We drive the BMW 2002. This is the E30's Grandpa. It's one of the happiest classic cars I ever drove! Thanks to Ted Stoltz for being our 2nd photographer!
this episode inspired me to drive me '76 2002 across the country. (AZ to CT) it was the line at the very end: "enjoying the scenery and the long stretches of north america; there are worse things you could be doing with your time" i just want to say thank you. it was the best thing i ever did. (so far, still young and dont wanna limit myself) ps. the romans outro was actually really beautiful.
Hamdan Alharbi The M10 originally was a 1.5L, but it was designed to be easily enlarged. The 2002 actually started with the "New Class", the 1500, 1800 and 2000 sedans gave way to the 1600-2 (1602) two-door, which then became the 2002. The M10 was used in various sizes in these models for the life of that line, the first two digits of the model name designates engine displacement. It would later be used in base E21 and E30 models in 2.0L, fuel injected guise. The M10 would go on to be the basis of some incredible motors. The block became the basis for the S14 in the E30 M3, and they had previously built a competition 4 valve version called the M12... which powered Brabham F1 cars, boosted up as high as 1400 HP. The M10 family imo is one of the best engines ever built.
@@pauldolan1265 oh yeah, they did run these blocks with ~80 psi boost in qualifying trim in Brabham BT-54. Actually exceeded 1200 hp dyno capabilities, estimates says anything between 1300 and 1500
One of the things I particularly like about the 2002 and the cars in its lineage down to the E36 is how glassy it is. Big windows, an airy cabin feel for a relatively small car, stellar visibility. It just feels nice to be there.
As an e30 guy in the BMWCCA, I can confirm that this car is what as he says. Overall the stock form is not as fast as a 325i but its a great platform, like the e30, to build on as an autocross, track toy, or rally car. They are great little cars and I'd love to drive one someday soon. RCR, I want you guys to rereview the e30. Hell, even use mine as a review subject. Its 30 years old and has 300k miles on it and is about 80% original.
My grandfather have an all original 2002 from -75, I've gotten to drive it a few times and what an absolute joy it is to drive on the small roads through the woods and countryside. Made really hope I get to own a classic car myself at some point in my life.
Andre Brastad He's gonna have to go Italy for a Fiat Multipla, but I agree the interior and exterior styling of the 1990s one will blow him away. You'd need a poet to describe a Multipla and Mr. Regular qualifies.
He could probably do it in the UK, they sold a bunch of them over here, though you don't see them often anymore because they have a low safety rating (probably not the best for transporting your kids!).
I love them little flap windows. My aunt Mary had a van when I was a kid with those little flap windows. My uncle Gary was disabled, so when I drove places with them I always got to sit in the front seat, and loved that little flap window. It was also helpful to vent their cigarette smoke, while not making them cold.
Over the years I've owned two of these ... of all the cars I've ever sold both of my '02s are in the top 5 of cars I wish I'd never sold. That list includes a heavily modified 1970 Porsche 914, the two '02s (a 75 and a 76) an 89 Toyota MR2 and my first car a 1969 Mustang Fastback. Of all of those I think the only one I'd really want to own again is the 2002 (maybe the MR2). I need to get my hands on another one of these. Soon.
It took me 40yr of driving used American cars before I FINALLY bought a BMW that I had to restore to be considered a "nice" car again. 90% of the time I'm not even driving a BMW and my driving habits were 100% honed on American car. So when I say I have NEVER seen more unwarranted hostile action taken when I'm in my BMW compared to when I'm driving my daily Ford I'm not lying. People purposely will cut me off,pull infront of me,brake check me and overall be the EXACT drivers People accuse BMW drivers of being. Jealousy is an ugly look for all u. If u have issue with people based on the car they drive,u need mind ur business and take a look in the mirror. What's it matter to u how other people drive? If u wanna it to be ur business then BECOME A COP. I bet ur someone who thinks it's "ok" to ride the passing lane with a whole line of traffic behind u cuz ur "already going 10mph over the limit"
Search Car and Driver review; good reads, and always the reliable check on history with a consistent perspective-expression for decades. Pop always had a copy at home, too
Little-known hack, you actually drive for Uber using any car you like. Nobody is checking what car you're in. You're your own boss and you're your own compliance officer! Your pickups might refuse to get in, if they actually care, but that's their problem, not yours.
