[{"id": 12300022, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So RAD! I\u2019m green with envy of the new owner. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1693157288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12301407, "authorName": "DougP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693162217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12301423, "authorName": "sefb222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sefb222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. A green euro spec e28 is on my list of \u201ceventually must have\u201d, and the wheels are among my favs. I just installed a set on my wife\u2019s e30 convertible https://ibb.co/yk55FzT", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1693162272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12301551, "authorName": "e9seeker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9seeker/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by e9seeker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693162679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12301643, "authorName": "etip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this is pretty!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1693162936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12301663, "authorName": "65ninetwelve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65ninetwelve/", "bidAmount": 4525, "content": "$4,525 bid placed by 65ninetwelve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693163016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12301841, "authorName": "Pancake6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pancake6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn\u2019t know e28s had this color.\r\nLove it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693163611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12302107, "authorName": "Panziir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panziir/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The euro bumpers for the e28 follow the chrome body lines of the rubber door trim all the way around the car, and tie it all together. Such a shame the US cars got the afterthought impact bumper over a 2 mph discrepancy in impact rating.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1693164707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12302734, "authorName": "MSPORTNUT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msportnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks nice, clean and well maintained. GLWTA, @seller!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693168373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12302755, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't be registered in Cali looks like, such a shame.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693168637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12302789, "authorName": "series3v12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/series3v12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very very tempting......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693169104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12302869, "authorName": "Craven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missing real sports sedans like this whew", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693170128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12303057, "authorName": "Binder59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/binder59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally good to see the car's lines framed how they were meant to be - with Euro spec bumpers, vs the 5mph clown variety we've all had to pretend not to notice for the past 40 years.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1693172552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12303309, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sefb222 I like that look of the wheels on the E30, we have a white one, now your giving me ideas !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693175660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12303612, "authorName": "sefb222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sefb222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3dogs2eyes - thanks! Keep in mind, I had mine filled and drilled to 4x100. Also had custom centers machined, with threaded hex nuts, BBS style.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693178895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12303644, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sefb222 :\r\n\r\nThey\u2019re quite light for an 90s manufactured OE BMW wheel as well, probably because they\u2019re forged. I love them for their function over form look and how they sort of look like BBS fan wheels if you squint a bit. iirc the stock center caps had pretty positive retention feature, why modify them for screw-on ?\r\n\r\nI think there is still at least one set with my euro S50-swapped E30 at Jake\u2019s waiting for the day the car runs again. HPTs FTMFW. \r\n\r\n(my less enlightened friends dubbed the wheels \u201cheinous pie tins\u201d and the acronym stuck.)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693179363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12303827, "authorName": "Eagle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagle1/", "bidAmount": 5528, "content": "$5,528 bid placed by Eagle1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693181789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12303982, "authorName": "sefb222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sefb222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK - mine are the later ones that would have come with plastic caps\u2026 The earlier ones have the metal caps that lock on quite nicely", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693183694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304119, "authorName": "1st_5er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1st_5er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious as to why previous owner didn't remove the federalized side marker likes when it was resprayed. \n\nUnder the side marker lights are there indentations the fixtures sit in, or just a smooth surface with 3 drilled holes?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693185673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304182, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sefb222 :\r\n\r\nOh yeah, forgot that there were two versions. Been a long time since I\u2019ve had my hands on them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693186350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12304244, "authorName": "sefb222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sefb222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK - I\u2019m\r\nI\u2019m hoping to have the rears widened by an inch this winter while I\u2019ve got the car taken apart for paint. Haven\u2019t seen a staggered set of style 3s anywhere, yet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693187241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12305254, "authorName": "Rocketman_75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketman_75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks agreeable. Not your most exciting 4 door sedan. Just what I need to run to store and barber shop. Under 8K would be good.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693227018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12306165, "authorName": "Dpiagg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpiagg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Everyone and thank you for your interest and comments ! let me know if anybody has specific questions on the car ! Hope it goes to a great new garage !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693236507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12306382, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the color and low-spec vibes that this one gives off. Are those E32 750i wheels?\n\n@Stentr since this powertrain was available in the US, you could probably get a BAR sticker for it for the cost of adding whatever emissiosn equipment is missing (I can't see antyhing that indicates what market this was originally built for) and $5k or so to a referee for testing. Doable but of doubtful utility.\n\n@1st_5er sometimes it's cost, sometimes you just don't think of it. I had body and paint work done on my Fiat Spider recently and wish I'd thought to remove the US side indicators and replace them with euro indicators.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693238743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12309991, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome e28. Akaziengrun (acacia green) is pretty rare. @Dpiagg, I don't know how the dash was recovered, but it looks amazeballs (can you say that on BaT?), as does the interior upholstery. Get rid of the side markers, and you appreciate the lines of Paul Bracq's timeless design that much more. I might run some different wheels, but that's a reminder that there are tons of wheel options for the e28.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693252900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12311173, "authorName": "lieb923", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lieb923/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What rust issues are present?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693256748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12311678, "authorName": "Dpiagg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpiagg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lieb923 no rust issues that i can see anywhere at the moment, in the description they mention the scruffs on the spare tire wheel well and by the drain hole theres a small spot. E28 are notorious for humidity in the trunk. @JGraham yes the dash was re-upholstered with vynil that matches the seats and door trim. Headlines is black suede that looks great ! M rain cloth is a good touch i believe bringing the green color on the interior.\r\n@David_P yes i believe these are 7 series wheels, i had them in my shop and like others commented, they give the \"stock\" look which i was going for on this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693258585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12313054, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare color, but even more rare, it's a slick top (no sunroof)!