[{"id": 7342975, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a sleeper. Don't think I've seen a blown 1.9 before. A lot to like here. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637627866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7343049, "authorName": "Rayadamjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayadamjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jim Downing was a pioneer for this setup ! I did 3 of his Downing superchargers years ago before he retired and ended production . Not a crazy amount of power , but oem power delivery and very well constructed ! GLWS , nice car ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637629232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7343096, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It goes almost without saying, but I\u2019ve taken a 1.9L z3 just like this on a test drive and was thoroughly unimpressed by the wheezy 4-popper. I had driven only one other bimmer by that age, an e46 with a manual, and I love me a straight 6. But a blower on this roadster intrigues me!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1637629914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7343107, "authorName": "shaferlv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaferlv/", "bidAmount": 1996, "content": "$1,996 bid placed by shaferlv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637630110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7343828, "authorName": "96Z3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/96z3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Firestone 500 Summer Performance tires are actually new, with less than 400 miles on them. Listing states that I said tires needed replacement. That\u2019s not accurate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637656250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7343888, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any power numbers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637666911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346461, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interestingly, but not surprisingly, it\u2019s more/most likely any supercharged M44 you\u2019ll see will be an MY\u201996 E36/7, not an MY\u201997 nor MY\u201998. I suspect that original buyers weren\u2019t aware of the inevitability of BMW installing an 6-Cyl \u2014 only one year later (MY\u201997). Or, as I was personally told by other Z3\u2019ers, deliberately mislead by dealer into thinking 4-Cyl only. Impatient after watching GoldenEye, perhaps. On a seemingly related note, quite a few Z3\u2019ers are former Miata owners.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637698339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346856, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mynameistimo @BlueBimmers iDunno if offered on BaT previously, but anticipate seeing one(s) that have been swapped with an S14 \ud83d\ude03.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637700277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7347184, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting tidbit from @e367m44, your handle would suggest you have some experience with these. \r\n\r\nI have wondered how many m60/62 z3s are out there, but never thought of an s14.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637702066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7356389, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very curious how much power this little beaut puts out", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637807316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7356391, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 4 cylinders have such a skinny rear end", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637807351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7357228, "authorName": "Crowell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crowell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please share photos of the spotwelds in the forward trunk area under the mat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637850884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7357325, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lovedrivinfast Nice thing is no kickback damage. If opportunity arises try to view each model side-by-side from directly behind. Should opinion remain same, and not attempting to convince a change, fine. Then, AFAIK, could convert to \u2018wide body\u2019. Something I\u2019ve been thinking about to accentuate the Style 19s I mounted\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637852434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7358153, "authorName": "Oldcoastie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcoastie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovedrivinfast I think all of the first gen Z 3s had the same rear end. That changed in 2000 width the second gen and it does have a wider rear. The only difference in the first gen is the 6 cylinder has a different opening below the bumper then the 4 cylinder. The 6 has a larger opening. We noticed it at ZFEST when a 6 was sitting beside my 4.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637863700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7358160, "authorName": "Oldcoastie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcoastie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This on could be my twin except for tan interior and the supercharger.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637863792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7358286, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oldcoastie. There was only one generation of Z3 roadster \u2014 E36/7. For early models, i.e., pre-LCI, the 4-Cyl has rear track of 56.3\u201d/66.61\u201d overall width. The 6-Cyl\u2019ers have rear track of 58.8\u201d/68.5\u201d overall width; Hence, \u201cnarrow\u201d vs. \u201cwide\u201d.\nThe 6-Cyl\u2019ers indeed have larger front intakes, for obvious reasons. Another key visual clue. Tho, not as prominent as differences in rearends, IMO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637866154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7358386, "authorName": "Oldcoastie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcoastie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E367M44 I was calling early first gen and late second gen as a reference because the late is wider in the hips then the early and the tail lights are different.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637867233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7366450, "authorName": "Racer-X", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer-x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, pretty cool, it's kind of calling out to me (fun factor has to be high). BMW 4 cylinders have always been excellent (personal opinion). I think these made something like 138 bhp from the factory. Add the blower, and exhaust and this thing should make north of 175 bhp (min) and perhaps over 200 depending on the pully's and how much PSI it's producing. Just my \"guess of the day\". But this is pretty cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638026718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7368193, "authorName": "PistonPal95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistonpal95/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by PistonPal95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638067924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7371211, "authorName": "Mxrider212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider212/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Mxrider212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638190451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7371710, "authorName": "P219boys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p219boys/", "bidAmount": 4219, "content": "$4,219 bid placed by P219boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638201783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7375347, "authorName": "Bakerkieran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bakerkieran/", "bidAmount": 4319, "content": "$4,319 bid placed by Bakerkieran", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638224862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7375373, "authorName": "Bakerkieran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bakerkieran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any recent service records please - or if you can point me to where you should had it maintained I can give them a quick call. Nice beemer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638224926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7377249, "authorName": "jtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the condition of the soft top? Are there any leaks or a need for replacement in the near future?