[{"id": 1335699, "authorName": "Yeahrightgreer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeahrightgreer/", "bidAmount": 1988, "content": "$1,988 bid placed by Yeahrightgreer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483381038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1335701, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh. My. God.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1483381193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335703, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a lotto ticket on a whim. It didn't hit, so I will not bid $27,000 (or even more) to just end the dreaming of various pipe dreamers with kids in college like me. \n\nMainly checked in to see where the BAT contributor of the year, and car of the year nomination / discussion vote posts are?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1483381822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335705, "authorName": "SaltyMillennial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltymillennial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To me, this car is what all bmw's should be. Great looking, amazing build quality, straight six engine, manual transmission, and just the right combination of sport and luxury. What a superb car.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1483382085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335707, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would add 15% to my bids if it were Grey with Red interior.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1483382165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335711, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fez +1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483382343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335713, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "perfect overhang, no?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483382402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335712, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Salty and Lavaman nailed it. I'd stare at this all day long. \n\nSpeaking of staring, give us a good, full-on butt shot. Just replace the duplicate front-end shot in picture #3.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1483382407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335714, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos, BMW butt man.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1483382442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335715, "authorName": "norseman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norseman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's perfect. Just perfect. I'm an E30 guy, but this could be my new favorite. I have one more kid to get through college and then Dad will be shopping for a classic. That it, unless my son decides to relinquish his E30 318is to his dear old pop.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1483382640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335716, "authorName": "imissedtheapex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imissedtheapex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so pretty! I want to take mine for even a 100 mile roadtrip but Grundy prevents me from parking in open lots (aka, hotel parking lots).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483382737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335718, "authorName": "Bustedknuckle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bustedknuckle1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@norseman, if you raised him right, you don't have a chance! Trust me!?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1483382827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335719, "authorName": "RipR2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this. My Dad had an identical car for his demo that year. Just beautiful, and it would go well with my '73 2002", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483382879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335720, "authorName": "Bustedknuckle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bustedknuckle1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underbody shots, please? While other BAT'ers are shaking off their holiday hangovers, I am going to try to steal this! Shhh...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1483382987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335721, "authorName": "norseman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norseman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bustedknuckle1 , oh I raised him right! He's a retro guy and about to graduate with an advertising degree from UT - Austin, so the E30 fits him perfectly. He's on the way over now so we can install his new stereo system and Conforti chip.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483383052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335722, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect car. Good luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483383102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335723, "authorName": "Castironphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/castironphil/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Castironphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483383183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1335724, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder if Vladimir wants a twin ??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483383222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335725, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Between this and that 840's butt, @Zscream....J-Lo's got nothing on this baby.\n\nAnd the sublime photography....beautiful job portraying a shark.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1483383357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335726, "authorName": "Brulej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brulej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lustworthy, and local!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483383577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335731, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car. To get best price, would suggest seller elaborate on:\n\nCO location and IL title\n\nWhy first Carfax listing is 1991, with car showing 20K miles (unless Carfax can't go back any farther?)\n\nHeadlight upgrade -- \"bifocal\" doesn't say tell much, though good to know they are by Hella. Are lights the stock elliptical, HID?\n\nSpare tire looks to be the original metric size -- can it be used safely with the Style 5s?\n\nHappy New Year to both seller and eventual new owner.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1483384061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335733, "authorName": "Ross_Robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ross_robbins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the 16th BMW M6 offered by BaT in the last 12 months...these are becoming as common as Porsches. Actually I am glad to see them getting the recognition they deserve. I sure loved my two and I owe BaT a big thanks for making mine one of the 16.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483384265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335734, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice looking BMW, and who doesn't like red; especially Zinnoberrot Red!\n\nActually, I just like saying Zinnoberrot Red...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1483384292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335735, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like an untamed beast in the wild!\nMore pictures = more better.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483384311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335740, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh look a red M6 !\nGrounghog Day on BAT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483385187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335742, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@imissedtheapex \n\nWe've stopped using hotels, whether driving or flying somewhere. \n\nAirbnb or VRBO is the way to go. More privacy and off-street parking. \n\nHope that helps you get out for a nice road trip or even day trip.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483385526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335744, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH, Look ... another rare sighting of the little plastic thingy that makes the power windows manual when expired......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483385790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335752, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by nucleonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483387230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1335754, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlueBimmers the Car is in Golden CO with an IL title because I recently moved to CO. \n\nThe headlight upgrades are detailed here they are far superior to what was sold on US models\n\nhttp://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=128144\n\n\nThe metric spare has never been used. That tire does not fit on a style 5 wheel nobody makes metric size tires anymore which is why all the E24 M6s out there have changed to non original wheels. \n\nCarfax I do not believe goes farther back than 1991.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1483387430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335760, "authorName": "991R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/991r/", "bidAmount": 11002, "content": "$11,002 bid placed by 991R", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483387918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1335761, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well let's make this fun....\n\nVince", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483387970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335762, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you CAN get the correct tires for this car, but they are expensive.... would be better to spring for the correct tires instead of buying different wheels\nhttp://www.universaltire.com/240-45zr415-michelin-trx-gt-blackwall-tire.