Been in the BMW community, and pre mid-90's BMW gearbox swap is an extremely common and easy thing, so it's not really a biggie. Some swap from auto to manual, others destroy manuals and swap to different manuals. There's limitless possibilities with these older models, they're basically car lego.
It's gotten almost worse--they got rid of the Scion and Mazda and got a CHEVY EQUINOX. They also saw and REALLY liked my Ford Parent/Teacher Conference--er--Escape ('13). LUCKILY, since my kid got her permit, he's promised to keep the one 2002 (and he is)so he can teach her how to drive a manual. So--one is still saved.
I swapped my '96 Corolla. Just took the parts out of a manual one at the junkyard, took all the automatic stuff out of mine, and bolted the manual stuff in, pretty straight forward but a bit fiddly. I loved the challenge and I learned a lot doing it, I'm glad I did it.
BMW still makes drivers cars, the issue is is that they are so expensive now regular people cant afford them, and the low end stuff isnt very driver focused.
@@waifuracer6516 Ok, I will admit that the modern ones (most of them, anyway, except for the low-end stuff like you said) are all very fun to drive, yes. But the "technology for technology's sake" that they incorporate these days just ruins the ownership experience with its *horrible* unreliability. If they could back off on that, and build stuff like they used to, they'd have some *seriously* amazing machines.
The whole driving confidence boost is a BMW thing. I had a 91 525 and the engineering that went into it just made me feel like I could compete as a F1 driver. BMW cars are a drivers car. They don't insulate you from the road, they make you part of it.
I own a 1970 BMW 2002 myself, I rarely drive it but when I do I drive it because I need to bring some joy into my life. I drive it hard and the car takes the punishment no problem. If anyone wants to buy it hit me up I might sell it for the right price
Thanks man. Actually, any chance you know which the video where he says "For the uncle who will babysit as long as it doesn't interfere with his *day drinking."* too? I love that line and I cannot find the video it's in to save myself.
lptomtom. how so? its only a classic because of its enthusiast history, but an untouched automatic anything simply isnt an enthusiast car. a great car is defined by what owners do with them and the world is littered with cars that are not great cars simply because they never inspired anyone to do anything but commute.
DrewLSsix well only 2000 or so of the 2002tii were made, making that version sort of a classic out of the box due to its rarity. Lots of guys who drove the car back then would have said it was just fine the way it was and why the hell did you swap or change anything
In 2h30 I'll have my first law exam, thus it would be more important that I'd check my notes but as a good law student I have my priorities straight, Regular Car Reviews it is.
Авто/Мото
Me: Hi I'd like to insure a 1972 BMW 2002
Insurance company: A 2002 BMW what?
Me: A 1972 BMW 2002
Insurer: WAT
lol
In my country if car is licenced oldtimer( every part needs to be original) insurance and registration is dirt cheap
the secret is calling it 20-02. A nineteen-seventy-two BMW twenty-oh-two
GodricThe where are you from? I'm from Romania and is same here
"TWAT?"
"Don't make this personal. I'm just trying to insure my BMW"
and it has B R A K E F A I L U R E
YellowBeanieBoy I ENJOY BRAKE FAILURE
@@airhorn2111 W H O D O E S N ' T ?
WE SHALL COAST TO THE GATES OF VALHALLA
RECAAAAAAROOOOOO.
BMW 2002: not released in 2002
Of course not. It's a 2002 model year so it was released in 2001.
Noodle porn
Explained that before!
the rich man's datsun 510
510’s are really expensive nowadays, too
@@internet_internet actually both are around same price nowadays
Max Tonight Nissan*
@@lewisdavis1491 *Bluebird
My first car was a 510 - and yes, we swapped it for a manual :D
This car is soo awesome and I like how he put the "not" on the automatic sign
know anybody else who may want to experience this notorious bliss? I have 1 1971 for sale. Rust Crusty paint all over, but still original!!
