[{"id": 8509041, "authorName": "gETo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks pretty clean for '79.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1651773477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8509440, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color combo. Shortened bumpers is certainly a step in the right direction. One year short of 5 speed manuals but still looks to be an honest car in really nice shape. Sorted E12s are great driver cars that are on the rise. As they should be.\r\nGLWA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1651775217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8509466, "authorName": "BadOak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A clean green machine! GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1651775324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8509891, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is it not titled with the chassis vin?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1651776977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8513146, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think my '79 Lincoln with the 6.6 liter V8 had the same 170hp as this 2.8 sixer. German engineering is famous for a reason.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1651796436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8513176, "authorName": "krv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there water damage discoloration on the rear window interior frame?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651796740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8513705, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Elie7elie BMW introduced the longer VIN in 1979 but all are registered with the older seven digit VIN for some reason, there is no issue with the DMV.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651803866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8513713, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krv The C pillars in these cars all discolor from the adhesive and foam backing in this area. Just mask it off and use SEM Ranger White to match the original color as I did on my 79. This is a very clean e12 and the seller owns several vintage BMWs.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1651804022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8513887, "authorName": "Dspoljaric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dspoljaric/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Dspoljaric", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651806608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8514047, "authorName": "PiRround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pirround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the function of the orange button next to the hazard flasher button?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651809660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8514056, "authorName": "80535I", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80535i/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by 80535I", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651809860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8514232, "authorName": "ColomboMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colombomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is super clean!!! GLWTA!\n\n@PiRround - Rear Window Defrost button. Same orientation of both buttons, except in a different plane/angle on E9's !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651816204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8514494, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PiRround The orange button to the right of the steering column is the front fog light switch. The rear window defroster is activated by the green pull out knob to the right of the radio with the rear window defroster symbol on the face. These have 17 digit VINs but not in the international format which started in 1981 which is why the title and registration use only the last 7 digits.\n\nIf you're thinking about buying your first e12, believe me there're more listed for sale on BaT than in the wild. Of all the popular BMWs of the era, these have become the rarest. To find one in original, unmolested and rust free condition is especially unusual. This one's well optioned and in a unique color as added bonuses.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1651836988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8515322, "authorName": "Mrhoppy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhoppy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Howdy! Will you be adding some videos (typical stuff)? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651847340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8515581, "authorName": "andyalbany", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyalbany/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by andyalbany", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651849523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8516220, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1651855088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8516292, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrhoppy Good morning, yes will be adding cold start, driving video in next couple days. Doing a few things in preparation for the sale having fluids changed, new fuses, and I have a new engine compartment insulation pad. The car looks better in person than the pictures if anyone is local please feel free to come drive it. I will try my best to answer any questions thu out the week, thanks for your interest", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1651855658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8517309, "authorName": "Blackplate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackplate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOw do I set up a inspection this weekend?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651859433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8517495, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackplate Hi, hit the contact seller at the top of the listing to set something up, thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651860086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8519268, "authorName": "Ncoutches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncoutches/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by Ncoutches", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651866935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8521069, "authorName": "80535I", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80535i/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by 80535I", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651875187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8525546, "authorName": "1rifleman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1rifleman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning -- Could you please tell me the age of the clutch and throw-out bearing? Why was the repaint undertaken? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651946358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8526063, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1rifleman Hello, not sure about clutch/ throw out bearing age, nothing done to them under my watch. There was some fading of the paint on top, which is fairly common after 40 years, especially metallic colors. The sides all around are the original paint and the repaint of the hood, roof and trunk match perfectly. Little more backstory on the car the original owner was at aerospace engineer for Northrop Grumman here in SoCal. He was having some health issues and couldn\u2019t drive a stick anymore. He then sold it to his neighbor who is the general manager at Santa Anna Volvo where the car mostly sat since he acquired it around 2014 hence the low miles between the two of them. I am the third owner and my plan was to use it as my daily driver but I I have four other classics, one of them being an e9 that I\u2019m restoring so the sale proceeds will be going towards that. Also a space issue, thanks for your interest", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1651948842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8526423, "authorName": "Newshoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newshoes/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Newshoes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651950362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8527351, "authorName": "mjlittle1979", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjlittle1979/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. I had a 1979 528i 4spd back in the mid 1990s (high school).\r\n\r\nAre there photos of the spare tire well and wheel wells (from inside the trunk)? \r\n\r\nWas the timing chain ever done? In 1979 the M30 got a single row chain which was more prone to stretch.\r\n\r\nAlso, how are the brakes? From memory, these had 4 pistons up front and 2 pistons in the rear.