Yes, 3.0CSs have lots a rust as do all BMWs from the 70s era. The big
problem as I understand it with the 3.0s is that the seals on the side
windows don't seal correctly and water leaks in and rusts out the floors.
(sound familiar?) But they are sure pretty!!!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas - Sweden" <csp311@telia.com>
To: "RWM" <RWM@rwmann.com>
Cc: <dneuman@quark.sfsu.edu>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 4:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: OT- 2002 Tii Update]
> A rare find would be a 2002 Ti Alpina edition.
> Quad headlights and some other engine mods.
> Some of the early (pre-1975?) might have gone
> to USA as well. The 3.0CS is also known for
> some serious rust. Look inside the glovebox...
>
> Thomas
>
> RWM wrote:
>
> > Anyway, unless this is an impulse purchase, you might want to look
> > around for a 2000 CS, or even my personal favorite the 3.0 CS, which are
> > two door coupes that fit two people in more style than the three
> > box-style 1600/2002, plus space for two generous grocery bags.
> >
> > - RWM
> >
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: Re: OT- 2002 Tii Update
> > Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:04:02 -0400
> > From: RWM <RWM@RWMann.com>
> > Organization: R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. http://www.RWMann.com/
> > To: Dan Neuman <dneuman@quark.sfsu.edu>
> > CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > References: <v04003a00b79e21fd6544@[192.168.1.102]>
> >
> > With "...rust along the trunk lid and some paint bubbling below the rear
> > window", sounds like you would be looking at rear strut tower and rear
> > sub-floor rust, too, which is not visible from the bottom but usually
> > terminal on those cars.
> >
> > - Bob Mann '69 2000 Solex, former owner '69 2002 (Sahara tan)
> >
> > Dan Neuman wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > > Well I just got back from looking at the car and well... no major
rust in the
> > > frame. Just some surface rust on the hood and some slightly more
serious
> > > rust along the trunk lid and some paint bubbling below the rear
window.
> > > Interior looked pretty nice sunroof worked.. the center console looked
like it
> > > was missing some things...Tii's are supposed to have a clock in the
left side
> > > of the parcel tray
> > > Pop the hood and look at the engine.. yep a Tii engine.. look
at the
> > > Vin number and... WAIT thats not a Tii VIN number..and the block does
not
> > > match the VIN either....Tii start at 276 this one started with 556???
> > > Apparently Tii's are the 67.5 2000 of the old BMW scene....
and some
> > > underhanded people convert regular 2002's into 'Tii' models and then
sell them
> > > for a premium.
> > > Car also did not have as much get-up-and-go as my Solex 2000.
> > > It didn't have the original airbox..and the engine made a weird
sucking sound
> > > when I got on it..kinda like solex induction noise...
> > > The owner was kinda fishy too.. He's only had the car for a
week and
> > > says he doesn't know a thing about the mechanical condition of the
car..LIke who
> > > buys a car without asking what shape the engines in.
> > > Oh well a 2002 would make a nice city car for 4....
> > > Daniel 69 2000
> >
> > --
> > R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
> > Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> > mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
>
>
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