[{"id": 9615625, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a wonderful car. Love it. Interior leather is a great color combination.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664052445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9615679, "authorName": "longboarder81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longboarder81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color! Good luck with the sale!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664052696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9615716, "authorName": "CNMPLS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnmpls/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by CNMPLS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664052942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9616039, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All, \r\n\r\nI'm happy to present my M Roadster for sale and will be here throughout the bidding process to address comments and questions. It's a wonderful car and will be a great vehicle for the highest bidder.\r\n\r\nHappy Bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664054523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9616233, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning color combo on this M roadster really brings out the lines of the car.\r\nAlways been a fan of British racing green and this is a deeper version of it -- looks nearly black in low light conditions. Can seller comment on the damage listed on CarFax? I see airbags were not deployed so I assume it was minor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664055762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9616255, "authorName": "Phantom37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phantom37/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First of all, what a beauty! And it looks to be well-taken care of over the past 22 years. My only suggestion to the seller is perhaps a few pictures underneath the back end to show whatever damage, if any came about from the July 2003 accident report. May I also suggest pictures of the welds in the trunk area. This would answer some key question on condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664055895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9616279, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@entzuckt \r\n\r\nHi, thank you for the compliment on the car. It really is an amazing paint color, in low light yes it looks nearly black and in the sun it sparkles deep green.\r\n\r\nThe damage report on carfax, yes you're correct. I previously did not know about the listing on carfax. In an abundance of caution, I had the car checked out by a reputable body shop. There is absolutely NO frame or structural damage. All body panels and bumper cover are original. The shop said a portion of the rear bumper panel had been resprayed, but everything is in perfect condition as it should be.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664056040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9616346, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phantom37\r\n\r\nThanks for the compliment, I have gone to great lengths to keep this vehicle in great shape. My Father owned it before me and did the same. I'll be happy to take a few additional pictures of the underbody and will post in the next day or two. To alleviate any concern, please reference my comment to entzuckt or continue reading. A professional body shop took an extensive view of the car and found no frame or other structural damage. They noted a slight amount of overspray on the factory bumper, which indicates the bumper cover was resprayed while on the vehicle. As promised, I'll add a couple of photos of the undercarriage in the morning when the light is better.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664056382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9616375, "authorName": "DrRocknZ.Babe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrocknz.babe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see such a fine example of one of only 58 built. I have the same car, same color combo and same year. Mine has 44,000mi. and is the 54th of 58 built.\r\nGoods luck on the sale and pass my name on to the new owner. Fred Tippett Moderator at Only Z3 Community on Facebook.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664056528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9616415, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrRocknZ.Babe\r\n\r\nFirst of all, great handle! Second, thanks for the kind words, this has been and still is a wonderful car. As published by M Roadster Buyer's Guide, this was #39 produced. I'll certainly pass your information on to the new owner. Thanks for watching!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664056751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9617562, "authorName": "HighGeere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highgeere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding color combination, looks great! Finally one close to home but sadly my garage space is taken up. M Roadster has been on my 'short list' for quite a while despite never driving one, so all I can say is, if an interested bidder needs a third party to take a look and the seller was up for it, I'd probably wouldn't object to putting my eyes on it :) All the best to seller and future buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664068735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618190, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm with all the others, the colors make this already special car even more so!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664083896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9619262, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All, \r\n\r\nAs requested, I've added a few shots of the undercarriage (rear end) to further show there's absolutely NO damage. I've also added a few of the trunk welds, all welds are solid; none have popped and are exactly as they should be. Happy Bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664119387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623491, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awes Example s52. What a special color with low miles this is an excellent car for a daily driver or weekend warrior. The welds look flawless", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664145181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9624178, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice color combination. Pics #21 & #29 show some items to tend to, but, easy enough to rectify. GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664156614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9634677, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding a cold start video of the M Roadster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664294622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9642438, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to Jon Martin and his awesome website mroadsterbuyerguide.com, you can search the history of LC92797 was shows it was purchased from EAG with 49,430 miles in Nov 2015: \u201cMeticulously Maintained\u2026This beautiful M Roadster resided in SoCal until EAGs acquisition in 2013\u2026This low-mileage S52 M Roadster is in excellent condition! The exterior paint shows awesome with no significant cosmetic blemishes! All original body panels with matching VIN tags intact. \u201c\r\n\r\nThe new owner can rest assured that the Carfax entry is just a respray of the rear bumper cover.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664371088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9642984, "authorName": "Fortunateson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fortunateson/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Fortunateson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664377105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9643019, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bez\nThanks for the comment, this car is indeed in tip top shape! I do have the full ownership history and service records, included with the vehicle. The purchase in 2015 was my Father. He kept the car for four years and passed it on to me in 2019. It's been meticulously maintained since his acquisition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664377673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9643072, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see such a squeaky clean engine in the video!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664377791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9643117, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 15367, "content": "$15,367 bid placed by Bez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664378222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9652126, "authorName": "10copie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10copie/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by 10copie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664468758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9654877, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 16367, "content": "$16,367 bid placed by Bez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664480323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9660105, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding a drive video to get everyone going! Happy bidding, I'm available should you have any additional questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664550016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9660691, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also adding a couple of VIN Tag pics. These show the rear quarter panel VIN tags left and right. They match the Trunk Lid Tag and Windshield Tag (Shown). The rear quarter panels are original to the car, further evidence of no body / structural damage as previously noted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664555182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9660958, "authorName": "Earthwateruser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/earthwateruser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I LOVE this car but I can't bring myself to bid on it. I street park in Maryland 24/7/365 and the elements would be too unkind. I'll keep looking for a hardtop, higher mileage NC Miata that can weather that kind of abuse/neglect. I hope whoever buys this roadster appreciates what they are getting and take good care of it! GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664557034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9661201, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@earthwateruser\r\nThanks for the compliment on the car! It does come with a car cover!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664558210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9662118, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lust is real.