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1651955624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8527682, "authorName": "80535I", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80535i/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by 80535I", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651957087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8529737, "authorName": "Mississippi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mississippi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mom had this same car when I was a kid... Her car was cream colored with automatic transmission. These cars seem to be super rare... As BMW's go, was this model considered collectable? Dependable? any BMW experts have any info about this particular model? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651978183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8529860, "authorName": "Ncoutches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncoutches/", "bidAmount": 4551, "content": "$4,551 bid placed by Ncoutches", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651981517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8529897, "authorName": "PiRround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pirround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PatinaBeforePolish Thanks. My interest in an E12 is growing since joining BAT. Still looking and reading various posts by others for now. Appreciate this broad scope forum.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1651982718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8530334, "authorName": "Bentley964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley964/", "bidAmount": 4685, "content": "$4,685 bid placed by Bentley964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652011689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8532817, "authorName": "Ncoutches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncoutches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any pictures of the inside of the spare tire well underneath the tire? Also does the AC blow cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652033573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8534518, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ncoutches Yes the AC does blow cold, not super cold like new cars but works as well as it probably ever did. I\u2019m adding some trunk pictures and will be adding some more pictures and driving video in the next few days, thanks", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1652042678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8535349, "authorName": "Ncoutches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncoutches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sbDAve Thank you very much! looking forward to the videos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652047040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8535395, "authorName": "DougP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I just happened to see this Reseda Green e12 this morning. The paint is spectacular! Just wish I had photographed it. Really impressive car, e12 Time Capsule in a super rare color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652047588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8535732, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mjlittle Hi, your memory serves you well, they are 4 pistons front and 2 in back, braking in the car is very good. Timing chain hasn\u2019t been done by me but there are no signs of typical chain problems. I\u2019m guessing previous owners didn\u2019t replace it either, thanks for the questions", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652052334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8536764, "authorName": "jadegrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadegrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very interesting car. Not what I thought I was looking for, but this e12 has grabbed my attention! But I have to ask: will the seller provide a smog check report for interested CA bidders before end of auction? \r\n\r\nIt's too bad the tool kit was raided, but I assume replacements can be obtained without too much effort? Also, the spare tire has a rather unique patina. It must be quite old?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652073574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8537739, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jadegrun Good morning, yes I will provide a smog report for the car, passed smog no problem last August when I bought it so I\u2019m sure it will again. I wish it had the tool kit also not sure how hard it would be to find a set. Whatever it was on the tire wiped right off,I overlooked that when pics were taken, I\u2019ll post a picture of that along with some others tomorrow. Its a new tire and I\u2019ll look at the date codes when I take a picture, thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652107048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8538552, "authorName": "thenavigator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thenavigator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A used '79 528i 4 speed was my introduction to BMW lo these many years ago. Been with the Blau mit Weiss ever since. A truly great car, solid, quick, reliable and great handling. This appears to be a really honest version. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652113698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8544307, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: missing tools. You\u2019re competing with the e9 crowd for the red handled Heyco screwdrivers and they\u2019ve become pretty scarce. Everything else is not impossible to find but also not pocket change. Tool kit aside, the trunk on this car is very nice. That\u2019s the original Michelin MXV spare including the factory wheel weights, but based on the brake dust in the wheel, it\u2019s seen some use.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652144713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8545023, "authorName": "jadegrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadegrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sbDave - Thanks for the reassurance about the smog. Hoping to hear more about how she runs/drives along with the upcoming drive video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652157697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8545057, "authorName": "jadegrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadegrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PatinaBeforePolish - Some very good info there about the toolkit, thanks. How common was that expanded tool kit? Was it only in the E9 and E12? Sounds like the tire on the spare may be factory original. Kinda cool unless you need to use it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652159192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8545591, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jadegrun They were fitted pre somewhere around the early 70's to early 80's, including motorcycles. I'm not sure about e21s and 2002s though. The hard to find, expensive pieces are un-cracked cases, red handled large and small screwdrivers, and pliers and channel locks with polished faces. The last complete, excellent condition kit I sold brought about $700 on ebay 4 years ago. \nMichelin MXVs sized 195/70 x 14 were fitted for the US market and haven't been available for some time which is why this is likely the original tire. The 6 x 14 alloy wheels are super easy to find and the tire size is available in other brands if you want to preserve the original spare.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652186823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8547065, "authorName": "jadegrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadegrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PatinaBeforePolish I used to own a '78 e21 and it had the small 7-piece tool kit in the trunk. Those adjustable pliers are amazingly versatile. I sold that e21 many years ago, but I still have the pliers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652201464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8552337, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great color. Seems fitting it's lived its life in southern California with mile after mile after mile of palm trees. I think they got rid of the power draining thermal reactors by 1979, and if not, I'd assume they've been removed. My first BMW was a 1980 528i. Bought it for $5,500 in 1988 and sold it four years later for $5,800. Let's face it, the e12 feels like an old car now, but that big six engine can't be beat. With a mild suspension kit, it's a blast in the twisties, and with a 5 speed upgrade, very smooth for its age on the freeway. It would almost be a shame if this car were to leave SoCal. It just looks like it belongs there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652231439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8552743, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGraham yes the thermal reactors were gone by 79. I installed a new under hood insulation pad, here\u2019s a few pics along with a another of the tire well. I agree it is a great color and looks better in person! Driving video will be added tomorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652235762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8553422, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be beating the vin issue up to death, but just to confirm, the picture where only the last 7 is shown, is that fixed to the window or on the dash? I think this is the first e12 I come across that does not use the full vin?