[{"id": 1851056, "authorName": "lilmans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilmans/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by lilmans", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510596955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1851060, "authorName": "Don_in_NOLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/don_in_nola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was quick!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510597087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851062, "authorName": "lilmans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilmans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nothing like some false hope to start off the week :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510597173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851070, "authorName": "bigern79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigern79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was sold on the vintage SEATTLE Supersonics license plate frames, not to mention being a fabulous example of an M5. BMW and the NBA both represented during a better time.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1510597343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851077, "authorName": "AJN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lilmans - False hope beets no hope every day. What is Powerball up to? You have a week to hope for the funds make this yours.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510597596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851080, "authorName": "zombiesonics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zombiesonics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this car quite well, and can attest to its cleanliness. Owner had it on CL locally a couple of weeks ago. The owner is extremely honest, and described the car in great detail. I barely noticed the bumps and bruises called out in the gallery and description when I did my walk-around. The owner is also clearly an enthusiast. The fact that he spent over $1,000 bucks to replace a part that a potential buyer would not have noticed in this style of auction is as a testament to such. GLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1510597877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851114, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigern79 - The SuperSonics plate is a clear highlight here, but I'm only letting it go with the car if the winner can bring an expansion team back to Seattle.\n\n@zombiesonics - Thanks for the review.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1510599279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851170, "authorName": "bcsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcsangerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went and reviewed the car a couple weeks ago when I saw it listed locally on CL. The car is in great order, and has been clearly maintained by meticulous and enthusiast(ic) owners throughout its life. The scrape on the lower right side of the bumper was the only mention-able flaw to the exterior. The repainted rear bumper is not noticeably repainted. The gas cap area is clean and rustfree. The seller is very honest, aware and knowledgable. The interior is really clean and everything functions as intended. The rear seat did have a white blemish on the driver's side which can be seen in one picture, but not the other, so maybe the seller addressed that. The car drove very well and solid even before the rear suspension repairs and alignment. I, selfishly, am reluctant to make this review because I intend to bid, but this seller and car deserve to be raved about.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1510601151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851179, "authorName": "gbplay10s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbplay10s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to nit-pick; two questions\r\n\r\n1 - There are air intakes in the front grille. Brake cooling or did it have different cold air intakes prior?\r\n\r\n2 - In the cold start video, the 4,000 and 4,250 yellow/redline LEDs did not light. Are they out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510601268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851216, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gbplay10s - No problem.\n\n1 - The ducts in the lower grill are for brake cooling and were installed by the previous owner. Here is the part:\nhttps://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/lower-grille-with-aluminum-brake-ducts/004500ecs02~ecs/\n\n2 - The 4,000 and 4,250 yellow/redline LEDs are functioning. I started the car and pulled it out of the garage prior to shutting it off and starting it again for the \u2018cold start\u2019 video, so they did not illuminate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510602355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851269, "authorName": "mckeelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckeelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice and clean car! Hard to believe it has over 92k on it. Great car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510603329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851891, "authorName": "zepman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zepman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EuroTech Motors (who did the PPI) was the only shop I would let touch my B6 A4 I vouch for these guys - they know what they're doin'", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510610125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852022, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwahl Great-looking car, thank you for bringing it to BaT. Pardon me if I've overlooked the answers to these questions:\n\nWere all four tires been replaced in 2017? BaT description says rears were replaced but cracks on fronts. TireRack invoice says two 275s mounted (presumably fronts) and rears should be replaced.\n\nAlso, there are six photos of the wheels, the first four showing some degree of curb damage. The last two photos, with what appear to be new tires, appear to have been refinished. Am I imagining things? Thanks a million and I'm watching this one closely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510612067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852206, "authorName": "bcsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcsangerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bhurst The first 3 pictures represent the rear wheels, and the second 3 pics are the fronts. Looks like the first 2 pics and the last 2 pics are duplicated. \nThe 275s are the rears and those were replaced this year. the fronts show wear but even wear and still have life in them. This info is per my visit to see the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510614566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852264, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2001 but not shadow chrome painted wheels?...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510615632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852293, "authorName": "mpwolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpwolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwahl Great looking car, love the Anthracite!\n\nOn the Bluetooth, which system/components have been installed? Looks clean.\n\nGLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510616188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852530, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bhurst - Only the rear tires were replaced in 2017. And @bcsangerman is correct - the first 2 images and the last 2 images are duplicated. Sorry for the confusion there.\n\n@mpwolf - The audio setup is by USA Spec. The 6-disc changer is unplugged, and there is a hard wire running from the trunk, under the carpet and up into the center arm rest. It comes out underneath the plastic slider on the armrest, so it\u2019s completely hidden when not in use. The end is the \u2018old\u2019 30 pin style apple connector, but a 30 pin to lightning adapter let\u2019s you plug in a modern iPhone for charge + play through the stock head unit when the \u2018CD 4\u2019 is selected in the interface. For the bluetooth part of it, there is an a microphone hidden in the stock location next to the homeland buttons in the headliner and a pairing button in the footwell to right of the driver\u2019s knee. Bluetooth audio works when \u2018CD 6\u2019 is selected in the stock audio interface.