[{"id": 1467141, "authorName": "swschreiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swschreiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well this is just the dream now isn't it? There's been a couple of these federalized M5 Touring examples changing hands on this site the past few years and this is by far the cleanest looking example. Colors are fantastic! GLWS.\n\nI wish all ads had this level of photographic detail.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491314818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467157, "authorName": "just_matt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_matt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My personal holy grail BMW color combination, on a holy grail M car. Amazing.", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1491315011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467158, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well- just dang it !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491315039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467159, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goodness gracious \"hazelnut\" is a splendid thing. Hazelnut on BRG approaching sublime. All of the above on an M5 WAGON is just a little too much wish fulfillment.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1491315088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467161, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by sackboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491315127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467162, "authorName": "mcaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcaden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen a handful of E34 M5 Tourings and they always stop me in my tracks. This one is simply amazing! I hope it meets the reserve and some lucky new owner gets this car. Unbelievable car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491315136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467163, "authorName": "ohiolion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohiolion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "coming out the gates strong!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491315140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467164, "authorName": "edteach3r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edteach3r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this is simply drop-dead gorgeous. It ticks all the wagon boxes for me ...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491315145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467165, "authorName": "Sir_Montalbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_montalbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this will go north or $80k. GLWS!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491315154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467166, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "De PAIN ! De PAIN !!!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491315178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467170, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck ever finding another one like this. E-V-E-R.\nLike fine wine this wagon, to be enjoyed and appreciated, my wife would be jealous.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491315273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467171, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Normally green wagons invoke images of Clark driving the Griswold family truckster to Wally World, but this M5 has more sex appeal than Christie Brinkley in the Red Ferrari.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491315302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467177, "authorName": "mchammersteinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchammersteinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to know what else the seller could possibly own to only drive this car 2k miles in a year and a half. If I owned this car my own kid probably wouldn't recognize me after the first month.", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1491315470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467179, "authorName": "bsloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloman/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by bsloman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491315499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467188, "authorName": "kwoodwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwoodwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car and fantastic pictures. Someone knows what they are doing with a camera-that's for sure. \r\n\r\nThis is probably the most beautiful e34 m5 I have ever seen.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491315840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467209, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by boostorbust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491316430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467214, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Just wow. I. Love. You. BaT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491316549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467219, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An ultimate \"Ultimate Driving Machine.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491316724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467221, "authorName": "urs6e24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urs6e24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "6 figures. My god... This has the power of my bored/stroked M635 in a wagon. Speechless.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491316758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467224, "authorName": "BostonBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bostonbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very very cool car, sub zero cool", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491316781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467231, "authorName": "Herbie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herbie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can really think of one thing wrong with this car - it's so rare, and so nice, that I'd be afraid to treat it like a real wagon (which is to say: treat it like the truck that so many suburbanites really should have bought instead of an F150).\n\nMein gott, the noises this thing must make!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491316983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467232, "authorName": "Thud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Monty Python should stop searching for the Holy Grail. Found it.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491317014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467235, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't particularly care for BMW's but this is exceptional. What I don't understand is why someone who owned this thing would sell it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491317214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467238, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"all the money\" is often thrown around casually in places it is not appropriate, but this is not one of them.\n\nsomeone might as well stomp out these penny ante bids and put their big boy/girl pants on and bid in excess of $60k to stop the silliness with small money. depending on the players in the room, this could brush close to the $100k barrier in the end.\n\nis there any indication of checking of the rod bearings ? I see the pan gasket was changed in April of last year - would have had them checked while the pan was off. interesting that the stock diaphragm timing chain tensioner was not replaced with the simpler, not going to leak oil all over the place piston-style from the S50.\n\nis the photographer here the same as from the Renault 5 turbo from a bit ago ? if not, they're going to have to battle it out for best BaT photos of the year in my eyes.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491317256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467247, "authorName": "rb1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rb1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unicorn. I am a big BMW fan and almost bought one of the CA legal E34 M5 wagons a couple of years ago until my wife nixed the idea. And yet I hadn't ever heard of the Elekta version.\n\nI had almost decided to buy an E63 wagon later this year but this makes me question that plan.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491317514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467248, "authorName": "bsloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloman/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by bsloman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491317554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467254, "authorName": "Herbie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herbie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yay! Thank you @bsloman!\n\nThat bid pushes this beauty out of \"Well, maybe if I can flip the E91 wagon and the tax refund and ...\" territory and into a place where I can stop wrestling with my conscience and just sit back and enjoy it.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491317816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467258, "authorName": "bsloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@herbie...you're welcome? ..... @beNGK woke me up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491318233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467261, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "6 figures?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491318356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467262, "authorName": "djgrnbnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djgrnbnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you don't want this M5 so badly it hurts, then you just don't like cars", "likes": 31, "timestamp": 1491318424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467269, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by boostorbust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491318662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467272, "authorName": "amccullough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amccullough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That didn't take long...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491318707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467265, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can now say I have experienced pure, unadulterated lust. \n\n(I apologize if that's just too much information.)\n\nEDIT: And you folks have not wasted any time putting a financial damper on my...um...enthusiasm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491318785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467278, "authorName": "GlennJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean, we don't really need another person commenting on how beautiful this is, but still... incredible. \r\n\r\nI'm always amazed at how much of a generation gap there is from E34s onwards - shares very little with my 1996 E36, almost in the manner of 993 to 996; some commonality, and definitely related, but appear decades apart. Perhaps this is the equivalent of a 993 Turbo S for old-school Bimmers?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491318863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467280, "authorName": "McG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is beautiful! ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491318960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467283, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to hurt", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1491319174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467284, "authorName": "express_wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/express_wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would be shocked if EAG doesn't bid on this and put it in their vault.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491319179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467289, "authorName": "East_Bay_Ray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/east_bay_ray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leave it to the Italians to dress this best. Makes me wonder what the silver with blue interior ones look like.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491319402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467292, "authorName": "mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love wagons so naturally I love THIS wagon. The problem is, if I owned THIS wagon, my four and six year old would thrash that gorgeous interior in no time flat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491319482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467295, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Word is spreading quickly on this beauty. Road and Track has it covered.\nhttp://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/news/a33122/bmw-m5-touring-e34-elekta/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491319498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467298, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I was rich instead of good looking.", "likes": 59, "timestamp": 1491319640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467305, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll go with phenomenal as my descriptive. At the other end of the wagon spectrum I had a '94 Volvo Turbo wagon black on black no roof rack with IPD suspension and it was pretty darn good way to have fun in something utilitarian. This is from another planet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491320021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467310, "authorName": "MTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That BRG paint, that hazelnut leather, that green car cover, those Pilot Sports, those gloves, that S38B38 -- all in an E34 M5 wagon. Lord take the wheel, for my knees are weak...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491320204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467316, "authorName": "JohnG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the greatest BMW that ever was or ever will be. Bid high!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491320419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467317, "authorName": "maceomotta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maceomotta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NSFW", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491320428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467324, "authorName": "rob_g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!!\n\nQuestion, how do you get a BMW classic certificate?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491320791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467329, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rob g \r\n\r\nhttp://www.imakenews.com/bmwofaustin/e_article002897884.cfm?x=b11,0,w", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491321000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467332, "authorName": "Oz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oz1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is BaT now providing photography for local listings? This and the R5 Turbo have very similar photography, and videos uploaded on BaT's vimeo.\n\nIncredible pictures for a stunning wagon!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491321067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467333, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rob g, there's a link on the bmw classic group site, down load the form, give them you're vin, engine serial number, proof of ownership etc, and pay ($75 when i did mine a couple years ago). They verify everything and send you your packet.\n\nWow this is up for sale already! I've seen this car a few times, as close to perfection as it gets. I hope it stays in california, that CARB certification is not easy or cheap.\nGood luck with the sale!!! \n@Oz1, this is owned by same person as the R5.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491321112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467334, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet baby jesus, I'll take two.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491321121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467337, "authorName": "Coco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's been a couple minutes since someone bid. This auction has really stalled. ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491321219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467344, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A shame that eBay ever put the kibosh on selling a kidney...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491321511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467342, "authorName": "rob_g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@enthus and @mottati thanks!\nTook a bit but found it on their site\nhttps://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/download-centre.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491321717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467352, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me and the girl were just discussing the puzzling question of \"where have all the green cars gone?\". It's truly puzzling that green has been virtually completely outed from automotive color palettes for years now. This is perhaps the best color scheme, interior included, that I've every seen on any car, ever. \"Beautiful\" isn't strong enough to describe it.\n\nThis car is pretty much the holy grail of BMWs, M1's be damned. Possibly the most exclusive and desirable car yet to appear at BaT. It's gonna bring a metric buttload of cash and I also predict it will break the comment record. GLWA and congrats in advance to the very lucky future owner!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491321986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467353, "authorName": "boneman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boneman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wagongasm. That is all.", "likes": 27, "timestamp": 1491321988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467356, "authorName": "toothfixer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toothfixer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least I can use a photo as my wallpaper", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491322108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467368, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And not just bigger two-piece rotors on this one, the setup, which includes the 4 pot calipers, is known as the Nurburgring brake package. Discs are 345mm.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491322729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467374, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is too good. I love it, but would rather take a 530i Touring and use that as the beater wagon...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491322982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467376, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice to see that it still has it's euro catalysts. (which will pass California smog if they're working properly)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491323043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467377, "authorName": "BNW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not brown, but I expect we'll be seeing this one pop up on Jalopnik in the near future.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491323070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467384, "authorName": "kegrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kegrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No more needs be said on how great this is. But I want to anyway!\n\nBaT has done an amazing job of bringing interesting, exotic, quirky, rare and exclusive vehicles for us to drool over, nitpick, criticize and praise. This is not one those vehicles, it is ALL of them. This is obsession worthy.\n\nHats off to the seller for offering it, and good luck to all with the means to be in this one until the end. The rest of us will be eagerly watching while hating your guts.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491323256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467386, "authorName": "Henry_Christoff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henry_christoff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ROB G- you can get a BMW certificate by going to the BMW Classic website. Along with your major credit card, your vehicle VIN and copy of your registration, you too can get a cool document as shown with this listing!\r\nhttps://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroupclassic_com/Angebote_und_Service/downloads/en/Order-form-vehicle-certificate.pdf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491323276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467387, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang. It's getting so expensive to find a manual wagon with a cassette player these days.", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1491323322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467392, "authorName": "JaBronLames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronlames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so perfect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491323449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467394, "authorName": "thinoxygen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinoxygen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just shut down the site after this, you'll never do better.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1491323465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467395, "authorName": "JaBronLames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronlames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thinoxygen - Agreed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491323481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467396, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That interior tho.... I can smell the hazelnuts caramel and coffee beans....\r\n...and now burnt toast.... brb.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491323571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467397, "authorName": "laadesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laadesign/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be a good week for U.S. pants sales.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491323576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467409, "authorName": "mdvargh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdvargh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a better paying job.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491323734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467410, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy that is some fantastic leather. I've been looking for the right color brown to redo the interior of this blue e46 m3....I think I've found it.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the car ain't bad either!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491323786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467411, "authorName": "AutobarnCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobarncollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a purveyor of fine wagons, we wish that we had such a gem in our stable. But are so pleased to see that someone put this much love into this one, and that it will go to one of the great enthusiasts here. Forza wagons!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491323804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467412, "authorName": "MCrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/offers-and-services/classic-center.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491323835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467413, "authorName": "Gramps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gramps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't mind spending several hours a week inside this thing!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491323849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467416, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is going to pay too much....and not give a damn.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1491323935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467418, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not even into BMW's but even I can tell this is something special.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1491323997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467425, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just told my wife how cool this is, she didnt care... \n\nI'm going to go back and try to explain how cool this is.", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1491324221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467433, "authorName": "RedRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this car at Canepa Cars and Coffee at the last show they had in 2016. I had to walk around it about 15 times. I can remember thinking, \"I will never need another car if I had this.\" Everything about it is perfect and the color combo is world class.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491324397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467443, "authorName": "pappentl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pappentl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I start a GoFundMe and promise to drive the snot out of this, would you help?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491324715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467445, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So tired of all the negative comments, am I the only one who likes this car?", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1491324770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467446, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally all the E28 and E39 guys are speechless. I TOLD ya, the E34 is the best 5. Exhibit A, right here. I'm standing 10 feet from my 540i, there is an upholstery shop next door, and now I finally have the answer to \"what looks worlds better than black on an E34 interior?\" Hazelnut, that's what. Stupendous.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491324775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467447, "authorName": "Jensenkid97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jensenkid97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I had a second kidney I would sell it for this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491324817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467452, "authorName": "TheHolyOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theholyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put your Big Boy Pants on if you plan on bidding on this one. Long way to go....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491324946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467453, "authorName": "ohiolion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohiolion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "will it hit $100k.....?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491324964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467454, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this outsell the Turbo 2 Evo from the other week?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491325004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467463, "authorName": "A-bone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a-bone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the record for the most comments on a single car on BaT?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491325399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467464, "authorName": "LandR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/landr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491325508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467465, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe how dank this car is. Its like everything I ever dreamed of. Problem is if I buy it, I will daily it. I'd be unable to resist. So dank.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491325558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467470, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My alarm is set for 2:59pm , April 11th. \nThis is must see BAT auction. Looked at it when opened, with in 10 min of open someone throws down a $25k bid, we all nearly crapped ourselves here at work.\nGo to do more stuff, come back at lunch : BOOM $60k. \nThese are the cars BAT is known for, niche, special pieces. Always a blast to be out here on this site for years now, keep up the great listings and hard work.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491325660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467473, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex Mc :\n\n\"And not just bigger two-piece rotors on this one, the setup, which includes the 4 pot calipers, is known as the N\u00fcrburgring brake package. Discs are 345mm.\"\n\nthe \"N\u00fcrburgring Package\" did not include the larger brakes.\n\nit included thicker rear sway bar, 9\" rear wheels, servotronic power steering (speed sensitive) and a switch for the EDC which allowed it to be locked into the stiffest setting. the later cars had all these features, but as they were no longer optional, they are not part of any particular package. the brakes were only on the later 6-speed cars and are common with the Euro 850CSi which also got them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491325829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467474, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we have Exhibit A as to why you should lock your spare cash in the kid's 529 accounts.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491325944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467482, "authorName": "MarinMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How did EAG miss this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491326226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467484, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imma gonna Elekta this one as wagon of-a-da year!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491326273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467487, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$18,633 service bill in 2015. That tells you all you need to know about the owner and his car.", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1491326359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467492, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even though I'm not a big BMW fan, this looks absolutely knock-down gorgeous. The color combo and maintenance records are unbelievable! Wish Mercedes-Benz and AMG had done something like this with my '95 E320 Wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491326450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467498, "authorName": "express_wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/express_wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh wat, the tire pressure recommendation in the door jam doesn't match the one in the gas door. Deduct value!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491326703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467505, "authorName": "Chad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at those pictures of that stitched leather I can just smell the interior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491326945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467512, "authorName": "CEC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It just doesn't get any better than that ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491327340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467526, "authorName": "Blessed88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blessed88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boostorbust...but it will hurt in an all so so so good kinda way! : )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491327699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467530, "authorName": "Shiftless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an E39 528iT 5MT owner, this is what my car dreams of being. Just perfect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491327841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467534, "authorName": "Corvair1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvair1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we all agree this is just an old E34 that will offer endlessly busted window regulators, non functional dashboard buttons, cracked radiators, failed water pumps, missing pixels, hundreds and hundreds of flaccid trim clips...JUST QUIT BIDDING SO I CAN STILL AFFORD THIS VIXEN!