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483387976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335763, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 21400, "content": "$21,400 bid placed by vdavie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483387989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1335765, "authorName": "991R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/991r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vdavie\nHow's the M5 ...?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483388134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335769, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely iconic styling in great colors, all meaningful upgrades noted but one: Many of these cars had the self-leveling rear suspension replaced with standard springs and shocks as the factory system was just waiting to fail and added nothing to handling (ask me, I paid to remove the system on my '87 when it began spontaneously doing the lo-rider maneuver). More here: http://blog.bavauto.com/4602/bmw-how-to-eliminate-self-leveling-rear-suspension-shocks-e23-e24-e28-e32-e34-e31/. I'm guessing the seller's made this upgrade but clarification would be welcome.\n\nI sold mine, with regret, as young children demanded more of my discretionary income. Little did I know that demand would increase so inexorably that I might as well have kept the M6 as consolation. Buyer will be getting what looks like a fantastic car, GLWTS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483388430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335770, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bhurst ad states DINAN springs and Bilstein shocks. This is all the way around self leveling suspension has been removed.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483388622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335773, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well it was a mess getting it over here. It wasn't in NY like the guy said, it was still in Canada so that was a mess. And the paint looked like it had not been waxed in years. Let's put it this way. Where the car carrier gives you the paper to sign when they drop the car off and it list all the scratches ects on the car. When the carrier has just scribbled all over the outline of the car. I asked him why he did that and he say \" the car is full of scratches \" you know your going to have a bad day. I put probably 60-70 hours of wet sanding, cut and buffing to get it to where I wanted it. Looks great now. I have the 88 M5 and an 88 M3 with 80k miles so I figure this would complete the set.\n\nVince", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1483388906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335783, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Warning: staring at this M6 too long could cause premature ebid-ulation...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1483389767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335785, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drewniversal: Thanks for clarifying, wasn't sure if new springs/shocks were on all fours.\n\nAnother positive about this car is what appears to be the plastic dash. The leather-covered dash sounds cool (did to me) but shrinks away from the tops of the center vents. Unfixable without replacing entire unit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483389824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335799, "authorName": "DrDeathrx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdeathrx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can by an ALfa 164 that will stomp this thing and have enough money left over for a Harley.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483391484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335800, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But then you wouldn't have this M6. Unless of course you are Vladimir.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483391794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335804, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller. Rear air work ? Compression #'s ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483392325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335805, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 21650, "content": "$21,650 bid placed by henryr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483392341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1335811, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is climbing as it should. The last M6 was literally stolen by @vilidmir", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483393171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335814, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VNW = Very Nice Wheels! Question: What's with this Zinnoberrot Red stuff? What is a Zinnoberrot? Are they legal in Florida?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483393536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335837, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please BAT, a crash course for unexperienced car photographers , right now for free on Youtube? Learning basics of light and shade effects, please? I am convinced that the seller might get 5 grand more with perfect pictures. IMHO...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483397101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335841, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never mind the A/C, does the drinks cooler in back keep a good chill goin'?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483397754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335855, "authorName": "Electrostatictommyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electrostatictommyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bumpers are diving board bumpers that have been drilled and pushed. Not slimmer bumpers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483399515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335863, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car...\nYES They do make the original metric tires to fit these cars. Cocker has them but lots of $$$ for not a great tire but gives that original look with stock wheels that I, for one, love.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483400236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335870, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Electrostatictommyboy this is incorrect. In 1988 the US M6 received the ROW (rest of world) that did not stick out as far as previous versions. \n\n@Henryr the rear AC and drink chiller work fine. I Have not performed a compression test. The car was inspected by The Werk Shoppe when I purchased it and all was deemed ine. YOu are awelcome to arrange a PPI with a compression test in the Denver area.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1483400896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335881, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those Cocker tires are a bit too lascivious for my tastes.... \n\nProbably better off with Coker's :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483403140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335885, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drewniversal (The Seller)\r\n\r\nCan you add a little video with the SuperSprint exhaust sound ? How different is it from stock?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483403597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335897, "authorName": "CelestialGryphon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celestialgryphon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey... Wasn't this car an auction before? It's still pretty, and I still wanna go look at it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483405219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335915, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Electrostatictommyboy those are the world bumpers found on the 88. The 87 cars had the US spec bumpers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483408161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335917, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CelestialGryphon no this car has never been auctioned before. I have owne it for 3 years and purchased it privately.\n\n@Montreal I do not have a video clip of the exhaust. It is not too aggressive but makes a really nice sound.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483408428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1335967, "authorName": "Sump22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sump22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car in person during one of it's road trips and the pics (while awesome) still don't do justice to how this looks in person. Stunning example.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1483412989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336021, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love that tan interior...it's the color I imagine my butt to be", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483419468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336023, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Multiple M's - that's Lotus White. You made me doubt my eyes for a minute. \n\nRegardless, a fantastic place to park one's butt along with...well I'll just leave that one alone ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483419724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336153, "authorName": "tomballenger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomballenger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skidcar Until you get BAT to provide something better, I have had great results photographing my last 3 cars for sale, using this as a guide.\r\n\r\nhttp://www.cobracountry.com/CobraPhotoTipsDipStix.pdf", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1483452528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336170, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483453568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1336172, "authorName": "urs6e24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urs6e24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drewniversal, awesome example, tasteful modifications. 