[{"id": 1311595, "authorName": "redcary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redcary/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by redcary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481319826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1311622, "authorName": "brownpants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownpants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to be a pedant, but it is a two door sedan, not a coupe. The first 3 series coupe arrived with the E36.\r\n\r\nBest wishes.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1481320331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311611, "authorName": "express_wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/express_wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely lovely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481320335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311625, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stalled on ebay earlier this year. I think i have seen this at my local cars and coffee (unless their is another gray 320is in nj) with a for sale sign", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1481320402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311648, "authorName": "c0rbin9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c0rbin9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well this is the engine my 318is wishes it had. Or the one I wish it had.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1481321592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311657, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was thinking of buying a dog but maybe I should just buy a dogleg instead?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1481322087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311666, "authorName": "grabtindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grabtindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brownpants is the difference the presence of a b-pillar?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481322784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311669, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are tricky. For the price that I believe the seller is looking for you get very close to a nicely sorted higher mileage E30 M3. Even though these are rare the body style of the M3 is that much nicer. I am sure this is a great car either way.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481322889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311675, "authorName": "davehondas2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehondas2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks beautiful, and so minty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481323043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311680, "authorName": "GageDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gagedave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grabtindy\n\nCar & Driver came up with a formula (for their purposes) for figuring whether a two door car is a Coupe or a Sedan based on the ratio of rear volume compared to front. I don't know where this would fall on their chart but large rear volume means Sedan.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481323138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311702, "authorName": "fringecarcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fringecarcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car at cars n coffee in millstone NJ with a for sale sign. It's a clean car, but the seller was looking to get nearly M3 money for this wannabe. Was asking $37.5k for \"1 of 4 in the US\"...hopefully his expectations have changed slightly, or my eye for value is completely off as it relates to this 123k mile e30 with what we'd call an M-Sport package today. \n\nMoney aside, the car really presents nicely and would make a nice driver.\n\nGLWS!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481324468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311708, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen a few of these for sale. There is a guy out here on the west coast with one. Seems they always want M3 money for them and I have not seen one sell for that money....yet.\n\nVince", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481324874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311711, "authorName": "c0rbin9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c0rbin9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine is the value here... very different from \"an e30 with an M-Sport package\". Still, curious to see whether it will fetch M3 money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481324894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311734, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coupe or Sedan? Here is an article by Automoblog that states that under 33 cubic feet of volume in the back is a coupe. http://www.automoblog.net/2009/02/12/coupe-vs-sedan-whats-the-difference/ Over 33 is a sedan. Only as it relates to the Datsun 510/Bluebird, the US only got sedans while the JDM version was available in a coupe. The main difference was the C pillar. The coupes have a significant rake to them while the sedans are more upright.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481326012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311741, "authorName": "CEC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI, a similar car in Europe sells between 30,000 and 35,000 Euros. So even with a favorable exchange rate, the previous asking of $37,500 was not out of line ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481326448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311742, "authorName": "brownpants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownpants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grabtindy I am happy to be corrected, but I think what generally defines a coupe is due to the rake is the rear roofline.\r\n\r\nIn BMW terms is seemed more of a money making exercise. The E30 2 door was cheaper than the 4 door (at least in Europe). Then came along the E36, the 2 door gets a more rakish roofline, looses a b pillar and voila! it becomes a coupe and leapfrogs the 4 door in the pricelist. Great marketing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481326566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311772, "authorName": "DjmcgarM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djmcgarm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are rare in terms of production numbers and special being powered by the S14. Here is a link to a registry with a little more background on them\nhttp://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=10\nOn the subject of coupe or sedan, I have always understood there were regional interpretations on this, but I offer this... BMW's ETK parts catalog database now publicly available via realoemparts.com sorts 2 doors as coupes and 4 doors as sedans. If you type the last 7 digits of this car's vin into realoemparts, it provides the car's parts info and identifies it as a coupe. In my mind semantics, but at least it represents BMW's view on coupe vs. sedan for the E30", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481328330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311806, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The trees in Rockaway, NJ are a bit more deciduous than those in the photos. I hope the car spent more time here in his summer place vs the salty roads of Rockaway. This would be good to know.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1481330381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311811, "authorName": "Ried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ried/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was bid up to $28K earlier this year and the seller didn't take it. He/she was asking for $35K+.