# What to look out for (72 BMW 2002) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 9, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176 "2010-09-09T17:52:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/1 "2010-09-09T17:52:17Z")
Going to check one out soon. It’s a 72 with the 4 speed. Here is the CL link. [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/1927364912.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/1927364912.html). Just wondering what are some normal things to look for. Iv been on bimmerfourm but not to much on there about the 2002. ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/2 "2010-09-09T18:17:38Z")
Nice find, I always stumble across ones that are spanked on craigslist. Good luck ---
**Author:** ![nytalonTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nytalontsi/32/5399_2.png) [@nytalonTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nytalonTSi)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/3 "2010-09-09T18:33:43Z")
I was a Bmw fanatic and kept tabs here ya go. Useful info here [http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/80/32/](http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/80/32/) That one for sale looks pretty clean too. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/4 "2010-09-09T18:34:24Z")
i saw this the other day thing looks dope!!! ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/5 "2010-09-09T18:51:09Z")
rust rust and more rust. This one says that all the critical areas are rust free where they tend to rot. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/6 "2010-09-09T19:21:25Z")
is it just me or does it still seam a bit over priced? I can understand NADA value for a completely stock 2002, but this thing has been modded and torn into a few times which imho makes it worth far less when talking classics. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/7 "2010-09-09T19:40:14Z")
Using NADA when evaluating a classic car is a joke at best. What to look out for? Rust, followed by more rust. Even if it says “rust free” there will be rust. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/8 "2010-09-10T05:30:32Z")
I’d say rust… Car looks nice by the way, but that seems like a lot… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/9 "2010-09-10T05:51:23Z")
What to look out for? You mean besides the fact that it’s an almost 40 year old BMW for $7500? ---
**Author:** ![Superium](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/superium/32/7405_2.png) [@Superium](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Superium)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/10 "2010-09-10T06:15:42Z")
Just from the pics you can see the lower 1/4s are rotted out as well as the lower section of the doors and around the rear fender wells have bubbles and holes in the spare tire compartment. The paint has a bunch of scratches and paint chips and no mirror finish. I’d say $3-4k is more realistic since its prob going to cost another $4k to have the body/paint redone. Undercarriage looks solid tho. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/11 "2010-09-10T08:03:32Z")
Thank you guys. I figured by the lack of real problems that rust would be the main issue. I don’t plan on going there willing to pay 7.5k. If I can get it for mid 5 decent deal? ---------- Post added at 11:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:53 AM ---------- > [@1G2GDSM](#): > > I was a Bmw fanatic and kept tabs here ya go. Useful info here [http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/80/32/](http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/80/32/) > > That one for sale looks pretty clean too. alot of good info thx. I did a google search for 2002 sites and didn’t see that one. Alot of good shit on there. ---
**Author:** ![unibagel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/da6949/32.png) [@unibagel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/unibagel)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/12 "2010-09-10T09:45:32Z")
Look for rust on the shock towers in the trunk and the mounting points for the rear suspension. I had the rear suspension literally fall out of one of mine back in the day…that was scary! ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/13 "2010-09-10T09:57:07Z")
thts a lot of $ for a 2002, still - do want ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/14 "2010-09-10T10:13:23Z")
That car needs a more classic BBS wheel on it. Those wheels are killing it for me. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/15 "2010-09-10T10:48:06Z")
That’s a 73’ bumper - which most 2002 guys go AWAY from. hmm. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/16 "2010-09-10T12:09:33Z")
People who think that they are going to get a running driving halfway decent 2002 for $3K are nuts. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/17 "2010-09-10T12:40:13Z")
![http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs422.snc4/46551_785469575668_15708120_42910223_5178482_n.jpg](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs422.snc4/46551_785469575668_15708120_42910223_5178482_n.jpg) Rust in the door? Might be bondo over it? If so, where else is there bondo. And don’t always believe them if they say no bondo. I did one, and I now am stripping 3/8" of bondo off one quarter panel. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/18 "2010-09-10T12:50:22Z")
I’m sure that car is bondo’ed all o ver the place… ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/19 "2010-09-10T12:54:42Z")
whats the best way to check for bondo? a magnent? ---
**Author:** ![Axis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/axis/32/5149_2.png) [@Axis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axis)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176/20 "2010-09-10T15:00:08Z")
If thats really bondo thats cracking with what looks like rust under it I’d stay the fuck away because its probably everywhere. Thats one lesson I learned from owning 70s rotboxes. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-to-look-out-for-72-bmw-2002/160176.md?page=2)