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638243096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7377751, "authorName": "Mxrider212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider212/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Mxrider212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638273802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7377845, "authorName": "mee418", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mee418/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by mee418", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638277757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7377893, "authorName": "Mxrider212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider212/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Mxrider212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638279173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7377933, "authorName": "mee418", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mee418/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by mee418", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638279876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7378357, "authorName": "MadKaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madkaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There should be a dyno pull for this little puppy... would love to know how the tune was adjusted for fueling with the SC.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638286211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7378455, "authorName": "wood_e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wood_e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@96Z3 any rust issues? I got burned recently getting a Jaguar from CT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638287760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7378695, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638290344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7378705, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dyno chart for the DASC. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-dasc.shtml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638290449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7378714, "authorName": "Waltzon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltzon/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Waltzon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638290599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7378779, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638291302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7378808, "authorName": "Mxrider212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider212/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Mxrider212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638291800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7378810, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638291863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7378858, "authorName": "96Z3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/96z3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "never on dyno. DA Supercharger was built for this 1.9 engine. It's so much better than stock. Power of the 6; economy, weight , and simplicity of the 4. This car was never smoked in, never saw snow, stored winters, rarely saw rain (maybe 5 or 6 times), when washed I dried with a blower. Paint is beautiful, runs and drives wonderfully. It is 25+ years old so there are some issues noted in pics. This car was not raced or abused. It has had literally 2 drivers: the original owner, and me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638292329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7379055, "authorName": "96Z3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/96z3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car is up to date on all fluids and maintenance. In my 20 years of ownership, I changed oil at 2k miles or every 6 months with LiquiMoly fully synthetic. Maintenance and upgrades have been performed by 3 businesses: New Country BMW of Hartford, Turner Motorsport of Amesbury MA, and Automobile Associates of Canton CT. Car was never tracked or raced. It's not a show car, it's a really nice driver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638294207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7379407, "authorName": "Mxrider212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider212/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by Mxrider212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638297645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7380201, "authorName": "dtorbett99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtorbett99/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by dtorbett99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638301066, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7380337, "authorName": "P219boys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p219boys/", "bidAmount": 6219, "content": "$6,219 bid placed by P219boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638301681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7380374, "authorName": "FoxHillSpeedShop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxhillspeedshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@P219boys - I calculated that at about 6370, but hard to dial in the chart", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638301853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7380601, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 6319, "content": "$6,319 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638302811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7380648, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@96Z3 How do you like Dinan exhaust? I have Magnaflow downstream. iDunno if you or next owner have/will think about Dinan CAI. Increased airflow and location of (huge!) filter well thought out, IMO. Mine was used to test fit their prototype CAI for M44s, in \u201899. Very surprisingly, since no one else in SF Bay Area was willing to make an 1-2hr visit to Mountain View, they offered CAI + Stage 1 for no charge. In rare display of foresight, I required that in writing \ud83d\ude09. When production version became available, the person I\u2019d dealt with had left; and, the next tried to charge me 50%. Nope! Shortly thereafter Steve Dinan was in-my-face. I guess you\u2019d have to been there. Amusing. Well, a deal\u2019s a deal. \r\n\r\n@NextOwner From gallery above, it would seem that, since DASC connects to OEM filter box, an CAI feasible. Unfortunately, Dinan\u2019s CAI is NLA. Probably long time given EOP of M44. Worth pursuing used one or equivalent, IME. I really like the Dinan CAI. Stage 1 not so much. You\u2019re gonna have fun regardless. Best wishes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638303025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7380790, "authorName": "Mxrider212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxrider212/", "bidAmount": 