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481330803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311812, "authorName": "fringecarcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fringecarcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pablo, I believe it was just imported earlier this year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481330899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311817, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wikid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481331155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311967, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How did they save more than 200 lbs over the M3? I figure the M3's sunroof and aluminum control arms cancel each other out. Are there aluminum body panels like the South Africans received?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481343855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311977, "authorName": "Kaleuclint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaleuclint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could have bought one of these about 15 years ago; owned from new by a farmer in Italy who rarely drove it. Might even be this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481344515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1311992, "authorName": "riz_lemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riz_lemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "http://jalopnik.com/for-40-000-this-1988-bmw-320is-could-be-your-latin-lo-1778063104", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481347876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312047, "authorName": "Brono77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brono77/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Brono77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481360672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1312106, "authorName": "engineer5887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/engineer5887/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this car at a local cars and coffee. The car has been repainted and shows previous body damage on the drivers side rear quarter panel. It really troubles me that this obvious previous damage is not being disclosed. I recommend a PPI prior to purchase.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1481377357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312219, "authorName": "JohnM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car, but not worth proper M3 money, simple as that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481382929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312234, "authorName": "Vlkwagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vlkwagen/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Vlkwagen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481383753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1312256, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A destroked M3 engine must twist some nice RPM. To me, this is cooler than an M3. Of course, I like the odd and I like sleepers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481384905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312257, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481385078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1312278, "authorName": "Vlkwagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vlkwagen/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Vlkwagen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481385980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1312284, "authorName": "Shockwave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shockwave/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Shockwave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481386282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1312285, "authorName": "Shockwave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shockwave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are special cars, certainly among the best cars produced on the E30 chassis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481386331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312288, "authorName": "the_onion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_onion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Geeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzz this is nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481386986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312302, "authorName": "Frank_W.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_w.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is this car in such great condition with that many miles???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481387577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312365, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car. One thing for prospective bidders -- I've read numerous times that any S14 north of 100K miles will require a rebuild. No first hand knowledge though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481392245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312380, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlueBimmers \n\nWith all due respect.... that is SO Very incorrect", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481393650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312541, "authorName": "CruzinMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzinmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "~ Nice Price: I would gladly make this German my own Latin lover, even at that price. 17.66% (1,349 votes)\r\n\r\n~ Crack Pipe: \u201cThrows up hands and scratches thumb under chin towards the price\u201d 82.34% (6,288 votes)\r\n\r\nTotal Votes: 7,637\r\n\r\nNo comment!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481401999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312548, "authorName": "CruzinMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzinmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service records\nhttps://imgur.com/a/w8Xod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481402578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312635, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Engineer5887 is correct and the seller does not come forth with an answer this auction should not go forward.\r\n\r\nVince", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481409050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312702, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uh-oh, I better go find a citation. Although it may not matter, if @engineer comment isn't addressed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481414373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312726, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to BMW (I worked the UDE tour for them back in 2015) the defining factor for coupe vs sedan is that on a coupe the door windows do not have frames. This is how they get away with referring to the 428i 4-door as a \"Gran Coup\u00e9\" (although it's really more like a disguised hatchback). But the frameless bit harkens back to the terms I was taught that separate the coupes from the sedans, hence 2-door sedans -- those had frames around the windows.\n\nOh, and @BlueBimmers, I've seen well-cared-for S14's over 150K and still roaring strong, although it's sort of a rule of thumb an=monst the E30 M3 clans that renewing the rod bearings at 150 is a good idea (I did mine at 139K and the babbitt was juuuust starting to look suspect).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481416542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312731, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Figure about $10,000 for a S14 rebuild, which it'll need just north of 100,000 miles unless you're lucky. That's one reason a lot of people swap their S14s for S50/S52 sixes from E36 M3s, a move that accomplishes a lot of things although increasing the value of the car isn't one of them.