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I have been eyeing this car for 20+ years (it's sat in the same place that long).
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Currently own 3 BMW's, 1 of which is my restomod project.
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I would like to know what's up with the lights. Most photos I see of these 2000 CS's have flat covered headlights. Is this a U.S. Mod?
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Unfortunately I cannot access the grill to check but the belt line trim looks painted over. The grill could have followed suit. Those screened headlights are garish as well. Thoughts??


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Looks like a PO blacked out all the chrome trim


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What is your question exactly?

If you want to buy this kind of car there are so many variables one would think it's up to you to make that decision....

Buy the car or not.

Other major questions are price + fixing it up.

Those you can probably gain answers to by asking but owning other BMW's helps you to know some of the answers...

I can say from personal experience the best way to get things done is by rolling up your sleeves & going step-by-step...

Either make this into a parts car or finding one would be the easiest answer.


HTH,

Mo
 
Before I get into whether I buy or not I would like to know a little of its desirability and pitfalls. Except for the LOTA event I have had no personal experience with them and was curious about the headlight difference and where I can start to research. Can't seem to find a book specific to these earlier coupes.
TIA


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You might have a euro car with headlights swapped out...

Or maybe it's a us-spec car....how are we to know?

You see the variables?

Pitfalls....you should check the condition first in detail. There are many specific parts to that car so buying a parts car would make sense.

Thinking a part is cheap or easy to find would be #1 pitfall

I googled BMW 2000c or 2000cs and there is plenty of information, I believe your chassis code is e120.

-M
 
There are many differences between the 2000cs and the 3.0cs. 4 vs 6 cylinder, interior, wheel base, front end, etc. The 2000cs is either a car you like or hate - mostly because of the unique front end. They are generally much less in value but restoration costs are similar.
 
Unless you're handy with rust repair, any E9 that has sat outside for 20 years is going to be a disaster and most likely not worth the effort.
 
I say it is the U.S. model by the placement of the mirror. You can look at it for another 20 years and I am sure one day a decision will start to form about what to do with it:).
 
Thanks Arde. Owner has rebuffed my advances the whole time stating it was going to be restored. Been a looky Lou for so long it's become a habit to ask him.


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It's probably rusted beyond any reasonable repair. Last I saw, you could buy a real decent one of those for $5000. It's no E9 value-wise. Probably is an E9 rust-wise though, the rear end is identical. If you like the car, buy a good one like it.
 
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