The 86 before the 86 existed
DarkHorizons Takumi before Takumi was born
possibly the potato before the salad?
we may never find out
+Peter Donpot I wonder if Bunta drove a 2002 before getting the AE86.
Puse Bunta more than likely stayed domestic
AnimsOnDemand Yeah I don't doubt that.
this episode inspired me to drive me '76 2002 across the country. (AZ to CT) it was the line at the very end: "enjoying the scenery and the long stretches of north america; there are worse things you could be doing with your time"
i just want to say thank you. it was the best thing i ever did. (so far, still young and dont wanna limit myself)
ps. the romans outro was actually really beautiful.
look at the windscreen, its an uber car! I wouldve love to get picked up by this!
Not sure how he gets away with that. It's supposed to be newer than 10 years, and a 4 door.
ronindebeatrice maybe the inspector is cooler than we thought?
ng jason maybe it's there ironically
***** kk daddy whatever you say
Pretty sure it's there for show
80 HP for 2 liter in the 70's is impressive
Hamdan Alharbi. i mean, it has been modded.
DrewLSsix but that's at the wheels and still carbureted. it could be making 100HP and that would be impressibe
Hamdan Alharbi It's a completely bone stock base model, you can make a lot more power with the M10.
Eatinbritches isn't the m10 a 1.7 liter ?
Hamdan Alharbi The M10 originally was a 1.5L, but it was designed to be easily enlarged. The 2002 actually started with the "New Class", the 1500, 1800 and 2000 sedans gave way to the 1600-2 (1602) two-door, which then became the 2002. The M10 was used in various sizes in these models for the life of that line, the first two digits of the model name designates engine displacement. It would later be used in base E21 and E30 models in 2.0L, fuel injected guise.
The M10 would go on to be the basis of some incredible motors. The block became the basis for the S14 in the E30 M3, and they had previously built a competition 4 valve version called the M12... which powered Brabham F1 cars, boosted up as high as 1400 HP. The M10 family imo is one of the best engines ever built.
Love these older bmws they have so much character to them
Forgot to mention that the little 4 cyl engine in the there was used to power the 1200+ hp BMW F1 machines back in the day...
M10 power!
M10 in my E21 (83 320i)
1200 hp ? You said?
@@pauldolan1265 oh yeah, they did run these blocks with ~80 psi boost in qualifying trim in Brabham BT-54. Actually exceeded 1200 hp dyno capabilities, estimates says anything between 1300 and 1500
Jakub Valovič I know they are well sought I'm an American car guy still have my 2000 t/a I bought new 6 speed ram air thanks jakub
One of the things I particularly like about the 2002 and the cars in its lineage down to the E36 is how glassy it is. Big windows, an airy cabin feel for a relatively small car, stellar visibility. It just feels nice to be there.
i know how it feels to have *B R A K E F A I L U R E*
You haven't lived otherwise.
Imagine B R A K E F A I L U R E on a pedal bike on a downhill going 40 mph
@@therossionfan same situation but in a semi truck
Every time I go for a RCR marathon, I find it so convenient that there is a new review video to watch. I love it to no end!
absolutely my favorite bmw.
this is one uber id tip...but just the tip.
And only for a minute.
Tip your drivers folks. Don't be Mr. Pinks.
I knew a guy in high school who had one of these, it was like a rally go-kart. Not much power but when it was on a backroad it handled amazingly well.
mr. Regular, you nailed this one! i owned 5 02's in my automotive career. These cars are a blast to drive. Even in stock form on skinny tires.
That La La land song at the end's got me feeling emotional again
Thank you for still uploading, I love this channel. I haven't watched your stuff in so long and it's relieving to know you're still at it. Thanks!
Words cannot describe how happy I am that this got a good review.
Now THAT'S a cool car.
I freaking love 2002's. It's so hard to search for them though, you always end up getting a bunch of hits on MY 2002 325s or something.