\"\n\nBimmer Magazine, M3 Market Update, issue 68, August 2007 No link available - the web site is circa 1999. \n\nLike I said, no firsthand knowledge but when I comment I don't make this stuff up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481416996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312732, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well we all have seen a few sell in the last month with over 150k that seem fine. Mine has 80k miles and runs like a champ.\n\nVince", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481417225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312736, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "er....that was SUPPOSED to say \"amongst\"...\n\nMissed it by thaaat much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481417582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312831, "authorName": "norfolk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norfolk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if this sounds trivial, but \"coup\u00e9\" is a French participle meaning \"cut\". If the roofline of a car isn't \"cut off\", it's not technically a coup\u00e9, no matter the number of doors or the volume in the back (which would of course be smaller in a true coup\u00e9).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481429987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1312870, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "80s BMWs are sedan, or coupe, perfection. This car especially!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481439328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313007, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a neat car, but part of the attraction of the M3 for me is the box flares. Do these weigh any less than the M?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481467817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313023, "authorName": "32swordfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/32swordfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is absolutely not accident free. It was hit hard in the drivers side rear quarter and repaired poorly", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481468969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313231, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to resolve any concerns about the condition of the vehicle. It appears some commenters are under the impression that the car has been \"hit hard\" in the rear. This is not the case. The chassis has been inspected and is free of any indication of accident damage. Also with trunk carpet removed there are no ripples, warps ect that would indicate a \"hard hit\". \n\nAs noted in the auction the car had a glass out respray about ten years ago. I cannot comment to what body work was done at that time, as the car was in another country under another owner. What I will say is, the car is presents itself very well at 28 years old, and has a healthy service history with thousands spent on it to keep it in its current condition.\n\nAs mentioned in another comment, these cars sell for 30-35k EUR now and are highly sort after in the European market. For my reserve (not $38k) you could not find a 320is in this condition and bring it to the USA for what I am asking. \n\nI welcome any interested parties to come and see the car in person. Also, and pre-purchase inspections are welcome. Good luck bidding, and feel free to private message me with any questions about the vehicle.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1481489547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313233, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sound to me like a personal inspection of the potential buyer needs to be done.\n\nVince", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481489868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313246, "authorName": "32swordfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/32swordfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pre Purchase Inspection strongly recommend with this car. I have personally looked at this car. In your description it says \"accident free\" this is not true, would hate for some to buy this car from far away just to find out otherwise. On the bright side though, aside from the poor body work the rest of the car is in great shape", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481491024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313270, "authorName": "CEC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a nice car. I am wondering though, the car had 83,000 km in July of 2013 and now 199,000 !!! That means that in 3.5 years, previous owners in France drove the car 116,000 km or 72,000 miles ... Whoa !!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481493900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313304, "authorName": "CelestialGryphon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celestialgryphon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think a tertiary inspection should be required.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481497463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313352, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the reason I pay more on Bat. To get this kind of heads up you can't put price on. Only wish I......well i will leave it at that for now. \n\nVince", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481502966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313465, "authorName": "donryanocero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donryanocero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great looking car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481516249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313565, "authorName": "Butterfinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is way cool, very nice, very jealous, kinda pissed I can't get it now, very glad these unique E30s are out there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481550536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1313585, "authorName": "Stham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I normally would never comment on the internet but..\r\n\r\nI've personally seen this car in the flesh and gave it a GOOD look over, its immaculate for it's age. Pictures don't do justice with how clean this car is; it's the nicest E30 I've ever seen. I never saw evidence of serious damage. \r\nIt's crazy to read all the desktop mechanics jumping on the hate bandwagon. I doubt any of them crawled under the car to inspect it like I did when I saw it. \r\n\r\nWith that said a PPI should be mandatory with any automobile you buy online, such as BAT. This gives both seller & buyer confidence to close the deal. \r\nI wish the seller best of luck selling it, and am confident the truth, not falsehoods will sell this car. Whoever ends up with this car is going to be absolutely thrilled.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1481552415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1314681, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@32swordfish, where to you see \"poorly repaired\" on that LR quarter? Blowing up that one pic of the area, it looks pretty damned smooth to me. I will admit to not having the greatest eye for ferreting out bodywork, but I can usually see it if it's \"poorly repaired\"...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481584390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1314815, "authorName": "swong46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swong46/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by swong46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481592892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1314827, "authorName": "Butterfinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are these really 14\" BBS? Maybe just my screen, but they look 15\" (the spare does look like a 14 though)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481593614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1314978, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Butterfinger :\n\nwheels are all 15s. look at the shape of the little cross-over elements right near where the centercap attaches.