[{"id": 5757490, "authorName": "perfectphoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perfectphoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just when you think that you have seen the last of the low miles e38s, another one pops up. This is going to be a good one to watch!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1613501581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757603, "authorName": "trizzuth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trizzuth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi seller, curious about the tach gauge at around the 4 second mark. It looks like the rpms stay steady around 3500rpms as the car continues to accelerate from 80-90, is there something wrong with the tachometer? Going down a hill perhaps? Nice E38 you have here and man what a unique and spectacular interior!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613502410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757649, "authorName": "madcitymetalhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madcitymetalhead/", "bidAmount": 740, "content": "$740 bid placed by madcitymetalhead", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613502733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5757656, "authorName": "madcitymetalhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madcitymetalhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First bid should always be 740 to get it off and running. \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613502781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757674, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, and welcome to the auction for this lovely E38 that we are selling for one of our car collector clients. The owner is a discerning car collector, and this is the 5th E38 that he has owned. He purchased the car here on BaT in 2018, and has brought it current on service, replaced the windshield (OEM) and the headliner, and put on a set of new Michelin tires. \n\nThe car has been lovingly maintained by the current owner, and is being sold to make way for several new acquisitions that have arrived.\n\nPlease take a moment to review the photo gallery and videos of the car to see it's outstanding condition.\n\nI'm available to answer any questions, and the car is available for inspections/viewings. Please reach out via the Contact Seller link and provide 24 hours notice if you would like to see the car in person.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613502967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757753, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! \r\n\r\nMakes me think BAT should have a hall of fame section for cars that eventually resell here for more than they originally brought.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613503327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757827, "authorName": "gweaver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gweaver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's back. And should definitely sell for more than last go around. That was a deal. Nice presentation. With how tidy this car is, I'm surprised the broken fresh air duct door wasn't addressed. Seems like the driver's side always breaks first for some reason. Not a difficult fix or very expensive part. GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613503768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5758033, "authorName": "jaushea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaushea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This generation of 7 series is the most attractive of any; the classic style will look good way into the future.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1613504627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5758133, "authorName": "BBash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did anyone notice in the driving video that the temp gauge is reading a little on the hot side? Especially going 80-90mph at night in 50 degree weather, seems high. I could be wrong just bringing it to attention if need be. Good luck, the interior is gorgeous.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613505032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5758301, "authorName": "bmwerdna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwerdna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want this so bad! Can someone get this for my belated valentines day gift? Just kidding haha!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613505837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5758719, "authorName": "kempton610", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kempton610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous BAT listing describes the odometer being replaced. Are total miles unknown?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613507939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759295, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bbash The temp gauge points to dead center and doesn't change. The camera angle is what makes it look like it's pointing a bit to the right. If you check out :43 in the video you will see that it is actually pointing straight up.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613510145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759348, "authorName": "JWeston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jweston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car appears to now be fully sorted and ready for many years of faithful service to its next owner. I love BMWs from this era.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613510335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759368, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kempton610 The instrument cluster was changed in 2009 when the car had 44,272 miles. The car mileage doesn't get reset by changing the instrument cluster. Car mileage is stored in both the IKE (cluster) and the lamp module (LCM). The data is compared each time KL15 is switched on. If the data check reveals a mismatch between the two modules, the manipulation dot gets illuminated. The LCM mileage can only be overwritten by a higher mileage and is updated every 60 miles (100KM).\n\nIn addition, the CarFax shows mileage immediately after the cluster change to be a few hundred miles over what it was before the cluster change.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613510550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759419, "authorName": "BBash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KARPARK Makes sense. Thanks for letting us know, great 7 you have here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613510602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759433, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jayweston I think the E38 is a design that is aging quite well, and reminds me of a football Running Back in an expensive, well tailored suit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613510663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759444, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @bbash , let me know if I can help you with anything else! :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613510705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759464, "authorName": "kempton610", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kempton610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613510782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5759678, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kempton610 You're welcome - let me know if I can help with anything else. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613511694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5760073, "authorName": "erichknipp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erichknipp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car and I have its Nachtblau cousin in my garage.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613513236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761136, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are the invoices for the rear speakers, timing chain tensioner and the front engine cover gaskets.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613521148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761256, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BBash As the seller said the temp gauge looking like it was hot would be abnormal, e38s have a center weighted gauge so they always point straight up. I've had much experience with overheating e38s, have had one towed three times due to their wonderful expansion tanks and plastic radiator necks. Once the gauge is actually showing above middle, you have no choice but to stop as likely there is no coolant left in the engine. \r\n\r\nThis one looks great, if it had heated seats I'd be showing it to my mom who is looking to replace her second e38 after 20 years of ownership with a third. Awesome cars.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613522920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761285, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely superb. Every time I see one these in high-spec form I think of cheating on my W140 Mercedes S-Class.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613523369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761524, "authorName": "24601", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24601/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by 24601", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613527643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5761632, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the auction @24601 !", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613529403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761811, "authorName": "24601", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24601/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @karpark. Beautiful specimen with the very rare Highline package which makes me really want this. I can live without some of the missing options because it\u2019s a Highline! It\u2019s also nice you\u2019re located so close to Hawaii and Las Vegas.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613532376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5762168, "authorName": "24601", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24601/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT this model does not have PDC as you\u2019ve stated in paragraph two.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613551960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5762331, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The green valve caps indicate nitrogen filled tires, correct?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613568653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5763065, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@24601 you are correct and thanks for noticing that. I\u2019ll ask my Bat Auction Specialist, Shane, (who is fantastic, BTW) to make the correction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613578883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5763099, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beaglebreath you are correct - the tires are filled with nitrogen.