17\" style 5s are about the only worthy upgrade to the stock 16\" RS061 8Jx16 et20.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483453768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336180, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomballenger\nTHX! Great stuff! Really helpful for novices photographing cars (for sale...)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483454315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336181, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "skidcar...\n\nYour thoughts were exactly what I was thinking. I photograph a lot of cars for my clients, and although these photos are beautiful, they are taken from too far a distance to best judge overall condition. These photos look like \"brochure\" photos for a new car, and do not show close up shots of the vehicle at each angle. A tutorial on the best way to photograph a car would be a great idea for sellers new to selling on the Internet. Buying a car long distance is a bit unnerving, and showing each panel, each seat, interior wood work, dash, engine bay, wheel, and undercarriage ect. can give the buyer a lot more to go on. Areas that commonly show wear and patina from age and usage are most helpful.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483454364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336187, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomballenger,\n\nJust clicked on that tutorial. Good stuff !!! This seller might want to take some more detailed photos and include a photobucket or flickr link. The more the better ! I have bought more than a fair share of collector cars without seeing in person. I always request additional photos of key areas of the vehicle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483454653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336194, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed Stratos...looked tan in the pic, but see the lotus mention in the listing...yes, nice place to park the backside.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483454972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336198, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am happy this matter is on now as I think potential buyers are looking for the best pictures available. We are miles away ( by plane...) and would like the lady to flirt with us...Sorry got the wrong subject...and would like the car to talk to us in order to place a substantial bid. Look at these pictures as a very good way to propose a car:\nhttp://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-jaguar-e-type-2/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483455155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336211, "authorName": "CelestialGryphon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celestialgryphon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Seller. Weird, looks like one that sold recently in CO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483456073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336266, "authorName": "Shmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned this car for 3 years before Drew bought it. Parked next to Drew's E30 M3 and Bruce's E28 M5, we were the trifecta of the early M cars. This car has been gently flogged on the Wisconsin twisties with the Fuelfed gang and has caught lots of attention on Sunday's in Winnetka. BAT's representation based on Drew's description is honest and even a bit understated. I did the wheels, headlights (and tail lights too),and exhaust along with a ton of maintenance and general improvements. Drew however, really brought it to life in terms of shine and finish (among a bunch of other nits). This car will please the most discriminating buyer.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1483459723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336430, "authorName": "iPilotSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipilotsaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if this is the same m6 I saw at cars and coffee in parker this summer...\nIf so someone is getting a GORGEOUS car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483470411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336841, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't have Coker tires as a gift, too many people I know have been screwed with \"BF Goodrich\" repros and other repro tires from Coker. They may have bought the molds, but the manufacturing leaves much to be desired. As far as the headlights upgrades, I have Euro headlights on my 535, I used Hella H4 E1 which feature a cutoff low beam that about 3/4 of the way across go up at an angle so you don't blind oncoming traffic but can read street/house numbers easier. Perhaps these are the upgraded headlights he is talking about? I love them!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483481433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1336846, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't have Coker tires as a gift, too many people I know have been screwed with \"BF Goodrich\" repros and other repro tires from Coker. They may have bought the molds, but the manufacturing leaves much to be desired. As far as the headlights upgrades, I have Euro headlights on my 535, I used Hella H4 E1 which feature a cutoff low beam that about 3/4 of the way across go up at an angle so you don't blind oncoming traffic but can read street/house numbers easier. Perhaps these are the upgraded headlights are about? I love them!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483481592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337035, "authorName": "prettymarsh2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prettymarsh2/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by prettymarsh2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483493962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1337152, "authorName": "500e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/500e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In case anyone else was wondering which model Blaupunkt that is: http://www.blaupunkt.com/en/nc/products/car-multimedia/car-radio/products/single/14170/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483504398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337160, "authorName": "UDPride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/udpride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who repainted the car and is there a paper trail of the shop that did it? Just seems odd for a 29yr old car to be completely repainted after just 10 years. Been looking to add an M6 to my M3 in the collection. But has to be a 90th+ percentile kind of car. Most simply dont cut it. Everyone else's 9/10 are my 6/10. This one has right color combo going for it. Hmm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483504914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337171, "authorName": "famous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/famous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have I missed something? Are there pictures of the underside? Any comment about possible rust from a northern car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483505862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337188, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483509395, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1337197, "authorName": "benzog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not trying to hijack the thread, but @dennis, do you know if the Michelin xwx tires coming out of England have a Coker connection? Hope not. Are there two locations for molds and production? \nBTW, this is a nice m6.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483510999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337303, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drewniversal -- thanks for the headlight link, very interesting. BMW lighting is such a bottomless pit of arcane knowledge. And good to see Dan Stern referenced -- his site turned me on to the 65W H7 bulb on the 55W size base, use in both my cars.\n\nSounds like that spare is wasted space, and you'd be stranded by a flat. Something for bidder to consider.\n\nBit off thread but been meaning to ask -- how do certain questions/responses get highlighted in yellow? Is that the BaT mod doing it?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483538642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337317, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlueBimmers Welcome to the community. Comments become highlighted upon reaching five \"thumbs-up.\" \n\nAlso, FWIW, not sure if anything is considered \"off thread\" if it's funny, interesting, tells a story, contributes to the knowledge base, corrects something, points something out about the auction vehicle, or informs us about what the wife or husband thinks regarding potential divorce upon purchase of a given vehicle.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1483539342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337370, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks well presented, the Style-5 wheels are the correct upgrade and are a huge bonus since they are selling for $1,500 for a good set. I suspect this car will bring a good $$ and rightly so. \n\n@UDPride. It is not uncommon to have a complete paint job on e24 M6. I currently own 3, e24 M6, and a e28 M5, 3 have been completely repainted. The original paint was very thin on these cars. A combination of normal wear, acid rain (big problem in the 80's 90's) and oxidation, especially on the red cars, usually resulted in a repaint. I have the identical car to the current auction vehicle, mine suffered from acid rain marks, and oxidation. My black M6 still has original paint, I am currently doing a very extensive paint correction on it. We have over 10 hours into the hood alone, and about 4 hours per panel. We check each section with a paint meter so we don't cut the finish to the primer. Once complete, the original finish will be amazing, unfortunately there won't be much paint left for future cutting. This is all very common with the German stuff of this vintage.