Beater BMWs

[the Teuton]

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/car/367998319.html

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/car/350405558.html

I wish I had the money to spend, but I'm too busy f'ing up my car and paying out the ass to fix it.  Still, if you wanted a cheap, "pure" BMW, which would you get?

[The Pirate]

For track use and restoration, the 2002.  For daily driver duty, the E30.  Realistically, I would only own one of those, thus, my vote is for the E30.

[565]

I'd pick the one that hasen't become part of the landscape.

[the_koof]

I'd really like the 2002 and would be my preference but like 565 said, I'll take the one that hasn't become part of the landscape. Probably have a couple of animals living in that poor 2002.

[CMan]

Yeah...what they said pretty much. E30.

[Onslaught]

You can get a 2002 that will actually run for less than that.  That looks like a parts car to me.

[the Teuton]

You can get a 2002 that will actually run for less than that.  That looks like a parts car to me.

Really?  You find it, I'll buy it...eventually.  I want a classic and while I was planning to buy something after I graduated, I'd jump on a 2002 if the price was right.  As it stands, I'm planning on getting an E30 or Mini Classic for my first oldie.  What's out there in the world of 2002s?

[Onslaught]

I never said it would be a nice one! I've seen a few around for that much or a little less. They need work but nothing like the one in that picture you have.

[the Teuton]

I never said it would be a nice one! I've seen a few around for that much or a little less. They need work but nothing like the one in that picture you have.

If it runs and runs decently, then it's a winner in my book.

[ro51092]

If I had the money and time to restore the 2002, I would do it.

(Recently, I've been dreaming of swapping an S54 into an E30 chassis).

[the Teuton]

If I had the money and time to restore the 2002, I would do it.

(Recently, I've been dreaming of swapping an S54 into an E30 chassis).

2,800 lbs...340 hp...hmmmm....

[ro51092]

2,800 lbs...340 hp...hmmmm....

my sentiments exactly.

[Raghavan]

E30 for sure. That one looks in great condition and has low miles for such a low price.

[ChrisV]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BWM-2002-1974_W0QQitemZ120143617132QQihZ002QQcategoryZ42601QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Raza]

2002, every time, unless we're talking M3s. 

[sportyaccordy]

2002, every time, unless we're talking M3s. 

Even if it's not running?

[Raza]

Even if it's not running?

Aren't they both not running?

[sportyaccordy]

Aren't they both not running?

The E30 is definitely running.

[Tave]

Aren't they both not running?

One looks like it was driven out onto the lawn and one looks like it has a tree growing through it.

[the Teuton]

One looks like it was driven out onto the lawn and one looks like it has a tree growing through it.

The engines in both run just fine, just one will definitely get you where you need to go without hassle.

[J86]

Teuton, there's a yellow 2002 for sale near me for 1950, I bet it'd go for 1600, that runs and is inspected...still a daily driver.  I went and looked at it once, but I'm not stupid enough to buy it.

[the Teuton]

Teuton, there's a yellow 2002 for sale near me for 1950, I bet it'd go for 1600, that runs and is inspected...still a daily driver.  I went and looked at it once, but I'm not stupid enough to buy it.

I'll be in upstate NY in December.  If it's still there, it might be worth it.

[J86]

Not in NY, in Newport.  It's been driving around with a for sale sign in the window all summer.

[the Teuton]

Not in NY, in Newport.  It's been driving around with a for sale sign in the window all summer.

It looks like I'm saving up for a 2002 instead of a turbo project for next summer.

[J86]

It looks like I'm saving up for a 2002 instead of a turbo project for next summer.

Good man!  I love those little things