BMW 2002: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon [Hardcover]

R.M. Clarke (Author)

Book Description

Series: BMW | Publication Date: July 4, 1996

This title written by James Taylor, motoring journalist, and Mike Macartney, a well-known BMW specialist, is a must for all 2002 enthusiasts. This book profiles the BMW before the 2002, the history of the 2002 68 to 76, selling the 2002, press reports, the tuned 2002, a buyers guide, running a 2002, beneficial mods, restoring a 2002, the 2002 in competition, technical specs and more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Brooklands Books (July 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855203340
• ISBN-13: 978-1855203341
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #820,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good overall, but needs more detail of US 2002 models., September 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: BMW 2002: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon (Hardcover)

The book was authoritive in its portrayal of the 2002's history and gave very good advice in what to look for in purchacing one. In my opinion too much of the book was spent covering extremely rare 2002s and ones that were not imported to the US. I would have rather seen more detail on the more common US models and more detail pictures of what the original (US) equipment was like. Some of the pictures and English terminology were not very clear to me. If you're interested in buying a 2002 it is a good book to have, but you may want to supplement it with others.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book teaches the basics and history of the 2002, October 20, 2004

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Daniel Eric Brown (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BMW 2002: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon (Hardcover)

I just finished this book and I am very pleased with it. I purchased this book from Amazon hoping to learn the history, year by year details, availibility, and possible modifications of the BMW 2002. My expectations were exceeded. The well divided chapters do a good job of explaining the details in plain English with a good number of pictures and illustrations. Just remember that "wings" actually means fender or quarter panel in the author's dialect. There is a good section on how to properly approach a restoration project with plenty of pictures.
This is a great book for a novice or BMW enthusiast. I plan to purchase 2002 and this book gave the information I needed to make an educated decision.

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of BMW 2002 Guide, October 12, 2009

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This review is from: BMW 2002: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon (Hardcover)

Initially not knowing what to expect nor who to turn to in a search for a 2002, I found this book to be a good starting point to begin a closer look at the 2002. It covers a variety of things about the vehicle that I would expect from knowledgeable car enthusiasts, and I found even more thought-provoking points that would help me go more thoroughly into investigating a vehicle should I find a vehicle that would capture my interest. I like the hard-back format - it serves me more as a reference book instead of a field book, like the Idiot's Guide to VW's back in the 70's. I've also received detailed email contacts from Beemer owners on what to look for, including other cars to look for if I wasn't set on the 2002. It was worth the purchase, and I like books like this that are descriptive and offer good and bad points about the product(s) in question, plus I like the advice of present owners.