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693271577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12314304, "authorName": "Tanny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tanny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color with two tone seats inside!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693314333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12322979, "authorName": "haonavy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haonavy/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by haonavy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693356232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12324044, "authorName": "Christopher_Kohler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christopher_kohler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at buying this car several years ago when it was for sale with what turned out to be no title in Sedona, AZ. I had acquired all of the correct Nutria pieces for the 2-tone Nutria/Pearl Beige interior combo this car had anticipating the seller actually getting the title for it. A friend of mine went to see the car after the seller called him instead (I asked too many questions, I guess). He ended up passing due to the significant rust in the rockers and front corners of the floor and very poor fit of the body panels on the right side of the car. The New York history of the car really took its toll, sadly. I was pretty pissed at the way the seller handled things but I was also very relieved. \r\n\r\nI think any interested parties should get more photos of the front parts of the rockers and floor which don\u2019t seem to be covered in the undercarriage photos. \r\n\r\nI hate to say it but the original interior combo this car had was far superior to whatever this is now. Fortunately it\u2019s reversible.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1693375151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12329285, "authorName": "Eurocorner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurocorner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went with a friend yesterday to see the car and it seemed like a very solid ride. Runs smooth. Cold AC. Body and paint average for a 35 plus yr old car body fitment is right. Put it on a lift and did not notice anything out of the ordinary. No leaks and no visible rust. Interior is like new. Chrome a bit pitted on the bumpers. My friend will be bidding on it ! GLWS seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693423013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12330338, "authorName": "etip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the black/M cloth, but it looks off with the tan carpet and center console. \r\nI guess those are easy enough to swap out. \r\nCar looks good. Would be a fun one to throw an S38 in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693426341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12333240, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would say pic 170 speaks to \"someone's been here before\" with regard to floor rust to those who know what they're looking at. Lots of rattelcan schutz in 175-179 as well which indicates some kind of rusr remediation. It's missing the chassis stiffener bar behind the swaybar. Does the hand brake work? I see it's applied in the pics but it looks like the cables are goofy, possible rear subframe swap?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693442626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12333490, "authorName": "Christopher_Kohler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christopher_kohler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab You\u2019re right about photo 170. You can see the rust in the front corners of the floor and at the front Jack points on the rockers. The missing chassis brace is easily sorted with the right hardware as is the missing rear sway bar. The cut handbrake cables are an interesting Easter egg. \n\nAlso in front of the left shock tower there\u2019s a patch of funky paint and a 1970s era battery sticker. Would be nice to see under the sticker. I used to have photos of that area from 10 years ago.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693445634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12337445, "authorName": "Dpiagg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpiagg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some additional undercarriage photos to clarify the previous comments. I've used a speaker as a magnet to show the metal. E-brake works great!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693505147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12341090, "authorName": "Christopher_Kohler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christopher_kohler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I only trust Blaupunkt speakers for rust detection. That said, sticking a speaker (or any decent sized magnet to the obviously ok metal adjacent to patches covered in schutz isn\u2019t really effective at disproving rust present in other photos in the listing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1693518830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12342011, "authorName": "Deeztruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeztruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not taking sides or saying there is or isn\u2019t rust. If it is rust free/rust minimal, I\u2019d love to have this car as my daily driver. Gorgeous. I do agree with @Christopher_Kohler statement. It was my first thought as well. The car deserves the money it\u2019s worth given its true condition. Prove the condition, get the money. Visually, on the surface, I love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693528993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12342275, "authorName": "etip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plus any strong magnet will bond even through Bondo (trust me I know). \r\nA small magnet should be used to test for rust and body filler.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693532156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12342277, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the updated pics, definitely helps to clarify the work that's been done. However, the idea is to use a small magnet to pinpoint areas which are not as magnetic due to fill, not large magnets simply stuck to the bottom of the car. Either way, the repair work on the driver's side is evident, any pics of the passenger jack point area? I only ask because there are pics of this car from 10 years ago on MyE28 and they were areas of concern then for sure. Is the car running SuperE motronic now? Who cut the core support to accommodate the larger radiator? \r\n\r\nThe handbrake surprises me but is great news nonetheless. What are the cut cables above the driver side rear trailing arm, and above the empty rear sway bar mount on the pass side trailing arm in pic 173?\r\n\r\nThey look completely different to the handbrake cables in pic 152 of the other E28 you sold last year. \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-47/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693532164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343057, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Euro E28s in any configuration always look so nice and perfect with the bumpers and headlights! Interesting example with what looks like an E32 750il wheels! all the best with the sale...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693554113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12351105, "authorName": "Eurocorner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurocorner/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by Eurocorner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693630747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12351829, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eurocorner Outbidding your friend?!?! Since you\u2019ve seen this car on the lift and inspected the underside, can you comment on the cut cables at the rear trailing arms? I can\u2019t figure them out and Seller seems MIA. TIA\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693662082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12355252, "authorName": "Zaphodbebullbrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaphodbebullbrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish they still made them like this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693681821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12357329, "authorName": "Dpiagg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpiagg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab there are no cut wires by the trailing arms there are some wires with the outer shield protection that is broken. Wires are not. They black shielding need to be replaced or put some electrical tape on it to protect them", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693693039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12361215, "authorName": "Jsalbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsalbus/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Jsalbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693763806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12361302, "authorName": "Jsalbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsalbus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/3/23 for $9,500 to Jsalbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693764120, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12362432, "authorName": "SoCalVintageBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalvintagebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone got a deal!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1693768456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12364541, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best Labor Day deal you will see all weekend. Congrats!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693780426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12364654, "authorName": "911GT6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911gt6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice one that did get away from all but one. I simply couldn't justify the $2 - $3000 to ship to Atlantic Canada. Good for you jsalbus", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693781811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12365788, "authorName": "Pancake6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pancake6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love that car/color and Germanness", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693801380, "type": "comment"}]