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664562487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9662738, "authorName": "WagonTime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagontime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the radio antenna missing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664565456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9664373, "authorName": "mlc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice driving video! Is it too late to request some pics of the seats?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664572188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9664786, "authorName": "mlc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlc/", "bidAmount": 16700, "content": "$16,700 bid placed by mlc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664573941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9664813, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 16950, "content": "$16,950 bid placed by Bez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664574080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9664841, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mlc\nAs requested, a few pictures of the seats. They're in great condition. I just deep cleaned (including underside and all rails) and conditioned the leather last week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664574488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9668065, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good day bidders. It's a wonderful day to buy a beautiful M Roadster! I'll be monitoring the auction and will be available to answer questions. Looking forward to the action, happy bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664634426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9668542, "authorName": "mgambini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgambini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a beauty! I have a silver 2000 M Roadster and it is a really fun car! The buyer will love it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664639395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9670770, "authorName": "RLC007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlc007/", "bidAmount": 17211, "content": "$17,211 bid placed by RLC007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664651638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9670824, "authorName": "Erapp100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erapp100/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Erapp100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664651967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671179, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664653521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671263, "authorName": "OH3Cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh3cobra/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by OH3Cobra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664653973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671302, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep eying this beauty. The color is stunning. These cars look so amazing in the darker colors. Someone is going to be very happy to take it home", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671308, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671386, "authorName": "ciscowoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ciscowoo/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by ciscowoo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671403, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knockout big coming?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671415, "authorName": "Sstonerm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstonerm3/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Sstonerm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671431, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671432, "authorName": "Roballen85044", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roballen85044/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Roballen85044", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671442, "authorName": "DavidRI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidri/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by DavidRI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671455, "authorName": "Sstonerm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstonerm3/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Sstonerm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671463, "authorName": "OH3Cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh3cobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guessing 25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671471, "authorName": "DavidRI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidri/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by DavidRI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671479, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm hopefully getting close!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671493, "authorName": "Sstonerm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstonerm3/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Sstonerm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671517, "authorName": "tedbell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbell/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by tedbell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671543, "authorName": "Sstonerm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstonerm3/", "bidAmount": 24100, "content": "$24,100 bid placed by Sstonerm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671549, "authorName": "VantageAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vantageauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous color and one of the rarest. Looks like a great one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671556, "authorName": "DavidRI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidri/", "bidAmount": 24350, "content": "$24,350 bid placed by DavidRI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671581, "authorName": "tedbell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbell/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by tedbell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671598, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn I want this car badly but nowhere to put it right now", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664655577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671615, "authorName": "tedbell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/1/22 for $25,000 to tedbell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655662, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9671619, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go @tedbell. It's a steal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664655690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671621, "authorName": "VAMoto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vamoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats tedbell, good bidding. Thanks to everyone who bid on the car, you're getting a great one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671622, "authorName": "Sstonerm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstonerm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @tedbell.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671630, "authorName": "tedbell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671705, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will never buy a German car in German Racing Silver again. LOL Congrats on this beauty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664656261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671788, "authorName": "OH3Cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh3cobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was right!!25k. Tell my wife\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664656638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671811, "authorName": "Entzuckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entzuckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You were right on the $$ OH3Cobra!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664656709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672154, "authorName": "collectclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In an attempt to get some sense of how prevalent the weld etc issue is in Z3 roadster machines (at least in Z3s listed on BaT) I have decided to attempt to conduct a truly nonscientific survey of every Z3 roadster machine (M or otherwise) listed going forward as of the first machine in this survey dated April 8, 2022. That machine\u2019s auction can be found here:\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-roadster-115/\r\n\r\nAgain, this is simply an attempt to keep track of how many Z3 roadsters on BaT have had actual issues with the welds etc vs total Z3 roadsters listed.\r\n\r\nIt is my hope that by conducting this survey the community can come to understand whether this issue is all consuming or some degree there of. In so doing, over time, the community can then have some albiet unscientific data to refer to regarding just how prevelant this issue may be (at least in Bat auctions) although it would stand to reason that the numbers (wherever they land) could, theoretically at least, be applied more universally .\r\n\r\nMy plan is to do this for as long as a year, unless the \u201cdata\u201d shows a proponderance of the evidence either way.\r\n\r\nThe survey will be listed as follows:\r\n\r\nTotal # of machines counted so far (including this one): 83\r\n\r\nTotal machines with weld etc issues: 7\r\n\r\nTotal machines with no weld etc issues: 71\r\n\r\nTotal machines where seller did not share weld etc photos: 5", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664658653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672924, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous color congratulations to the winner and seller on a great auction I would definitely rather have this one than the 11k mile silver one that didn\u2019t meet reserve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664664974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673438, "authorName": "Sstonerm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstonerm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tedbell This one is nicer and cleaner than the Boston Green one from August. And deserved more money. Hope you enjoy it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664671637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9679036, "authorName": "tedbell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Sstonerm3 and best of luck to you on any future Roadster bidding. Nice ones do seem to be popping up on here pretty often!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664746623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9679753, "authorName": "OH3Cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh3cobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We were at University of Dayton parents weekend and I'm looking at my family and saying we need to bid on this (18K range- it's a great car for the $). I was right. Too right. Congrats and enjoy this very good looking sports car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664755985, "type": "comment"}]