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491328052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467545, "authorName": "junkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do I love you...let me count the ways. Of course this German beauty has Italian in its bloodline. Hey, my 540i has the same wheels, so I got that going for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491328394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467549, "authorName": "norseman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norseman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good God of Bavarian Motors! There are unicorns, and then there are unicorns. This one was raised by rabid dachshunds and farts rainbows. This is THE perfect do-it-all vehicle. However, I could never bring myself to transport mulch from Home Depot. It could be a great dachshund rescue vehicle though!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491328482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467552, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wagon? Check\nManual? Check\nHigh horsepower? Check\nRare! Check\nUnique color? Check\n\nYup, it hits all my boxes and it's about to hit my pocket book", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491328541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467554, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yo Satan, wanna buy my soul?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491328631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467556, "authorName": "buzzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would the seller consider trading it for a V70R M66? I'll throw in a 340i.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491328673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467559, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having driven a four-month lap of the country in my e39 540i/6 a couple of years ago, I thought the only car better suited to the trip would be a hypothetical 540i/6 wagon. Now I realize how wrong I was.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491328731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467560, "authorName": "74turbo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the tremendous feedback.....!\nTo date this remains one of the lowest 'M' car production #'s. And....., one of the largest naturally aspirated engines to come out of the Motorsport racing division. To hear this S38 at full song is truly magical.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491328741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467553, "authorName": "soniccrhyme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soniccrhyme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My E34 M5 and this one, the one I tell mine not to worry about.\n\n\"No baby, you're so beautiful. I told you I don't like big trunks anyways.\"\n\nMeanwhile...\n\nExquisite, the paragon of BMW Motorsport GmbH. GLWTA\n\n\\V", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491328742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467569, "authorName": "Dan Cope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/btd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought it was perfect when I saw the green paint.\n\nThen I saw an M5 badge on a wagon.\n\nThen I saw the color of the interior. Is there a word out there for \"better than perfect\"?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491329109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467577, "authorName": "IHaveACarProblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ihaveacarproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would take this over an M1. There you go, I said it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491329152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467581, "authorName": "GTMail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtmail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Yeah? Well I bed my 540i with 230k and the seats taken out is faster.\"- 90% of the \"car guys\" my age. In all honesty, this things bitchin. Looks like a great daily.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491329336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467583, "authorName": "goldcoastflow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldcoastflow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i would take this car to the grave", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491329367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467587, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eiremon :\n\nthe $18k bill is actually from 2006, shortly after it was imported I'm guessing.\n\nthe invoice was _printed_ in 2015, but I presume the actual date of service is the \"date written\" data which is smaller & down on the page a bit. all of the invoices from Avus Performance were printed in Nov of 2015, when I presume the car was sold to the current owner. $38k of them in total.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491329519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467602, "authorName": "johntesi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntesi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good gosh almighty! \n\nThis is the literal epitome of a BaT/anachronistic car guy 'holy grail'... a green wagon with a manual, high risk/high reward NA motor, some obscure special edition, handbuilt, etc. and the bidding reflects that! I saw this on Instagram and moseyed over to the site to have a look. Thinking seriously that I'd bid up to $20-25k for this and maybe sell the 911 or FJ62. Boy was I wrong. \n\nGood luck to all, I'm not even close to being a player at this price on day one. Seller: want to trade straight up for an 84 Carrera? I promise I'd drive this thing from Texas to Alaska to Maine to Miami and back again, with bikes on top and a dog riding shotgun. Goddamn.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491329890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467605, "authorName": "einnocent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/einnocent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First the Warriors were leaving, then the Raiders, and now this unicorn? When will Oakland's suffering end?", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1491329964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467607, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS....\r\n\r\nIs why I come here.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1491329969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467609, "authorName": "74turbo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My understanding is that BMW actually lost money tooling up for this production run. Sales were extremely slow, hence why the 'Evolution Series' was created. To entice the hard core enthusiast. If you had a first series Touring, for 25K deutsch marks, you could send your car back to the Motorsport division in Garching 'only' for the full series 2 treatment.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491330030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467610, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or Alpina B10 3.3 touring... \n\nDiscuss.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491330055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467616, "authorName": "johntesi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntesi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I forgot to mention in my comment that this auction alone should serve as proof enough that manufacturers should make more \"weird\" cars like this and bring them to the States. Better yet, they should just reverse engineer this exact car and start making it again. \n\nP.S. @74turbo are you sure you don't want to trade me for an aircooled Porsche?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491330139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467619, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IHaveACarProblem :\n\nI believe either the current or prior owner of this car has/had an M1, assuming my very amateur google sluething is correct. The connection between the Renault 5 Turbo 2's excellent photography may also not be coincidence.\n\nI will leave it to the seller to confirm my potentially completely off base conclusions.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491330183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467622, "authorName": "74turbo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The repartee is priceless.......!\n@NGK :\nYou are correct.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491330257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467623, "authorName": "Jdubbsvt85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdubbsvt85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most gangster car of the Year award goes to.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491330264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467643, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as long as the driving gloves come with the car........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491330858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467653, "authorName": "nicebloke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicebloke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow, I just love cars.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1491331129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467668, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@74turbo :\n\nI missed your comment above mine as the seller or wouldn't have been so pleased with myself for figuring it out :-) assume your handle here is a reference to your 2002 turbo ?\n\ninteresting that you note BMW potentially not making much money on the final run of the E34 M5. depending on how much development work they did, it might not have been _that_ expensive a proposition. the gearbox is (I believe) a off-the shelf Getrag (guts at least, they would have had to tool a unique case) which isn't unique to this car, the brakes might have been semi-unusual for ATE to produce for BMW, but calipers aren't _that_ expensive to tool up. SHW's floating rotor technology was new at the time, maybe BMW funded the R&D for it - they're still used now in various places (we have them on the GT350) assuming that the chassis tuning was largely carryover from the 5-speed cars w/EDC, making any changes needed to run 18\" tires/wheels wouldn't be too bad - vehicle dynamics guys love something new to tune.\n\nIMO, the secret sauce in the early M cars (M1 excepted obviously) is all in the chassis tuning and the drivetrains. there are lots of unique parts of course, but they're not big changes in technology or functional concept in most cases, just what was there already turned up to 11 or 12. these days you end up touching almost every part of the car when doing a full on performance version and the money really adds up.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491331405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467669, "authorName": "davehondas2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehondas2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had no idea these existed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491331414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467700, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*heavy breathing*\n\nThe boxy long-roof E34T body in such a beautiful green, that rich caramel-colored leather, that quintessential 90s front fascia with oversized grills, the S38 with ITBs, the 3 spoke steering wheel, the badges, the M-parallels... That sexy fitted car cover!\n\nthe photos with lush bokeh, the country road... the videos...\n\nAll of it. This is the HOTTEST dose of car porn I think I've ever seen.\n\n*heavy breathing*", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491332214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467839, "authorName": "johnny16V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny16v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not exaggerating... this is my new favorite car in the world.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491333989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467840, "authorName": "ekimp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekimp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Officially made it my life mission to own this car one day.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491334007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467875, "authorName": "dpkimball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpkimball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an E34 M5 sedan for five years and still find myself regretting selling it about every 15 minutes. I've always dreamed of importing/owning a touring. What a gem this car is. \n\nThis one is worth getting divorced over.......almost.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491334318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467885, "authorName": "BNW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope my children never make the connection as to why we couldn't afford to send them to college.", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1491334350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467941, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would want to drive this everywhere, but I'd be afraid to drive it anywhere. \n\nIt's just so perfect as-is, any damage or wear would be crushing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491334659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467982, "authorName": "TheSimon27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thesimon27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow this is something really special! The color combination is simply astonishing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491334961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468039, "authorName": "Jupiterider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jupiterider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect all around and everyday performance machine!...Wow!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491335572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468046, "authorName": "destrukt0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/destrukt0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good lord almighty. This will be a six-figure auction.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491335616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468060, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular. Just a tad quicker than the green E34 525iT my folks had back in the '90s...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491335689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468087, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, this is WAY better than the AMG wagon on sale here. The fact it's a 6 speed was enough. But all the rest is fantastic!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491335869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468175, "authorName": "JerryC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerryc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I've been looking on BAT for a while and signed up today to comment on this one.\nHad a 528i wagon - manual, a 2002 M5 - manual and now have a 2012 M5 - Dual-clutch\nBiggest mistake ever not getting the manual.\nThis wagon is stunning. Great colour combo. GTWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491336611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468203, "authorName": "Greg203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning M5! I can't think of another M5 that I would take over this, except maybe an early e28 euro version.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491336807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468240, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My reality check...\njust bounced.\nGLWTS", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491337093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468310, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fellas, the Silver over Blue Elektas are as gorgeous as could be expected. Couldn't help but search for it after reading in the description above. Here's a link, not currently for sale, but previously offered by a dealer in the Netherlands: https://www.premiumclassics.nl/news/347/49/BMW-M5-3-8-E34-Touring-18-20-Elekta-Edition-112-000-km\n\nPhoto 10/15 shows it next to another silver E34T, the \"Sterling Silver Metallic\" seems to have a slight cream tint... gorgeous. But I think I'd still take the green.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491337549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468335, "authorName": "point655", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/point655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was perfectly content with my 530xi wagon and then some bastard went and posted this! Curses!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491337757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468343, "authorName": "Mr._Blonde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._blonde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this beautiful wagon on my Instagram feed and thought, I might bid on that.\n\nLogged into BAT and saw current bid at $60K........welp, never mind, back to work.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491337847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468353, "authorName": "Carlos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is crazy and ridiculous. This was just posted this morning... I did not know I needed this so bad until today. I did not know it existed until today and this just moved to the top of my want list. Now what can I sell to afford this. This is now my all time favorite car on BAT...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491337993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468358, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply amazing. These are so rare in the states that, even as a \"car guy\", if I saw one driving down the street, I'd assume it was some poser with nice looking E34 and an ebay M5 badge.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491338052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468376, "authorName": "benisrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benisrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This listing should come with a warning label, I almost suffocated from holding my breath when looking through those photos.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491338321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468406, "authorName": "QuiAudetAdipiscitur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quiaudetadipiscitur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a '95 525iT in law school and for a few years after. Loved that car. I can't imagine how sublime it would be to DD this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491338661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468459, "authorName": "TallTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talltom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous! I've been following these cars for years. This is hands down the most beautiful one I've ever seen. Here's my previous love.. http://euromcars.com/95ogm5/index.htm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491339352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468517, "authorName": "JJMclure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmclure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a thing for nice clean Touring's optioned as a \"driver's\" car...this one hits all the buttons and then some. Kudos to the current and previous owners for preserving such a wonderful example.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest rides on BAT is some time - GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491340016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468522, "authorName": "shauville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shauville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 6 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes to sell the house. Hey why not, it is a wagon and technically we could sleep in it.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1491340127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468538, "authorName": "quattrovalvole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattrovalvole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "raise your hand if you have spent more time looking at this car today than you have spent at work, with family, kids or friends...", "likes": 47, "timestamp": 1491340256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468582, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT does 2 things really good.\n1. Educates me on cars I never knew existed\n2. Makes me lust after said cars", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1491340951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468576, "authorName": "imolaredm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imolaredm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always liked that color combo; looks great on this unicorn.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491341096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468681, "authorName": "stylepergallon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stylepergallon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect a great deal of the adoring comments below have much to do with the color combo on this car, which I agree is nothing short of stunning. I doubt it'd get quite the same response if it were silver over blue.\n\nWhich makes me wonder: why the hell aren't car companies able to just sell more cars in The Right Colors? I suppose the paradox is then this car wouldn't be as special...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491343366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468710, "authorName": "simsimma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simsimma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this wagon at the Vintage BMW meet a few years ago, what a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491343811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468721, "authorName": "pedalmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pedalmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah...from the days when BMWs had a real spare tire and not a run flat in sight!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491344017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468752, "authorName": "rjcp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjcp1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be the best interior I've ever seen on a BMW.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491345063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468775, "authorName": "140rpm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/140rpm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This, or the Volvo diesel. So much alike. So much to like.\r\n\r\nHmmm ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491346091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468878, "authorName": "Pistol18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of all the weeks to be heading back to the moon with no wifi........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491350473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468896, "authorName": "Jferrante22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fantastic!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491350870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468908, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, not really a BMW guy, until now! Just plain bitch'n.\nI do have a question however. Why at 78K miles does so much stuff have to replaced?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491351526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468937, "authorName": "Sbartmess", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbartmess/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I agree with all of the pro and positive comments. Ditto, etc. But, is $60K to $100K realistic for this car? OK, maybe I am exhibiting some sour grapes here having just spent double the current bid on a kitchen remodel (which goes ZERO miles per hour) and I'm a real wagon fan. While I have a stable of Porsches, my wagon street cred ranges from an '86 Aries K-Car wagon to the 4th 2002 WRX Wagon produced on to my current XC70 and my '17 V90 Cross Country (still on a boat). I guess this offering just makes me angry BMW isn't selling the current wagon model (M series or not) in the US. Why oh why can't I have a current 5 Series Wagon... To whomever steps up beyond $60K, hats off, you're my hero.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491352430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468939, "authorName": "Ricochet_Rabbit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricochet_rabbit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AndyP, it needs so much stuff at 78k because it's a BMW M car. You wanna play you gotta pay.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491352604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468952, "authorName": "notforhire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notforhire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top BaT car to date (lurker since ~2009). Checks every box: wagon; manual; motor; color; stance; heritage; rarity; condition; presence. Period.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1491353046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468961, "authorName": "darcyw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darcyw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anybody notice that manual shift cars are valued far more than anything with 2 pedals. You'd think the masses would figure it out- real cars don't shift themselves. giddy up!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491353652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468964, "authorName": "Bgriffith237", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgriffith237/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This M5 is going to be the Kim K that breaks BAT.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491353771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468970, "authorName": "s8ilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s8ilver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned a '94 S38 Euro spec 6spd M5 sedan (Fjord Grey Metallic over Grey Alcantara/M cloth manual seats!), I find myself lusting after this. I sold that car as I didn't drive it much. Boy oh boy what I'd give to have it back. I wince when I think about what it'd bring these days. At least I can say I owned one once upon a time. Sigh.\n\nThis thing is stunning. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491354032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468997, "authorName": "TSRHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsrhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a 15k jump on bid price, this must really be special or lust really is the word. Anyone have an idea what this is worth? Speculation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491355267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469004, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seller is the same who sold the R5 Turbo 2 last week !!! What else does he have in reserve for us in his garage?!?!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491355859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469025, "authorName": "SSM_001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssm_001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dats-a-one-a-spazi meat-a-bol!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491356378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469032, "authorName": "dblbogey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dblbogey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, one man's ceiling as they say... Indeed, very rare, it very much looks like your everyday garden variety touring coupe from a distance though. Still, if you have to ask... Man, is this thing green or what, and what color would we say that interior is? I'm obviously lost, which way to the small block Chevrolets", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491356655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469036, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I speculate that it will almost touch $100k. This is no joke unicorn material. \n\nPerhaps the ultimate iteration of the engine that made BMW's name, the S38 inline six.\nManual, with one more speed than most M5s.\nA wagon, for all the long roof fanatics.\nForbidden fruit non-USDM car. But made not just US compliant, but CA legal. No trickery needed to register ANYWHERE.\nA 1 of 20 final run edition.\nOF said edition, the better of the two color combos sold. Possibly one of best color combos ever. On anything.", "likes": 27, "timestamp": 1491356823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469039, "authorName": "Cobra427sc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really!?!? Seriously?!?!\nGreat! Time to sell the house, the wife and the kids...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491356920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469046, "authorName": "97alpina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97alpina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car has had me stunned all day. The level of want cannot be described. Can't believe the first guy would sell it, let alone 2 others. Well, atleast I have inspiration to build my 95 525 touring into this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491357063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469049, "authorName": "UnsungHeroes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unsungheroes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If GM or Ford produced a Ferrari/Lamborghini/Maserati or equivalent then our teutonic friends would still be producing masterpieces like this to compete....sadly we don't....one solution - get to it boys (or maybe Elon Musk is nearly there....)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491357153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469064, "authorName": "K_Brady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k_brady/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is by far the most glorious wagon that B.A.T. has had go on the block. Good luck with the auction. I'm going to go buy a lotto ticket.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491357736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469069, "authorName": "bozatwork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bozatwork/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really need to move to California. And somehow have a lot more money for car collecting. She's a real keeper.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491357913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469096, "authorName": "MrMalaga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmalaga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were there any M5 wagons available in the states? Any with a stick? Love the car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491358925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469104, "authorName": "ATSR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atsr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one has a high probability of breaking BaT's servers. \n\nProper unicorn. Stunning", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491359506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469123, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrMalaga\nhttp://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=12", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491360597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469143, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrMalaga no M5 tourings were officially imported to the US. No 3.8's at all for that matter. Last time i counted, there were 29 M5 tourings in the US, according to the registry. No e34 wagons came to the US wth manual transmissions.\nMore good info here: http://www.m5portal.com/forum/start.asp", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491362168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469144, "authorName": "Westopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westopher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably one of the top 5 cars ever on BAT, and thats no small feat.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1491362270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469166, "authorName": "GT3.2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt3.2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have driven this car. The owner was in my E63(15) Wagon. The M5 sensation with a wagon is truly unique. M models of this era are analog in a now digital world. I can imagine pulling out of M headquarters with all thumbs up with this special touring.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491362681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469176, "authorName": "CarsOverMoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsovermoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like @redrally, I saw this car at the Canepa cars and coffee last year. Nothing else at the show really mattered to me because I knew that this may very well be the only one I'll see in my life. And I'd bet on it being the cleanest and most meticulously maintained example, especially in the US. This car is absolutely flawless and in my opinion, the greatest M car ever made. Hoping it stays local but to whoever buys it, congratulations and enjoy it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491363689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469202, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear right quarter shot of the car cover is so much sexier than the other three shots. The accentuated passenger side body lines... The bulge of the rear wiper mount... The swoop of the car cover under the rear bumper. So perfect. ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491365367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469233, "authorName": "airheadearl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airheadearl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I'm not a BMW guy but,\nactually I am a BMW guy, but I have a Subaru wagon, and an E34 sedan, and I don't like tilt shift photography in car ads. Meh.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491366999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469240, "authorName": "Pete_in_TX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete_in_tx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to buy it, care for it, drive it, stare at it, and then provide for its ongoing care in my will, like Leona Helmsley did for her dog.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491367628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469281, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally a station wagon in green, out of all colors, is accepted in the land of lifted redneck trucks and Urban Assault vehicles. I love it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491373307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469293, "authorName": "mossyoaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mossyoaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Breathtaking. \nWhere can I find this car cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491376596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469298, "authorName": "SaltyMillennial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltymillennial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't think a perfect car existed. Guess I was wrong.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491378208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469300, "authorName": "SaltyMillennial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltymillennial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Thou shalt not covet\" - God\n\nWell shoot... that's another strike against me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491378688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469324, "authorName": "pl8ster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pl8ster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's cooler than being cool? ICE COLD!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491383863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469330, "authorName": "pavel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooooh love, love that color combo. \n\nIt's unfortunate that BMW stopped making awesome brown interiors on M5 after the E39 (Carmel) - the only option for mine was Portland brown, which is a rather unfortunate tone of beige.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491386718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469334, "authorName": "pcarenthuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarenthuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tease.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491388938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469399, "authorName": "RAMJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unobtanium, sigh.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491395904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469420, "authorName": "beemeup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemeup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491396631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469423, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This in my opinion is worth much more than that time capsule E36 lightweight. On top of that you can STILL drive this one! Beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491396724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469444, "authorName": "Jarter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my god that is a gorgeous interior", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491397370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469450, "authorName": "ralittle2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralittle2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, since it has too many zeros in the asking price I'll have to come up with a reason to not like it although SWMBO did ask if I was buying it before she knew the price. So here's the problem: it's an awesome car that begs to be driven... a lot. And if you do that they it would be hard to keep it looking like this not to mention the bills to keep it happy. OK, I tried, but I'd still love to have it. Smoking hot car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491397513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469458, "authorName": "Jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possibly the most expen$ive e34 out there", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491397772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469460, "authorName": "Chris_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added to the list of things I never thought I'd say: what a stunning wagon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491397862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469476, "authorName": "TRibute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The e34 tourings were one of the best cars produced by BMW, even though they did not have great sales at a time when SUV's were gaining popularity. I owned one for 18 years and had more notes on the windshield of offers to buy. A truly classic car and the Elekta was the pinnacle of success. An interior to die for. I always wanted the m18 wheels on mine as i had on my e38sport. The m18's are by far the best wheel BMW has made. Biased yes, but confirmed by many other owners over the years. As I pore over the pixs and video, there are so many minor details that just make this example stand out. I hope a BMW \"driver\" buys this car knowing then that it will be driven and not become a \"garage queen\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491398290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469485, "authorName": "Cotterpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cotterpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does this say about manual shift wagons? I know at the car companies no one is listening. Or is it the BAT demographics that hones in on such a beast? The unfortunate circumstance on this particular car is that it's intended design of sporty driving in a utilitarian format is completely eclipsed by the soon to be astronomical price, rendering it near motionless. Bring a trailer has brought on another connotation. Time for an ICON type company to start building up these clones.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491398688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469494, "authorName": "JPO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greatness combined with scarcity commands a great price. Too bad about the scarcity part.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491398963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469496, "authorName": "greenvilledoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenvilledoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, this shouldn't even be mentioned as being in the same class of car as my parents Olds 88 wagon.\n\nBeautiful", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491398969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469575, "authorName": "evh1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evh1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did it cross your mind as it did mine that'll I'll drop a bid on it just for the hell of it and enjoy the rush? Worst case being that you'd win it.... :)\nNever thought I'd see a car that would make me lust as my 2000 E39 M5 did...and it's a wagon ! I'd drive it proudly to the grave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491402225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469589, "authorName": "hankcinq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankcinq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I first saw this car driving up the highway in the central valley of California. I was in a M3 sedan doing what I thought was a respectable but certainly not legal speed. Along came this beautiful green wagon and blew right past me. The color, its pace, and the way the owner had methodically taped the front part of his car to prevent chips begged me to have another look. I engaged, but it took the M3's V8 quite a bit of effort to catch up and keep up. \n\nI've subsequently seen this wagon a couple times at my mechanic's shop for its regular maintenance. \n\nI can tell the community that my mechanic, who I would describe as extremely meticulous and makes me fix even the most minor details on my cars describes the owner of the Elekta as his most meticulous customer and makes the mechanic fix things he didn't even know were wrong. \n\nthe wagon is immaculate, its condition is better than it looks in the pictures, the colors, especially the interior, are far better in person, and it sounds sublime.", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1491402484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469601, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hankcinq- THANKS Palzy! That just makes all us want-to-buys out here feel worse! Ha!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491402854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469634, "authorName": "KBHumphrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbhumphrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd get this, put on some Magnaflow 40s, Koni chrome CAI, Diablo chip and replace those dated rims with some nice Lexani dubs.\n\nYeah.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491404208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469685, "authorName": "BimmerVertDudeFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmervertdudeftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet Mother Of Jesus.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491406061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469714, "authorName": "313C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/313c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 2003 DINAN-tuned 540it caught me looking at this one last night. It wasn't pretty. What a beautiful car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491407134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469734, "authorName": "joelfeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelfeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "KBHumphrey's comment, and purposed plan, hurts my head.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491408017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469776, "authorName": "Arkaid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arkaid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My lord. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491409456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469793, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard would it be to install a Rover V-8?\nAsking for a friend...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491409909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469794, "authorName": "Bigsur1997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsur1997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the seller highlight the respray to the rear quarter panel, what was the reasoning and any previous pictures?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491409966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469811, "authorName": "Gingerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gingerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A modest proposal: Let's contact BMW with a group buy offer for them to manufacture a couple hundred/thousand of these. Who's coming with me??????/", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491410598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469814, "authorName": "eblue540", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eblue540/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best photography. Most delicious extended leather photos. Most comprehensively equipped and photographed accessories and tools. Most detailed documentation of the most fastidious maintenance displayed in a listing. Best looking color matched car cover. Best use of video shorts to give context and sound to the listing. The most riveting color combination interior and exterior. AND, the most sought after but least available car ever offered on BAT. Yup, THIS is the best BaT listing of all time. Period. Full stop.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1491410680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469816, "authorName": "KBHumphrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbhumphrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joelfeder I used sarcasm font. Apparently BaT comments board does not have it installed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491410746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469835, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, sweet mother of God, the ultimate Ultimate Driving Machine! Ohhh, if I hadn't already gone and mortgaged everything to buy that @#$% Z8!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491411905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469842, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would, however, replace that @#$% M5 badge with one that says 528i.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491412049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469846, "authorName": "bmw325_num99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw325_num99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, SO many details for this BMW-nerd to absorb.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491412323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469902, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Satch Carlson: Its like picking up that beautiful brunette at the bar , just walking out the door with her when you pass a Gorgeous single blonde walking in. Isnt life wonderful.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491414338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469933, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, I would be completely out of line if I said something about an LS swap?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491415235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469936, "authorName": "BluntAaronR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluntaaronr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Turn11 Seller had the R5 Turbo 2 and this....pretty sure he stopped at the door and convinced the blonde to tag along.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491415368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469961, "authorName": "HexS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hexs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wagon lust-flame ignited. Can't/won't extinguish it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491416338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469976, "authorName": "DeltaLimaXray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deltalimaxray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long roof Holy Grail.\n\nPerfection.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491416630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469981, "authorName": "twonot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twonot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just about perfection for me - WOW what an automobile!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491416914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1469993, "authorName": "old911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do we see Six figures on this?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491417293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470077, "authorName": "spyderkeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyderkeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sure would love to fold the seats down a put some 2x4s in this beauty, ahhhh!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491418982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470230, "authorName": "ronster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You gotta love a car that comes with matching leather driving gloves. But what if the glove doesn't fit?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491420976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470244, "authorName": "MDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So after looking at all these pictures for the last 30 minutes...and trying to figure out how I could buy this and not get killed by my wife (would make a nice hearse for me though)...\nI read how the seller also has/had an M1 in addition to this fine M5.....\nYou Sir are my idol.... thank you for being the steward to this fine car....BUT WHY would you sell this????.....You are well aware that you will not see another....easier for you to replace an M1 than this....\nproblem for me would be that I would drive it....constantly....and the miles & smiles would rack up...but then again wasn't this what it was built for...\nGLWA..you will be sorry though when she has left your stable", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491421131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470445, "authorName": "MarinMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So looks like the $60k bid will stand until the last 5 min of the auction? Can't wait to see the final moments of this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491423503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470496, "authorName": "Carlos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just noticed it has not cup holders, so I will not be bidding...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491424065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470670, "authorName": "2S2KS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2s2ks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll have to respectfully disagree with everyone below me....\n\nJust kidding, this is the best car ever", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491426060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470698, "authorName": "Po911356i", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/po911356i/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a wagon lover, this is gorgeous!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491426409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470771, "authorName": "SDB999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdb999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronster you must acquit", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491427578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470828, "authorName": "jonnyhaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnyhaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "holy shit", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491428473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1470924, "authorName": "mask84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mask84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Private sale level, on BaT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491430026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471047, "authorName": "BLS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what are the performance specs on this thing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491433429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471060, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't recall a car on BaT that I have coveted as much as this one. If it doesn't hit six figures there is no God.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491434078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471079, "authorName": "Strictly_Mercedes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strictly_mercedes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't even like BMW's and I'm in love with this thing. \n\nAgree with sentiment, this may really be the best yet on BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491435026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471113, "authorName": "darcyw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darcyw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "apologies to @Turn11. my track pad is really sensitive and I accidentally flagged your comment as not constructive. My mistake. darcy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491436062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471168, "authorName": "soniccrhyme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soniccrhyme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wheelyneat - there may or may not be a god, but this is def an angel", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491438691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471175, "authorName": "MitchMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That leather interior is AMAZING. \nI believe it has been regularly conditioned with unicorn milk.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491438832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471219, "authorName": "PMBCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmbcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491440739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471248, "authorName": "joemair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My cup of lust runneth over. \n\nAs a lover of BMWs, wagons, manual transmissions, ITBs, green exteriors and brown interiors, this car just SINGS to me. Alas, it exceeds my budget by vast piles of cash. I guess my Scirocco will not have a color-matched twin.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491441665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471281, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, it's very nice. I just don't get the wagon love. Now I know how my wife feels when I freak out over a car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491443177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471314, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok...I'm drooling here on the color combo. I don't have the cash for this...but if my wallet had no limit this would be in my driveway even though I think it's overpriced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491444267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471421, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How can such a car fanatic sell his R5 Turbo 2 AND his rare M5 wagon in less than 2 weeks ??? I can't explain that...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491449439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471534, "authorName": "Sidragon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidragon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Checked in all the hiding places, checked behind the sofa and still a little short for this wonderful car....\nTime to go down to the bank with the damm crowbar and ski mask again, I hope BaT doesn't mind the cash looking a little orange or blue if things don't go quite to plan.....please hold.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491459443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471647, "authorName": "Amazed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a question for all the BATers watching/appreciating this ride: is it too rare, too precious to use as a DD?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491483719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471698, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Amazed - Yes, and how dare you suggest such a thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491485675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471770, "authorName": "Dan Cope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/btd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Amazed - No, and how dare you suggest that it might be.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491488112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471791, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really don't have a clue as to $ value of this car, that will depend on degree of want here.\nI will venture to guess it's an easy 400 comment auction with 5 days to go.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491488676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471799, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a stunner the interior is off the charts. The Engine is to die for and the green is money.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491488993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471830, "authorName": "Ltd783", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ltd783/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I haven't even visited this listing page in a couple days, and when I woke up in bed this morning, as I cracked my eyes, the first thought I had was \"Damn, that Elektra M5's interior is gorgeous!!!\" \n\nNot bills, not daily to-do's, but the interior of a 20 year old station wagon...\n\nBaT, thank you just for letting us drool over this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491489523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471858, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ltd783- YEPP ! And BMW will NOT even let us build ourselves a \"NEW\" version of this crate! Remb. the 5series hot-rod Diesel wagon that Clarkson declared the \"World`s Best New Car!\" a very few years back??? Believe around 2011 ? Never avail. in USA. He yelled that over the tire squeal as he side-slid around corner ! :)) sackboy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491490447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471865, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Amazed :\n\nno.\n\nthe car has real world use on it, with many parts replaced (look through the service records). it hasn't had bodywork or replacement of engine or anything, but it isn't a sub-20k mile car which hasn't been used and has object d'art/let me just stare at it longingly in subdued boudoir garage lighting value.\n\non the other hand, if one had six figures to spend on this car, I would presume that one could also easily afford to recreate something like this which was less valuable in absolute terms.\n\nnot unlike the people with $15M Ferrari GTOs have \"beater\" clones built from other lesser Ferrari models to take to track events and the like. in this case, one could build a clone for well under $30k to beat on. all the parts are readily available (not cheap, but there) and there'd be no more risk in dailying it than any other random E34 Touring.\n\n(rushes out to corner the market on E34 Tourings and find an Hazelnut leather supplier)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491490686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1471957, "authorName": "point655", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/point655/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any loyal BAT reader out there ever kept track of record number of comments? We might have a winner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491493940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472016, "authorName": "Bajmahal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bajmahal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@point655 The Porsche 959 hit 1k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491495929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472021, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been waiting for years for one of these. Happy to trade an M4 GTS for it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491496175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472025, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnylib68- REALLY ?!? Even money???? Whoa Pardner! I will buy this for you, and you give me your GTS ! Ok? sackboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491496338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472054, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this wagon will break $100k. if not, it should.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491497014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472064, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnylib68- deal still stands!!! sackboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491497346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472108, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's ok to break a promise to yourself right? I vowed I wouldn't buy another car this year but I'm pretty sure there was a footnote excluding M5 Touring's. While I expect this example to bring all the money and then some, I doubt it will reach M4 GTS money. Put it this way, I wouldn't trade mine for it even up. I was 2nd bidder on the 93 M5 Touring here a year or so ago and regret letting that one pass. This one is already beyond that car's hammer price but well worth it. It will be an interesting 5 days!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491498913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472190, "authorName": "jaredmac11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredmac11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything about this car is beautiful but my god those seats... what a beautiful color.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491501356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472198, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear Family\n When I die would you please hire the winner if this M5 Touring to take my casket to and from my funeral service. I think I deserve just one last smile and I think this would do it. \nLMAO", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491501470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472294, "authorName": "HAPPY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/happy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are amazing as sedans but I wonder how the wagon effects the handling? These are not that fast so not sure how it blew away a v8 M3? Te AMG wagons recently listed would walk away from these on a highway in the twists if as good as a sedan it will shine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491504119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472467, "authorName": "Wagon_the_dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_the_dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even the shift knob is badass!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491506771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472669, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chestsstm3 - I'll be on the lookout for your bid. That was a heartbreaking loss on the other Touring. Go for it! You only live once - its my mantra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491508460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1472832, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a chance to carefully inspect this wagon inside & out at Legends of the Autobahn this past August. The seller was nice enough to provide me with a thorough \"tour\" of the car with in-depth explanations.\n\nWhat I can tell you is that the car isn't nearly as nice in person as it shows here...\n\n...and that's because it shows even NICER in it's glorious, mechanized flesh. Truly one of the most desirable and drool-worthy cars I have ever seen up close.\n\nThis is one automobile that hurts my heart from an overflowing of pure, wistful, unrequited longing...which, alas, I'm just not in a current position to sate. Painful...", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491510459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473070, "authorName": "Jeffsykes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsykes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with coopspeed. I saw the car today. The photos don't even begin to do the car justice. It must been seen in person. The colors are much more vibrant than depicted in the photos, as good as the photos are. This is a truly spectacular car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491512649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473359, "authorName": "computiNATEor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/computinateor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "coopspeed - Ah, you mean I missed it at LOTA? :( I love the way this car looks. This is one I'd love to buy and keep forever, but as with so many cars on this site, there is no way I'm in a position to own something as nice as this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491515841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473421, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, does this ever ring my bell. What a special car. Like Coopspeed, I saw it firsthand at the Legends of the Autobahn and it blew me away then too. One question: why does the California BAR sticker show 3.6 rather than 3.8? I suppose their records only show the existence of the 3.6 motor that was officially imported to the U.S.