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1483542382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337458, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos - thanks for welcome and heads up. Wish I had known of BaT in late 2014 when I sold my low miles 99 E36 M3.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483546538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1337667, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UDPride: My experience supports fotoab's observations about the finish. I owned a dark blue '88 M6 (original paint--this was the 90s) for several years and despite indoor storage, hand washing and waxing, etc. the finish remained sensitive to light scratching and blotches from bird crap, acid rain, whatever. Just not a deep, lustrous finish. I would regard a quality re-spray as a positive.\n\n@Drewniversal: I, too, have wondered why some posts are highlighted yellow. Maybe if you have to ask they can't tell you?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483555270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338195, "authorName": "Ross_Robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ross_robbins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In a minor attempt to be helpful while following the progress of this auction I offer the following:\n1. Zinnabarrot is the German for CInnabar Red. So what is Cinnabar? Cinnabar is a toxic mercury sulfide mineral with a chemical composition of HgS. It is the only important ore of mercury. It has a bright red color that has caused people to use it as a pigment and carve it into jewelry and ornaments for thousands of years in many parts of the world.\n2. If you look beneath each post you will find a little gray box that contains a number from zero to something very large if posted by Sludgo. These are the number of times someont has clicked the \"thumbs up\" symbol. If that number is five or more the comment is surrounded with a yellow background. I find I look for these comments first as they seem more helpful, witty or interesting or all of the above.\n3. The TRX Michelin tires that came on these cars and period Ferrari's were not great when freshly minted and the reproductions from Coker are worse. If you plan to drive an M6 rather than show it, there is no way you'd keep those POS tires.\n4. I think that M6 from Colorado that was auctioned here last year may have been mine and was not as nice as this seems to be though mine had more miles but great documentation.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1483567658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338419, "authorName": "Sonett43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got the same style 5 wheel son my 1984 m635 dinan/vac car. Just installed a set of Michelin pilot sport as3+. Transformed the car. Perfect character based on how I used my car. Weekend rallies, vintage tours and canyon carving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483578090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338444, "authorName": "nomoclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nomoclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ross Robbins ... great clarification and for all sellers, Ross was an example for how a seller ought to engage with prospective buyers. His responses then (and now) were top notch. I think coupled with condition of his car, prove engagement will bring better sale prices and happier buyers. Good luck to all in the running here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483579231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338704, "authorName": "UDPride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/udpride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fotoab Thanks for the intel. The paint on my 80s Porsches does not have the problem you describe on these Bimmers. I never noticed it on my 91 325IX either, but that may have been slightly after the \"thin years\" you describe. I'd still like to see receipts or evidence of who did the work and how much it cost. You can paint a car for $300 or $15,000. Not saying it wasnt done to a high standard, but all I have are pics and that isn't enough. As Ronny said, trust but verify. :) But good to know repainted M6s at the very least are not uncommon and not necessarily a negative on originality. The upgraded wheels are a nice touch. I dont mind that the interior has been partially refurbished. These light colored interiors take a beating. Refurbishing interiors properly can be even more expensive than painting cars. What are the worst problem areas on these M6s to look out for?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483598787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338815, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UDPride The S38 motor is rock solid. No real major issues if the car has been properly cared for. Valve adjustments can get a little price, as are engine rebuilds. With such low miles I suspect this auction car is solid. I have bought these cars sight unseen since everything can be fixed easily, not necessarily cheep. A PPI by an experienced vintage BMW tech including a compression/leak down test will tell you everything you need to know.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483624102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338894, "authorName": "Wendell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wendell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not completely up on the differences between model years. Does this one have the stitched leather headliner?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483628193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1338992, "authorName": "GMiddletonM6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmiddletonm6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It does. This year has the dash and tops of interior doors in black skinned foam. Virtually every other interior surface is nappa leather.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483632017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1339076, "authorName": "dm635", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm635/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another fine example M car. A twin to the 1st M I drove down to the same wheels. Looks ready to go. The world bumper cars got it right over the earlier diving board bumpers. I can appreciate the diving board that everyone hates as a previous E24 got rear ended hard. Not hard enough to start folding the quarter panels as it's designed to do when really hit, but enough to compress the 3 bumper shocks and crack the bumper. I was spared the car from possibly being totaled with those big honkin' things. I don't mind them at all. A Euro would would have been taken out no doubt. \n\nSorry to get off target on this, but the car here can maybe take as hard a hit. Don't know how they tuck the world bumpers. I believe the bumper itself would be the same as my '87 so it has to do with the shocks. Maybe the travel /length is shorter. None of us want to be hit, but this car here will take quite an impact before panel damage. \n\nWhile I'm writing a book I might as well mention the short shifter. When all linkage is tight the short shifter is as good as it gets. I've just recently gone back to a stock height shifter after many years with this 6. Yeah, the throws are longer, but shifting like butter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483635307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1339340, "authorName": "RLK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fotoab, I wouldn't consider valve adjustments to be pricey. If you have (er, borrow) the valve bucket depressor tool and have access to shims, it's a pretty cheap and rewarding process well documented on the net. In my experience these shimmed motors don't go out of adjustment quickly; my M88 clearances were all within spec when I checked them 15k miles after purchase, at about 80k miles.\n\n... one day I'll address my non-functional central locking. Maybe!\n\nCheers.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483643259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1340620, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry guys l was away from internet service for a day and was unable to address questions. \n\n@UDpride the paint is the only record that was not included from with records from previous owners, perhaps it was lost somewhere. It is as high quality a repaint as I have seen and was done with the glass out. Both the work on the seats and the paint are indistinguishable from factory.\n\n@famous I am sorry but I was unable to gain access to a lift for underside photos during my move to Colorado and before we were hit with snow. The car has always been stored in climate controlled environments and not driven in snow. There is zero rust on the underside or anywhere also and no leaks. \n\nThis car also comes with a soft fabric cover and a 5th Style 5 to use as a spare having the original unused metric spare in the trunk just makes the car complete and period correct.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483717019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1340749, "authorName": "Wendell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wendell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GMiddletonM6 \nThanks. Seller should really include a shot of the headliner/ rear view mirror. It really drives home that fact that this was/is an opulent grand touring car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483722269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1341223, "authorName": "t44tq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t44tq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a bit of misinformation about the tires. The TRX tires that are sold by Coker are made by Michelin Classic. See here:\nhttp://www.michelinclassic.com/en/Classic-Tyre-range/TRX\n\nThey have updated the compound so they wear a bit better and perform better, although they appear identical. I've read about this quite a bit on Fchat due to some 308s and 400is having TRX wheels/tires.