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510625132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852814, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@enthus - I bought one when it was two years old. I just bought another low mileage 2001 M5 a few months ago (thanking my lucky stars), the wheels on this car look like they have the correct original 'shadow chrome' finish to me. Just like my old one and my new (old) one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510641438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1853585, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice M5. Clutch, cluster and alignment already done are big pluses. My 02 came with DICE integration coming through the center console, nice clean look. Installing that could have been when inside lock switch was dislodged in some way -- could be easy fix. Too bad no record of Insp. II - that would give bidders assurance. \n\nSmall nits - ad copy says new rear sway bar installed. I highly doubt that, just the broken bracket, correct? Very common issue, mine had it. And a bit unusual to just do one side when replacing control arms -- better to do both. Standard disclaimer for new owner to purchase jack and donut spare. Lot of guys out there crazy for Anthracite. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510688273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1853599, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlueBimmers -- I've seen the donut/jack instruction. Is there a well in the trunk of the M5, or do most people just secure them by jerry-rig? My 2012 Mustang GT also came without a spare, but did have the space for one. It was only a weight-saving measure, not a structural necessity. Also, is there a BMW-issue donut that fits, or is it just whatever is on clearance at Tirerack?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510688663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1853664, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlueBimmers - thanks for the comments.\n\nI didn\u2019t elect to do an Insp II out of cycle, but I hope the PPI gives you all some level of reassurance.\n\nRegarding the rear sway - that\u2019s correct. We replaced only the bracket and bushing per the PPI report in the image gallery.\n\nRegarding the control arms - we thoroughly inspected both sides and the tech advised me that replacing both would be overkill. There was only one semi-cracked bushing on one side. The others look health.\n\nAnd yes, the standard disclaimer about needing a jack and donut spare applies here unless you want to go to (terrible) run-flats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510690133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1853784, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You bet. \n\n@oldenuf2nobettah - no official BMW donut that I'm aware of. Available from aftermarket providers. I found one that fit both my M5 and E46 M3. Needs to be the right kind, to ensure clearance. Some carry a full spare, but that kills too much trunk space IMO. \n\nThere is a depression in the trunk where the \"mobility kit,\" aka goo gun, goes. That's where my jack lives, doesn't seem to move around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510692835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1854492, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Beast and while I've never seen Anthracite out in the wild yet, I really like it!\nI've said it before but if you've been thinking about an E39 M5, stop waiting and just do it already!! Every thing you've heard and read is true and then some, these are fantastic all around cars. \nGrab the wife and kids and head out for errands, check\nTake the long, fun way every time, check\nMost people have no idea what it is and will never see you coming, just going LOL\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510703157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1854499, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VIN WBSDE934X1BZ99215\nType Code DE93\nE Series E39 ()\nSeries 5\nType LIM\nSteering LL\nDoors 4\nEngine S62\nDisplacement 5.00\nPower 294\nDrive HECK\nTransmission MECH\nColour ANTHRAZIT METALLIC (397)\nUpholstery WALK NAPPA/SCHWARZ (M1SW)\nProd. Date 2001-04-26\nAvailable upgardes\nSpare/replacement key fob Check compatibility\n \nVehicle options\nS210A Dynamic stability control\nS216A HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC\nS249A Multifunction f steering wheel\nS257A Deactivation, side airbag rear\nS261A Side airbags for rear passengers\nS265A Tyre pressure control (TPC)\nS302A Alarm system\nS319A Integrated universal remote control\nS326A Deleted, rear spoiler\nS354A Green windscreen, green shade band\nS403A Glass roof, electrical\nS430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip\nS441A Smoker package\nS459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory\nS464A Ski bag\nS465A Through-loading system\nS473A Armrest front\nS488A Lumbar support, driver and passenger\nS494A Seat heating driver/passenger\nS500A Headlight wipe/wash/Intensive cleaning\nS508A Park Distance Control (PDC)\nS520A Fog lights\nS521A Rain sensor\nS522A Xenon Light\nS534A Automatic air conditioning\nS555A On-board computer V with remote control\nS602A On-board monitor with TV\nS609A Navigation system Professional\nS640A Preparation f tel.installation universal\nS645A BMW US Radio\nS672A CD changer for 6 CDs\nS677A HiFi System Professional DSP\nS694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer\nS710A M sports steering wheel, multifunction\nS774A Fine wood trim\nS776A Headliner in Alcantara anthracite\nS785A White direction indicator lights\nS818A Battery master switch\nS845A Acoustic belt warning\nS850A Dummy-SALAPA\nS853A Language version English\nS876A Radio frequency 315 MHz\nS925A Dummy-SALAPA\nS992A Control of number-plate attachment", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510703234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1855359, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510758397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1858326, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. What is connected to your OBD II port, as shown in one of the pictures?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510852645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1858461, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M5Power -- I saw that too. I think it's one of those insurance spybots.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510857462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1858473, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M5Power / @oldenuf2nobettah - It's an Automatic adapter. It reminds me that I'm getting 14mpg city and frequently enjoy gas pedal indulgences. \nhttps://www.automatic.com/how-automatic-works/\n\nIt stays with me after the sale - I just forgot to remove it before taking photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510858044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1858474, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm wondering also whether there is a connection--literal or not--between it and the blue \"M\" gear logo-ed thingamajig attached the to the center vent in some (but not all) picture.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510858058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1858476, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the \"M\" gear thingy on the center vent is a magnetic cell phone holder. It's also removable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510858155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1860619, "authorName": "aTXngl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atxngl/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by aTXngl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510935866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1860630, "authorName": "computiNATEor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/computinateor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First order of business would be to update that Mk3 nav with newer software :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510936156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1860634, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwahl -- I notice the PPI indicates \"minor PPI Inspection.