The smile generator: Kyle's 1973 BMW 2002 Tii | Why I Drive #5

When Kyle Van Hoften needs to disconnect from the daily grind, he makes time to drive his 1973 BMW 2002 Tii. Most days are full of responsibility and boxes to check, but the joy of the 2002 is that when you’re behind the wheel the best thing you can do is have no plan. Just enjoy the pure driving experience, analog simplicity, and the inevitable flock of turning heads.

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[dennisrobinson]

I had a 73 2002tii, had it for 10 years and 235000 miles. Enjoy every mile I put on it. Sold it to my best friend and he still loves driving it. My last drive was up Highway 1 to San Francisco to deliver it to my friend. I should have kept it. I miss that car, the only car I really ever missed. Have a 2003 530i Sport now but it’s not the tii! Thanks for the memories! Happy driving to all.

[mm]

Malaga gets hated on for no reason, it's my favorite factory color. Despite my 2002 going in a completely different direction, I always find myself coming back to this video for inspiration to finish my project. Thanks Hagerty.

[npmp]

i had an orange 2002, 1974. i totally loved that car - new wheels, reconditioned the engine (the tapit sounds, the smell of the new engine) and headed out into the nz country-side, sun-roof wound open. gorgeous car, great memories.

[alansenzaki]

i had one years ago. i still think about it to this day!

[malaert]

This is hilarious - I saw this car out on the road (a '73 2002) last week and did some research on it! Quite funny how it's shown up again for me.

[fmando]

I had a '74 and a '75. They were the most fun cars I ever owned.

[robitaillecopeland]

Owned this in exact color. Favorite car I’ve ever had

[abraxusvolta]

I think this video will become a classic.

[mainanddivision]

Finally you're at the other end of the lens Kyle! Wonderful!

[jerryhouck]

back in 1969 or 70 my good buddy had a 2002Tii and what an incredible car it was. I loved riding with him as he was into autocrossing and drifting. Now my wife has a '96 Z3 and it is a ball to drive but the Tii was just cool

[matthewshambler]

One of the best looking cars ever.. and this example is no exception! Great video as always.

[danielepiccirillo]

I love these videos, awesome as always, nice work.

[EnthusiastCarHangar]

Thanks for sharing. My dad had one when he was young.

[stat]

I have a long restoration almost complete in Malaga, only its not a tii! Your video generated the smile alright! Thanks!!

[angry.]

Beautiful car love it. Love that view overlooking San Pedro.

[Jack]

I had the exact same colour 2002tii back in the day, great cars! Also owned a 2002ti

[brucewhitworth]

Great video. I have a 1972 Verona red example. As you say, just great to drive. Fabulous motors.

[drew]

I have an identical car, with Webers. A '72 Malaga in pristine condition, fully restored 10 yrs ago. The first 2002 I owned was in '73, a '71 white on blue. I thought it was driving nirvana. Have had over a dozen since then. I feel blessed to have this gem to drive anytime. Still my favorite car in my fleet of three. The heel and toe configuration is ideal. Love the greenhouse for visibility. And driving feel ? well, we 02 fans know ; )

[shootwithapro]

Feel the exact same way about my 1973 2002Tii!

[stubbk]

I don't have such good views but I get the feeling. I love being at work knowing my e46 is in the car park waiting for that drive home..