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483734126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1341936, "authorName": "355gto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/355gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2016/08/21/BMW-M6", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483767428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1341970, "authorName": "UDPride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/udpride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couple other misc. questions: any electrics non-functioning (lights, mirrors, seats, windows, stereo/spkrs, computer, etc), HVAC status, wheel curbing, external chrome/brightwork, clutch(!). The need for perhaps new front rotors duly noted. Thx.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483770171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1341984, "authorName": "CarreraX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrerax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UDPride I live about 5 miles from you and I just sold a beautiful black M635. Wish I had known you were looking!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483772182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1341993, "authorName": "Kromis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kromis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty is just down the \"hill\" from me; hopefully it stays nearby. It would be a delight to see this one while I'm out in my '85 635. There are some epic cruising roads with nice twisty bits around here; sadly, they are a little dicey with the recent cold and snow. These are beautiful cars that will provide almost as much pleasure admiring them as driving them. Notice, I said \"almost\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483773179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342097, "authorName": "Fioreous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fioreous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Money, it's gotta be the shoes\". My white '88 has the same stance and same 17\" wheels in Nogaro Silver. It takes the car from love to lust for me. This car is gorgeous. It's so pretty, it got me to comment for the first time. GLTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483798382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342150, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WAS THERE AN ANSWER ABOUT THE ELECTRICS AS ASKED BY UDPRIDE?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483801612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342299, "authorName": "GMiddletonM6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmiddletonm6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wendell\nI like to call it a GE. Gentleman's Express.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483810334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342549, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UDPride all electrics are functioning perfectly except the cruise control I did include this in my description to BAT I am not sure why the omitted it. It is likely a relay but I have not had a chance to address it. Wheels are uncurbed and all chrome brightwork is in great shape. This is the cleanest M6 I have come across in 15 years and is why I bought it. Due to work and a move to a new state I have just not had the time to enjoy it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483827676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342739, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding tires.\nI don't know much about tires for this car, but would think with the suspension and wheel upgrades, a set of performance tires with a 200 wear rating would be very suitable for street and track if so desired. I have seen the mention of 17 inch wheels but nothing about the width. Has anybody gone through the exercise to convert from the original 240/45-15 to the 17's on this car?\nWould love to take this baby to an HOD event just to see what it can really do in safe conditions.\nIs there a tire out there that would fall into that category and fit these wheels?\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483842288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342764, "authorName": "Lolat324", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lolat324/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My only memory of the M6 is that about 10 years ago, when I ran in ICSCC in the PNW, there was a guy running one....don't remember which group, which motor, but it was quite a sight at speed on the straight....not much of a stopper or a turner, but it ran straight ahead damn well! Anyone remember that car....seems to me it was orange, maybe red....This one's a beauty, GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483843857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342765, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lolat324 that is called henna Red", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483844014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1342867, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lolat324\nCheck this out. http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?921773-Some-E24-Racing-Car-Pictures\nNumber 71? Looks pretty flat to me. Wonder what wheels and tires these guys are running. Love it!\nJPS M6 ??? Really?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483859278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343005, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@355gto - nice link. You have to hand it to EAG's PR efforts. Keller is quoted in a lot of articles talking about prices rising for clean M cars. The more they rise, the better for his business.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483889995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343126, "authorName": "ifracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lolat324 I used to won the Red M6 you mention seeing at the ICSCC events. I sold it to a guy named Eric P who turned it into the race car you refer to. I was sick to see this done to the car given its excellence as a street car as well as its rarity. Eric had some ok car control skills. He was fond of drifting it through turn 8 in front of the main grandstands. Entertaining to some perhaps but not the fastest way to get through t8. At the end of the day it was the highly modified and very powerful stoker motor he had built that accounted for his lap times. Stupid fast in a straight line but at over 3,000 pounds even in race trim it was not, as you point out, the most agile machine out there. This was one of the coolest street cars I ever owned. It turned heads and garnered comments everywhere I drove. It is missed. Whoever wins this auction will simply love this car - guaranteed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483900184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343145, "authorName": "t44tq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t44tq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CLIF- looks like the installed wheels are 17\" Style 5s from an E38 or E39. The seller would have to elaborate. No issue with finding tires for the 17\" wheels. With the original TRX wheels, you have no choice other than Michelin.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483901416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343164, "authorName": "urs6e24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urs6e24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I use Michelin Pilot SuperSports on my BBS RS061 8jx16 for the M635 and I would recommend them to anyone, although I have never taken it to a track to explore handling limits.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483903017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343202, "authorName": "Mshark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the cruise control, It may be a simple fix - the clutch switch. I read that on the bigcoupe.com forum and sure enough, that was my problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483905926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343203, "authorName": "Sonett43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got style 5's on my dinan built '84 m635. Recently installed Michelin pilot sport as3+ and they really impressed me. I've driven on a lot of summer only tires on a variety of my classic cars but these tires really suit these cars very well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483906048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343437, "authorName": "88m53453", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/88m53453/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful..I've been involved with the e24 chasis cars since 1985 and they never get old looking, pure sex on wheels... I would schedule a timing chain guide replacement in the near future if I were to buy this one. It's the age, not the miles and the buyer should get the brake rotors swapped before they crack the UCA bushings", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483929826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343453, "authorName": "urs6e24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urs6e24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sonett43, what Dinan mods do you have on your M635?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483932130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343493, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483938613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343525, "authorName": "Sonett43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonett43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a stage II, 3.9L. Higher compression pistons, bored and high lift crank. Ported and polished. It then got larger throttle bodies, an aftermarket ECU, completely custom stainless exhaust.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483960977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343558, "authorName": "urs6e24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urs6e24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sonett43, same here, Dinan stage II car but stock euro exhaust. Awesome to have found another. Do you have any idea how many are around? I've always wondered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483968239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343611, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483973006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343688, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am interested in bidding on the M6. However, I must have a PPI done before finalizing the purchase. Is there a shop nearby you where we can rent a lift to do the inspection?