6429, "content": "$6,429 bid placed by Mxrider212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638303720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7380866, "authorName": "Fammon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fammon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the original owner of the identical car, (except no supercharger) with 24K miles. I believe my Z3 was the first on delivered in the state of Oregon. Mine has the identical vinyl seats with woven vinyl inserts. The 1.9 is adequate engine and very smooth. The 1.9 Z3 handle better because the weight distribution nearly 50/50. Ashamed if this car does not go for at least 12K plus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638304029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7380915, "authorName": "96Z3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/96z3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DINAN Exhaust is awesome. It was suggested to me by lead tech that installed my DASC at New Country BMW in Hartford CT, (New Country is DINAN distributor). Car sounds and performs like it has a much bigger engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638304282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7381336, "authorName": "champ73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ73/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by champ73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638305970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382326, "authorName": "diggy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diggy/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by diggy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382339, "authorName": "kjander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjander/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by kjander", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382377, "authorName": "SLC_boost801", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slc_boost801/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by SLC_boost801", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382455, "authorName": "D652149488007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d652149488007/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by D652149488007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382492, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by pastaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382544, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by whatnext", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382550, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by pastaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382570, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to drive a 1.9 with a supercharger this is an awesome looking car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382575, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by whatnext", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382582, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by pastaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382596, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hellrot red looks soo good on these. Not much to go wrong with these low miles I have 47k miles on mine and it runs and drives like new", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638310991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382599, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by whatnext", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382605, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by pastaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382631, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by whatnext", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382645, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not bad for a 4 banger with an extra gerbil...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382655, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These z3\u2019s are only gonna go up in value and the supercharger makes this one very desirable. The 1.9 really is a very reliable engine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382670, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by pastaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7382689, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mistake 10,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382698, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all yours at 19500", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638311271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382700, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow.... holy cow.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382704, "authorName": "evokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382706, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol that would take her home", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382713, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of car for 10k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382716, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/30/21 for $19,500 to pastaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311323, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7382728, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations pastaman very beautiful classic", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638311351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382730, "authorName": "ZeeMannn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeemannn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fat finger; thin wallet", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1638311354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382732, "authorName": "evokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pastaman might be in a little hot water!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1638311372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382734, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WTF?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1638311377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382740, "authorName": "ratemaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratemaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, Man~", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638311404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382745, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gotta feelin someone might get banned for nonpayment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638311411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382754, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller when he gets banned give me a call. You have my number.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638311446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382774, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I corrected my misstate at 10,500", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1638311521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382778, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really screwed anyone else from bidding a little higher", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1638311531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382792, "authorName": "ZeeMannn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeemannn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was an obvious mistake; moderator should have jumped in and corrected if possible..