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613579223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5765666, "authorName": "Droog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/droog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with the rare 007 option?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBlOc79L0So", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613595561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5766000, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome E38 and so nice to have an involved seller! Makes all the difference. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613596617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5767534, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@droog Q told me not to tell anyone about that option. :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613602123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5767552, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wem2697. Thank you! The E38 design is looking better every year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613602260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5767838, "authorName": "Frankieflowerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankieflowerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful E38 and excellent presentation. Good luck with the sale!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613606359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5769210, "authorName": "Carnut68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A set of staggered M parallels would do wonders for this.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613655528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774228, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carnut68 I think the E38 looks great with all sorts of wheels, and the good news is they are easily swapped out to suit the owners taste/ mood.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613689785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777260, "authorName": "dergage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dergage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This really was the most beautiful generation from BMW, from the e46 3's to the e39 5's to the e38 7's. What an elegant and understated lineup they had in 2001.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613756790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778375, "authorName": "piancu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piancu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just that new headliner adds some value right there.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613763873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781317, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@piancu Don\u2019t forget the new OEM windshield too. :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613779933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781413, "authorName": "piancu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piancu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally, it's rare to find one of these in such excellent condition. Great choice of tires in Michelin Defender, Southern United States living shows on condition.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613781896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5783944, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is another video of the interior showing a cold start from the drivers seat perspective, along with a close look at the console area and climate control system. \r\n\r\nAs you can see, everything works great, the AC blows cold and the dash and console area is very tidy.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/UneR-GgZsI0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613855745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5783960, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In case you missed the embedded link for the interior video, here it is:\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/4UmdqXBvJu4", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613856295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5784411, "authorName": "PRT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also have a 2001 740iL, VIN a little earlier than yours, and am curious what is included in the \"Highline Package\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613870251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5784458, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613871607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5784724, "authorName": "24601", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24601/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by 24601", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613882758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5785141, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613919918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5785618, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PRT3 For the US models, the Highline option was available for 2000 and 2001 only. It came exclusively with either Orinoco or Midnight Blue exterior colors. \r\n\r\nThe interior was Ecru Nappa leather, with either English Green piping, carpeting and trim for the Orinoco, or Marine Blue piping, carpeting and trim for the Midnight Blue. The Highline trim was a $3,000 option for MY 2000.\r\n\r\nNot only are these cars beautiful, but they are rare as well. According to the e38 Registry, only 179 Orinoco and 469 Midnight Blue e38s with the Highline option were produced for the US market. This makes a low mileage, well-preserved car like this all the more attractive.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613932673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785620, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ande , @24601 Thanks for the bids!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613932759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785636, "authorName": "PRT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know how many had black trim? Mine is white with all black trim around the windows.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613933229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785677, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello E38 fans! @imola , @maldav , @schompton , @3kees , @designmatters , @v8q5, @ahatami , @ali63 - hope you're having a great weekend. \r\n\r\nYou may have already picked up a E38, but I wanted to let you know about this well-cared for, and rare Orinoco 740iL Highline. \r\n\r\nLet me know if you have any questions. Thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613934346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785822, "authorName": "ahatami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahatami/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KARPARK, this certainly looks like a clean example and a much more interesting color than the black E38 I used to have. I'm mainly looking for one with a manual swap, but thank you for looking out, and GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613938114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785841, "authorName": "3Kees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3kees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KARPARK: Thanks for the heads-up. I followed this E38 closely the last time it was on BaT, and I'm paying attention to it this time as well. The problem for me is the cost of shipping to the East Coast relative to the cost of the car itself. But I'm still watching it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613938587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785978, "authorName": "kristiantower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kristiantower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car, how does the 740 compare to the 750. There was an exact copy of this one in a 750 config. any pros and cons between them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613943087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5786166, "authorName": "DesignMatters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/designmatters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Karpark. I'm committed to driving manual shift for as long as I can but i appreciate you thinking of me. Best of luck with the sale of your beautiful car. You're going to miss it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613949460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789291, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kristiantower , Below is a good comparison. The 750 is more luxurious with more standard electronic, wood and chrome interior options, more insulated and quiet. The 740 is more responsive, feels lighter and more powerful, and offers a more connected driving experience. The V12 engine is essentially two inline-6 engines connected at the bottom, so you should expect slightly more maintenance and running costs than the V8 engine. The power-to-weight ratio of the 750iL is 14.1 lbs/hp, the 740iL is 15.2 lbs/hp. Maximum torque of the 740 is 325 lbs-ft and comes at 3600 rpm compared to the 750 max. torque of 361 lbs-ft at 3900 rpm. \r\n\r\nHere is a great video that compares the two:\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/8zvadb7rIss", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614026209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789314, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahatami Thanks for your good wishes, and best of luck locating a nice manual-swapped E38!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614026315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789348, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3kees Hopefully a nice East Coast-based E38 will be in your driveway soon!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614026422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789372, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DesignMatters I'm like you - they can pry the manual transmission shift knob out of my cold dead hands! It is nice to have a big luxury sedan in the fleet too. If you get a manual swapped E38 that would be the best of both worlds.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614026538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5789866, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kristiantower I forgot to mention in the comparison that the door cards on the Highline 740 are also Nappa leather, just like the Highline 750 model.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614028735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5791876, "authorName": "emonomics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emonomics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the kool kars do their car glamour shots at the point.