As an e30 guy in the BMWCCA, I can confirm that this car is what as he says. Overall the stock form is not as fast as a 325i but its a great platform, like the e30, to build on as an autocross, track toy, or rally car. They are great little cars and I'd love to drive one someday soon. RCR, I want you guys to rereview the e30. Hell, even use mine as a review subject. Its 30 years old and has 300k miles on it and is about 80% original.
My grandfather have an all original 2002 from -75, I've gotten to drive it a few times and what an absolute joy it is to drive on the small roads through the woods and countryside. Made really hope I get to own a classic car myself at some point in my life.
I remember wanting one of these as my first car, best beamer ever made in my opinion.
RCR DO A VID ON A MULTIPLA
Andre Brastad He's gonna have to go Italy for a Fiat Multipla, but I agree the interior and exterior styling of the 1990s one will blow him away. You'd need a poet to describe a Multipla and Mr. Regular qualifies.
He could probably do it in the UK, they sold a bunch of them over here, though you don't see them often anymore because they have a low safety rating (probably not the best for transporting your kids!).
They were really popular in the UK.
there were also a lot of them here in the Netherlands, BUT, lately they,re not since just a couple of years ago
that might not be possible
though he could do the American counterpart! Pontiac Aztek
I love this review! One of his best for a while
I love them little flap windows. My aunt Mary had a van when I was a kid with those little flap windows. My uncle Gary was disabled, so when I drove places with them I always got to sit in the front seat, and loved that little flap window. It was also helpful to vent their cigarette smoke, while not making them cold.
2:27 I love it.. you know he's a true car guy when he taps his feet together to shake the dirt off his shoes, before he gets into the car.
i BROWN WHEN I SLEEP
That's one way to keep warm.
Oh man... what a car... Absolutely LOVE these. They're surprisingly quick!
nice to see you review this car. my dad used to own a 2002Tii with mechanical injection until the early 80s
this is so cool! following the years, now you can come check out my 1973 El Camino, when you have time!
2002 just the sound of that number sounded futuristic in 1972.
Future... it is the car of the future you can drive today.
BMW 2002
my favorite thing about this channel is recognizing all the roads he drives on
Is no one else thinking, "this is the nicest review Mr. Regular has ever done of a BMW."
I've waited for Sooooooooo long.
/watch?v=Vkr_7hpcG-w
I thought Uber cars had to be 2005 and newer?
green41011 you can cheat the system. Register your daily driver and then just use your classic!
2002+1972= more than 2005
Clever, now I can Über my '59 Mercury 😂
@@alexyoungberg5232 EXACTLY
Ik im wayyy late but yes, Uber cars have to be 4 door and 10 years or newer. Many people put them on as a gif.
YES! YES! YES! Do more BMW's man!!!!Please make one about E21! Ok, enough, great job as always! That E30 video is still my favorite!
Thank you for your service Ted Stoltz
Over the years I've owned two of these ... of all the cars I've ever sold both of my '02s are in the top 5 of cars I wish I'd never sold. That list includes a heavily modified 1970 Porsche 914, the two '02s (a 75 and a 76) an 89 Toyota MR2 and my first car a 1969 Mustang Fastback.
Of all of those I think the only one I'd really want to own again is the 2002 (maybe the MR2). I need to get my hands on another one of these. Soon.
THIS IS THE BEST CAR OUT OF ALL CAR!
definitely the coolest review in a while
Nice, been waiting for a 2002 review for a long time!
I luv it! it's a non-douchebag Beamer!
All Beamers are non douchebag Beamers. Unfortunately, a lot of them don’t find the right owners :c
It took me 40yr of driving used American cars before I FINALLY bought a BMW that I had to restore to be considered a "nice" car again. 90% of the time I'm not even driving a BMW and my driving habits were 100% honed on American car. So when I say I have NEVER seen more unwarranted hostile action taken when I'm in my BMW compared to when I'm driving my daily Ford I'm not lying. People purposely will cut me off,pull infront of me,brake check me and overall be the EXACT drivers People accuse BMW drivers of being. Jealousy is an ugly look for all u. If u have issue with people based on the car they drive,u need mind ur business and take a look in the mirror. What's it matter to u how other people drive? If u wanna it to be ur business then BECOME A COP. I bet ur someone who thinks it's "ok" to ride the passing lane with a whole line of traffic behind u cuz ur "already going 10mph over the limit"
I now get those "My car is my lover" guys.