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638311572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382797, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "10500 for this car with these miles and supercharger is to cheap", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638311584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382806, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and 19500 is way too much", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1638311616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382903, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Folks, as a reminder all users will need to manually type in their intended bid amount, and confirm the bid in the pop-up window to ensure that it was for the correct amount. Unfortunately, @pastaman commented about their mistake with one minute remaining, which did not provide us enough time to rectify the situation. \n\nWe'll reach out to @pastaman and @96Z3 shortly and are confident we can find a solution for them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1638312058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382947, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer so all you have to do to stop bidding is to place a high bid and manipulate the outcome of an auction?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1638312158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382952, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You need to rerun this auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1638312200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382957, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer you have rerun auctions before....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1638312272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382967, "authorName": "pastaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel so bad about this mess,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638312312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7382970, "authorName": "Rblakenyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rblakenyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turn it into a time share! $5k for 13 weeks a year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638312331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7383010, "authorName": "96Z3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/96z3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm waiting for BaT to contact me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638312573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7383024, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good thing I\u2019m going for eye surgery, tomorrow, as I do not believe what I\u2019ve been seeing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638312848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7383084, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "19500 was definitely way to much. That\u2019s almost Alaska prices", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638313059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7383091, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "baked alaska!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638313096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7383593, "authorName": "B.R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b.r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for reference, about 3 years ago I sold my '97 Turkisgrun with DASC for $9k. It had an auto trans, but also a factory hardtop (and half the miles). Given the crazy inflation over the last year or so, I figure it would go for double that now. So $20k seems like a reasonable price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638318628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7384189, "authorName": "SLC_boost801", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slc_boost801/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the update on this auction? Are we doing a rerun?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638326962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7384505, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man this was a nice looking z3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638332977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7391150, "authorName": "whatnext", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whatnext/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations pastaman. For any future seller on BAT, be aware that BAT allows its users to manipulate the outcome of an auction to their benefit. The car will not be relisted and pastaman was able to negotiate what he wanted to pay for the car. I just hope for 96Z3 that he didn't sell the car for less than what it was worth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638412554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7392566, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT Kindly post the requisite Epilogue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638459579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7392705, "authorName": "boilermaker1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boilermaker1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will the car be listed again?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638461117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7396027, "authorName": "soslow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soslow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that kinda makes the process feel a whole lot less fair. I clearly believe the person meant to bid $10xxx and missed the number on the keyboard or phone. But to the other bidder they was no option and even though BaT didn't react fast enough, they should have reopened it or at least contacted the 2 active bidders and the seller to resolve. \r\nWhat prevents someone else from doing the same thing in the future? Bad situation all around.\r\nOdd that BaT isn't making a statement being clear on what was done & what would be done in future.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1638481217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7397616, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the continued discussion. \r\n\r\nIn our outreach to @pastaman, it was clear that the erroneous bid was a genuine mistake, and they had made a good faith offer well above their intended bid amount that was satisfactory to both him, and to the seller. Ultimately, the user who won the auction had purchased the car.\r\n\r\nTo address the concerns that users can manipulate auctions by placing \"fake\" bids claiming that is is an accident, we want to reiterate that we work very hard to enforce and maintain the integrity of our auctions, and we do not tolerate any deliberate gaming of any kind. \r\n\r\nAs a reminder, users will have to manually enter their intended bid amount in the bid box, and then confirm the amount in a pop up window to ensure it is correct. This two-step process is to help prevent situations such as this, but we can understand that accidents can happen on occasion, and our post auction team will always work closely with the seller to ensure a satisfactory result. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate the community\u2019s understanding", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638491144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8001185, "authorName": "cbcted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbcted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a \u201898 Hellrot red E367 with the M44 and DASC with otherwise a completely stock setup. This little Z3 has about 200 hp and the dual mass clutch to the Getrag 245 seems to take it well. No issues so far, the DASC was installed at 40K miles and I\u2019m now at 66K. I just hope the seller got what was fair, sorry to those whe had stopped bidding due to the \u201chigh\u201d bid. It\u2019s a great setup and a joy to drive. Mine has 8.5 x 17\u201d black rims and the tan sport seats and interior and has been a California car it\u2019s whole life. For $20K I\u2019d probably part with it too. Best of luck, there are more out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645933082, "type": "comment"}]