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614047871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5791880, "authorName": "Miatawoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatawoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the dash leather on this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614047918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5792216, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@miatawoman no leather dash on this one.\n\n@emonomics yes we got the memo that The Point is the place for glamour shots.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614057095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5792236, "authorName": "F1auto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1auto/", "bidAmount": 12555, "content": "$12,555 bid placed by F1auto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614057874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5792260, "authorName": "CryptoGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cryptoguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello. How are the front seats under the covers? How about the rear seat? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614058927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5792331, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614062475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5792866, "authorName": "DillonDon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dillondon/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by DillonDon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614092488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5792943, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614093702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5793105, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @CryptoGuy , I hope you made a fortune on DogeCoin! \n\nThe front seats don\u2019t have covers on them. The rear seats look and feel like new.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614096021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793625, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a special gift for the winning bidder, I have commissioned my friend and gifted automotive artist and photographer, Lane Skelton, https://www.laneskeltondesign.com/ to create one of his fine art prints, customized for this particular E38. \r\n\r\nLane will hand sign and number this print with the last 7 digits of the VIN, making this a one of a kind piece.\r\n\r\nHere is a link with more information about these automotive fine art prints:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.laneskeltondesign.com/cars/p/style-01-6mtp8-t6p5y-mfsbg-pm7tz-ptp5z-xggsw-h5cj5\r\n\r\nTake a look through the other art prints on the site \u2013 you may want to order one for each car in your stable!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614102600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793667, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the link to the actual E38 fine art print:\n\nhttps://www.laneskeltondesign.com/cars/p/bmwe38", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614103213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794426, "authorName": "Steffens626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steffens626/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 56k miles on a m62 that already had the timing chain tensioner replaced. That right there shows me that this particular 7 was cared for and maintained proactively! A lot of car here at its current price. Gonna be fun to watch here in the next 45 mins.....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1614108968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794624, "authorName": "24601", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24601/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by 24601", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614110102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794691, "authorName": "Carmag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmag/", "bidAmount": 16100, "content": "$16,100 bid placed by Carmag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614110392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794788, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could hold a tennis match in that back seat", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614110924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794799, "authorName": "Droog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/droog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC yeah mixed doubles", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614111021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794805, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You got an absolute deal purchasing it in 2018 at $12,900. WoW", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614111046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794807, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614111057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794941, "authorName": "osopoco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/osopoco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is a super nice car. To a good home it should go!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614111874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794956, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Jcusmc2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614111949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794959, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614111954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794976, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Jcusmc2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794977, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5794997, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Jcusmc2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5795000, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5795001, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey bidders - thanks for the bids. This car is about to go to a lucky new owner!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614112182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795007, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614112202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795010, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Jcusmc2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5795013, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5795029, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Jcusmc2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5795033, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614112333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795040, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5795041, "authorName": "Steffens626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steffens626/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ande one up him! We love the action!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614112356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795044, "authorName": "Steffens626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steffens626/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect timing", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614112372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795046, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "easy...its an old car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614112378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795052, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's still newer than most of mine! Good luck.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614112430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795054, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614112434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795061, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out. Marine Corps only pays me so much. lol", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1614112453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795069, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/23/21 for $19,000 to ande", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614112477, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5795072, "authorName": "MichaelPetersen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelpetersen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JC. Love your handle. Thanks for your service.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1614112488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795080, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good money, Great BMW. Loved mine.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614112514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795083, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Respect.. thanks for your service.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1614112522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795085, "authorName": "KARPARK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karpark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for an exciting auction!\r\n\r\n@ande I'll be in touch soon.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614112530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795100, "authorName": "ande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok. appreciate.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614112610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795116, "authorName": "Jcusmc2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcusmc2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're welcome. Hope I can find another version of this one. My dream car for sure. Semper Fi!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1614112675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795141, "authorName": "maringuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maringuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome result! Broke the 740i ceiling by a large measure. Special car.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1614112781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795167, "authorName": "91gofaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/91gofaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "740il's are definitely moving up in value...truly a great vehicle", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1614112926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5803243, "authorName": "piancu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piancu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These will go up in value as later 7 series are just ugly", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1614225954, "type": "comment"}]