Practical 02's (oxymoron?)

[chrislb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

To say that BMW has an unprecedented opportunity is not an understatement.
The hook, a new 2002 in 2002, is priceless.   Not quite sure how they can
pass an opportunity like this.  Cause the other German marques--P cars and
MB cars missed their chances by at least 1000 years!!!  And Porsche is up to
996--only 3 new models to go!!!  Mebbe they didn't want to waste a precious
# on the Boxster.  When the 1600 was in development in the early 60's, did
BMW engineers forsee this opportunity?  Or it is dumb luck?  I too could
care less about LOTS of bells and whistles.   IF they decide to produce an
02 redux, however, the cars IMHO should have A/C (optional perhaps) and
modern DME and control systems.  Does it need leather?  No.  Premium
package?  No.  4 banger?  You bet (mebbe BMW stopped production of the 4
banger now to increase demand later?).  All cars should be equipped with
something like a  "Club Sport" package.  I hope they decide to do it.  I
wonder how many they'd sell?  The 1600/1500/1800/2000/2002 run was, if I'm
not mistaken, was over 800,000 units worldwide.  In ten years.  How does
that compare in today's market?  How many bubble cars is VW selling?

Chris Brennan
BMW CCA #19577
(clearing a spot in the garage for what may be.....)
68 1600
95 ///M3
72tii ITA (mebbe tomorrow)

>Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 11:13:32 -0600 (CST)
>From: djjames@domain.elided
>Subject: Re: A practical 2002
>
>In regard to John Ward's post, I think his mention of the VW Beattle raises
an interesting point. Seeing the success of a the
>new VW Beattle, a revived and modernized cult classic, perhaps BMW will be
encouraged to do the same to the 2002. Further, the
>popularity of the 2002 is demonstrated by the appearance of one in a
fast-food restraunt commercial; clearly indicating that
>it enjoys more than esoteric popularity. Why, even my non-auto enthuisiast
neighbor wants a 2002.
>
>David James
>Seattle, Washington
>'86 535i
>Previously, '69 1600, '72 2002

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