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491517260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473523, "authorName": "Ericisajackass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericisajackass/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by Ericisajackass", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491521217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1473524, "authorName": "D-VO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d-vo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A challenger emerges...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491521265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473562, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About time, I was sweating bullets here about having to buy this at $60. \n\nLol", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491523130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473611, "authorName": "MitchMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchman/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by MitchMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491524807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1473619, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time and patience....last two hours...furious bidding....will be interesting...bring a bucket o' cash...may the best human win.\n...lurker...see y'all in 4 days", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491525224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473623, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 63838, "content": "$63,838 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491525441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1473639, "authorName": "mortgagejake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mortgagejake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always wanted to know when someone parks in the middle of the lane is the road closed? Are they taking a chance? Or do they just know someone will go around them? Anyone ever get smoked doing that?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491526871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473685, "authorName": "George", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction simply proves that when you have a car never sold new in the US that's been brought to CARB standards, it'll bring big $$$$, which means that \"yes, the CA market DOES matter\". On another note, aren't we all forgetting that E61 had a M5 variant that also wasn't imported by BMWUSA? Could we be seeing one listed here soon? Hopefully CARB compliant as well?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491528949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473758, "authorName": "ThatOneGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatoneguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a sleeping bag and some bug spray, because this thing has me pitching a tent!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491532138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473847, "authorName": "Gramps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gramps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish an automaker would see these comments and begin building color combos like this again.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491540242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1473881, "authorName": "cascadia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by cascadia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491544665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1473984, "authorName": "ukcanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcanuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm gonna cry! Unicorn.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491568081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474058, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gramps: You ain't kidding. I wish I could have gotten this brown color interior to match my Regal Peacock Green Metallic Chevy SS Sedan. Would have been so much nicer than the blah black. What color code interior is this? So you know one day, when I have more money than brains, I can do this interior color swap on my SS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491571295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474087, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by boostorbust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491572377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1474183, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boosterbust you mean \"get it for the deal of a lifetime at 60k\" :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491576702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474364, "authorName": "cntrydad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cntrydad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car breaks my heart....the combo is stunning, the craftsmanship of the interior looks incredible. I've always gravitated towards tan/brown interiors and this color is perfect. I NEVER understood the drab, GRAY interiors so common on German cars, WTF! we had a E39 M5 till recently and the Oxford green/caramel/black color combo was what sold me on it and what I miss most. love to see this wagon in person, understand it's in the Bay Area....yum", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491583776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474546, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnylib68 I knew it wouldn't last. Watched the last one go through on here and sell for $65-68k and that was a just in nice condition in standard color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491591362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474631, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ferrari price tag on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491593010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474700, "authorName": "Mark_Olson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_olson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had know idea that these even existed, and the money that they bring, WOW!! Learn something new everyday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491594055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474742, "authorName": "bluepig535", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluepig535/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not follow the logic how a higher price makes the car less suitable as a daily driver. The price is principally a reflection of the car's rarity and desirability. The desirability is, at least in part, driven by people's knowledge or expectation of the driving experience. As a long-time owner of # 899 (avus blue - great colour but most definitely shaded by this car's BRG) I can tell you the M5 Touring is most definitely an exquisitely useable daily driver. It is blown into the weeds by modern turbo-charged wagons at initial take-off and up to about 3.5-4k revs you wonder what all the fuss re the fabled s38 engine is all about but then .... automotive nirwana ensues - the hair in your neck stands up as the engine gets into its stride and from 5k to 7k+ it sings a most beautiful song. It will do an actual 270 km/h on the autobahn and its handling is good enough to drive seriously aggressive on twisty roads. All that in exchange for prodiguous fuel consumption and intensive and often expensive maintenance. That seems a fair trade off and I personally can't think of many (new or used) wagons that offer the same level of looks, rarity and sheer joy of driving for any amount of money. The previous generation, manual-gearbox Audi RS4 may be a candidate but comes nowhere near in the rarity stakes. The car is capable of high mileages as long as it is properly maintained, like any thorougbred, and will get you (priceless) membership to the upper echelons of the driving satisfaction per dollar spent fraternity ...", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491595001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474795, "authorName": "Herbie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herbie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to point out: With 4 days left in the auction, this car is bidding just $2500 under what the Grigio Metallic Ferrari 328GTS closed at.\n\nAnd, like a guy who can't decide between blondes or redheads, I'm similarly conflicted over which car I like more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491596138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1474902, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ferrari 328: 1 Dime = 1 Dozen\n\nBMW M5 Elekta: 1 Lifetime = 1 Opportunity \n\nSince we're resorting to insipid (sorry, they're just so unoriginal) \"cars-like-women\" metaphors, my fantasies reside with this Italo-Germanic looker with the green hair and the massive cargo area.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491598621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475134, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might this be one of the highest selling E34's?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491602459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475203, "authorName": "BPCESF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcesf/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by BPCESF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491605194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1475235, "authorName": "LobsterHatMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobsterhatman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an E34 M5 owner, this is the holy grail...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491606270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475250, "authorName": "cjhooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjhooper/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by cjhooper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491608032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1475262, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is getting fun", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491609408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475263, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by boostorbust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491609419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1475295, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To whoever the new owner might be...do me a favor and email me in about 20 years when I'm able to buy this car from you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491611367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475370, "authorName": "mrigdon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrigdon/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by mrigdon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491616029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1475388, "authorName": "BPCESF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcesf/", "bidAmount": 77500, "content": "$77,500 bid placed by BPCESF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491616980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1475390, "authorName": "mrigdon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrigdon/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by mrigdon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491617402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1475430, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gor, blimey!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491619736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475463, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those incredibly rare and beautiful cars that you may come across once in your life. For me it's not so much the money it's the question .. am I truly worthy.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491622402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475460, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrigdon( who just bidded $85 000) You are the one who bought the previous 1993 BMW M5 wagon on BAT in November 2015 , for $56 000....!!! You want another one ? I don't blame you...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491622466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475503, "authorName": "rolls_canardly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolls_canardly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great photography., great car., unicorn., blah blah blah. freakin' hate you free market economy! Thanks Obama!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491625815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475663, "authorName": "Paul_Hardiman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_hardiman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Naughty and wicked. I love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491657285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475669, "authorName": "Paul_Hardiman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_hardiman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to go on, but Ph-wucking -ooar!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491657534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475895, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa. What is going on here?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491670275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475901, "authorName": "GDMCHRIZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdmchriz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is going to be very pleased after this purchase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491670605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475911, "authorName": "RantWhenParked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rantwhenparked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looked at the silver one (linked previously) - this is WORLD's better, in my book. Maybe that green 525it is still on my local CL... 5spd conversion too. Wife would still kill me if it was in the driveway this evening - no matter how much i went on about Elekta clone. Yup, gonna go look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491671073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475938, "authorName": "j.p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW should take note....there is a strong market for fast wagons in the US. Seem like every other day there is a new sport wagon on this site from various makes....some even fetching large money. BMW should bring back the M5 wagon back to the US.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491672425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475946, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if they do they need to go all the way. Manual gearbox and a M model would be a necessity, anything less will be a failure. But in all seriousness the market for a high HP wagon is very small, ask Cadillac which had all kinds of trouble selling their incredible CTSV wagons", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491672901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475949, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is 1/20. There is a strong market for uber-rare collectible wagons. Let's not confuse that with a new release wagon with high enough production numbers to justify it's development cost.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491673031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475977, "authorName": "imolaredm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imolaredm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just noticed it's a 6-speed-- super cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491674863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1475981, "authorName": "MDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bluepig I suppose perhaps that some people will view this more as an investment/collector car that in order to maintain/grow in value the mileage needs to stay artificially low...\npersonally I buy all my cars to drive them...this car would be no different for me...I derive my joy from taking them out and driving them in the manner in which they were meant to be driven....not by turning on my garage light to stare at them....\nwish i could bid on this....M5 tourings are rare birds to begin with...this one more so...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491675349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476039, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the next owner. Come on man. Drive this thing. Don't be that guy! There's a Ferrari F40 owner who takes his car camping driving it in dirt and mud, potholes, snow and even cooks his meals on the engine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491679230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476109, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all the wife comments on BAT that I have seen. \nI finally realized I will never get married. \nA rare M5 Wagon like this is way more my style.\nPause \nOoooouch just got kicked in the nuts by my girlfriend.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491685551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476184, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fnaz. I couldn't agree more! My whole philosophy for collecting is to look for what I call meticulous drivers. I'm not interested in super low mileage garage queens. All of my cars have been driven but are mechanically and cosmetically perfect. This way I don't worry about putting some miles on them but also get to gaze at their beauty. This M5 fits my model perfectly! Unfortunately I fully expect it to exceed both my soft and firm budget numbers. Hopefully bidding doesn't go crazy before Tuesday so I can continue to dream.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491693588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476193, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are several reasons that is car is in a class of its own:\n\n1. This is the final 3.8-liter iteration of the S38 M engine, which some people consider to be the ultimate M six. Certainly it is the final evolution of the M88 from the M1.\n\n2. The E34 M5 Touring (wagon) was the ride-of-choice for European racing teams in the '90s. \"You go on ahead\u2014I'll take the support vehicle!\" \n\n3. For a time, you could get BMW wagons with manual transmissions. That time is past.\n\n4. There was a time you could get BMW wagons, period. That time is coming to a close.\n\nNow let's discuss those who are moaning and groaning because BMW is no longer building cars like this\u2014or indeed importing 5 Series wagons. Or wagons with manuals (in fact, start preparing your farewell odes to manual transmissions). Simple: Economics 101. \n\nWhen BMW introduced the X5 in America, they sold something like 15,000 in the first year. 5 Series wagons? Something around 1,500. I have heard people express their disenchantment because BMW is \"merely pandering to the market.\" Hello?! This is a company in the business of building and selling cars; if you build a car that the multitudes want to buy, then you stay open for another year. If you build a car that appeals to a tiny, enthusiastic percentage of the market, then you will soon be closing those factory doors.\n\nThe situation is particularly dire in the U.S., where we are used to walking into the dealership and driving out with a new car. What if you want a six-speed manual? Dealers once stocked manuals because an automatic transmission was a costly option. But now there is no cost advantage to a manual\u2014and fewer and fewer of the mullets we have turned loose on the streets can drive one anyway. So when the dealership orders a car, they are not going to order one that will sit on the floor for a year before it finds a buyer... which means that if you want a manual, you have to order it and wait for it to be assembled. Most Americans are horrified by the very thought of deferred gratification\u2014and the eight-speed ZF automatic is so sweet (for an automatic) that only a few of us diehards hold out for that elusive stick.\n\nSo back to this elusive Elekta. I consider it the perfect epitome of what BMW is\u2014or was\u2014all about. It is stunningly beautiful, put together by artisans who took great pride in their accomplishments, whether they were BMW Individual painters or M GmbH engine-builders. It is (trust me) blindingly fast, and if you have not driven a BMW Sport wagon through the twisties, you will not believe its handling. As for rarity, it is what? One of twenty? But it is nevertheless perfectly practical: Costco runs, Home Depot lumber on the roof, bicycles, kayaks\u2014or surfboards, where I live. If I could have only one car, let alone just one BMW, this one would make me happy, even though the top doesn't come off.\n\nAnd if I weren't mortgaged to the max, I would spend whatever I had to to get it.", "likes": 43, "timestamp": 1491694725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476229, "authorName": "malfalfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malfalfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am astonigasted", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491698020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476232, "authorName": "keviha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keviha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satch Carlson....couldn't find fault /disagreement with anything you posted. It's a special car that encapsulates a unique time in BMW's history. I really hope the new owner submits 1 or more updates to BaT for the dreamers amongst us. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491698490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476249, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm glad as hell I don't really need this car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491699786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476259, "authorName": "autooracle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autooracle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is absolutely amazing on every level. Owned by a true enthusiast, this car puts most museum cars to shame.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491701225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476338, "authorName": "LaserFJim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laserfjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the previous owner of an E39 540iT M-sport, I too lament the fact that BMW no longer imports 5-Series wagons. Four years ago I stopped by the Atlanta BMW dealer (from which I'd bought two 5-Series CPO cars). I told them I was looking for a 2009-10 535iXT or F10 535 X-Drive. The salesman's response? If I wanted either of those, then I absolutely needed an X-5. He could not comprehend my response that I had no desire to drive an SUV (SAV, whatever). He actually said: \"You live in Atlanta. Why do you need AWD?\" Uh... because I WANT it? I wound up buying my 535 X-Drive from a dealer in PA, and installing a removable Executive hitch.\r\n \r\nAnyway, I think there is something of a chicken and egg dilemma here. I see plenty of F11 (5-Series Tourings) in Europe, but as long as we keep buying SUV's and SAV's, and accepting whatever pabulum the manufacturers want to spoon-feed us, little will change.\r\n\r\nBTW, yes, this M-5 Touring is stunning. But at $ 85k and counting, I can't see ever loading it up with roof racks to haul bikes, boats and even an ion laser like I did with my old 540iT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491715513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476343, "authorName": "LaserFJim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laserfjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the previous owner of an Audi allroad, E39 540iT M-sport, and A-6 Avant, I too lament the fact that BMW no longer imports 5-Series wagons. Four years ago I stopped by the Atlanta BMW dealer (from which I'd bought two 5-Series CPO cars). I told them I was looking for a 2009-10 535iXT or F10 535 X-Drive. The salesman's response? If I wanted either of those, then I absolutely needed an X-5. He could not comprehend my response that I had no desire to drive an SUV (SAV, whatever). He actually said: \"You live in Atlanta. Why do you need AWD?\" Uh... because I'm the customer and I WANT it? I wound up buying my 535 X-Drive from a dealer in PA, and installing a removable Executive hitch.\n \nAnyway, I think there is something of a chicken and egg dilemma here. I see plenty of F11 (5-Series Tourings) in Europe, but as long as we keep buying but as long as we keep buying SUV's and SAV's, and accepting whatever pabulum the manufacturers want to spoon-feed us, little will change. Unless sales volumes are sufficient, (or sales lost to other brands), it may not be worth BMW sacrificing a dozen or so Tourings to satisfy US crash tests.\n\nBTW, yes, this M-5 Touring is stunning. But at $ 85k and counting, I can't see ever loading it up with roof racks to haul bikes, boats and even an ion laser like I did with my old 540iT.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491716254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476351, "authorName": "SRLang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srlang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porsche is about to test this wagon theory in the US with the Panamera Sport Turismo. I'm in line, are you?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491717449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476356, "authorName": "Timbot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timbot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy bejesus. That interior... Be still my heart.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491719768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476390, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove the M4 GTS yesterday and as much fun as it is, I kept thinking about this E34. I regret selling the E34 Touring I had. This needs to be in my garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491738642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476391, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone actually tried to import an E61 M Touring? I am told it can be done with some effort.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491738705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476424, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satch Carlson- well stated my old friend! Sometimes \"simple Econ 101\" works in our favour, like the 3 Series, then other times-- you said it perfectly ! sackboy ps: don`t forget Andy B`s blitzen 5 Series wagons! Awesome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491742522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476427, "authorName": "drvalu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvalu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can imagine seeing this on a showroom in a roped off area. As the salesman approaches me to see if I have any questions, I become a blithering mono syllabic idiot. Spectacular vehicle that will never be factory duplicated. GLTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491743007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476439, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to know about importing a E61 M5, to me that is more desirable than this due to the much higher HP and the glorious V10 sound. Until then....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491743891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476441, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 86000, "content": "$86,000 bid placed by boostorbust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491743909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1476477, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 2004 I had the choice between an Elekta and an RS2, both priced at 15.000\u20ac. Yes that's how much they were worth back then in France. I got the RS2. Do I regret ? Well... You can't have 'em all... This car is exquisite, the price, mind-boggling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491747253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476483, "authorName": "malfalfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malfalfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnylib68 - you and I have an agreement: you can always have your wagon back. Would you trade your m4GTS for that one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491747338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476582, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LaserFJim, From the salesman's point of view, he knew that if you left the lot you were gone. It's been known for ages that the \"be back\" customer never comes back. Partly blame the store's commission system for his response. Ironically, it backs up Satch's explanation of today's dealer inventory mentality and US customers wanting instant gratification. I hate it too, man. Try buying a Jeep Wrangler at our biggest local dealer. They can order from the huge Jeep color pallet yet ninety percent of their lot inventory is black because, as they explained to me, \"that's what people buy\". Duuh.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491755911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476705, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malfalfa-You know I miss it! Take good care of her!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491763290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476713, "authorName": "bluepig535", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluepig535/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The E61 M5 Touring was sold both in the U.S. and European markets but, unlike the E60 M5 sedan, the E61 was never offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is another feather in the E34 M5 Touring's cap (not that it needs any more); the very last manual gearbox M5 Touring!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491763791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476728, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluepig535 You sure about the E61 M5 being sold in the US?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491764757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476762, "authorName": "mfleming007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfleming007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronster\n\nThe gloves that didn't fit scenario worked so well for O.J. Simpson.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491767292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476775, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the e61 M5 touring was not sold in the US market.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491767926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476918, "authorName": "gonodil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonodil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if it's possible to import one. \r\n\r\nThe body was sold here with smaller engines and the engine was here in a sedan, so it should be crash and emissions compliant if you squint hard enough.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491780329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476938, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dayum. I get the appeal and I *love* the color combo, but sheesh I could not show up to the office in this and EVER let anyone know I had nearly 100 Grand in it. Nobody would understand, and my sanity would be seriously questioned.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491782646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476993, "authorName": "ThreePedalsOnly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/threepedalsonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As many have said, this goes back to a time when BMW was \"The Ultimate Driving Machine\" and made cars for drivers. The added bonus of this car, in addition to being an M, is the versatility of a wagon. This is a special car. That said, with a little less than two days left and the price flirting with six figures, I hope the new owner doesn't simply put the car away but enjoys it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491789281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477010, "authorName": "TRibute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A German car with Italian styling in British Racing Green. Who could ask for more. Of all the BMW's I have owned over 45 years, my e34 Touring has always been my favorite. I first became aware of the Elekta 15 years ago and have wanted one ever since.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491790785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477082, "authorName": "Timbot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timbot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drvalu- showroom? More like the BMW museum in Munich! I honestly think that's the last time I saw an e34 M5.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491802124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477134, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are some of the other colors these came in ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491826798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477172, "authorName": "Geoffrey_Isabelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffrey_isabelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear Lord! Does the seller take trades? I'd like to offer everything I own plus a house complete with tenants.