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652266185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8554550, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spare is a Michelin XVS, not MXV, is almost certainly original, and is definitely period if not original. The MXV didn't come out until around the mid to late 80s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652282967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8554881, "authorName": "M3DNA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3dna/", "bidAmount": 4850, "content": "$4,850 bid placed by M3DNA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652286288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8554983, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Elie7elie Good morning, the vin is on the dash, sorry, can\u2019t explain the 7 digits any better than HBChris and PatinaBeforePolish in previous comments", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652287233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8556795, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 5033, "content": "$5,033 bid placed by Elie7elie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652296062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8557138, "authorName": "Ncoutches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncoutches/", "bidAmount": 5551, "content": "$5,551 bid placed by Ncoutches", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652297565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8557227, "authorName": "nybrit76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nybrit76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1979 E12 and vin is a 7 digit numerical.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652297928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8558111, "authorName": "71911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the the owner of three E12s, it drives me crazy to see so much discussion of tool kits (in any E12 listing, not just this one) when we're talking about such a wonderfully engineered and beautifully designed car. One of the all-time greats, IMO.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652301718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8558565, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 5651, "content": "$5,651 bid placed by Marcelomotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652303891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8558699, "authorName": "wattsrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wattsrk/", "bidAmount": 5751, "content": "$5,751 bid placed by wattsrk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652304511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8558713, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 5851, "content": "$5,851 bid placed by Marcelomotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652304561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8559215, "authorName": "Mrhoppy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhoppy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, any update on the status of the video/s?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652307381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8559416, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 7528, "content": "$7,528 bid placed by Elie7elie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652309570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8559433, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 7628, "content": "$7,628 bid placed by Marcelomotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652309760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8559450, "authorName": "Ncoutches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncoutches/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by Ncoutches", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652310031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8559459, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Marcelomotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652310112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8559503, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 10528, "content": "$10,528 bid placed by Elie7elie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652310526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8560299, "authorName": "jadegrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadegrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@71911 It's unfortunate that you found my comment so offensive. The missing tool kit matters to me and I found the brief discussion on obtaining a replacement to be useful and constructive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652320345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8560689, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, my iPhone was stolen today and I can\u2019t upload Vimeo right now; I can send the driving video upon request via text if you use the contact seller and message with your cell #. Sorry for the inconvenience. I will continue to attempt to correct the situation and hopefully get it uploaded in the morning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652327408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8560948, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 10828, "content": "$10,828 bid placed by Stentr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652339317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8560947, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No driving video?\n@jadegrun, why so obsessed with tool kits? You raided your own bmw tool kit. Maybe someone did the same to this one? \nThe car looks pretty sweet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652339471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8560961, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652341436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8561043, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_P yes, XVS thanks. They were great tires back in the day, wish they were reproduced in this size. Keeping the OEM sized wheels and tires allows for a bit more fun in the twisties as these cars handle really well even in stock form. \r\n\r\n@71911 Sorry for all the boring tool kit knowledge, just sharing what I know and winding up for similar conversations at The Vintage next week. So yes, just drive and enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652352707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8561329, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to hear about your phone being stolen. Thx for the driving video. Barefooted is the best way to drive! \ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652360281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8561332, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 11528, "content": "$11,528 bid placed by Elie7elie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652360327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8561590, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 11778, "content": "$11,778 bid placed by Marcelomotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652363420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8562007, "authorName": "JangCarangers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jangcarangers/", "bidAmount": 12312, "content": "$12,312 bid placed by JangCarangers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652367083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8562408, "authorName": "ScottK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottk/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by ScottK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652370878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8562419, "authorName": "jadegrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadegrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stentr Not obsessed, simply made an observational comment and other users responded. Do I like the BMW tool kits? Obviously. Didn't realize that I touched on such a sensitive topic here. Won't happen again!