[{"id": 1427489, "authorName": "The_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh wow, this looks like FUN! Glad I don't like my cars in black, or I may empty the savings account on this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489194156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427513, "authorName": "alan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The interior looks to be buffalo though upholstery is not mentioned in the option list. \"Rear bench seat in fabric\" is listed as the translation for automatic electric antenna and Fussmatten would be velour footmats front and rear.\n\nA manual 5 speed in a 745i must be a treat.\n This car has had an extensive upgrades while still appearing subtle enough. Rust in the door bottoms should be a concern as shown. For all the updating someone really dropped the ball at the shift boot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489195793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427531, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay. . Since there's a video of the car on the dyno, I'll take the bait: horsepower and torque please? Is that 272 I see?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489196528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427534, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a mess", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1489196572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427538, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is this?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489196660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427542, "authorName": "Eleytst9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eleytst9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing But Trouble. No seriously, watch this clip and enter your bid. Awesome car. \n\nhttps://youtu.be/hEdapTxsKxo", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1489196702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427594, "authorName": "Doremus_Jessup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doremus_jessup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eleytst9 - yes, keep this car far away from Valkenvania.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489199524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427595, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, this is my car and I am happy to answer any questions. This is an executive edition 745i, so the buffalo came standard. The floor mats are bav auto rubber and were in the car when I acquired it. Yes, I wish I could get the shift boot figured out, I tried but never liked the outcome. I have many runs at 3D printing a clip and purchased multiple boots, just never liked the fitment. The 3D clip will come with the car if the new owner would like to give it a shot. When I converted the car to manual, I had the black center console, wood and boot, but the gauge panel only fits automatic console. Also, the wood was not the burled walnut that comes in exec 745i's. The rust under the driver door is the biggest flaw on the car, but luckily is never seen.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1489199650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427614, "authorName": "Doremus_Jessup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doremus_jessup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bradsjl - Can you explain the factory radio in the rear console? It looks like an OEM fitment. Is this a second head unit, or just where you are now storing the original? For chauffeured executives to relax and control their tunes? If two units, I wonder how they work together to determine which one dominates the speaker volume?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489200777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427621, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Doremus Jessup - Yes, the radio in the rear is so the boss man can control the radio. There is also a seat control so he can move the passenger as he desires. Heated and reclining rear seats! This car was so far ahead of it's time. There is a harness the runs under the carpet, through the center console and connects to the electric seat harness and the back of the OEM becker unit.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1489201366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427624, "authorName": "mchammersteinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchammersteinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E23s are not supposed to be cool. Apparently somebody never got the memo. Good thing, too. Glws.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1489201499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427631, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dyno numbers please", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489201924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427651, "authorName": "imolaredm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imolaredm5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BadMan Wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489203221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427658, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNRusty - 272/350 at 8 psi (lowest setting on boost controller) on dynocom", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1489203610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427663, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "F**kin cool!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489203983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427672, "authorName": "Bimmerboyz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerboyz/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Bimmerboyz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489204692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1427691, "authorName": "tifosiv122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tifosiv122/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old school cool. Good luck with the sale!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489206609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427769, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to say, as the owner of a 5spd swapped 745i, these cars at a minimum should have had this as an option from the factory. A properly done 5spd swap really makes the car feel like it dropped a few hundred pounds, its hilariously fun.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis car is an excellent example of a 745i you can be proud to show off. Its nice enough that you won't be embarrassed to be seen in it (quite the contrary), but not so museum perfect that it needs to sit in a museum forever.\r\n\r\nBid with confidence, you'll be bidding on a chance to buy one of the best 5spd swapped 745i's out there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489214847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427775, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy racer looks on BaT?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489215103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427781, "authorName": "East_Bay_Ray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/east_bay_ray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - looks great and must be fun to drive. Nice presentation, too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489218050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427805, "authorName": "autohausmoraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autohausmoraga/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by autohausmoraga", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489230183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1427820, "authorName": "OttoB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything is sot tastefully executed - I'm jealous of whoever ends up buying it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489234129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427842, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well-done seller. I don't like BMWs, but I like this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489237862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427885, "authorName": "funfunfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funfunfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful e23. I wish there were space in my garage for this one. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489240283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1427890, "authorName": "907ie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/907ie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489240455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428021, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find myself wishing this car was on the west coast, not so it was closer to me, but so it was further away. The temptation to bid on this car car is strong, it ticks a lot of boxes for me:\nClassic styling - check\nTurbo - check\nUnique - Check\n\nWill keep an eye on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489246344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428027, "authorName": "jv127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jv127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time to see if can convince my wife to let me have another 745...hehe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489246674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428050, "authorName": "Greg_mazur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_mazur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fnaz,\nThis was a contest between BMW & MERCEDES and to some degree Jaguar. Engineers trying to build a better car than each other. Without competition from the Japanese , and BMW engineers running the company , without sales and accountants restraining their efforts, right down to better hardware, fasteners, glass, and no care about cost. By 1984 the e23 was sorted out and near perfection, the shape was most accommodating for entry/exit/boot space/rear seat room / driver visibilty, and yet that shape rounded to a degree for aero dynamics. So what to do against its German and British rivals? ..... turbo it! A turbo designed for low boost , yet high volume with a goal of high speed autobahn cruising. Never sent to the US, all left hand drive , with exception of SA where a M engine was used to allow RHD . 45i's came in two types L Jetronic and later Motronic , the later with a 4 speed dual mode ZF auto. Many 45i's converted to 5 speed, in some cases due to the failure of the dual mode ZF by incorrect AC and emission testing idling procedures. All fitted with SLS rear suspension again often replaced due to complexity of repair. This\ncar is thick steel, heavy, Built like a bridge, yet\nfast and filled with features too numerous to imagine.\nYou actually need to have owned a e23 to appreciate a 745i.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1489248521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428078, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "section 8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489249741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428151, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cruise Missile. Always wanted one, and this one is about perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489254315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428173, "authorName": "pperros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pperros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @Mike Breinin -- accidentally flagged you with a fat thumb. BaT, how about an unflag feature? I know I'm not the only klutz to do this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489255455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428237, "authorName": "ArgentoCarNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argentocarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks SINISTER! In the best possible way off course. Something the bad guys would drive in an apocalyptic thriller filmed in Tokyo and directed by Tim Burton.\n\nGLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489259378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428308, "authorName": "KevinH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pperros\nNo, you're not. I've done it sometimes (especially from my phone)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489264606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428327, "authorName": "RobertF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, I bought a white 745i e23 in 2009 and had it for 6 years and sold it in 2015. Last week I bought it back with just 550 miles added. This is a fantastic powerfull car. My e61 cannot beat it. The automatic has a sport/eco modus and in sport it is stunning.\nYou have to own one to know how good this car is, that's why I bought it back \nMy car was new delivered to Saudie Arabie and when I bought it in 2009 it had only 39.000mls done and a gearbox overhaul at ZF at 21.000mls. The car is loaded even a glass sunroof in 1985\nI love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489266844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428356, "authorName": "SSM_001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssm_001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Euro front end makes all the difference on these. Very hot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489268977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428410, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May the Schwartz be with you...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489273188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428440, "authorName": "CharlesM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlesm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool car. I would lose the rocker extensions for a less ricer stance. What's crazy is that these weigh about the same as a new 3 series sedan....It's a damn shame what's happening to the \"ultimate diving machine\".\r\n\r\nGLWS!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489276554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428461, "authorName": "Pyropete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pyropete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that is my kind of daily driver, that is if I lived somewhere the roads weren't covered in salt and potholes for 150 of those days.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1489279042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428528, "authorName": "Scottwl38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottwl38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool and under appreciated car. I had an '85 745i for about 10 years. Nice big sled that was comfortable around town but really loved the highway. It was the go to car for long road trips. Bought it with 70k and daily drove it for about 120k miles. Only sold it when I bought my e39 M5. The upgrades should make this a great driver. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489289762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428543, "authorName": "alluvium", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alluvium/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being from California, the question is \"will it pass smog\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489291189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428669, "authorName": "Greg_mazur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_mazur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just two of many neat unusual features: Magnetic security key. 4 ring Magnets rotated within the security key stem to a unique owner only setting. Key inserted into special lock ( see trunk pic\nleft of normal key lock) This programs and locks the car down and sets alarm ( pic drivers door , small\nred lamp beside door lock) Owner re inserts magnetic coded key in truck lock\nand enters car within time period. Should additional security be required the OBC can\nbe programmed to unique digital code . Upon entry and within a time period correct\ncode entered, if not fuel and ignition system severed from ecu and (not sure of this)\nabs brake pressure applied all 4 wheels.\nOBC has speed limit setting, from the dash OBC or rear obc panel speed is set and when\nspeed is approached a \"gong\" ( yes a gong not a buzzer sounds and warns of speed limit. Obc display flashes speed reading.\nIf ignored the fuel system is temp cut off to bring 745i back into correct speed limit.\nand the list goes on and on, the electrical system engineers \nwere let free ....cost no object", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1489318017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428746, "authorName": "iPilotSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipilotsaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I saw this car I thought \"This looks just like the BMW from the movie 'Nothijg but trouble'. A quick Google search shows that the 7 series from that movie was an 83'. Damn I'm good!\r\nWhat a really cool car! Someone is going to end up with a really cool 5 series!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489328988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428860, "authorName": "CharlesM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlesm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....Except that it's a seven....