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491829259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477243, "authorName": "katahdin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/katahdin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Though rear model badging was omitted from the factory, an M5 emblem has been added here.\" \n\nAnd we Americans like logos on our clothes, too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491832682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477247, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EJM :\n\nthe details of the unique/common Elekta vehicle content can be found in the E34 M5 FAQ at the BMW M registry web site :\nhttp://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=12\n\nit appears you answered your initially posed question about the wheels after you'd posted it & asked about colors instead :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491832931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477265, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gonodil, you can import a 91-92. Friends north of the border can import one of these.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491833906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477269, "authorName": "unkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unkle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'' Show all (335 more) '' comments - Bat is alive and well ... !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491834151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477343, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From a personal finance perspective this car will cause someone to replace NECESSITY with WANT in \"Necessity is the Mother of all Invention.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491838355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477352, "authorName": "gabbo241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabbo241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular in every way save for one (peanut gallery peons like me have to find something to dislike): those mirrors really don't match the body style at all. So glad they kept the originals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491838859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477447, "authorName": "MarinMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gabbo241 - Those E36 style mirrors were standard issue on the later sedans though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491843558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477497, "authorName": "gabbo241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabbo241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarinMan - I recall. Just a bit too ricer for Bavarian iron if you ask me. They look like they belong on a Supra.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491845607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477501, "authorName": "vixenlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vixenlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was earlier in the month I would have thought this was an April fools joke. I like Wagons but I am really scratching my head on the $86K?? I would have expected 1/3 of this price and that was after I tacked on a premium for the wagon. What am I missing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491845758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477643, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "86K!......the joke will be when it goes RNM!\r\n\r\nWhile I recognize the rarity of the build, the history, etc. I appreciate performance wagons (E63/CTS-V come to mind and both can be had cheaper than this current price). At this price point I would be looking to fill my garage space with something else.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491850828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477645, "authorName": "urs6e24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urs6e24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Return it to stock by removing the rear M5 badge and it is perfect! On my M635 the only M badge on the whole car is a small M under the tach less than 8mm wide! How things have changed at BMW since...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491850868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477719, "authorName": "Danl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ultra rare, ultra fastidious ownership, tidy package. All you need is two hungry bidders and watch the fur fly. Trouble will come the NEXT time it is for sale. With a couple door dings, a few more thousand kilo's, and today's buyer will take that new car depreciation hit! No question it takes a special buyer to swim these deep waters.\r\n\r\nBeautiful car, GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491852031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477732, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to @BeNK, who supplied this link to the M5 Registry:\nhttp://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=12\n\nWhen you read the paragraph on the Elekta, you discover that I was wrong about the rarity of this particular car. Yes, it is one of twenty Elekta special-edition models, but it is one of only ten in this color combination. And that's BMW's Code 312 British Racing Green, which is absolutely stunning with the Hazelnut Nappa.\n\nOne of ten that were never meant for this market. But this one somehow made it over, and it's California-legal. Talk about a car that should stand out at Legends Of The Autobahn!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491852194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477745, "authorName": "bmwkiwi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwkiwi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car, beautifully shown. No surprise that its going to go for a small fortune. It\u2019s from the last of the last e34\u2019s \u2013 S38B38 engine, handbuilt, six-speed, wagon. As rare as these are, so are the the 95 sedans \u2013 only 404 LHD made. Together, the epitome of the original Motorport concept.\r\n\r\nA question for those in the know. Was the Elekta series an \u201cofficial\u201d BMW limited edition like the 50 RHD 95 M5\u2019s done for the UK market around the same time. Or was it more of an ad hoc order from a group of Italian dealers for a series of two vehicles. (Similar to the order BMW Motorsport prepared for a Saudi dealer a couple of years earlier that had such exotic items as red leather steering wheels.) The reason for asking is that the UK vehicles all had a BMW Motorsport Limited Edition plaque on the console whereas the Elekta\u2019s instead have a gearshift insert which replaces the standard M logo one. They actually look dealer-installed.\r\n\r\nCan\u2019t wait to see this auction play out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491852296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1477996, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vixen lotus: what are you missing? I think the thing to understand here is that the driving experience of an E34 M5 is a thing of the past that won't be returning. I stopped caring about BMW's entire current lineup with possible exception to the i8 about 5 years ago. If you offered me a new 5 series or a complete restoration on my 1995 540i/6, your treat, I'd opt for the resto without any hesitation. That's a hypothetical, I realize, but all it takes is a few folks with deep pockets who share my sentiments, and you have a HELL of a bidding war. Does another Elekta in this combo even exist in the US, much less a CA compliant one?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491854787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478042, "authorName": "computiNATEor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/computinateor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44 Heck, I'd take your 540i6 now, no resto, over a new 5-series. I love my 02 530i, but man, those later E34 540i's are awesome, too. Too hard to find even halfway decent ones these days, though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491855625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478048, "authorName": "computiNATEor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/computinateor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satch Carlson Please make friends with the new owner, and make a Roundel article about it, for, uh, scientific reasons.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491855791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478069, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ComputiNATEor:\nSounds like a plan to me! Whoever wins this thing, please get in touch with me.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1491856165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478079, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwkiwi :\n\nassuming the M registry link ( http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=12 ) is correct, the Elekta was an unofficial special edition, created through BMW Individual for the Italian dealer body. other than the gearshift, the rest of the specification is off the shelf/not unique to the car. the registry link also notes that not all had the knob, so it may have been something the Italian dealers did themselves.\n\nI'd not seen this colorway before and am not usually a fan of brown interiors, but here it is as universally noted, stunning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491856285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478394, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We know the owner of this car and I personally inspected the car this past year and Legends. Very knowledgeable owner and pretty amazing car! I owned a 1995 M5T for many years and the memories forged from that experience fuel the passion we still have today. There is still gas in this cars LARGE tank relative to sales price and I'll be quite surprised to see it sell for under six figures. I can't count the number of friends and clients that have forwarded me links to this, certainly a very well composed for sale advertisement. Best of luck to both seller and future caretaker.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491863124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478447, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The close-up of the gear shifter knob tells a tale : this car was number 6 of xx built. This tells \nmost logical thinkers that BMW didn't know how many of these specials they were going to build when 06 rolled off of the line. One would logically think that at that time the number\nto be built was any amount below 100. Sneaky. Doubtless that build amount would have been 99 if BMW could find enough takers. I don't say this to rankle any BMW enthusiasts, I \nonly say it because it is the only logical reason for the xx. Pretty smart bunch those BMW\nbean counters.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491865696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478453, "authorName": "Smith_Jason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smith_jason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is wow and more wow. As a relatively new owner of an E34 M5 sedan with the S38B36 and 5 speed and a love of wagons in general I can say honestly that this is like a dream machine. So well maintained over the years as well. Lots of miles left in this one. Congrats to whomever the lucky winner is. This is so far out of my price range. And I just missed out on getting a 1995 530i touring as well. Still on the lookout though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491866088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478472, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dagwood Interesting take. I read it as Roman Numeral 20 as in 6 of 20 built for the Italian group that commissioned them. Rome/Italy/XX...maybe it makes more sense to the worlds most interesting man who just sold an R5 T2 and now has this one on the block before he partakes of a Dos Equis.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491867324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478573, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CornerCarver, most sources would agree with you, the XX is roman numerals for 20. \n\n@Satch Carlson There were two M5 tourings at the 2016 Legends, this Elekta, and my '94. Amusingly, about half the people who spoke with me asked \"who did the engine swap\" as it seems a lot of people don't know the M5t existed. I've said a few times, it would be fun to write an article, especially while there are two of them within 20 miles of each other.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491873514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478600, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dagwood, Most sources say the Elekta was a special order thru bmw individual for the Italian market, and 20 were ordered, similar spec other than the two color combos. Built during the month of June '95. More details can be found here: http://www.m5portal.com/forum/tourreg95.asp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491875445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478767, "authorName": "MGT81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgt81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. This auction. That bid! ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491886308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478835, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491908157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1478863, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is crazy then there is crazy. Unless I turn for the worse I am out. It was fun", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491912734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478864, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tuesday afternoon entertainment :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491912968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478866, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satch Carlson- PLEASE- PLEASE - make Andy B aware of this Auction, and the $$$$ it is bringing, and the 400 comments&interests!!! thnx, sackboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491913043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478869, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember that if you always think of what you could have instead of this one for the same money, you'll never have anything. That said, this one is obviously worth way more than it is worth to me, as in triple or quadruple.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491913126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478884, "authorName": "TRibute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it is about time the e34 Touring has its due!! When I first saw this car in the early 90's at the car show, I thought what a great marriage of performance with practicality for a sedan. While sales for this model were eclipsed by the emerging SUV/SAV sales, this was a unique car. The dual sliding sunroofs were great. Even on hot days I could open both sunroofs and stay cool while having a normal conversation north of the speed limit. In my view, the Touring body was more rigid than the sedan and reminded me of my 2002 with the great glass surround without any blind spots, which made this a great car for urban traffic warfare. I could also haul a dozen 12 foot 2x4s from the front footwell outside the pop up rear window glass. That was practicality in my view. This car was a treat for medium sized dogs. The mesh netting from the rear seats to the roof provided a great viewing area for our dog and when he passed wind in his excitement, the rear sunroof provided a great exhaust route. The Touring was a great model and when BMWNA decided to no longer import, alienated a loyal group of Touring supporters.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491914522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478903, "authorName": "TRibute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope an East Coaster buys this car as I will offer my services to drive it cross country for them free of charge.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491915158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478925, "authorName": "Rickyrover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm, let's see, what else could I do with that 90 grand sitting around........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491916130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479019, "authorName": "gonodil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonodil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About the price;\n\nJust pretend it's a 1 of 20 special edition Porsche and marvel at how much of a bargain it is!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1491919862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479028, "authorName": "East_Bay_Ray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/east_bay_ray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or the Aston Martin for half as much?\nDecisions decisions...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491920303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479042, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the few cars for auction that could keep an E30 M3 auction relatively silent for the week.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491920703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479131, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Car will be delivered in the crate it was found in along with the holy grail, ark of the covenant and a full set of hen's teeth\"\r\n\r\n\"It belongs in a museum\" \r\n\r\nDr. Henry Jones Jr.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491923702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479143, "authorName": "Shiftless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this and am not saying it's not worth 100K, but putting a twin-screw supercharger on my 5MT M52TUB28 E39 Touring is sounding VERY economical right now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491924089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479150, "authorName": "02princess", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02princess/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOWZA! ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491924361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479151, "authorName": "jota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I admired this car in Monterey last year. It was among some very special cars, and yet it absolutely stole the show. Spectacular.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491924393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479163, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like your style @chetsstm3\n\nSeems a bit early for popcorn, but I need the calories...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491924872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479185, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I kind of want to bid 91k just so I can say I was a part of it lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491925511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479201, "authorName": "PAX5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pax5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For that money I can send my daughter to college for 1.5 years ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491926162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479207, "authorName": "kingpM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingpm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to see this guys car collection...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491926389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479214, "authorName": "Sir_Montalbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_montalbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think it is time to paint my 540/6 Alpine e34 touring BRG and dye the hides Hazelnut....\n\n9/10ths the lust at 1/10th the price!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491926658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479222, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the kind of auction that brings a lot of eyes to the E34 in general too..as an owner of one and also an E32(fairly pristine) I like that. As stated already, to me this car represents everything about what was right with BMW in the golden age that brought about the company's explosion in general popularity (which not all of us actually \"enjoy\", but yes they're in the business of selling cars and do it very well)..Two pairs of exposed headlamps, awesome power, awesome body lines, awesome handling and not too much bling..stately refined sturdy modern construction with all of the right queues that scream BMW just unmistakably! Suffice it to say the E34 ought to be considered classic at this point.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491926944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479221, "authorName": "afterthedecline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afterthedecline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...just went through the full gallery again before settling in for the finish on this one...man, what a car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491926944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479238, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YOLO. You Only LIve Once. Keep telling yourself that when it goes over $100k as you fight through the angst of bidding and paying for the rights to own one of the best modern day BMW collectibles to come across the interwebs in sometime.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491927559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479240, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe how far the BaT auctions have come in a relatively short period of time. It can only be a matter of time until some big concern like Barrett-Jackson or Mecum offers the BaT owners a massive pile of cash and these guys rake in a massive payday - and well deserved. One can only hope that whoever the new owners are don't screw up the formula, or better yet, keep the current team in place to run the show.\n\nNow back to their best auction yet. I am staying glued to my desk to watch the action unfold as noon PT approaches. The final moments are going to be quite entertaining, no doubt.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491927589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479253, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have come back to these pictures a few times and each time I get to the interior I am amazed at how good hazelnut looks next to the BRG. I'm not sure it would work as well on many other bmws, but here it is just perfection.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491928026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479295, "authorName": "MTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@theruse -- I'll see your offer and raise you. If an East Coaster buys this car, I'll get myself to Cali and PAY him/her a couple hundred for the privilege of driving it cross-country!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491929638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479309, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder if this car will help lift up the rest of the E34 M5s, people still unfairly dump on the sedans.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491929952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479311, "authorName": "Archaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is THE BEST looking interior that I have ever seen. Those colors are amazing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491929990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479315, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this might be the best $90,000 spent if it stays at this price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491930065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479316, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not staying anywhere near $90k, JL.. I'm guessing more like $150k. Somebody is going to overpay and still be VERY happy with their purchase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491930117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479318, "authorName": "DrScientist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drscientist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E86 nerd\nas long as the \"formula\" includes this peanut gallery i think BaT could survive. when the buyers kick us all out for mucking up their approach to auctioning the whole thing will go south.\n\nregardless, good luck to the seller, and eventual winner, and BaT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491930156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479321, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doc - agreed, the peanut gallery is one of the BIG reasons we all return. Any new owner would be foolish to modify or kill the comments section. In addition to being entertaining, there are a ton of VERY smart peeps here contributing and helping move the metal with their helpful insight and opinions. It's just a winning formula all around.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1491930250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479332, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zuggerat well it certainly won't hurt! The pinnacle cars are always the ones to help the recognition of a particular series and chassis. This has done tremendous good for the E34s. A lot of young pups have these regular E34s and will hate on auctions like this because..well, because they want cheap parts and want to keep the affordability. They will lust for another one in 20 years, though, and will have jobs and income that warrant purchases like the winner of this very auction. We have to remember that there are a SLUG of very wealthy people out there that had one of these special E34s years ago and had \"moved on\", but want to have a great representative of their old love and relive their youth. It is a long standing formula for classic cars and their values. I had a regular old automatic '95 540 over ten years ago and longed for it again the last few years..so, now, I have a pristine '95 540i MSport (that was actually featured on here years ago before the actual auction format kicked in) and am wishing/hoping it'd now be worth at least one quarter to one half of the value of this baby.. I can always dream, although I have no intention to sell at any time. It just feels good to have something that I can show the wife and seem smart, hehe..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491930606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479334, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrScientist the day we \"the peanut gallery\" get kicked out I vow to start my own site. Bring something to drag a car home with (BSTDACHW for short, just a working title).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491930653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479339, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets see a few more swings here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491930885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479343, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrScientist The value in this \"auction house\" is the peanut gallery for sure! By the time an auction has sold, so much information has been learned through community engaging with the seller. Deeper details(good and bad) come out!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491930906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479348, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A question for the BMW experts: Can i find a non elekta wagon with this color combination? Or is this specific to this edition. The green and brown is perfection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491930994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479347, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just went through the pictures again. dElektable.\r\n\r\ni'm going to miss seeing this in the side panel after today!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491930994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479359, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lestonian in a word, no.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491931255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479361, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lestonian you could have anything you want thru bmw individual. But the question is, did someone order an wagon in BRG with hazelnut? You can scan thru the M5 touring register at the link below, it shows all of the special order colors that were made. I've never seen hazelnut on anything but an Elekta though.\nhttp://www.m5portal.com/forum/m5touring_register.asp", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491931305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479367, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I opted for the hazelnut coffee this morning in honor of today's auction.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491931511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479370, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Hazelnut is dangerously close to Cinnamon..which is what I chose for an M3 back in '02..now it is everywhere in cars across the board. Really ahead of it's time and one good reason it's so lusted for these days..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491931573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479374, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My productivity level\n\nZERO", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491931633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479371, "authorName": "eblue540", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eblue540/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is, as mentioned by Satch, that you will never ever be able to buy an analog car like this one, new again. This is as the thoroughbred horse of 1910; soon they are not \"working\" for a living anymore, they will become the coveted icons of a time (when you drove your own analog car for actual transportation) passed by. Replaced by \"daily drivers\" that today, already decide for themselves when they need to stop, these will eventually be limited to secondary road use and preened by their hobbyist owners to be enjoyed in private on the track or, far from the automated vehicles which are replacing them. This is a pinnacle car of the age now just moving behind us.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491931675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479380, "authorName": "nprouty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nprouty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zuggerat Same!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491931696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479390, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stick my neck out, not going to crest $100k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479394, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boostorbust neck chop chop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479400, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does an Elektra wagon being sold for 100k indicate the \"market\" for a regular e34 M5 sedan will be climbing - eventually to e30 M3 heights?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479401, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will take that action @boostorbust , my price is right number is $101,995", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479402, "authorName": "Ryano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryano/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "$92,000 bid placed by Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479407, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if I can recreate this colorway in a Sienna minivan? That's where I'm at in life.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491932406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479411, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder of the execs over in Munich are watching this Auction on the Big Screen.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491932492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479415, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EJM probably not, they're busy thinking of how they fit an electric motor in the next 5 series", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491932547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479417, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no doubt that the high up management in Munich is watching this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491932605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479420, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BMW I want a tour of the classic and heritage parking garage please!