\" I don't fault you for the redundancy, but wonder if there is a \"major PPI Inspection\" that was available and, if so, what the difference in the thoroughness of inspection might have been.\n\nAlso, does anyone know whether it's possible to put the VIN into a BMW dealer computer and confirm that the Insp II was done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510936267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1860871, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldenuf2nobettah - the Major PPI at Eurotech is another hour of body & paint inspection on top of the Minor PPI. Since I identified imperfections in the image gallery, I opted for the mechanical-focused PPI only.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1510942859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1860877, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwahl -- thanks [thumb up]", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510942941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1862396, "authorName": "pav333hp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pav333hp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This M5 is stunning. I may know a thing or two about it ;). I can tell you that I\u2019ve enjoyed that M5 VERY much and it was an imcredibly solid and well cared for car. I hope it goes to another great M5 enthusiast. And yes, AG is a color to lust after - it\u2019s really really nice!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510994324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1862970, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Also, does anyone know whether it\u2019s possible to put the VIN into a BMW dealer computer and confirm that the Insp II was done?\"\n\nWarranty report will show service done by BMW in the first four years. Highly unlikely that things like spark plugs will be done in that time frame. I've never seen a report go out farther than that, although if the service is performed at a BMW installation I'd guess they have to have the records somewhere.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511040454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1862980, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pav333hp - great to see you here. You took great care of it too, and I wish I had enough room in the garage to keep it around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511041275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863084, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511049914, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863373, "authorName": "Famoroso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/famoroso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the interior lights work? Regardless, the malfunctioning door locks could be a General Module issue...\n\nhttps://www.bmwgm5.com/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511101329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863471, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@famoroso - Yup, the interior lights work and all other electronics/accessories function as expected as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511109123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863692, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwahl -- what are the marks on the rear driver-side seat? Will they come off/out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511128356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863797, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All Anthracite E39 M5 total production is approx 430 cars\nAnthracite over Schwarz(black) Nappa Leather is approx only 1 of 75\nThis color looks great and is rare to boot!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511138648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863861, "authorName": "Cheeto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cheeto/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Cheeto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511143327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863877, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pistol18 -- what were the other interior options paired with the Anthracite?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511144931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863879, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwahl -- also, to be sure I understand, \"remote door locks do not work\" means one insert the key in the door lock to unlock the doors, correct? Do the interior power locks work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511145072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863881, "authorName": "pipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipes/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by pipes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511145199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863883, "authorName": "pipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To coin a phrase, nothing like some false hope to start off the week @lilmans", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511145273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863889, "authorName": "Cheeto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cheeto/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Cheeto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511145500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863891, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldenuf2nobettah - Not sure where the marks on the rear seat came from, but I was able to get most of them out with leather cleaner. They are still visible, but much less so now than before.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511145633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863893, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And yes, the power door locks work correctly when you insert the key into the door. Also, the buttons for the locking system inside the car work as expected as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511145884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864063, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldenuf2nobettah \nThis seems to be the go to grid of all E39 M5 production combos that was posted in a previous auction and on the M5board\n\nhttp://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/821081d1504653753-production-numbers-north-american-spec-m5-img_5633.jpg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511186957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864121, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511189873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864311, "authorName": "bcsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcsangerman/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by bcsangerman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511199934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864317, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511200084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864683, "authorName": "MarinMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So quiet here with about 15 min to go", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511208875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864687, "authorName": "S65GM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s65gm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "15 min might as well be 15 days. It's all about the final 2-3 min", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511208915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864691, "authorName": "bcsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcsangerman/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by bcsangerman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511208935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864724, "authorName": "zombiesonics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zombiesonics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t even be close to reserve yet...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864773, "authorName": "mgbv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbv8/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by mgbv8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864774, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare color combo check\nExpensive maintenance items completed check\nSeems like a chance to get a great Beast!