BMW 2002: A Comprehensive Guide to the Classic Sporting Saloon (Hardcover)

~ R.M. Clarke (Author) "BMW - the Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Works - can trace its car-making history back as far as 1928..." (more)
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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.

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Product Details Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Brooklands Books (July 4, 1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 1855203340 ISBN-13: 978-1855203341 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.6 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.com Sales Rank: #362,119 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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New Class, European Touring Car Championship, Beneficial Modifications, Frankfurt Motor Show, Hubert Hahne, Alex von Falkenhausen, Car Club, Dieter Basche, Sales Director Paul Hahnemann, Ernst Furtmayr, German Circuit Racing Championship

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 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 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. 1 of 1 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 By  Daniel Eric Brown (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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 By  CH (CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase 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.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 2002 bmw book review the book was a very good size and nice looking book. my husband is in iraq and loves bmw's, and also owns one. he loves the book, thank you. Published 7 months ago by Kammy L. Destremps 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Hi all, I would like to give a word of advise for this book, as it is a great book! Never understood the differences quite well between the different 02`s. Read more Published on September 29, 2003 by P. RUTTEN 3.0 out of 5 stars Provided some help in buying one, but . . . I'm looking to buy a 2002 and found some help in reading this book. Nevertheless, there is a lot of detail here that may be of some interest to enthusiasts, but was a little more... Read more Published on May 19, 2000 by R. Tomlin Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Brooklands Books (July 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855203340
• ISBN-13: 978-1855203341
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.6 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.com Sales Rank: #362,119 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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

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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.

1 of 1 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

By	Daniel Eric Brown (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

By	CH (CA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.