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491932679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479421, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this point I really don't see much difference between 92k and 112k..plus buyers commission ;)\n\nIf you're in that strata of existence..you're not gonna be swayed by +_ $10 or 20k..are you?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491932741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479424, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If i was in the market(could afford) a car like this, my +- range would be $25k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491932803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479426, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samtimtom Katzkin offers seat covers for the Sienna in a Congnac color that is almost a dead ringer for this Hazelnut. So seat covers plus a quick trip to Macco and you should be all set. Then when you are done with it sell it here and you are going to make a mint!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491932809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479429, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Klasic01!! Maybe I'll opt for AWD and a manual swap, too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479433, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Lot's people talking, few of them know.' (Led Zeppelin/Dazed and confused).\nIf you can not effort this one, purchase another. There are 25 'known' E34 M5touring\nin the US and another 2 confirmed to be 'en route'. This is a factory 347 (DIN) bhp\nstraight-in-line-six sport-power-wagon. Thus no reason to consider to import an E61-tank\nwith a semi-manual-gearbox. The 'Elekta'-story is accurate on the 'mregistry'-web-side.\nHere is another ELEKTA (sterlingsilber-met.)\nhttps://www.autoscout24.de/angebote/-7d78cf4c-381b-9f46-e053-e250040ab38b", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491932936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479428, "authorName": "eblue540", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eblue540/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the winner of this gets to be the steward of one of the most covetable cars ever, they get a cover story in the BMW Roundel (\"buy this car, be a star\"). I certainly hope that winner also shares all this coming fame in follow-up postings to all of us. We're going to be counting on you Mr. (Or maybe Ms.) Winner!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491932959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479438, "authorName": "gbplay10s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbplay10s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All electric, 4WD, 5 Touring: I am so in on that!\r\n\r\n@EJM probably not, they\u2019re busy thinking of how they fit an electric motor in the next 5 series", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479441, "authorName": "SuriYa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suriya/", "bidAmount": 94000, "content": "$94,000 bid placed by SuriYa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479444, "authorName": "benisrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benisrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still can't get over this interior. What a car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491933083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479445, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New bidder who just joined the site this month. Way to reel them in BAT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479447, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to go wash my 525iT now. \nHope to come back in 30 mins \nand see some Russian money hit the table.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479449, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to bid, just to savour the 2 minutes of feeling like it's mine.\n\nplus the risk of inadvertently winning, devouring my line of credit and having a cool story and a cool car....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479450, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 99999, "content": "$99,999 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479451, "authorName": "gbplay10s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbplay10s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491933208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479455, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I came here on day one of this auction thinking I would plop down a bid. It escalated so quickly that I was just a bystander.\n\nmaybe next time (SO FUNNY THAT).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491933253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479457, "authorName": "dpkimball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpkimball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait for it..........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479453, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chet your wife told you not to spend 6 figures on a car didn't she?", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491933268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479459, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody's gonna bump this by $20k at some point and try to squash everybody. Won't work, I predict...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479462, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491933358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479464, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TJ, birthplace of the Cesar salad. The only place your salad may come with a worm, in addition to your tequila.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479460, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I challenge the winner of this auction to race Alex in his Volvo 122S to Tijuana for a salad.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479465, "authorName": "gnarggles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnarggles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "employee with head phones at desk constantly distracted by tantalizing bid and comment chime", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491933373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479466, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I heard his wife's name is Patty. This will be Patty's Wagon !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491933385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479467, "authorName": "02princess", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02princess/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most expensive mom car ever! ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479468, "authorName": "grels_17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grels_17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know whats going on in this meeting I'm in because of this car....", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1491933411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479469, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$99,999.... You couldn't find that extra dollar?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479471, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That would make a great wagon to take my kids fishing. Can you imagine how much fish it can haul?!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491933456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479472, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satneff it could certainly haul bass", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1491933483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479463, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this make a good LCP car? ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479473, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@magnus and that's not too Crappie", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479474, "authorName": "81S123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/81s123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just here for the raise in m5 values.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479478, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are still $30k under a new E63 AMG wagon, sure the new car is a bit (ok a lot) faster, but this has more eyeball, and also comes with a dose of instant internet fame and that has to be worth something.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491933606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479479, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@81S123 I don't think we're witnessing a change in M5 values - I think we're seeing the price of exclusivity.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491933616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479482, "authorName": "mlels1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlels1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the bid! I'm still in my \"office\" pool on final hammer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479483, "authorName": "Stuttgart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that last bid is decked to the nines!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491933710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479484, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I predickted a cock fight at the very end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491933719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479477, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@81S123 - This is no ordinary M5 - I don't think this raises the value on anything except for the seller's bank account.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491933739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479486, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@magnus, exactly! I see no effect on M5 values from this...But I do see a dramatic rise in unicorn values.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491933755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479489, "authorName": "81S123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/81s123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@magnus \nMeh mines one of 16 made. Not worried either way, I'll die with it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479491, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want a british green car with camel leather interior. Does anyone know if the porsche 996 came in this combo?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479493, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think we're gonna see a million oxford green E39 M5s on here in the next week or so.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491933910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479494, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My daughter's birthday is coming up... Look sweetie, I bought you a unicorn!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491933928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479495, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e82fan it did Rain Forest green metallic with natural interior (which is brown)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491933950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479496, "authorName": "bsloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big Boy Pants time!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491933954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479499, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/9jK-NcRmVcw", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491934010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479500, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @arash\n\nLet me get on the phone with the used car factory and let them know :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491934022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479502, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Lot's of people talk, few of them know.' (Led Zeppelin/'Dazed n confused')\nIf you can not effort this one, purchase another. There are 25 'known' E34 M5touring\nin the US and a further 2 'en route'. A factory 6-speed 347 (DIN) bhp straight-in-line-six sport- power-wagon. No reason to consider to import an E61-'tank' with a semi-manual-gearbox. This is 'rock'n'roll'-", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491934066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479506, "authorName": "autooracle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autooracle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid with confidence!!! This car is beyond amazing on every level.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491934266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479512, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chet - I'll throw in the extra dollar to tip you over", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491934620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479514, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If someone has a winkelhock they want to sell, I bet they know where to list it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491934696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479519, "authorName": "drvalu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvalu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one seperates the car guys from the collectors. I pray it sells today because I won't lose any more time looking at the pictures and can finish my taxes or use the rest room...", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1491934774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479521, "authorName": "quattrovalvole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattrovalvole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After one week how many of us have spent more time looking at and thinking about this car than they have been productive at work, spent time with friends and family, done taxes...\n\nI am definitely guilty as charged.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491934878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479525, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The interior looks like its been slathered in Nutella...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479526, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the buyer paying over a hundred grand for this thing, how do you intend to use it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479528, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joyce, hold my calls for the next hour please. I'm in a \"meeting\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491935085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479529, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm trying to do my taxes, and I can't concentrate. Maybe I just should bid on it and write it off as a business expense!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491935112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479530, "authorName": "Batcraycray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batcraycray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello? Yes, I am working on that report. Today? Yes, absolutely, no question about it, you should have it in about 38 minutes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491935190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479531, "authorName": "jbeinhor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbeinhor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone, please. 101k. Do it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479534, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@batcraycray it might take much more than 38 minutes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479535, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never knew these were so desirable. Actually, never knew they even existed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491935254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479538, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The inside hood cover does not appear to be the correct one? Does anyone care?\nAfter all, even the sun has black spots.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479539, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW = Best Motor Wagons....?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479541, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@st8omind, it's not \"these.\" It's \"this.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479536, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As this car crosses into some rarefied air I fear it will be mothballed by the buyer as a museum piece. I hope that is not the case, but I know a couple of local guys that collect cars like i did with 1/18th scale cars as a kid. I coveted them and hid them in my garage (bedroom), and I can see the buyer doing the same. \n\nI hope I am wrong and this car surfaces at local events, because this much awesomeness should be shared with the world frequently.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491935319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479542, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I'm just gonna go find a cash machine....\" \n\n-Lebowski to Bunny", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491935327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479545, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Copied and pasted from an update to a recurring conference call that starts in 2 minutes: \n\n\"I\u2019d like to keep today\u2019s call to 20 minutes or less and only hit the urgent items coming up in the next two weeks. With much of the team travelling, this will be the best use of our time.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479546, "authorName": "Amazed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the last time I sign up for email updates on a BaT auction. Sheesh!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491935351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479550, "authorName": "Motormark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@quattrovalvole; You would not be convicted by a jury of your peers (Paul Simon, Still Crazy After All These Years)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479551, "authorName": "eblue540", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eblue540/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which comes first: $100k or 500 comments?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479548, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@quattrovalvole : There's life out there?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479552, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "30 min and 30k away...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479553, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amazed - You can unsubscribe from comment subscription emails on each email. Gmail nests them nicely, but other email clients will be taken over in the next hour, so be advised. ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479555, "authorName": "bsloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do we know if this is the most commented car ever on BaT?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479556, "authorName": "SurfSheboygan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfsheboygan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For some reason this feels like watching 'It's a Mad Mad World.' Kinda like being locked in the basement of a hardware store and trying to use every implement to find daylight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479557, "authorName": "dubman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn ready. Getting funny looks for wearing a pair a leather driving gloves at the office. Hell, if I can't buy it, I'll live vicariously through the actual bidders", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491935507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479558, "authorName": "rboomerw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rboomerw/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by rboomerw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479559, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bsloman - Porsche 959 had over 1000 comments. But this listing has more watchers and more views.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491935526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479561, "authorName": "Chooch84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chooch84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There she goes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479562, "authorName": "Jensenkid97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jensenkid97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There it is, $100K", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479563, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awe come ON guys! This is just a Station Wagon, for Goodness sakes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479564, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to mention that non-running Porsche 928 listing, that was up in four-figure comment territory, too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479565, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I need something better than just a popcorn!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479566, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "next stop 150k..... just kidding........\n\n....maybe not", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479567, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why Elekta and not ElektRa?!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479570, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "more comment notifications then emails from NJTransit during last weeks derailment and subsequent commuter apocolypse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479571, "authorName": "blueboss302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueboss302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just checked my Hagerty policy and can add this on for $2828.00 annual cost at $125k value.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479573, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "comment 500", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491935635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479574, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@satneff I added a kegerator to my office just for moments like this.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491935637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479575, "authorName": "corb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy \"not constructive\" LOL; although I showed this to my wife the other day and she had a similar comment...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491935658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479576, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Johnny Lib- well- you MAY just get to the GTS list price of $134,200 !!!! Dang Bubba!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479579, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy : You are NOT allowed to comment again!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479580, "authorName": "gwa1225", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwa1225/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mourning becomes Elekta. Into orbit she goes ~", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479582, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy. it's not \"a\" wagon it is \"THE\" wagon!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491935739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479587, "authorName": "Corvair1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvair1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man. Last year you could find 550 Maranellos for less than this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479583, "authorName": "SurfSheboygan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfsheboygan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my mind for some reason these comments are being read in the voice of Richard Rawlings Fast 'n Load style. #NoBuena", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479589, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@surfsheboygan I hear Jezzer formerly of Top Gear", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479590, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SurfSheboygan that sounds like a personal problem, any time Richard Rawlings' voice is stuck in your head you need to see a Dr. immediately if not sooner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479592, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet the interior smells like feet... trying to make myself feel better.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491935843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479595, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still spent more time looking at the sellers R5 turbo but I am exhausted.\nWhat will he bring out next to make the GDP go down.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479596, "authorName": "Nurburgringer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nurburgringer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A brand new M5 touring goes for what, 110k Euros? \nThis is worth every bit of that IMO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479597, "authorName": "JJMclure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmclure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright....I put a reminder in my calendar for this one and it looks like I won't be disappointed.\r\n\r\nI see were at 500+ comments and $101K.....what else did I miss??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479598, "authorName": "MarinMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what the reserve is. =O", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479600, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "has @boostorbust changed his name to @busted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491935951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479601, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok- I got it!! It is the Car Cover!!!! THAT is what did it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479602, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve was $25,000 ... hit it on day one \n\n(j/k)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491935972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479603, "authorName": "Che_Vuoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/che_vuoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Sackboy, it's the BMW tire pressure gauge...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491935985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479604, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I almost bought one for 15.000\u20ac, bought an RS2 instead. What a dumbass.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491935990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479608, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or the Sterling 827SLi -- I just can't decide...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479609, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CrazyValves Yogi said hindsight is 50/50 but even could make that call retroactively.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479611, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hands up of how many have sat watching this thinking \"what could I sell to put this in my garage?\" I sure have", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491936067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479612, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Transcon trying to get an M4 GTS out of the way for this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479613, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Elekta felt amazing, driving the RS2 was a revelation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479614, "authorName": "Chooch84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chooch84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Transcon That would be my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479615, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Transcon i bought my job 18 months ago and I keep thinking if this were 24 months from now...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479616, "authorName": "97alpina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97alpina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "kinda hoping the market falls out I in couple years and it's listed for 15k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479617, "authorName": "dpkimball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpkimball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I had to pull my children out of high school to buy it, but it was worth it!\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479618, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God knows where that car is now... There's two listed in France...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479621, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Elekta v 3 kids in private school.....hmm.....tough call.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491936171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479622, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to know Im not alone. Turns out the going price for kidneys and plasma on the black market isn't what I thought it was. Not that I checked......", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479624, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CrazyValues a RS2 in this condition street legal in CA would fetch quite a kings ransom as well. Actually that should be the next BAT auciton, quick BAT folks go find one (there might not be any).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479628, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last quarter hour before the action heats up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479627, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One day we will have an auction that will have more bids than comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479629, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A decent one in France goes for around 25.000\u20ac now, I paid 15.000\u20ac for mine, but I'm never selling it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479630, "authorName": "SurfSheboygan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfsheboygan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Transcon I hear the Russians are in a Buy/Sell/Trade frame of mind...might require an optional organ though....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479631, "authorName": "Ric10X", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric10x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In a few words and due to limited time to go over all comments. \nWhy is this beautiful car so valuable?\nEXCUSE MY IGNORANCE???", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491936257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479632, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satneff they have had those auctions of boring cars already.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479633, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shesurfboygan - Sadly it still might be worth it. Slightly used but still functional", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479635, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ricardosinger, Because if this car came up behind you in the left lane on the Autobahn you would soil yourself.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479636, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cornercarver i don't think so", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479640, "authorName": "bsloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No way this risks RNM, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479642, "authorName": "Ric10X", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric10x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Understood", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479643, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an incredible auction. This car is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479644, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Satneff I see that you have bid on over 60 cars here so I will leave that to your superior knowledge.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479645, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No EAG action huh?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479646, "authorName": "SmokinGeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokingeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat Probably would be a nice improvement to have a comment filter for bidders and sellers; just to see bidders and sellers. It would be very nice at the end of auction. Then the people that are making popcorn can talk to other people making popcorn.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1491936446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479647, "authorName": "gabbo241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabbo241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sick sad world: A Mercedes GLS550 probably costs this much and some people are complaining this is too expensive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479648, "authorName": "e30devo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30devo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the real value here is the unobtainable CA BAR Certification. ;)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479650, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SmokinGeorge - Noted.