Faults:

Air conditioner was not a standard item on the '74 model, so I installed an aftermarket version that gave constant trouble, notably rubbing against the front stabilizer bar.

Fuel injection dependable, but testy about psi. Adjustment had to be correct, or the engine stopped and car coasted off the road... at inconvenient times.

General Comments:

Road noise was a problem with the little BMW, so that you could easily imagine yourself in the cockpit of a plane instead of the seat of a car.

However, the car had great style and great handling qualities. It was quick, and cornered extremely well for an upright sedan. I bought it new in '74 and sold it in '85 with only 58K miles on it. Wish I had kept it...

Although keeping it properly tuned was a nuisance in those years. Now owning a BMW is almost like owning an American car. However, I returned to General Motors and stayed there, preferring the less stylish, but more dependable Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets.

Still, I fondly remember the T.i.i.

Faults:

Any 2002 is an old car, and old cars have weak heaters. This is especially true on these cars. Replacing a heater core can cost over $500, and rebuild-able used ones are hard to find.

California required emissions equipment fails regularly and is extremely costly to replace. This fact has sent many of these cars to the junkyard.

You should expect the front sub frame to crack where the steering box attaches. This usually occurs before 200,000 miles.

Rust is a big problem with cars from areas where salt is used on roadways. Look closely at rocker panels and inside fender wells.

Wind noise will never go away. Don't bother wasting money on new weatherstripping.

General Comments:

If you are an enthusiast who likes spirited performance and enjoys a car as both transportation and hobby, the 2002 is the car for you.

Sports car handling, smooth running and potentially gobs of horsepower in a car for four adults.

Remember, this is a BMW. I could've built 700+ horsepower of Chevy motor for what I spent on making 110 horsepower for this car.

Faults:

Not a thing up to now: the car needs a restoration and has rust in some places, but it is still a sound car for its year.

General Comments:

This car is very quick for an automatic. It really shows that in the seventies B.M.W. was the manufacturer of sports saloons to beat.

It still puts a smile on your face even now.

Once you have sorted everything out and replaced all that needs replacing, you've got a car to keep a lifetime!

I am not too keen on the seats (they are from bad quality fabric) and the interior could be better.

Faults:

Nothing out of the ordinary.

General Comments:

US Spec version with thermal reactor exhaust manifold seriously effects performance. My newly acquired 81 320i with fuel injection and free'r breathing exhaust is much quicker despite being 200cc smaller.

Cute but boxy car.

Solid, durable, German engineered build quality.