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511209732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864776, "authorName": "Highnote1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highnote1/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Highnote1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864777, "authorName": "oldenuf2nobettah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldenuf2nobettah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aaaaaaand, we're off!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511209768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864780, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864781, "authorName": "mgbv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbv8/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mgbv8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864785, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864786, "authorName": "pkiledji", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkiledji/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Newbie here, watching for S&G, how do you know when the reserve has been met?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511209949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864788, "authorName": "zombiesonics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zombiesonics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don't. @pkiledji", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511209972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864790, "authorName": "doriankaras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doriankaras/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://bringatrailer.com/about-bat-auctions/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511209976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864792, "authorName": "mcaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcaden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unless seller reveals that the reserve has been met.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511210004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864795, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by superjmutt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864801, "authorName": "bcsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcsangerman/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by bcsangerman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210091, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864804, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@S65GM more like it's all about the last \"Checking for last second bids...\" haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864806, "authorName": "mgbv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbv8/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by mgbv8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210207, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864807, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And at the wire the winner is....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864815, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone else here besides me enjoying this brinksmanship? Possibly not the seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511210299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864816, "authorName": "mgbv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/20/17 for $22,000 to mgbv8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210327, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1864822, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On to the Farmall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864824, "authorName": "zombiesonics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zombiesonics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely bought. Fun auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511210403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864825, "authorName": "sm0nette124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm0nette124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was thrilling", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511210405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864826, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller enjoyed this very much - nothing like a good last-minute BaT bidding war. Congrats @mgbv8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511210407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864828, "authorName": "cwootten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwootten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction - so much better than ebay craziness. Congrats to both.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511210445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864830, "authorName": "mgbv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks; was nerve wracking, as I'm bidding from a cruise ship with spotty internet. Looking forward to enjoying this spectacular beast when I get back!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864832, "authorName": "huseinrokadia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huseinrokadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy @mgbv8. I\u2019d say still a steal at 22K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864836, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@huseinrokadia\n\nAgreed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864842, "authorName": "bcsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcsangerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mgbv8 although it has 93k miles, it looks more like a car with 60-70. You'll enjoy it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864844, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CONGRATS to both buyer and seller, seems like a fair price.\n\nBuyer head over to M5board there is a ton of great info, diy threads, etc and knowledgeable members willing to help.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864865, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm driving and ran out of internet too...congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864867, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mgbv8 - it's clean, covered and sitting in my garage for you upon your return. I just picked up a Mk6 Golf R yesterday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511210811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864894, "authorName": "mgbv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to ask for a nicer coming home present than that (even if it's a present to myself). Thanks all here for driving an informative Q/A session in the comments and thanks to @Jwahl and @pav333hp for keeping her company until it was my turn.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511211159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864899, "authorName": "pipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought; great auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864906, "authorName": "Jwahl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@superjmutt - After the listing went up, I had minor anxiety because I suspected people would be traveling during the end of the auction....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864925, "authorName": "ND4SPD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nd4spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a near twin to this car. Well bought for the condition, service history, and miles. To the seller: well kept!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865102, "authorName": "pav333hp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pav333hp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @mgbv8!!! What a great auction and happy to see this go to a good buyer! You will be happy - it was under utmost care during my ownership and looks like @jwahl also kept excellent care of her. This makes me very happy :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511213857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867462, "authorName": "xing6666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xing6666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy crap. And to think I had a hard time getting 12.5 for my very good condition 03 w/ 140k miles and records from new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511298565, "type": "comment"}]