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479651, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who ever it is that purchases this will win more than just a beautiful car. They win the envy of every person stilling here salivating over it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479654, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zuggerat - We have had our E34 M5T itch scratched a decade ago. Killer cars and this is a special one no doubt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479655, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is an E34 M5 touring that has been sitting down the road from my in-laws house in France. I've long dreamt about taking action and this auction is increasing my motivation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479656, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SmokingGeorge complaining about making extraneous comments while making an extraneous comment, the definition of irony?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491936526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479657, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm holding out until a Titanium Silver with Hazelnut pops up. That would be nice too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479658, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@On that where about ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479659, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EAGBMW I remember drooling over the Santorini one you guys sold a few years ago... need any interns?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479660, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e30devo :\n\nCA BAR certification isn't even a $20k proposition AFAIK, so it is making it easier for someone in CA to just buy & drive, it is not (should not be) deferring anyone truly in the market from bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479661, "authorName": "SmokinGeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smokingeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Klasic01 I wasn't complaining. I was offering an improvement to the bidder and seller experience.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491936574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479662, "authorName": "JJMclure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmclure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gabbo241 - I don't think anyone is complaining that this touring is too expensive - just that they don't have the spare cash.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491936575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479663, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CrazyValves That's going to remain my little secret!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479664, "authorName": "Hmmm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Onthat - They'll never sell after this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479666, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CornerCarver maybe I didn't win an auction yet, but I do love following them closely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479667, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 103838, "content": "$103,838 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479669, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can still get M5's relatively cheap in Europe, RS2's are getting more and more expensive though. Am I glad I bought mine in 2003 !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479672, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The boss is calling, but he is gonna have to drag me outta here like that dude on the airplane.", "likes": 39, "timestamp": 1491936683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479674, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im hoping my dad is the secret bidder and hides the keys in the afikomen in place of the matzo for me to find after Seder. Happy Passover indeed", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491936700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479676, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You go @chetsstm3 !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479677, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RICHTRUETT LMAO!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479678, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Yes son, my generation has had an issue with Internet CAR porn!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479679, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The notification sound for a comment is different from that of a bid so I don't know that BAT needs to revise the peanut gallery. \n\nI would like to be able to gives a Thumbs up to a bid though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479680, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hmmm In my dream, the owners don't have internet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479681, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most of my dreams originate from the internet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479682, "authorName": "ekazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rich's comment will either be deleted shortly or make the comments of note section tomorrow...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479683, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to the bidders I'm going to hang back and watch from here on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479684, "authorName": "BCMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Proof that older, well made cars like this one are going to endure in value and usefulness over their modern techno-laden counterparts, weather its a lowly higher mile 525i or this gem. A $100k E34. Wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479686, "authorName": "rboomerw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rboomerw/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by rboomerw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479685, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so tempted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479673, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know @chetsstm3 need this Elekta", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479688, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holly molly ! $105.000 ! This is insane !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479691, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or M3 LTW that RNM a few months ago?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479693, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright folks.. Sit back, put your tray tables upright. It's going to be a bumpy ride. \n\nI cannot wait to see what the final hammer price is. I must admit I will be pretty sad when this auction is over. I have never viewed a single auction so many times in my life. \n\nNow if someone could list one that's Daytona Violet....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479692, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Ricardosinger ..\nthe really funny think on these auction for me is that bringatrailer isn`t interested in really rare limited cars actually. These one is a 20 unit run, in my mind rare starts below 10 units and less :-) \n\nHappy bidding :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479694, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK JohnnyLib- I will give you 106k for the GTS !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479695, "authorName": "Batcraycray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batcraycray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CrazyValves the real money time of the auction has not even started...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479696, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the value of a touring M5 in Germany?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479697, "authorName": "maceomotta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maceomotta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm at a resort in Hawaii w perfect weather glued to my laptop screen...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491936860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479698, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only a few minutes to decide this one or an E61 M touring ....hmmm....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479699, "authorName": "RollyCoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rollycoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no it's not", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479690, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EAGBMW\n\nYou currently have zero e34's on offer... Weird.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1491936876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479700, "authorName": "Glace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rich Truett I'd take the Elekta over free air miles any day. Fight on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479701, "authorName": "rebrewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebrewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last time I checked this auction it was at $25k. We're into the 6 figures and almost 600 comments. What the...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479702, "authorName": "Greenelekta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenelekta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every penny!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479705, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure. Italy's a great source, I'd go there", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479707, "authorName": "jezzer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jezzer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chetsstm3 Are you prepared to pay $123,456 ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479708, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I predicted this car would break the BaT comment record.. it's gonna set a high bar that may stand for some time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479709, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Blade26103 ... what i saw from 30grand upwards ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479706, "authorName": "SurfSheboygan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfsheboygan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets see I have two Touaregs, one Q7, an Odyssey, a 92 Mercedes, and a 91 rusty Toyota POS truck. Even if I sold it all i couldn't even get in the poker game!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479711, "authorName": "E30is", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30is/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who knew Mexico Green would be my favorite color ever?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479712, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shesurfboygan - Sell the house, you could live in this. The wife will understand", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491936969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479713, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the_normanns so this price is 4X more because it is here in the united states legally?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479714, "authorName": "Greenelekta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenelekta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every penny, I know!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491936986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479716, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E86 nerd , we are going to be well off the post record. That is over 1000. But it is the quality not he quantity that has made this a good read.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491936991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479717, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe a record for the highest dollar car with over 75k miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491936997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479719, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it'd go for around 40.000\u20ac in Europe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479721, "authorName": "BryanW211", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryanw211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think for $100k + you could build one of these piece by piece.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479720, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that day has come!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479722, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I truly love this car, but there's something not right about BRG on a German car...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479723, "authorName": "tougemonsta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tougemonsta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowza!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479727, "authorName": "dubdlux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubdlux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Transcon - you can always sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house to work!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491937024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479728, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BRG with the caramel interior is fabulous.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479730, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 107500, "content": "$107,500 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479729, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this thing going to hit reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479731, "authorName": "97alpina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97alpina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why do some people think mileage dictates value? Especially on cars like this....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479732, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a BMW guy (Italian cars only) but I am mystified by this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479734, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@provapilota - incorrect and not constructive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479735, "authorName": "81S123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/81s123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RVAE34 Mike O in NorCal has a Daytona Violet S38B38 imported touring. I believe he said it's one of two.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479736, "authorName": "Ryano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryano/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479737, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5k raise, nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479738, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 111000, "content": "$111,000 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479739, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and away we go.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479740, "authorName": "Akkord29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akkord29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Score!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479741, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491937085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479742, "authorName": "2953cc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2953cc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comments coming in like a twitter feed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479743, "authorName": "TSRHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsrhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car must have been owned by John Delorean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479744, "authorName": "Calli74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calli74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Call.....and re-raise!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479746, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex Mc Only referring to historic racing colors, assigned many years ago by nationality!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479747, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "note to self... mod your current wagon to say Elekta look a like that alone should give extra 10k to the price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479749, "authorName": "Ryano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryano/", "bidAmount": 112000, "content": "$112,000 bid placed by Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479750, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blade26103 i was just looking on auto scout the other night, theres only one m5T listed there, at 29k euros, but 260k km, who knows how much rust etc. That was a 92, so pretty easy to get to the US now. But for this car, it's perfect, it's here, it's CARB'd (bid deal if your in california), and it's an Elekta, the end of the run. Most of these cars in europe were ridden hard and put away wet, so finding a good example is not easy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479751, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Petrolicious better do something on this car!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1491937127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479753, "authorName": "Akkord29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akkord29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a wagon in my life", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479754, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 114000, "content": "$114,000 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479755, "authorName": "rboomerw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rboomerw/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by rboomerw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479757, "authorName": "rebrewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebrewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 players, nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479758, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say this thing has long since blown through the reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479759, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 117500, "content": "$117,500 bid placed by chetsstm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479762, "authorName": "jmvfrva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmvfrva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "smack, bang, boom !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479763, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "prob 2-3 more new bidders laying low for the final kill...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479764, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SmokinGeorge for the most part I don't see bidders commenting until after the auctions finish.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479767, "authorName": "Glace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mother of god, this is insane!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479766, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many bags of mulch will this fit?", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491937175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479768, "authorName": "jyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder what the reserve was set at?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479769, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "do you think the owner thought he was going to be getting 30k?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479772, "authorName": "iancoletx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iancoletx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jaw is agape. It's nice but $117.5k buys you a LOT of car. Wow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479771, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've revisited chet's comments and bid history. He's the bidder to watch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479770, "authorName": "e30devo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30devo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IBTL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479774, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a lot of car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479775, "authorName": "bryankendall35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryankendall35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jyd $25k I believe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479777, "authorName": "BeerTechB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beertechb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samtimtom I fit about 15 in my 95 touring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479776, "authorName": "jbeinhor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbeinhor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clearly, this is heading to RNM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479778, "authorName": "2953cc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2953cc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the future Aston DB6 shooting brake?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479779, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2953cc this is a shooting star", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479780, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holding my breath", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479781, "authorName": "Ryano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryano/", "bidAmount": 118500, "content": "$118,500 bid placed by Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479782, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller must be jumping with joy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479783, "authorName": "rebrewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebrewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2953cc - only if you drop the rear seats...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479784, "authorName": "rboomerw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rboomerw/", "bidAmount": 119500, "content": "$119,500 bid placed by rboomerw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479785, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "His car is a jewel, his collection beyond words", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479787, "authorName": "81S123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/81s123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope whoever ends up with it drives the piss out of it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479786, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what the new vanity tag will be.. \"FUNZRLO\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479788, "authorName": "SurfSheboygan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfsheboygan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Marty McFly I would like to book a trip...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479789, "authorName": "dubdlux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubdlux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do bidders have to have some kind of special \"verification\" to bid this high?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479790, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of you contact the other 19 owners and make a deal", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491937294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479791, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forget Popcorn I say \nChampagne", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491937298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479792, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a gurney, I can't take it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479793, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If y'all don't slow down with the comments, how am I supposed to say something snarky?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1491937316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479794, "authorName": "A1Gio2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a1gio2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much money do you have to have to not feel any buyers remorse for spending $120k+?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479795, "authorName": "M5MAN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5man1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great show!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479796, "authorName": "beast02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beast02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Porsche can do what this car can.......just saying\r\n\r\nClassic BMW's for life!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479799, "authorName": "jyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Makes me wonder what I could get for my 94 E34 wagon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479800, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dubdlex - there is a max that buyers pay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479798, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dubdlux : BaT only charges max of $5k, so if their credit card can take that, they're in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479801, "authorName": "BNW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From now on I will refer to my green 1999 V70XC as my Elekta.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491937340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479803, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dubdlux not really, only really on the hook for the buyers premium.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479806, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT take Amex?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479807, "authorName": "Blessed88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blessed88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "simply incredible", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479808, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YEs They do!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479810, "authorName": "Ryano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryano/", "bidAmount": 120500, "content": "$120,500 bid placed by Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1479809, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet someone will name this Carmen Elekta", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491937375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479811, "authorName": "bryankendall35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryankendall35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jyd most standard e34Ts are listed around $3-$6k near me", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479814, "authorName": "jmvfrva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmvfrva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what am I missing about this car?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479815, "authorName": "A1Gio2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a1gio2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jesusss, get off the Notorious", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479816, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These bids are insane lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479818, "authorName": "bryankendall35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryankendall35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jmvfrva only 20 in the world.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479819, "authorName": "rebrewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebrewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jmvfrva - about $120k?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491937429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479802, "authorName": "Bluebrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT: The place to sell rare and fast wagons!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479820, "authorName": "jmvfrva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmvfrva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479821, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "jmvfvra, the ability to purchase it", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491937432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479822, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we say Elekta-sutra", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479823, "authorName": "jyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definition of a outlier", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479824, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked back and don't think there is one comment about what a great car the E39 M5 is...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479827, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bryankendall35 most E34Ts are total piles of garbage unfortunately. Ridden hard and put away with a wet dog in the back. This is the yang to that yin.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479826, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jmvfrva , it's like a holy grail for BMW heads.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479828, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I even liked the one with the LS7 and 6 speed installed !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479829, "authorName": "afterthedecline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afterthedecline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...I hope this sale brings another Elekta out of the woodwork as a BaT listing...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479830, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@A1Gio2\n\nIf you can't spot the sucker at the table...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479833, "authorName": "Rtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E34's gone wild", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491937461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479832, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ CrazyValves ... thats correct \n\nbut its also some bucks ... \n\nTC level from last weekend is goin on directly on the web quite nice too see :-)\n\nBut for sure its a very nice Wagon ... Bvarian EXPRESS .....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479835, "authorName": "jmvfrva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmvfrva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "time running out - BID !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479836, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gut check time...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479837, "authorName": "Nick_P.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick_p.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, $120k? You could score a submerged-in-a-lake 912 for that!", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1491937486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479838, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd ask the seller if they would take my mother in law for trade, because she has more trunk space than this does", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491937487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479840, "authorName": "SurfSheboygan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfsheboygan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Phew!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479839, "authorName": "jhodg5ck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhodg5ck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would have been awesome next to the Hammer wagon but not today..!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479841, "authorName": "Ryano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/11/17 for $120,500 to Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937496, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1479844, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ryano - RESPECT....you sir win my eternal envy", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491937502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479845, "authorName": "Calli74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calli74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Survey says!!!!!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479846, "authorName": "CrazyValves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyvalves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Ryano !!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479847, "authorName": "chetsstm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chetsstm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an incredible car congrats Ryano!