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483977716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343704, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by ekephart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483979245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343708, "authorName": "Jstarr70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstarr70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of car for the money at this point. From what I have seen here, an all original unit should go for $35k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483979336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343723, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the location of the vehicle according to BaT is Golden, CO, however, the plates show Illinois. Please clarify the actual location of the vehicle. Also, the plates expired in 2015; are these recent photos?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483980003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343730, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ekephart the car is located in CO, I recently moved from Chicago and in the fall removed the car from where is has been in climate controlled storage for 2 years and brought it out here. These photos were taken roughly a month ago just after it arrived.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483980739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343732, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483980834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343778, "authorName": "Termsheet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/termsheet/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Termsheet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483983242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343780, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483983351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343790, "authorName": "frenzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frenzo/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by frenzo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483983884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343791, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drewniversal thanks for the quick response!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483983913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343792, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483983935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343813, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ifracing - About 15 years ago I was living in the Seattle area and just seriously \"getting into\" BMWs when I heard about the red M6 you describe. I met some guys at a BMW shop in Bellevue who were decrying the fact that somebody they knew had recently purchased a mint, low mileage red '88 M6 and was completely gutting it in an effort to turn it into a race car. Maybe it seemed like a good idea at the time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483984610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343875, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryM\nI don't agree with the BMW guys about turning a classic, M6 into a race car, mint or not.\nCar guys take otherwise fantastic collectable cars and create RestoMods, Drag Cars, Drift Cars, Road Race Cars and all kinds of other beast . That somebody would turn a mint M6 into a race car is hardly sacrilege. It's just a car, and it's his car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483986921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343975, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by CLIF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483990634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343982, "authorName": "Dave_Car_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a beautiful, clean M6!! I'm late to this one...dang.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483990916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343991, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343993, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is moving slow...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483991463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343994, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1343995, "authorName": "300F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of time left", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343997, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344000, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was meinst du mit Speed Limit? :-))", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1343998, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auction Zone\nSpeed Limit: $250/hour", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483991644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344002, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Isabelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_isabelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon Guys, spend your money like you were me, a few drinks in!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344004, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sure is quiet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344007, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting ready......\n\n\nV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344006, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geoffrey Isabelle: I'll buy you a couple of rounds.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483991808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344009, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go again, someone might get a bargain on this one. I'm sticking to my guns, wrong time of year to sell some thing like this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483991825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344011, "authorName": "fastmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastmd/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by fastmd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344013, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344014, "authorName": "lagunadallas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunadallas/", "bidAmount": 26635, "content": "$26,635 bid placed by lagunadallas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344015, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Won't hit the reserve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344016, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344018, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344019, "authorName": "fastmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastmd/", "bidAmount": 27999, "content": "$27,999 bid placed by fastmd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344021, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Isabelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_isabelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And they're off!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483991919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344022, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344024, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 28900, "content": "$28,900 bid placed by vdavie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344025, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buncha scofflaws - breaking the auction zone speed limit.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483991981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344026, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 29200, "content": "$29,200 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344027, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 29876, "content": "$29,876 bid placed by Vladimir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483991988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344028, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 30200, "content": "$30,200 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344029, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Isabelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_isabelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quit beating around the bush and press the #3 first!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483992008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344030, "authorName": "Ried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ried/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning shark!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344031, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344033, "authorName": "SILOmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silomike/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by SILOmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344034, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that is over my speed limit.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1483992049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344035, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344038, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a $35k car boys", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344039, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344041, "authorName": "HoopsMiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoopsmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please bid this up more so I don't feel so bad about it just being out of budget for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483992147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344042, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Isabelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_isabelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fotoab, that's the number in my head, too. And that's still a good deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344043, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "with the auction premium, it is right about there", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344045, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 31750, "content": "$31,750 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344047, "authorName": "Fred_Koefler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fred_koefler/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Fred Koefler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344048, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm, out\n\nVince", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344049, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulation to both of you, great car I am sureit will be enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344050, "authorName": "Al5672s_sister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al5672s_sister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vladimir, $33333 would be a pretty bid!