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481607498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1315360, "authorName": "Butterfinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's what I thought, looking more closely the spare does say 15 on it. The ad states 14\"s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481651170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1315428, "authorName": "Tremelune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tremelune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My '90 M3 had 172k miles when I sold it. It used no oil and pulled brilliantly to redline. Rebuild chants are unfair in the absence of numbers to suggest it.\n\nI love these cars, but they tend to get M3 money much more so than 318is/325is money, and that's where the decision gets hard. My dream E30 is one that looks like this but has an S52. This might be favorite E30 color, too.\n\nThere are very few BMWs that look as good as this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481654156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1315909, "authorName": "BermHopper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bermhopper/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by BermHopper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481668830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1316445, "authorName": "luialv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luialv/", "bidAmount": 11888, "content": "$11,888 bid placed by luialv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481722891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1316536, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are neat in that a very small niche group of people who know what they are and you get bragging rights for being a sort of \"Euro Hipster\" look at this neat undiscovered thing I have.\nThe sad truth is BMW should have just stuck the 2.0 litre S14 into E30 M3s in displacement tariffed countries and been done with it.\n\nAt the end of the day, would it be a neat car to own, sure,,, I love S14 powered anythings,,, if you already have an E30 M3, and you have some other cool M cars, yeah why not collect the whole set, but I wouldn't pay E30M3 money for one myself. \n\nOther than a small \"in the know\" set of people at a Cars an Coffee, not a soul would know that you didn't just have a run of the mill $7,000 E30.\nIf you are going to spend that kind of money, get the real deal with the pedigree.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481725999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1316670, "authorName": "Snootchiebootchies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snootchiebootchies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimmy P - I agree that it's a niche car. However, I would call it a sleeper versus a Euro Hipster Undiscovered Thing. I also agree it best fits someone with a collection of E30s. This car would be really cool to have sitting next to a E30M3. \n\nSadly there are more wide body fanboys than sleeper enthusiasts...\n\nI'm not an expert on BMW racing history but wasn't the 2.0L S14 used in the E36 for FIA Super Touring Series in the early/mid 90s? Seems like the 2.0L S14 has some racing pedigree as well...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481732447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1316851, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Snootchiebootchies, Yeah sorta a sleeper, I'll give you that, but I lean toward the dollar value being in the Euro Hipster \"Cars and Coffe cache\" than guys looking to sandbag supposedly faster cars masquerading as a 318 which would to me the definition of sleeper cars. \n\nAs for the 2.0 Litre S14, its true pedigree is in the BTCC when in 1990 the formula changed from 2 classes to one and the Super Touring era was born. \nIn that iteration in the E30 M3 it was a 2.0 litre S14 and it was very successful.\n\nThe E36 based Supertourers you referenced were mostly not S14s but S42s. A really neat engine but ultimately with much less racing pedigree than the S14.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481740203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1317117, "authorName": "bobbybills58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbybills58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I register this car in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481747477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1317294, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@luialv A bid ending in the same three numbers and it's not Vlad?!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481749673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1317928, "authorName": "Reelizmpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reelizmpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the box in the engine bay on the drivers side fender well?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481782655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1318280, "authorName": "MrHogan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhogan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Reelizmpro That is the fuse and relay box", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481823146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1318889, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481838912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1318935, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@reelizmpro if you are referring to the small black box near the front of the car that is an alarm. It has a separate key which is used to activate it and I've always had it off.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481840756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1318944, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobbybills58 - I have never lived in CA but am aware they have more regulations than most states and it's worth mentioning this car does not have catalytic converters.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481841039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1318946, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@butterfinger - 15s including the spare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481841096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319034, "authorName": "holygrail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holygrail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wondering the same if this can be registered in california? even with a cat added...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481846524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319048, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@holygrail - For what it's worth I've imported 2 of these. The first one was sold to a gentleman in CA and he was able to register it. I informed him the car did not have catalytic converters and he stated when he purchased the car he knew what to do to register it. So it's definitely doable I'm just not an expert on CA regulations and not able to tell you how little or how much it takes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481847768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319059, "authorName": "holygrail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holygrail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sounds good, thanks for the quick response!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481848148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319185, "authorName": "Eduardo79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eduardo79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any video of the engine running?