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479848, "authorName": "tougemonsta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tougemonsta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479851, "authorName": "cscottwalters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cscottwalters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ryano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479850, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a cigarette", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491937522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479854, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wikipedia's entry for \"Elektra Complex\" will have to have a qualifier at the top: \"Not to be confused with \"Elekta Complex\"!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479853, "authorName": "MTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! Right in the neighborhood of where I thought this would end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479855, "authorName": "zuggerat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuggerat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy crap, good buy -- back to saving the world...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479856, "authorName": "rebrewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebrewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Ryano and to the seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479857, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479858, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479859, "authorName": "JJMclure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmclure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ryano - congrats - I am jealous! Enjoy!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479861, "authorName": "Blade26103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade26103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would call that Elekta-sutra", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479860, "authorName": "TSRHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsrhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I need a cigarette...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479862, "authorName": "Glace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, Ryano! That was one hell of a ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479863, "authorName": "iancoletx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iancoletx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479866, "authorName": "bryankendall35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryankendall35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speachless... congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479865, "authorName": "RollyCoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rollycoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Done Ryano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479864, "authorName": "meiwah98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meiwah98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am exhausted watching... congrats to Ryano.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479867, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so is it staying in california?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479868, "authorName": "Calli74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calli74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ryano --- congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479869, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so happy this didn't end up RNM!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479870, "authorName": "CampobelloCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/campobellocars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best auction I have see here. Congrats to both the buyer and seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479871, "authorName": "dubman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both buyer and seller -- best BAT auction yet!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479872, "authorName": "BDg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ryano! Congrats...worth every penny. : )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479874, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where will this reside going forwards?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479873, "authorName": "BeerTechB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beertechb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ryano Nice work!!! Track car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479875, "authorName": "rboomerw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rboomerw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats ryano!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479876, "authorName": "TSRHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsrhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryano - Way to go!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479877, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The auction for the Sterling tomorrow will be just as action-packed. I just know it.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1491937570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479842, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously, 60k more than the other touring?????\n\nCongrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479878, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Summbeach !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479852, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DONE a NICE BAVARIAN EXPRESS WAGON \n\nchanges the GARAGE NOW :-) \n\nthe Normanns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479879, "authorName": "dpkimball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpkimball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a blast to watch.....back to work!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479880, "authorName": "A1Gio2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a1gio2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do I have butterflies? I didn't even buy it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479881, "authorName": "Boaty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479883, "authorName": "ahahah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahahah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This site may become a new addiction (but hey, if people can watch the Masters at work...)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479884, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lets move on to a Triumph TR3A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479885, "authorName": "rebrewer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebrewer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would have been much less without the way-cool cover...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479886, "authorName": "M5MAN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5man1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a great show- amazing car congrats to the winner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479887, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chetsstm3 - valiant effort", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491937634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479888, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I'd cancelled my Tesla order in time I could have bought it. Never electric!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479889, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mrs. Ryano \"How was your day honey?\"\n@ryano \"not bad, picked up an old wagon for the weekends\"", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1491937660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479890, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still scratching my head on that one. A station wagon is still a station wagon is still a station wagon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479891, "authorName": "Batcraycray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batcraycray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stopping at the hardware store for some rattle cans of BRG and going to work on anything that needs paint. Need to keep the memory of this auction alive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479892, "authorName": "JJMclure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmclure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what now.....back to talking snorkel or non-snorkel or maybe if the A/C works??", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1491937667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479894, "authorName": "Blessed88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blessed88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "feel sorry any other auctions that ended during the past hour...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479896, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Drive it in anger!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479895, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would have gone for way more if the seller would have been lazy and didn't bother to clean it before auction", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479897, "authorName": "M5MAN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5man1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@veloce49 you mean THE wagon is still 'the' wagon is still 'the' wagon", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491937703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479898, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a BaT record for number of comments?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479899, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "worth every penny.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479900, "authorName": "Icanhazbimmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icanhazbimmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "holding back tears.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479901, "authorName": "McRyan39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcryan39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You cannot haz bimmer :-(", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491937754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479904, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for an even 750!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479906, "authorName": "Louis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is someone with two less cars and +230K to spent on a new toy, any ideas?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491937827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479908, "authorName": "Dashdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dashdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going to show this to my wife. Should make my next E28 purchase go over a little easier.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1491937846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479905, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Ryno,\n\nyou got a very nice M5 WAGON thats for sure and if you compare to the R5T2 from the last weeks these one is very practical, looks great and has a perfect perfomance.\n\nThe R5 is more a real RALLY - DESIGN- Sculpture ( with great Sound) to place it in the Lobby of your House. \n\nWhat else is a car enthusiast looking for? \n\nWell done :-) *thumps UP*\n\nThe Normanns", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491937945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479915, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Louis RS 4.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479916, "authorName": "Greenelekta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenelekta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting as I have number 20", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1491937960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479917, "authorName": "Santiam_Motor_Company", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/santiam_motor_company/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was entertaining. First time I have tuned it at the end of an auction here. Very well done. Congratulations to the buyer and seller. Have fun with it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491937978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479921, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greenelekta Indeed. Your portfolio just got a bump.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491938037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479926, "authorName": "grels_17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grels_17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TIL: British Racing Green > Oxford Green", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491938071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479928, "authorName": "CornerCarver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornercarver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Louis New Ford GT?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491938085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479922, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ so all of these commentatores here are starting the RE - Search for # 1 ELEKTA \n\nRIGHT NOW \n\nloool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491938091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479933, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Louis BMW M5 Elekta #1 !! trust me Corner Carver :-p", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491938155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479934, "authorName": "Greenelekta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenelekta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No BRG is not Oxford Green", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491938157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479936, "authorName": "74turbo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you BaT for another stellar auction.....! And a congrats @Ryano", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1491938175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479941, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 540iT 2000 wants to mate with that Green Monster.....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491938223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479945, "authorName": "JustAnotherWeirdo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justanotherweirdo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone that didnt have 120k in their pocket, theres a nice 94 Wagon with 5 speed swap on Ebay :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491938302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479982, "authorName": "Louis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@74turbo are you done with selling ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491939069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479988, "authorName": "markwemple", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markwemple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG, 120K!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491939122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479993, "authorName": "Blau_RS2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blau_rs2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! That's going to make someone very happy. I've got an early 94 RS2 up here in Canada, legal for import in 2 more years. Just might have to try this BAT thing out!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491939177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479997, "authorName": "MDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to both buyer & seller....EVERYONE won on this M5...\ndrive it every chance you get....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491939282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480026, "authorName": "carno80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carno80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT Is this a record for number of comments?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491939856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480073, "authorName": "IWC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iwc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, let's rock and roll! The wife just gave her approval to do whatever it takes to get this wagon and I called the money manager and moved some funds around. What time does the bidding end...?", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1491940830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480211, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "97,000 views, 752 watches and 772 comments too!\n\nNow I can't wait to here back from the buyer when he calls Geico to insure his 23 yr old station wagon for $120K!\n\nThe seller of last month's ultra low mileage E36 Lightweight M3 must be screaming at the monitor that this SOLD this high with 78K miles on it! On another note, EAG just loaded up on M5 wagons worldwide!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1491943552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480289, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "............751 now green with envy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491944687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480312, "authorName": "jaDu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@74turbo literally just hit the automotive lottery with the last two auctions! Congrats to both seller and buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491944917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480414, "authorName": "MikeRochip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikerochip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang! This is just like what happened when I turned off the Superbowl at halftime.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1491945669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480632, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is kinda getting to the point where you might be better off dropping off a 525iT at whoever you like for BMW work, along with this portfolio of pics, and say, \"call me when it's done, just like the pictures.\" That approach might well be cheaper...", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1491948853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480654, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carno80 - Nope. Check the Porsche 959.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491949940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480720, "authorName": "coopspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44...Uh yeah, and then you'd have a functionally equivalent vehicle that would cost close to or as much to create and which would be worth a fraction of what this RDH (Real Deal Hollyfield) Elekta is worth...so what again would be the point of that exercise? That built 525iT actually wouldn't be \"cheaper\" if it's value-to-spend ratio was less than that of this car...which it would be.\n\nThe only \"pro\" would be that you'd have a car that you could thrash with a lot less stress, knowing that its value would never be close to the real thing...but wait, you still might be stressed about having spent $120K to build a car worth far less than that figure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491953705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480912, "authorName": "Chamberlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chamberlin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Soooo glad I bought my 80K mile '07 E91 328i touring 6 spd RWD Deep Green over Sand beige *last* month.... would have been a tough one otherwise.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491965195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480929, "authorName": "Otto_cycle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otto_cycle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious about this rare car, but not wanting to interfere with the auction, I've held this comment until now. I checked the registry weblink offered during the auction which tracks these M5 Touring wagons. According to the list, all five of these sold in Russia are reported \"stolen.\" Just saying . . . and two sold in Sweden are reported as \"wrecked\". Irrational exuberance -- LOL?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491966437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480952, "authorName": "George_Hanson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george_hanson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope we get a \"BAT Success Story\" update after the fact on this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491968135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480976, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "holy guacamole, 781 comments?!? This has GOT to be some sort of BaT record. And is it a coincidence that the last record (IIRC) was set by another BMW, the M3 Lightweight? Hmmm...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491970157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1480985, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coop speed: yes, I understand the value of originality and that it wouldn't be the same thing at all. I just meant that there ARENT 120k worth of bits needed to make this from the $1800 1992 525iT my neighbor drives, are there, really?? \nRead my history posts, no one has a higher opinion of this beautiful Touring than me. I was more pointing out that it's doing something akin to the 1973 911 2.7 RS Carrera; at some point you don't buy the $2 million one, you build an exact replica from a 911T and enjoy a funded retirement and a paid off house. My 540i/6 shares probably 80% of the parts for 2% of the price. That's a fairly unusual phenomenon.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1491970433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481035, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear Lord!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491980217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481088, "authorName": "hotwheels882", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotwheels882/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/about-hour-i-should-be-safe", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491999642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481325, "authorName": "idonthaveatrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idonthaveatrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chamberlin, How are you digging the E91? I've had mine (silver on black, stick, no iDrive, rwd) since 2010, and am thinking about selling, but each time I drive it, I don't know what I'd get to replace it that's a reasonable price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1492009803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481411, "authorName": "RonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did a very sympathetic restoration on this car several years ago and not too many kms since then on the car. Truly one of the nicest examples in the world.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1492013211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481477, "authorName": "LandR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/landr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Congratulations and enjoy it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492015010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481673, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This isn't a comment record sale. I believe the first 959 that crossed this website back in Sept 16 set that record at the 1220 comments", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492021586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481733, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With Tesla (the company) worth more than FoMoCo or GM, this makes all the sense in the world. Well bought, I say.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1492023233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1482616, "authorName": "joeproracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeproracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with Type44. While its desirable in all the right visual areas, I just don't see why Ryano paid $120K. That is unless he had a teenage experience, his first, in the backseat with the family au pair and wants to relive that afternoon.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1492036491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1482666, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as they say, you can always buy the other elekta that's for sale. There's at least one more BRG/hazlenut elekta in the US. Pay several grand to Carb it (if you're in california at least). OR buy one out of europe, ship, federalize, fix the rust and restore to this car's condition and maybe you'll save some money, when you can find one that someone is willing to part with. As has been said, there are less than 30 of these (m5 tourings in general, i think maybe 4 are elektas) in the US, as far as we know from the registry. Most of these cars were very well used in europe, and finding one that's in good shape is difficult, before you count the costs to get it here and legal. I've seen this car, and when i saw it listed here, i figured it would be a 6 figure car. It's incredibly well done, well presented with great photos, and the BaT audience always brings the bids. It's been all over the forums, Facebook groups etc.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1492039145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1482688, "authorName": "Airboss16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "R63 much better for 1/3 the price", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1492040025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1483600, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wanted to correct a mistake i made in my last post. According to the registry, there's one BRG elekta and one sterling silver elekta in the US, not 2 BRG.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492101332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1483607, "authorName": "wardamnbrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wardamnbrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bhurst - There should be some type of ratio similar to P/E ratios in the car world that can be pointed to for backup when head scratching situations occur like this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492101684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1487394, "authorName": "Chamberlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chamberlin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@idonthaveatrailer I'm really digging it for a daily. I have an M Coupe, M Roadster, and '99 M3 for more spirited stuff, but the E91 RWD 6 spd is pretty fun too. I had to dump $1350 into new headlights though (bad wiring, internal water damage; just bad design), and I'm dealing with a lot of other typical E9x poor materials problems throughout. I bet this Elekta's outside window seals don't turn to black mush in the hot sun or break apart into pieces, even though they are twice as old as my E91's parts. 2006-2011 seems to be a terrible age for BMW materials/finish problems, although I've dealt with interior plastic problems on all my BMWs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492285340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1830721, "authorName": "CarNut73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is insane!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1509601376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1830853, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back from the dead, but so worth another look. Hopefully BaT won't ever go the way of photobucket and make all their glorious pictures disappear someday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1509624938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1950210, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never knew this existed and wowed by the final price. Only saw this now as it was nominated for feature of the year. How did I miss it with the comment count nearing 800?\nCool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1515439761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1950251, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "800 just because", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1515440147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1950591, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "801 with a bullet! I missed this one completely. Such a sweetheart. I own a couple of BMWs and have had more so I keep up with them but I never heard of this edition. That is STRONG $$$ for any BMW, let alone an E34 wagon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1515447181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1950790, "authorName": "Bruno2727", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruno2727/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got my vote for car of the year - used to own same color '93 1/2 (badged as a '94) 530 V8 5 Speed. So smooth", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1515453862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1952828, "authorName": "UnsungHeroes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unsungheroes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Form AND function. Winner winner chicken dinner!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1515541551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3007718, "authorName": "Dopeakan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dopeakan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This very car was actually mentioned in this book about the M5 - so weirdz\r\n\r\n https://books.google.com/books?id=exWbCgAAQBAJ&lpg=PT187&ots=z282Pn_Cvt&dq=Elektas%20were%20created%20by%20BMW%20Individual&pg=PT191#v=onepage&q=Elektas%20were%20created%20by%20BMW%20Individual&f=false", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551450803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3014129, "authorName": "Chamberlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chamberlin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dopeakan Good catch! No. 6 of 20 it is, just as in the book. Probably could have gotten another $10K out of this car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551649922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4453626, "authorName": "mcgrudis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcgrudis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just bought my m5 but still long for this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588300664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4603277, "authorName": "Bimmerphile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerphile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still come visit this page every 6 months or so. Definitely the most gorgeous modern-classic wagon ever. Before the previous owner listed it here I met him at a cars and coffee and feel honored to have sat in it.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1591151559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4869015, "authorName": "Haynesju", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haynesju/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerphile ... same, fam", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596501083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5708001, "authorName": "moto_renn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto_renn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerphile @haynesju yup", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1612584591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6995117, "authorName": "pnw_tom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pnw_tom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerphile @Haynesju @moto_renn \u2026back peepin\u2019 this again\u2026", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632881747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7732217, "authorName": "Rob_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone on Instagram just highlighted one of these in the UK and so I had to come back and revisit this gorgeous gallery by @misscourtneymae. Spectacular work all around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642968979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8099626, "authorName": "RVAE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvae34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't even imagine what this car would sell for now. My buddy is building a no expense spared E39 version of this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1647093739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8654703, "authorName": "VGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vgk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always am curious if and when this will pop up for sale again one day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653374752, "type": "comment"}]