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483992218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344052, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last one this nice in a bad color combo with 15k less miles went for $60k.................", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344053, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May be but not sure if that is too much for it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344054, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344055, "authorName": "SILOmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silomike/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by SILOmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344056, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "uh oh....indications are the reserve has not been met!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483992281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344057, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 33333, "content": "$33,333 bid placed by Vladimir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344058, "authorName": "MTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vladimir, it's not!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344059, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Isabelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_isabelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's that number!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344061, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sly move Vladimir", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1483992306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344062, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one time for the 33333 but not a penney more.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1483992314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344063, "authorName": "SILOmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silomike/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by SILOmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344060, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He couldn't resist.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344064, "authorName": "imissedtheapex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imissedtheapex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great to see you guys bidding hard on a deserving car honestly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344065, "authorName": "nomoclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nomoclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How can one tell if the reserve is off?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344066, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "U see, I better stay off now, I already git one recently here on Bats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483992379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344068, "authorName": "fastmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a great car from the description. But, $50K+ are usually the all original cars and they don't present as well. Curious to see where this is going to finish.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344067, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vladimir must have moved to another highway with a higher speed limit, lol!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344069, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nomoclutch, I don't there there is a way, that is one of the issues with BAT auctions", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344071, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nomoclutch: It's up to seller to disclose it's been met", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344073, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and the seller can always lower it at the last minute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344074, "authorName": "Ried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ried/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driven an average of just 2,750 miles per year. That's 229 miles per month, 53 miles per week, or 7.6 miles per day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344075, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 34250, "content": "$34,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344076, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EnglishDan with some bid english", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344077, "authorName": "SILOmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silomike/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by SILOmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344082, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the sellers comment regarding RNM yet was promptly removed. That's how it goes.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1483992575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344086, "authorName": "EnglishDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englishdan/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by EnglishDan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344087, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the wire!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344088, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my counter hit zero", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344089, "authorName": "SILOmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silomike/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by SILOmike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1344092, "authorName": "Vladimir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vladimir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woooow it was not over?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344094, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is still a good deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344091, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw zero too - no need to wait.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344096, "authorName": "cmparkhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmparkhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stop the whining about the reserve. Bid or don't bid, but bid to what you think the car is worth to you. If you win great, if not so be it.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1483992654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344099, "authorName": "300F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\nAs it should be, can you imagine standing up at an auction and shouting out ?\nOK Richard Rawlings would !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344098, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EnglishDan: Last-second bids run the risk of being delayed beyond auction close and offer no real advantage.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483992684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344101, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good luck to anyone looking for this car in this condition....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344102, "authorName": "HoopsMiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoopsmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope @vladimir! Still time for a bid of $36,963", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483992708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344105, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a millennium, I cry about everything", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1483992721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344107, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/9/17 at $35,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992752, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1344108, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not this day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344111, "authorName": "torrey0012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torrey0012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ":(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344112, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I called it 40 comments ago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344114, "authorName": "SILOmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silomike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344117, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "market is softening, good for buyers", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1483992801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344116, "authorName": "nomoclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nomoclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wasn't complaining about reserve, just asking since others mentioned it I didn't think BaT advertised that ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344119, "authorName": "savio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Millennials brag to much also.