I like the style of this video. A cross between the ultra-crass usual RCR, and your driving experience takes.
Search Car and Driver review; good reads, and always the reliable check on history with a consistent perspective-expression for decades. Pop always had a copy at home, too
I'm fortunate enough to own one. I agree with everything that Mr. Regular said haha
How the fuck you doing uber with that old car
It's old school. Probably Uber+ :P
Little-known hack, you actually drive for Uber using any car you like. Nobody is checking what car you're in. You're your own boss and you're your own compliance officer! Your pickups might refuse to get in, if they actually care, but that's their problem, not yours.
nowake I tried to sign up for uber they said my car is to old 2000 solara
no see, it's old enough that it becomes nice to roll up in
Jarod Lee not possible uber wants pictures of your registration insurance inspection
Been in the BMW community, and pre mid-90's BMW gearbox swap is an extremely common and easy thing, so it's not really a biggie. Some swap from auto to manual, others destroy manuals and swap to different manuals. There's limitless possibilities with these older models, they're basically car lego.
Loved this review!
BMW 2002 : Didn’t come out in 2002
Ford 500 : Didn’t come out in 500
Honda S2000 : Did come out in 2000
Therefore, Honda is best
Any questions
Technically, it started in Japan in 1999, and came to the states in 2000. So, the 2000 in s2000 is the engine size. Not the year
@@marquaviouschester6947 we know that
which honda is best honda?
@@senorpepper3405 my honda is best honda because bodykit
@@senorpepper3405 my Honda is best evo
Have a friend who used to have two of these, different years--both orange. Now, he and the wife drive a Scion TC and a Mazda 3. Times change.
It's gotten almost worse--they got rid of the Scion and Mazda and got a CHEVY EQUINOX. They also saw and REALLY liked my Ford Parent/Teacher Conference--er--Escape ('13). LUCKILY, since my kid got her permit, he's promised to keep the one 2002 (and he is)so he can teach her how to drive a manual. So--one is still saved.
I was delighted to wake up to an RCR vid this morning :D
This was a great vid, it really sounds like you were inspired in your writing!
All I want for Christmas is small dog review. It's not too late!!!
I have legitimately never seen this car in my life
This is a car hand-crafted by the gods. You're not worthy.
Mr. Rude I see 2 or 3 on the daily 😂😂
It's almost as rare as an Isetta 300.
yes this is the video we needed
I swapped my '96 Corolla. Just took the parts out of a manual one at the junkyard, took all the automatic stuff out of mine, and bolted the manual stuff in, pretty straight forward but a bit fiddly. I loved the challenge and I learned a lot doing it, I'm glad I did it.
Back when BMWs really were driving machines, and not just overly technological overpriced transportation appliances.
queque in the M2 series lmao
BMW still makes drivers cars, the issue is is that they are so expensive now regular people cant afford them, and the low end stuff isnt very driver focused.
@@waifuracer6516 Ok, I will admit that the modern ones (most of them, anyway, except for the low-end stuff like you said) are all very fun to drive, yes. But the "technology for technology's sake" that they incorporate these days just ruins the ownership experience with its *horrible* unreliability. If they could back off on that, and build stuff like they used to, they'd have some *seriously* amazing machines.
Bimmers actually were reliable and easy and cheap to fix, todays Bimmers are overpriced lemons.
he said the magic characters: A-E-8-6. Now I want one more than I already did smh
Great review. Mr. Regular has his mojo back!
Its 4am. I was just starting to fall asleep when suddenly BAM. My phone was on full volume and i shot up out of bed. Thanks mr regular
is that a brass hand hammered piccolo snare or steel?
BRASS!
RegularCars Please do a review of the Buick Reatta.
sensitone
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG DO A DATSUN 510 NEXT! lol the poor mans 2002.
Awesome video!! Fantastic
These are spectacular little cars.
I love that it sounds like he has multiple personality disorder.