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489339528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428867, "authorName": "Grant01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grant01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I missing it in the ad, there is a dyno video and engine modifications, yet no horsepower or dynograph posted", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489339954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1428945, "authorName": "Greg_mazur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_mazur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ipilotsaab, \"Nothing But Trouble\" movie featured a 33i with euro front air damp. Even though the car was old at the time of the movie I suppose they wanted something\nimpressive. To those \"informed \" a quick glance at the front of a e23 near the right\nlower driving light ( see above pic) may reveal a rectangular air intake. If so,\n You are dealing with a 45i, That is for the turbo ram air cooling pipe, which forces air up and around the turbo and out under the car. Some cars you walk around and yourself and others admire the shape, Some cars after a drive \nyou admire the performance and tell others . With the 45i you alone as a \"informed\" owner get to admire all the hardware and internal parts contained within.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1489348067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1429016, "authorName": "Mr._Blonde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._blonde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came in to say that this car took me back to the early 90's wanting that black BMW from Nothing but Trouble. Only time you want a Chevy in your BMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489352563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1429101, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Grant01 - Dyno numbers and graph are posted. There is a picture and in the comments I listed them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489362176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1430177, "authorName": "mmk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember this one from the forums and always wanted one just like it. Not sure the timing is right but damn I enjoy this car. Great to see it on BAT GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489436845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1430574, "authorName": "zoltan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoltan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this is a true exec then it has the independent petrol-fired independent rear seat heater under the rear floorboard and forward of the axle. \n\nAsk me how I know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489449995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1430578, "authorName": "bigsix87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsix87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where can the care be seen?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489450263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1433462, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigsix87 - You can see the BaT essentials at the top right of the page. The car is located in Atlanta", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489601291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1434590, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zoltan not every executive had the auxiliary heater, mine doesn't.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489626723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1436597, "authorName": "Benpi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone comment on the difficulty in fixing the rust under the doors? Is this something that needs to be addressed quickly (if driven in a dry climate) or could it wait a couple of years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489706903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1436831, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Benpi - the rust has been there since I bought the car 8 years ago. It's surface rust, not structural. You will never have to fix it. I had a quote for $650 to fix it, but it's never seen.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489716875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1437119, "authorName": "Lucien84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucien84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For $650.00 you should have fixed it, the only way to properly repair that is to cut the rust out and weld in new metal, a time consuming and costly process.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489753419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1437222, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only the driver door needs the cut and weld. The other doors are minimal. I have the estimate for the repair work. I did not see the need to fix it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489758280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1437541, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489769551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1437576, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 1981 745i had the 3.2 with 3 speed auto and TRX wheels with metric rock hard skins. Big time turbo lag....and then wam-o!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489770768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1437856, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will say I'm a little surprised at where the price is right now considering a base model 728i which needed every panel repainted sold for over $4000 a month ago.\r\n\r\nIf you're considering E23 ownership, this is an excellent car to grab. You could not duplicate this car at its current bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489778024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1437953, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DOHCMerc\n\n....................expect turbo bidding lag until the last moment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489779288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1437971, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dbgaul I admire your confidence", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489779622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438039, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy..This is going nowhere...Wonder why??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489780483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438100, "authorName": "Benpi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benpi/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Benpi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489781203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438101, "authorName": "pperros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pperros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks big enough to live in, which would be a good thing if bidding stays stalled and I'm tempted to do something that might compromise domestic bliss. A manual E23 is the only 7 Series that's ever tempted me, and this one is the epitome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489781276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438111, "authorName": "Drumking_63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drumking_63/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by Drumking_63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489781416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438119, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pperros go for it, this is the only car I own in a lineup of domestics and I enjoy it all the same.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489781518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438138, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489781661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438145, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "............so, just for fun, I installed a shorter diff in my 1981 745i and as expected, the top speed was reduced significantly, BUT getting there crushed your eyeballs back into your skull [if you like that kind of stuff]", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489781760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438151, "authorName": "dakarM345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakarm345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, I wish I was in a position to snap this up. Like @pperros said, there's something magical about manual e23s. Since I can't afford it anyway, I'm happy to see bidding going up for the seller's sake...