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481855506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319326, "authorName": "Bmwdayz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwdayz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a friend who imports e30's into California. He brought over a 320i touring and they wouldn't allow the car to be registered because we never got a 2.0 M20. So he had to swap the engine to a 2.5 M20 and take it to get bar'd. I don't see why this car wouldn't have the same issue since we never got a 2.0 s14 here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481872597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319431, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eduardo79 - i don't already have a video and the car is in storage. Unfortunately I won't be able to post anything prior to the end of the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481897203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319608, "authorName": "MrHogan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhogan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like this car and would consider bidding on it although I think it will end up out of my price range but I find it disconcerting that there is such a wide range of opinion on the vehicle's condition. On one hand it could be perfectly fine and look just as it does in pictures and on the other it could be as poor as the commenters have suggested. I hope it's the former of course but what stops anyone from sabotaging an auction with hearsay?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481905517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319628, "authorName": "ronster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Modifying, testing and certifying a gray market German car in California will run ~$6500. I know because I'm starting the process now for a euro spec M3.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1481906994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319636, "authorName": "Tremelune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tremelune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrHogan Nothing. It's a free-for-all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481907519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319706, "authorName": "65Fastback408W (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65fastback408w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrHogan - as @Tremelune has stated nothing is stoping anyone from sabatoging the auction and that is what has happened. \n\nIf you would like to discuss the car, come see it, or even send a representative to see it I will happily work with you. I'd be more than happy to let anyone crawl around this car put it on a lift and determine, for themselves, the condition. \n\nIf the right buyer isn't ready to spend what I am looking for I'll just have to keep enjoying it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481911345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319744, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So... what happened in this auction? Two early commenters (one with no other activity on the site) insisted this car was previously damaged. The seller and another commenter denied that claim and said it looks great. The critical parties have offered no evidence to support the claim, the seller has not done anything convincing to rebut. Now, no one knows what to believe and the auction feels tainted. I'd be surprised if this doesn't end up stalling out in 3-5k and ending RNM. \n\nHow do we fix this going forward? In a perfect world, we'd put the burden of proof on the person making a critical claim. That doesn't work in the anonymous internet age. Unfortunately it's up to the seller to defend their listing. Seller, if you'd like to save this auction I'd recommend digging the car out of storage for some detailed photos of the area in question and/or an emergency inspection and sign-off by a good local shop. Good luck to all and I am interested to hear others' thoughts.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1481913065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319747, "authorName": "MrHogan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhogan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Magnus Well said!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481913258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319775, "authorName": "Tremelune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tremelune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's 19\u00b0F in NJ and there's salt on the roads...\n\nIf I were a buyer, I'd be inclined to dismiss the testimony of a random person on the Internet over a seller with half a brain, a decent disposition, and years and years of records...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481914951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319776, "authorName": "32swordfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/32swordfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On 10/22/16 this car came to SIG Fest with a for sale sign in the window. It was one of about 25 cars that showed up. Myself and several other people looked at the car. It's in good shape over all for its age but is definitely not accident free as described.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481915035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319791, "authorName": "paul-s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul-s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't care if it was in a wreck. I care that I don't have any money to snag this. This sucker is very rare, in the right color, and with the right number of doors. a dogleg to boot!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481915709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1319966, "authorName": "mdcook", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcook/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by mdcook", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481918907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320016, "authorName": "bimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmers/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by bimmers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481919356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320094, "authorName": "Bmwdayz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwdayz/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by Bmwdayz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481919985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320127, "authorName": "Coffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffin/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Coffin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481920526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320140, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At close to 30 years in age, it would be hard to find a car that hasn't been hit, tapped, dinged, knocked etc.. It presents very well in the pics and presumably in person. As long as bidders are realistic in their expectations, I'm sure the whoever gets it will be pleased with this rare gem.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481920743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320141, "authorName": "CruzinMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzinmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe the seller is blaming us for sabotaging his auction!\nThat's really sad!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481920825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320163, "authorName": "wdesrosiers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdesrosiers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Full Disclosure, I haven't gone through all the comments. I haven't seen one in Portugal or Italy advertised in a while that would come close to this in price, let alone the costs of importing. I had the opportunity to test one of these (Sedan) in Lisbon a year or two ago. They're fantastic, and this is a beautiful car. Buyer should have a ball!