Sounds like Mr. Plinkett doing car reviews at times.
Yep.
My sleep schedual may be terrible, but I get to watch a new rcr video at 3 am, and somehow that's worth the world to me ; )
Finally! Thank you for getting around to my favorite car.
nice BMW right now looking at a 1983 BMW 733i and currently own a 2001 BMW 740IL
Terrence Banton do it! E23s are so cool
Terrence Banton 733i is a gorgeous car. I'd love one
Terrence Banton how do you park that thing?
+The Vibe You don't.
Terrence Banton I got an e24
All the people who original designed and maintained the car are dead, I'm not dramatic but it is a fact
Not necessarily but the designers are probably in their 80s by now.
A Real Stoner Story Adverbs are definite dead.
True, the lead designer of this car died in 1978.
...driving his 2002
The whole driving confidence boost is a BMW thing. I had a 91 525 and the engineering that went into it just made me feel like I could compete as a F1 driver. BMW cars are a drivers car. They don't insulate you from the road, they make you part of it.
Love the 2002. Great video
Regular cars sometimes reviews bikes. I have a honda grom. Do you think I should submit it? Im in California btw
Chad Stuetzel I believe he mainly operates on the east coast but it wouldn't hurt to email him
am I first? Please get more key tags soon Mr. R!
Wesley Green Yes please!
How I love Regular Car Reviews!!
As a drummer I appreciate all the detailed drum similes
I own a 1970 BMW 2002 myself, I rarely drive it but when I do I drive it because I need to bring some joy into my life. I drive it hard and the car takes the punishment no problem. If anyone wants to buy it hit me up I might sell it for the right price
SpyderRios I have $2 and a box of diapers :D
How much? I'm looking at E30's but a 2002 would be sick too.
SpyderRios how much would you sell it for, and where do you live?
Archit Bhatia $5500 cash from Fresno CA
Got pics?
What video does he say "my piss is the color of coca cola"? I need to know
2014 Tesla Model S
He has an obstruction, because *he put it there*
Thanks man. Actually, any chance you know which the video where he says "For the uncle who will babysit as long as it doesn't interfere with his *day drinking."* too? I love that line and I cannot find the video it's in to save myself.
MichaelD8393 The chevy blazer one
Thank you!
I've been waiting for this.
Nice takes on this review RCR!!
I spy the La La Land song
Clancy Mason You mean Sing Street
"A Ruined Classic: The Video"
lptomtom. how so? its only a classic because of its enthusiast history, but an untouched automatic anything simply isnt an enthusiast car.
a great car is defined by what owners do with them and the world is littered with cars that are not great cars simply because they never inspired anyone to do anything but commute.
lptomtom yeah the license plate and all the
stickers all over it kinda ruined it for me.
DrewLSsix well only 2000 or so of the 2002tii were made, making that version sort of a classic out of the box due to its rarity. Lots of guys who drove the car back then would have said it was just fine the way it was and why the hell did you swap or change anything
Boo-fucking-hoo
ThatBoyDrake cause it's his car and he can do whatever he wants with it as long as he enjoys it?
My dad had a few of them when growing up. all of them had dual side draft Webers and worked over to be quick and nimble.
It looks beautiful.
RCR do a review on a 3000gt/Stealth
Stephen C. like, a base sohc/auto.
DrewLSsix xD
Stephen C. he can drive mine Stealth R/T twin turbo
It's like a lada
Michael V A P O R W A V E You look like a lada.
Did a 4K mi road trip in mine a couple years ago. Cant wait to do it again.
Saw one of these at a local autocross a few months ago. Body-rolled like crazy, but got pretty good times.
this man really has a uber sticker im done lol
In 2h30 I'll have my first law exam, thus it would be more important that I'd check my notes but as a good law student I have my priorities straight, Regular Car Reviews it is.
Beautiful lines on the 2002, and the height of the hood and deck is classic.
Had a 69 1600, LOVED THAT CAR.and it was only 17 years old.
I am I proud owner of a 1978 BMW 528i
ITS A FRICKIN UBER
Great review!
I've never had so much envy over another man's car.