Love the model to bits, a real jam of a car👌🏾. Wasn't aware that it's super original. You usually don't come across that colour and those stock rims on the 2002. Also the fact it didn't have the centre console it increased my doubts. But since you mention that the dash has been recon maybe the centre console was scrapped out. Looking forward to see your personal touch on the car.
Totally agree, the bumper needs to be changed to get that 2002 looks that we all are familiar with. Round lights man, thats where BMW have got it wrong with cars today. Gota love the round lights