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320172, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 14888, "content": "$14,888 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320174, "authorName": "Coffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffin/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Coffin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320177, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320180, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is a reserve auction, so if comments about a possible collision bring the price below a level the seller is comfortable with the auction would (presumably) not meet reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320181, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the pictures, the car looks straight. No odd panel gap or other signs to indicate this car was trashed. Like hobbsm3 said below, the car is 30 years old and you have to expect something, but without proof, why would you assume this car was damaged? (I haven't read the old comment either.....but in the pasted, when a car has baggage, the internet flushes it out pretty quick).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481921461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320182, "authorName": "mortrac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mortrac/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by mortrac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320189, "authorName": "dinhoeua", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinhoeua/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets the happy hour start ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320190, "authorName": "Coffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffin/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Coffin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320193, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 17277, "content": "$17,277 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320196, "authorName": "dinhoeua", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinhoeua/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by dinhoeua", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320199, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 20269, "content": "$20,269 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320212, "authorName": "bimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmers/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by bimmers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320214, "authorName": "mortrac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mortrac/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by mortrac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320216, "authorName": "dinhoeua", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinhoeua/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by dinhoeua", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481921979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320222, "authorName": "bimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmers/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by bimmers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481922064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320227, "authorName": "mdcook", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcook/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by mdcook", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481922134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1320231, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/16/16 at $24,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481922254, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1320234, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "crack pipe", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1481922274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320235, "authorName": "ohiolion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohiolion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "shocking it didn't meet reserve. (said no one ever.)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481922280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320252, "authorName": "CruzinMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzinmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Full disclosure is the best policy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481922666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320254, "authorName": "dinhoeua", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinhoeua/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think 24 would it be a fair price . Sad that nobody meet the reserve price.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1481922689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320259, "authorName": "CruzinMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzinmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree $24K is fair but some people are greedy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481922867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320279, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welllll, I think the word \"greedy\" is a bit harsh; let's rather say the seller has a higher opinion of his car than the buying populace seems to. It's a very cool and somewhat rare little beastie, but obviously not $30+K cool and rare. \n\nSo, as he stated, he's just gonna keep it and enjoy it! Somewhere, someday, someone will like the car \"too much\" and they'll agree on a good price...just not today.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1481923213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320354, "authorName": "engineer5887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/engineer5887/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to say my intentions were not to sabotage this auction, just to inform potential buyers. I feel strongly that the seller should have given full disclosure on the damage in the rear quarter.The repair work to fix the damage is POOR to say the least, you can see it without wearing glasses. This obvious repair was brought to the attention of the seller at a Cars and Coffee and his response was\" it was not disclosed to him when he purchased the car\". FWIW", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1481924020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320442, "authorName": "Ron1999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ron1999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so now that the auction is over, i really cant see what the fuss is all about - \nnice engine? definitely\na master piece of an engine? definitely not.\n\nbeing apart from the legendary E30M3 chassis, i really see main value of this car as a very nice looking E30.\nis it a 30K very nice E30? maybe, but that's it.\n\nas far as handling, response and fun - any good shape E30 with a well sorted power plant in the front would be just as fun, i'd save for a M3 or even better, E30 with an S42", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481925742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320484, "authorName": "Tremelune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tremelune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ron1999 The motor is an s14. A fresh s14 goes for something like $20k. \n\nIt's never quite fair to compare classics against modified examples. Nobody's buying original 30-year-old cars because they're good bang-for-buck performance machines.