1978 BMW 2002

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seanboy
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Post Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:46 pm

Seen a BMW 2002 on a S-plate 78 year listed on ebay, It has round tail lights. Thought that year would mean it should be sporting square tail lights?
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Post Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:52 pm

at that age i would be thinking the same im sure the square headlights came in around 71/72
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Post Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:53 pm

The 2002 finished production in 1976 I think and the squar lights came in about 74! That car you have seen is a heap!
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Post Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:34 pm

Rodderz its local to you. thats what i thought with square lights coming in at 74, but we have this 2002 reg'ed at 78!
Also this would mean it would not qualify for historical vehicle tax.
I've always wanted a 2002 but it has to have the round tail lights.
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Post Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:11 am

If it was manufactured prior to 1973 then it will be tax exempt. I have never seen a genuine late registration of a round lamp model as late as 1978. Sounds like it could be an old ringer. If this is the car that I'm thinking of then it is proper scrap and road tax would be a little and distant worry!
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Post Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:57 am

sean


how you getting on with your e24?
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Post Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:03 am

According to ETK the rear lights changed in September '73 - ie 74 model year, and RHD manual 2002 and tii production stopped in November '75.
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

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