-ish metallic red. Both are daily-drivable as was/is their owners' intent. \r\n\r\nFWIW, I work independently for car owners and am not affiliated with any one particular shop. The advantage of a direct, one-on-one relationship between car owners and 2002/e9 specialists (mechanics, auto body and interior trimmers) can accomplish more in weeks than other situations can accomplish in months (or years). \r\n\r\nAnd while I'm not opposed to periodically turning wrenches, scaring up a rare part, fitting that stubborn gutter trim piece or crawling around under a dash periodically, it's almost impossible to wring an actual career out of the vintage BMW community. Besides, I'm well past retirement age. \r\n\r\nEnjoy your new toy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554825409, "type": "comment"}]