We drive the BMW 2002. This is the E30's Grandpa. It's one of the happiest classic cars I ever drove! Thanks to Ted Stoltz for being our 2nd photographer!
this episode inspired me to drive me '76 2002 across the country. (AZ to CT) it was the line at the very end: "enjoying the scenery and the long stretches of north america; there are worse things you could be doing with your time" i just want to say thank you. it was the best thing i ever did. (so far, still young and dont wanna limit myself) ps. the romans outro was actually really beautiful.
Hamdan Alharbi The M10 originally was a 1.5L, but it was designed to be easily enlarged. The 2002 actually started with the "New Class", the 1500, 1800 and 2000 sedans gave way to the 1600-2 (1602) two-door, which then became the 2002. The M10 was used in various sizes in these models for the life of that line, the first two digits of the model name designates engine displacement. It would later be used in base E21 and E30 models in 2.0L, fuel injected guise. The M10 would go on to be the basis of some incredible motors. The block became the basis for the S14 in the E30 M3, and they had previously built a competition 4 valve version called the M12... which powered Brabham F1 cars, boosted up as high as 1400 HP. The M10 family imo is one of the best engines ever built.
@@pauldolan1265 oh yeah, they did run these blocks with ~80 psi boost in qualifying trim in Brabham BT-54. Actually exceeded 1200 hp dyno capabilities, estimates says anything between 1300 and 1500
One of the things I particularly like about the 2002 and the cars in its lineage down to the E36 is how glassy it is. Big windows, an airy cabin feel for a relatively small car, stellar visibility. It just feels nice to be there.
Andre Brastad He's gonna have to go Italy for a Fiat Multipla, but I agree the interior and exterior styling of the 1990s one will blow him away. You'd need a poet to describe a Multipla and Mr. Regular qualifies.
He could probably do it in the UK, they sold a bunch of them over here, though you don't see them often anymore because they have a low safety rating (probably not the best for transporting your kids!).
I love them little flap windows. My aunt Mary had a van when I was a kid with those little flap windows. My uncle Gary was disabled, so when I drove places with them I always got to sit in the front seat, and loved that little flap window. It was also helpful to vent their cigarette smoke, while not making them cold.
As an e30 guy in the BMWCCA, I can confirm that this car is what as he says. Overall the stock form is not as fast as a 325i but its a great platform, like the e30, to build on as an autocross, track toy, or rally car. They are great little cars and I'd love to drive one someday soon. RCR, I want you guys to rereview the e30. Hell, even use mine as a review subject. Its 30 years old and has 300k miles on it and is about 80% original.
Been in the BMW community, and pre mid-90's BMW gearbox swap is an extremely common and easy thing, so it's not really a biggie. Some swap from auto to manual, others destroy manuals and swap to different manuals. There's limitless possibilities with these older models, they're basically car lego.
Over the years I've owned two of these ... of all the cars I've ever sold both of my '02s are in the top 5 of cars I wish I'd never sold. That list includes a heavily modified 1970 Porsche 914, the two '02s (a 75 and a 76) an 89 Toyota MR2 and my first car a 1969 Mustang Fastback. Of all of those I think the only one I'd really want to own again is the 2002 (maybe the MR2). I need to get my hands on another one of these. Soon.
My grandfather have an all original 2002 from -75, I've gotten to drive it a few times and what an absolute joy it is to drive on the small roads through the woods and countryside. Made really hope I get to own a classic car myself at some point in my life.
It took me 40yr of driving used American cars before I FINALLY bought a BMW that I had to restore to be considered a "nice" car again. 90% of the time I'm not even driving a BMW and my driving habits were 100% honed on American car. So when I say I have NEVER seen more unwarranted hostile action taken when I'm in my BMW compared to when I'm driving my daily Ford I'm not lying. People purposely will cut me off,pull infront of me,brake check me and overall be the EXACT drivers People accuse BMW drivers of being. Jealousy is an ugly look for all u. If u have issue with people based on the car they drive,u need mind ur business and take a look in the mirror. What's it matter to u how other people drive? If u wanna it to be ur business then BECOME A COP. I bet ur someone who thinks it's "ok" to ride the passing lane with a whole line of traffic behind u cuz ur "already going 10mph over the limit"
It's gotten almost worse--they got rid of the Scion and Mazda and got a CHEVY EQUINOX. They also saw and REALLY liked my Ford Parent/Teacher Conference--er--Escape ('13). LUCKILY, since my kid got her permit, he's promised to keep the one 2002 (and he is)so he can teach her how to drive a manual. So--one is still saved.
Little-known hack, you actually drive for Uber using any car you like. Nobody is checking what car you're in. You're your own boss and you're your own compliance officer! Your pickups might refuse to get in, if they actually care, but that's their problem, not yours.
BMW still makes drivers cars, the issue is is that they are so expensive now regular people cant afford them, and the low end stuff isnt very driver focused.
@@waifuracer6516 Ok, I will admit that the modern ones (most of them, anyway, except for the low-end stuff like you said) are all very fun to drive, yes. But the "technology for technology's sake" that they incorporate these days just ruins the ownership experience with its *horrible* unreliability. If they could back off on that, and build stuff like they used to, they'd have some *seriously* amazing machines.
Thanks man. Actually, any chance you know which the video where he says "For the uncle who will babysit as long as it doesn't interfere with his *day drinking."* too? I love that line and I cannot find the video it's in to save myself.
Search Car and Driver review; good reads, and always the reliable check on history with a consistent perspective-expression for decades. Pop always had a copy at home, too
I own a 1970 BMW 2002 myself, I rarely drive it but when I do I drive it because I need to bring some joy into my life. I drive it hard and the car takes the punishment no problem. If anyone wants to buy it hit me up I might sell it for the right price
lptomtom. how so? its only a classic because of its enthusiast history, but an untouched automatic anything simply isnt an enthusiast car. a great car is defined by what owners do with them and the world is littered with cars that are not great cars simply because they never inspired anyone to do anything but commute.
DrewLSsix well only 2000 or so of the 2002tii were made, making that version sort of a classic out of the box due to its rarity. Lots of guys who drove the car back then would have said it was just fine the way it was and why the hell did you swap or change anything
I love your guys' videos! It's how I learned about a ton of random older cars and taught me about the ones I love and would like to purchase in the future. If you guys are taking any suggestions I saw a 1970's Audi 100 the other day online! These things look pretty and I'd love to see what you have to say about it!
I swapped my '96 Corolla. Just took the parts out of a manual one at the junkyard, took all the automatic stuff out of mine, and bolted the manual stuff in, pretty straight forward but a bit fiddly. I loved the challenge and I learned a lot doing it, I'm glad I did it.
The guy that owned the pawn shop in my hometown had one of these when I was growing up. I drove past the shop the other day on the way to visit my mom and saw it parked next to a newish 3 series and I couldn't believe how much better the 2002 looked. It's honestly sad how ugly modern bimmers are by comparison.
In 2h30 I'll have my first law exam, thus it would be more important that I'd check my notes but as a good law student I have my priorities straight, Regular Car Reviews it is.
Michael Burke I can find exactly dozens listed for sale on just one site in just the Netherlands, so perhaps that's a bit of hyperbole. If you want one and have the money, you can own one.