[{"id": 15143758, "authorName": "66continental", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66continental/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by 66continental", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722525086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15143816, "authorName": "BEK_Boston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bek_boston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "awesome spec on this.. Orient Blue is such a great color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722525619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143890, "authorName": "Bright97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bright97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aside from the M Parallels, this doesn\u2019t appear to have the M sport package since it has the regular steering wheel and the non steptronic transmission. Really cool car nonetheless. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722526104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143998, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bright97 Correct Not an M-Sport. But a nice car well optioned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722526851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145256, "authorName": "macarbon_johnnyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macarbon_johnnyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought all 740i were/had the Sport Package... guess not. learn something new every day! How many non-sport 740s were made?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147711, "authorName": "MCG5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcg5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say the majority of 740s were non-sport.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722540421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147998, "authorName": "Bruno2727", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruno2727/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Different setup for Ms Same engine, i think", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722541199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149271, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The production date for this vehicle was 01/11/2000 and it was equipped from the factory as follows:\r\n\r\nEditions and packages\r\nS780\tBMW LA wheel, M parallel spoke\r\n\r\nComfort and interior equipment\r\nS403\tGlass roof, electrical\r\nS431\tInterior mirror with automatic-dip\r\nS438\tFine wood trim\r\nS441\tSmoker package\r\nS459\tSeat adjustment, electric, with memory\r\nS464\tSki bag\r\nS473\tArmrest front\r\nS488\tLumbar support, driver and passenger\r\nS494\tSeat heating driver/passenger\r\nS496\tSeat heating, rear\r\n\r\nMultimedia\r\nS609\tNavigation system Professional\r\nS640\tPreparation f tel.installation universal\r\nS672\tCD changer for 6 CDs\r\nS677\tHiFi system Professional DSP\r\nS694\tProvisions for BMW 6 CD changer\r\n\r\nDriver assistance and lightning\r\nS502\tHeadlight cleaning system\r\nS521\tRain sensor\r\nS522\tXenon Light\r\n\r\nWheels and drive\r\nS210\tDynamic stability control\r\nS216\tHydro steering-servotronic\r\nS245\tSteering wheel column adjustment,electr.\r\nS248\tSteering wheel heater\r\n\r\nEnvironment and safety\r\nS302\tAlarm system\r\nS319\tIntegrated universal remote control\r\nS358\tClimate comfort windscreen\r\nS845\tAcoustic fasten seat belt reminder\r\nS853\tLanguage version, English\r\nS876\tRadio frequency 315 MHz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722545408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149335, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For clarification, there were no \"M\" vehicles in the 7 series. The closest it came was the Sport option short wheelbase 740i commonly known as a sporty shorty. The engines were all the same, either the M62 or M62TU (VANOS), the latter of which were introduced for the later models. Same horsepower, wider torque range.\r\n\r\nAnd, yes, most 740i were non-sport models. The only thing \"sport\" related on this one is the M-parallel wheels which it wore since it was built.\r\n\r\nMy concern out of the gate is that the oil hasn't been changed in nearly two years. What other maintenance has been deferred. Even if the vehicle is not run much, annual changes are the way to go.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722545660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149390, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXMTRS - can we see a picture or so of the radio installation with the screen folded? It appears to have a substantial gap at the top with this non-factory SONY unit. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722545839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15153490, "authorName": "TXMTRS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txmtrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redram, The screen does not fold .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722610132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15160670, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXMTRS - pity. Thanks anyway.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722636381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15191592, "authorName": "MichaelPetersen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelpetersen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Sport model and several changes above the normal model: \r\n-\tFirmer springs and shock absorbers, thicker anti-roll bars.\r\n-\tLowered Ride Height\r\n-\tShadowline Trim\r\n-\tM Sport Package: Unique front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and distinctive wheel designs.\r\n-\tSport Seats with better lateral support.\r\n-\tM Steering Wheel (I think this started in 2001)\r\n-\tLower Final Drive Ratio\r\n-\tHigh-Stall Torque Converter\r\n-\tPerformance-tuned ECUs for improved throttle response ( I have heard this, but not confirmed)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722967111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15200074, "authorName": "Cabrio55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabrio55/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Cabrio55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723044227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15207081, "authorName": "JasperStokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasperstokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the timing chain guides been replaced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723070910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212499, "authorName": "TXMTRS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txmtrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JasperStokes, No records on T-chain guides replacement. guides are not worn out as no chain vibration noise at cold start or at running temperature.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723138942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212680, "authorName": "birdhtx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdhtx/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by birdhtx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723139346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212684, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723139351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15213978, "authorName": "birdhtx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdhtx/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by birdhtx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723141952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15214111, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723142123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15214787, "authorName": "MMoty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmoty/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by MMoty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723142993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15214836, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 6150, "content": "$6,150 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723143076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215079, "authorName": "Mt.engineer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mt.engineer/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by Mt.engineer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723143583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215090, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723143608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215279, "authorName": "birdhtx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdhtx/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by birdhtx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215288, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215308, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 6950, "content": "$6,950 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215315, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 7050, "content": "$7,050 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215354, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 7350, "content": "$7,350 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215389, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 7450, "content": "$7,450 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215407, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215423, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215434, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215468, "authorName": "Gytisbids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gytisbids/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by Gytisbids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215481, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215490, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215516, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 8850, "content": "$8,850 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215523, "authorName": "birdhtx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdhtx/", "bidAmount": 8950, "content": "$8,950 bid placed by birdhtx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215535, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 9150, "content": "$9,150 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215558, "authorName": "Txbizman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbizman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned one of these in 2001. They effortlessly eat highway miles all day long, and the leather is incredible. No one has leather like this anymore.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723144719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15215560, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215589, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215619, "authorName": "iLikeMyWingsBWW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikemywingsbww/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by iLikeMyWingsBWW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215629, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 10150, "content": "$10,150 bid placed by tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723144888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15215668, "authorName": "tnevotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnevotti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/8/24 for $10,150 to tnevotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723145009, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15215909, "authorName": "TXMTRS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txmtrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the winning bidder! And thank you all for the encouraging comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723145756, "type": "comment"}]