bmw 2002....... someone talk me out of this.

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02-16-2009, 05:00 PM
OnURleft

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Originally Posted by DinanM3atl

My take on the 2002. Definitely a badass car if done right. Assuming it is on the stock motor then have 2 other cars to possible drive.

If it has say an M20 then you could probably daily it. They are like british roadsters. Drives for 3 days fine and then suddenly it won't start. Sits for an hour and fires right up like nothing ever happened.

With that said the e30 is a LOT better car than an 02. BY FAR. They are becoming more and more rare to find one in decent shape. THen cut out all the big bumper ones and you really are searching for a semi rare car.

Get or keep the e30. Put work and passion into it and you will be rolling.

that's pretty much the best advice you will get. I agree
02-16-2009, 06:08 PM
JITB

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Originally Posted by Thighs

trust me, ive looked into mx3s plenty. theyre really cool cars with alot of potential, but i dont think i would want a 4 banger one, and the 6 cylinders are sorta rare.

not as much as u think... u can convert a 4cyl to a 6 in a day... the redmx3 i had was a 6cyl and swapped with a BP. The only difficult parts to get is the GS parts (harness/linkage etc..) man i did my kl swap with 50$....lol :goodjob: y not get a pro they are 200lbs less than the mx3..
02-16-2009, 09:44 PM
Thighs

because you cant get a v6 pro. :) lol
02-16-2009, 09:45 PM
Revmaynard

You can swap one though. lulz
02-16-2009, 09:54 PM
OneSlow5pt0

or get a chevy.....but word is thier unreliable and get bad gas milage or something....lol
02-16-2009, 09:59 PM
Thighs

^^ no, they just arent as much fun.
02-16-2009, 10:00 PM
OneSlow5pt0

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Originally Posted by Thighs

^^ no, they just arent as much fun.

if u say so.........this is funnest car ive had.
02-16-2009, 10:01 PM
Thighs

you must have had some real shitboxes before then... lol

im kidding, muscle cars just arent my cup of tea.
02-16-2009, 10:04 PM
OneSlow5pt0

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Originally Posted by Thighs

you must have had some real shitboxes before then... lol

im kidding, muscle cars just arent my cup of tea.

i drove a miata and RX-7 before the camaro.

lol,its cool i feel ya.
02-16-2009, 10:26 PM
Thighs

whoa whoa whoa....

so how is an automatic v6 camaro more fun than either of those???
02-16-2009, 10:31 PM
Revmaynard

Because he couldn't drive the manual Miata and the RX7 was automatic! Lulz
02-16-2009, 10:35 PM
OneSlow5pt0

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Originally Posted by Revmaynard

Because he couldn't drive the manual Miata and the RX7 was automatic! Lulz

i cpuld drive it,but i needed a back seat...lol

and i like my v6's torque:tongue1:
02-16-2009, 11:55 PM
DinanM3atl

e30 or mx3

Is that even a debate?
02-17-2009, 12:02 AM
wannab20hatch

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Originally Posted by DinanM3atl

e30 or mx3

Is that even a debate?

not from my perspective
02-17-2009, 12:19 AM
wannab20hatch

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do the 2002
02-17-2009, 02:20 AM
JITB

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Originally Posted by Thighs

because you cant get a v6 pro. :) lol

now your just making excuses... have fun with your Ethingies... :lmfao: let me know when u want to come back!

Speaking of great fun cheap builds
02-17-2009, 05:24 AM
Echonova

I picked one up Saturday...
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...d.php?t=218405
02-17-2009, 04:11 PM
RWD164

Nice pics above, that is a savage looking 2002.
02-17-2009, 04:39 PM
wannab20hatch

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heres a few more teasers
02-17-2009, 04:44 PM
speedminded

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Wheels identical to mine on a 2002...
02-17-2009, 04:47 PM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by wannab20hatch

heres a few more teasers

If only it didn't have bright blue silicon hoses, it clashes too much with the valve cover.
02-17-2009, 04:47 PM
Echonova

If it's gonna be your DD then I would not. If anything breaks you can't just go down to the parts store or junkyard to pull it. We are talking about a 30+ year old car... Things are gonna go wrong.

Is it cooler than a E30, sure. Better, not really.
02-17-2009, 04:53 PM
speedminded

I've wanted to put an SR20 Turbo in one for 5 years now. Hell, wanted a 2002 since i was 12 or 13...tried to convince my parents braces were not nearly as good of an investment as a $2k BMW 2002 I found in the AJC Classified. I got braces, lol.
02-17-2009, 05:07 PM
speedminded

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I have over 1,100 BMW photos organized in 23 different folders lol!
02-17-2009, 09:15 PM
wannab20hatch

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Originally Posted by speedminded

I have over 1,100 BMW photos organized in 23 different folders lol!

i have google image. lol yeah the blue hoses do kinda clash.
02-17-2009, 11:54 PM
Thighs

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Originally Posted by speedminded

I've wanted to put an SR20 Turbo in one for 5 years now. Hell, wanted a 2002 since i was 12 or 13...tried to convince my parents braces were not nearly as good of an investment as a $2k BMW 2002 I found in the AJC Classified. I got braces, lol.

that is the worst idea i have ever heard. lol.

i wanna m20 swap one.
02-18-2009, 12:04 AM
JITB

but in all honesty.. ive kinda of wanted a ole bmw coupe...
02-18-2009, 12:33 AM
Thighs

^^ i knew you would appreciate them. you and i have very similar taste in cars...
02-18-2009, 12:36 AM
Revmaynard

1600 ftw.:ninja:
02-18-2009, 12:38 AM
JITB

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Originally Posted by Thighs

^^ i knew you would appreciate them. you and i have very similar taste in cars...

my friend's dad got me into bmws.. i dont like them that much.. but id get one...lol if that makes sense.... :???:
02-18-2009, 12:40 AM
Thighs

lol yeah, i feel the same about alot of cars.

and NO 1600 ftl. m20b25 FTW.
02-18-2009, 12:40 AM
Revmaynard

1600 is lighter with the same size bay. lulz
02-18-2009, 01:42 AM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by Thighs

that is the worst idea i have ever heard. lol.

i wanna m20 swap one.

Not when Erin's setup was available back then with a conservative 330whp...it's an extremely lightweight and small engine with a lot of potential. 1439/2000's blue 2002 with Erin's SR20 would have been a killer car!

Everyday I debate why i'm doing an M52 with a turbo when I could have the same power for less money with a normally aspirated LS6 & 6-speed that probably weighs 100lbs less. 400hp all aluminum V8 in an e30? Game over. :doh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh_TwPI_ygI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj8Z1V9NFX0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4dX_OUu8RY
02-18-2009, 08:10 AM
speedminded

Build one like this!
http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36405

Photos:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...2002%20folder/
02-18-2009, 08:18 AM
EJ25RUN

Im not really into most of the ones posted. If i had a 2002, i'd build me a

GS Tuning Replica
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...uning%2004.jpg

Koepchen Replica
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...elleners-1.jpg

or

Alpina Replica
http://www.my2002tii.com/cool02s/alpina2.jpg
02-18-2009, 08:24 AM
speedminded

The life of an '02 owner, awesome shot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...g?t=1234966922
02-18-2009, 10:51 AM
DinanM3atl

None of the 2002 photos are fair...

OP isn't looking to buy a car like that. Most 02s for sale are shit boxes.
02-18-2009, 11:14 AM
Paul

not bad idea if you got the $$$ to keep up on the thing
02-18-2009, 12:34 PM
Thighs

yeah, ive come to my senses and i think im just gonna save up and buy one as a project once i get the e30 where i want it.

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