\r\n\r\nTo the seller, thanks for adding the driving video despite your phone being stolen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652370963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8563148, "authorName": "Elie7elie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elie7elie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go @Scottk put the auction price where it really belongs, good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652375502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8563570, "authorName": "JangCarangers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jangcarangers/", "bidAmount": 14528, "content": "$14,528 bid placed by JangCarangers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652377045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564186, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sbDave...I sent you an E mail through contact seller feature several hours ago and have not gotten a text from you. What's up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652379719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564201, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 14778, "content": "$14,778 bid placed by Marcelomotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652379785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564307, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If winner of this auction needs to fill the empty tool kit with the original tools I have 528i vin 5333848 at Art Garage Orlando (Google it) which was converted to a 5 speed 535i trans that has been a reliable daily driver for 17 years and now is tired from rust...Auction winner take note? :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652380283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564356, "authorName": "MaccaRoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccaroni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! I love the color. My dad had one of these new, same color same everything. I had to make sure it wasn't originally from Otto's BMW in PA. Though it probably wouldn't be in such great condition. I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I didn't just blow my wad on a Turbo S. If the buyer wants to sell this next Spring, lmk. My wife will kill me if I bought it now. Darn, I really want this.......................", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652380419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564547, "authorName": "jde203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jde203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an extraordinarily nice car. I have a nearly-identical \u201879 4spd 528i, and there is nothing that handles summertime daily duties quite so gracefully. Impressed by the condition of the leather up front and the not-peeling wooden door panel trim. My car isn\u2019t so fortunate. I mean c\u2019mon, the trip meter reset stem hasn\u2019t even shed its rust dust yet! Very cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652381119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564593, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Filthy Phil Sorry, didn\u2019t get the email, I\u2019m having trouble getting them after phone getting stolen yesterday, still dealing with Apple getting things straightened out/ set up on new phone", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652381375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564652, "authorName": "GRguy251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grguy251/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by GRguy251", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652381714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564716, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking like an exciting finish...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652381991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564776, "authorName": "rxistkj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rxistkj/", "bidAmount": 15666, "content": "$15,666 bid placed by rxistkj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564804, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my 79 528i in very similar cosmetic and mechanical condition 8 years ago in northern California. In my opinion, this car is nicer and has more potential than the one that sold for over $25k 2 weeks ago which is why a dealer is bidding on this. With some extensive detailing and a 5 speed swap this could be a very, very nice car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652382522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564817, "authorName": "Marcelomotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcelomotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drums playing !!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564836, "authorName": "ScottK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottk/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by ScottK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564847, "authorName": "PAF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paf/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by PAF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564853, "authorName": "rxistkj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rxistkj/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by rxistkj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564870, "authorName": "ScottK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottk/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by ScottK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564875, "authorName": "rxistkj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rxistkj/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by rxistkj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564879, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better dig in, folks..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564888, "authorName": "PAF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paf/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by PAF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564892, "authorName": "Tom_MoPar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_mopar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "e12's for life!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652382891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564911, "authorName": "GRguy251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grguy251/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by GRguy251", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564912, "authorName": "Newshoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newshoes/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Newshoes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652382979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8564921, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woah.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652383025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564927, "authorName": "CSBM5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csbm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$23k is still only $5400 in 1979 dollars...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652383062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564939, "authorName": "Newshoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newshoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/12/22 for $23,000 to Newshoes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652383100, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8564949, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Killshot. Nicely done, @newshoes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652383133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564981, "authorName": "jasonl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JELLO!!! Congrats @newshoes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652383255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8564930, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cDown goes Frazier\u2026\u201d\nWe\u2019ll done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652383259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8565006, "authorName": "DougP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the Buyer and the Seller! A very Nice example!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652383339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8565035, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @newshoes! Where's it going? Be sure to join firstfives, lots of deep experience there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652383437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8565230, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Newshoes, Hi, I i\u2019ll be checking my email to see if I\u2019m receiving them yet and I will contact you as soon as I am able, don\u2019t ever get your phone stolen it\u2019s a hassle lol. Thanks to all for the bids and the comments it was my first time selling on BAT, you all made it a great experience and thanks to all at BAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652384400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8565307, "authorName": "LAstudios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastudios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Congrats all! E12s finally getting some love. My rust-free \u201881 with dealer-optioned gold BBS\u2019 will be listed soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652384816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8567375, "authorName": "Newshoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newshoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sbDave\r\n\r\nLet me know via email when you can", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652393908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8568143, "authorName": "sbDave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Newshoes, email me directly at gomerz@ roadrunner. com", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652402767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8568896, "authorName": "Newshoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newshoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jiminng. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!\r\nThink I am running low on honey! Newshoes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652414795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8631874, "authorName": "Newshoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newshoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is staying in SoCal for a while.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653089149, "type": "comment"}]