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481927974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320507, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "engineer5887,\nI don't think you have anything to be sorry about. I for one am glad if there was an issue you spoke up. Being on the receiving end of a few misrepresent cars is not a good feeling.\n\nVince", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481929186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320508, "authorName": "Poorhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poorhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "engineer5887 - IMO that is what sets BAT apart. Thanks for sharing your insight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1481929256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320542, "authorName": "Reelizmpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reelizmpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was at Sig Fest and noticed it next to another M tech 2 kit wearing imported car. By the time I made my way over, the 320 was gone so unfortunately I wasn't able to examine it. I was wondering if it was the same car. I have my own opinions on these but none are very constructive so I'll keep them to myself. However, if I had inspected the car and spotted something wrong I would definitely share it. I may have seen something that most people missed. People are buying sight unseen and going through great lengths to buy these cars. They should have as much information as possible before bidding. These days pictures are deceiving. I've seen cars look fantastic in pics but in reality have failed or oxidized clearcoat, scratches, orange peel, waves, etc. etc. For those interested if you really want the car, arrange one and rest easy knowing the full story.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481932049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320659, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this thing ever sell?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481944113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320687, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Reelizmpro @engineer5887\nThanks for your comments. Engineer...absolutely no need to apologize, your info is much appreciated. Most people here buy sight unseen (I think) so sharing info is key...and a great benefit of this site.\nBTW...not surprised it didn't meet reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481946401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1320817, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has almost become expected, if you want top dollar here, take lots of pics (including underbody on a lift) get a 3rd party Indy ppi report, and a short YouTube vid or two showing cold start and cruising speed. It feels awfully lazy to use old pics from a listing that was listed elsewhere. If you don't do the above, you're leaving money on the table. BaT is different in that people can pick the car apart anonymously, it's almost always on the seller to remove all doubt here.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1481980604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1321004, "authorName": "Ried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ried/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car was previously bid up to $28K on eBay, and now only $24K on BaT. Clearly there's a delta between what the seller wants for it and what the market is willing to pay. Now the seller decides whether to let it go, or continue hoping the market will come to him. \n\nThat's a dilemma that nearly every enthusiast faces at some point. Drivable classic ownership is an emotional exercise, not a rational one, after all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1481998340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1321017, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ried - I think you nailed it. In my previous posts I made the statement that these cars are (IMHO) mostly Cars and Coffe cache. \r\nI think that the E30 M3 bubble had towed these cars up (artificially) and now many people are upside down on them relative to what the market will bear on them because they don't really have the wow factor of an E30 M3.\r\nIts too much of a niche car. \r\n\r\nSellers will have to sit on these things until they find that \"right\" buyer who must have the cool ultra-niche car.\r\nI do like these cars because I like anything with S14 power (I have an MTech appearance cab with an S14 swapped \"into\" it). But if I wanted an S14 powered regular E30 I'd just build it before I'd pay E30M3 money for this. If these cars were $20K, yep I'd say its worth it because factory rare,,, but a nice version could be built for way less than what asking has been discussed here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1482000768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1334200, "authorName": "e82fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e82fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Asking 32.5 on NJ craigslist\r\n\r\nhttps://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5937629316.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483136121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1334321, "authorName": "Tremelune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tremelune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gonna be a while.\n\nI suspect you could import one for less.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483143505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1334888, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm, $32.5k, huh? Anyone know what \"GFL\" means?\n\nI think this owner thinks that, just because the car has an S14 in it, it will ride the E30 M3 price wave. Sorry, dude, y'got the wrong board for this ride, no matter how hard ya paddle\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483207366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1334939, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Darren,,, honestly and I may have posted this before (or I was thinking it and didn't write it),,, as far as the what I think we all consider way high asks are for these cars when they pop up, I think its possible these 320iS owners overpaid and between the car purchase, transport / import etc are upside down on the car at anything under E30M3 money. \r\nI'll say thats theory #1.\r\n\r\nTheory #2 is they are simply hoping to cash in on the E30 M3 bubble.\r\n\r\nMost of my postings on these cars have centered around the thought that yes they are neat cars in a niche way but I don't think they are worth E30M3 money because I don't believe they are all that \"special\" in the ways the E30 M3 is special.\r\nYes there are fewer of them,,, but there are LOTS of cars with lower production numbers than the E30M3,,, but very few of them are as special of a car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1483213233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1334943, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimmy P, I'm with you on both theories. Pretty much my viewpoint too, these're a unique \"niche\" car, as you say, but not an E30 M3 by any stretch. Hence not that kinda bucks,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1483213677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1334968, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GFL...\r\nGood for laughing or Good F'ing Luck...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1483215566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6644843, "authorName": "Rob_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody know where this car is today?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628017664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7315516, "authorName": "bridgecitymotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bridgecitymotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rob_P The 320is is in the Pacific Northwest and might become available soon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637202487, "type": "comment"}]