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344120, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow! very high expectations if you ask me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483992827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344121, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say you don't find these cars in this condition with the low miles very often....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344125, "authorName": "Zantar_the_Wise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zantar_the_wise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad. This auction was strong there, with lots of bidders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344115, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way, we now know that the reserve wasn't met.\nWell, you asked...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483992876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344130, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that's fair money for the car. Factor in the fees and shipping for some folks .\n\nVince", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1483992922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344134, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm curious what percent of RNM high bidders reach a deal with the seller after auction close.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483992967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344137, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "now for that modded M5", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483993015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344163, "authorName": "brian0473", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian0473/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was late to the party on this one. With time for my own due diligence on the car I could in theory see me nudging this closer to $40k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483993544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344171, "authorName": "asu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller\n\nI wouldn't sell it for that price either. Hang on to that car. I've had an '87 M6 in the same colors also since 1994. These cars are just starting to be appreciated for the great machine they are. I'm also in the Denver area, but have never run across your car--hope to someday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483993612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344262, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't sell either. One almost identical to my Blue 88 sold on BaT for 60K. Seller hold tight. The time will come....then you'll cry.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483994656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344309, "authorName": "Speedracer247", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer247/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The auction sets a fair market value at this time, and instead of wasting our time looking for value, BAT and sellers should start the bidding at the reserve price, or have sellers go through normal channels. \r\n\r\nThis is a gorgeous car, friend has same in a collection, just sad its not driven as much as it should be.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483995146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344319, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This M6 would have done much better had the paint been original as most should be for this mileage. Hard to say why a 9 year old car would need a full repaint and is the reason we did not pursue this one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1483995319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344393, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frankly, I'm glad it didn't sell for $35,500, it is worth more. Market is soft and half the country is frozen over.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483996282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344402, "authorName": "Drewniversal (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewniversal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EAGBMW and yet you have one on your site at double the miles thats been resprayed for almost 10k more. I wish I had info on why the repsray was performed but it wasnt for rust or an accident and it was done as good as any paint job I have seen. Good paint jobs are never a detractor, I would rather have very well done 15 year old paint than 29 year old paint showing its age. You would list this car for 60-75k all day long on your site.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1483996765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344444, "authorName": "ekephart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekephart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drewniversal I checked insurance databases I have access to and there is no loss history reported. I would say the repaint was nothing other than what you had suggested. It seems EAG is suggesting there may have been something more to this, e.g., hail, damage by vandalism, etc... \n\nAlso, I ran an AutoCheck report which came out clean and consistent (similar to your Carfax report). \n\nSell with utmost confidence and best wishes", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483998070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344463, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vladimir' your M6 was a steal and equally good albeit with a few extra miles.\n\nThis M6 looks immaculate, and maybe a relisting will do the trick.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483999105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344475, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@speedracer you must be new here. BaT started their Bat Auctions experiment exactly as you suggested, with starting bids being the reserve. It didnt work well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483999542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344494, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know I've made this comment before; bid what the vehicle is worth, to you, today! If your bid exceeds the reserve & you are the high bidder then congrats! If your bid doesn't meet the reserve then it doesn't. The reserve (I believe) is an agreed upon amount set by seller & BaT. The reserve should not be displayed and bidding should definitely not start at the reserve amount. As @cmparkhurst says let's stop whining about the reserve and just bid!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1484000158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344537, "authorName": "Speedracer247", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer247/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e82fan, greed can certainly kill it, would rather know up front versus 7 days later", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484002762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344633, "authorName": "Blackfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think EAGBMW was inferring it had an accident or checkered history specifically, however I agree with their sentiment that a full respray at this relatively low mileage can scare some potential bidders away, especially when buying a car sight unseen (in person). One could assume prior accident or neglect by prior owner, or it could have just been done by an OCD owner who owned his own body shop, but no one can ever know for sure on these old cars with out proper documentation.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484008532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344754, "authorName": "chuckgoolsbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckgoolsbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Feeling good about mine. The market is right around $25-35k for these. Sure, the occasional one goes for more, but if you dig they are either have exceptionally well documented full history, or/and some very desirable options. This one just didn't quite have it all. I don't think the color helps. Red seems to be the most common color for the M6, and IMHO it's flat appearance takes away from the curvy coupe shape of the E24. \n\nHere is your market: http://bringatrailer.com/search/m6/\n\nNote the big-dollar ones aren't red.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1484015739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1344771, "authorName": "son_of_stig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/son_of_stig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1988 BMW M6 \n\n\ntalk about big dollar M cars....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484016870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1345024, "authorName": "GMiddletonM6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmiddletonm6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clear that Vlad's purchase last week was a good value. If that seller had simply been present it would have been $5-7k higher.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484057981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1345072, "authorName": "Shmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the 3 year owner of this car before Drew, I can verify his representation of this car - especially the paint - is absolutely truthful and accurate. My pal owns several body shops and he's been over every inch of the sheet metal and says this is one of the best glass out resprays he's seen. And also confirms no body work other than paint prep. EAG missed a good one here. Drew - you'll get your number - wish it was still mine though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484060463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1345181, "authorName": "zmega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chuck G - that is my observation as well - $25K to $35K.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1484066497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1345578, "authorName": "Jstarr70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstarr70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So glad the seller did not let it go for $35500. I bought my M6 with same miles but all original. I realy enjoy the occational drive and if the value goes up then i would sell. Such an awesome car IMO?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1484079228, "type": "comment"}]