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489781816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438177, "authorName": "JohnDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johndriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sadly the market has not yet discovered these amazing late seventies, early eighties 6 and 7 series bimmers. They sure turn heads though, more so than cars that go for stupid money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489781997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438218, "authorName": "buzzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best looking BMW with the right transmission at the wrong time :'(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489782507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438263, "authorName": "Benpi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benpi/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Benpi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438266, "authorName": "peteswicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteswicked/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by peteswicked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438275, "authorName": "tad92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tad92/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnDriver - I think you are correct. A young state highwayman pulled my son and I over to check out my 635CSi a couple nights ago (or so we think :) ). A friendly warning and gushing complements on the car made it a no-cost event.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489783350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438279, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438291, "authorName": "Benpi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benpi/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by Benpi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438292, "authorName": "peteswicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteswicked/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by peteswicked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438294, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438295, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You bidders better add an extra 0 to those bids if you want a shot in hell at owning this awesome car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1489783773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438299, "authorName": "motoleader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoleader/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by motoleader", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438305, "authorName": "buzzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DOHCMerc It's merely foreplay so far", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438306, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".....now we have a race", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438307, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438308, "authorName": "peteswicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteswicked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We'll follow your lead @DOHCMerc...start us off", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489783924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438311, "authorName": "Theautothority", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theautothority/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Theautothority", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438315, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peteswicked if I didn't already own one with a stick, I'd be in the running on this, trust me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438316, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489783979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438322, "authorName": "peteswicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteswicked/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by peteswicked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438324, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438327, "authorName": "spyderkeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyderkeeper/", "bidAmount": 7450, "content": "$7,450 bid placed by spyderkeeper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438330, "authorName": "Theautothority", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theautothority/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Theautothority", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438331, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438334, "authorName": "Benpi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benpi/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Benpi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438336, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438338, "authorName": "peteswicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteswicked/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by peteswicked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438341, "authorName": "Cub_Cadet_enthusiasm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cub_cadet_enthusiasm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5-way. Wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438343, "authorName": "Autopol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autopol/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Autopol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1438348, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally getting real....Das Good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489784270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438352, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 3/17/17 at $9,100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784400, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1438354, "authorName": "Syrupflow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syrupflow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another reserve not met.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438358, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "However..Not real enough", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438360, "authorName": "Bogeyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bogeyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't blame the seller - that's not enough", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489784464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438359, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not...set low enough.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1489784470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438370, "authorName": "bigsix87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsix87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen an unmodified one with low miles go for 30K.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438385, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "..............waste gate just blew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489784976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438395, "authorName": "bradsjl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradsjl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments. I have declined cash local offers for over 10K. Maybe the rust on the bottom of the door is scaring people. Who knows, I guess I'll be enjoying it for a little longer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1489785126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438605, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigsix87\n\n..............I think the BAT'ers would like to see that link [unless it's \"fake\" news]", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489795395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438634, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm obviously not a body guy but since most of the car appears to be relatively rust-free, would the best way to repair the door rust be to just replace them and then repaint the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489797034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1438639, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryM it would be simpler to just cut the metal on the one door and weld in a new strip followed by some paint. It won't change the outward appearance of the car but the door will be sound. The other doors just need a minor scuff and paint it looks like.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1489797129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1440203, "authorName": "KevinH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like you should have taken the 'cash'.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1489956632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1442306, "authorName": "funfunfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funfunfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised this one fell short. (But kind of glad it might still be available)\r\n I can't remember a BaT BMW that I wanted so badly. Time to thin the herd and accumulate some ready cash.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490059153, "type": "comment"}]