[{"id": 1970506, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bank already denied a third mortage ;( JK but will require it. INKA 5 speed. Beautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516372423, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 06:33:43+00"}, {"id": 1970546, "authorName": "CharlesM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlesm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh this is a great one. Perfect seats. \nGLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516373570, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 06:52:50+00"}, {"id": 1970572, "authorName": "Brian_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a sucker for houndstooth seats... \n\nIs there a matching rear seat? I don't see a single pic of the rear seat. \n\nReally straight, honest car. Pity about the cracked dash though and I'm not a fan of Weber downdraft carbs. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516374384, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:06:24+00"}, {"id": 1970579, "authorName": "chazzerguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazzerguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could buy a project car and spend thousands of dollars and hour upon hour of labor and still be lost in the woods. Or you could just buy this one. Jawdroppingly terrific.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516374700, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:11:40+00"}, {"id": 1970596, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Inka/houndstooth/E30 wheels/BMW Classic Certificate/tasteful mods... checks all the boxes.\n\nBeautiful 2002!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1516375229, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:20:29+00"}, {"id": 1970611, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516375627, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:27:07+00"}, {"id": 1970628, "authorName": "mrdeezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrdeezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My hometown Monterey California! This car would be fantastic to go down to Carmel Beach and watch the sunset. They are both stunning!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516376215, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:36:55+00"}, {"id": 1970633, "authorName": "ziazhp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ziazhp/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by ziazhp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516376270, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:37:50+00"}, {"id": 1970636, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I had not bought an '02 8ish months ago, I'd buy this one. Will be interesting to see the final price given the current market. Another +1 for the seat choice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516376325, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:38:45+00"}, {"id": 1970657, "authorName": "ahc350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahc350/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by ahc350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516376890, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:48:10+00"}, {"id": 1970659, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a pic or two of the back seat in the dropbox link... it is just the factory black. \nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516376944, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:49:04+00"}, {"id": 1970663, "authorName": "isebmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time I have ever seen a console-mounted oil filter mod. Brilliant!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516377031, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:50:31+00"}, {"id": 1970671, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful roundie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516377157, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:52:37+00"}, {"id": 1970676, "authorName": "ziazhp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ziazhp/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by ziazhp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516377229, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 07:53:49+00"}, {"id": 1970695, "authorName": "airheadearl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airheadearl/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by airheadearl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516377603, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 08:00:03+00"}, {"id": 1970815, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know where I can find those seats? I want them for my 02. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516381491, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 09:04:51+00"}, {"id": 1970924, "authorName": "NO1ZX6R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no1zx6r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Monterey huh, did the owner (or previous owner) used to work at Laguna Seca?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516384388, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 09:53:08+00"}, {"id": 1970957, "authorName": "Arkaid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arkaid/", "bidAmount": 3002, "content": "$3,002 bid placed by Arkaid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516385317, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 10:08:37+00"}, {"id": 1971058, "authorName": "McKim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckim/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by McKim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516387812, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 10:50:12+00"}, {"id": 1971234, "authorName": "r_brian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r_brian/", "bidAmount": 5878, "content": "$5,878 bid placed by r_brian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516390253, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 11:30:53+00"}, {"id": 1971306, "authorName": "snopyro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snopyro/", "bidAmount": 6002, "content": "$6,002 bid placed by snopyro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516391145, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 11:45:45+00"}, {"id": 1971378, "authorName": "John_in_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much of a concern should the bubbling be?\n\nDoes it mean this car requires a bare-metal repaint at some point? Or is pretty much every 2002 outside of the far SW USA going to rust eventually?\n\nI've wanted one forever.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516392615, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 12:10:15+00"}, {"id": 1971406, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian S, has said it all for me. Does anyone here know how or why one would acquire the \"BMW certificate\" Might be nice to acquire one for mine if I knew how.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516393188, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 12:19:48+00"}, {"id": 1971506, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516394812, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 12:46:52+00"}, {"id": 1971537, "authorName": "bayarea2002driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayarea2002driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It usually is raining 2002's on BAT. Was starting to get worried that BAT was running out with this recent dry spell. So let me get it straight. BMW offers \"certificates\" for e10's? We have officially entered the madness that follows Porsches? Wonder if I can get a GM cert for my 1980 Chevette-should add value when I go to sell it, right? \r\nbut what do I know and what would Delia say (WWDS)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516395124, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 12:52:04+00"}, {"id": 1971543, "authorName": "Tim_Morris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_morris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a full shot of the seats?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516395159, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 12:52:39+00"}, {"id": 1971568, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TimMorris there are full shots of the seats in the seller's full photo gallery (see link above)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516395348, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 12:55:48+00"}, {"id": 1971602, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnindc \nHad one out of Arizona...it had rust...they all do.\nThis one's nice..GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516395700, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:01:40+00"}, {"id": 1971651, "authorName": "Thisguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thisguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bayarea2002driver Build certs from the factory have been available on request for quite some time. I can remember applying for one from what was then Mobile Tradition back in '98 or so.\n\nYou can send an email [to whoever is in charge of Historic these days] and they'll give you rundown of the car by VIN via email, or you can elect to buy an actual paper certificate by mail for a nominal fee.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516396540, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:15:40+00"}, {"id": 1971694, "authorName": "John_in_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JFH, thanks. Such a dilemma for an East Coaster who loves these. Maybe I should take some welding classes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516396758, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:19:18+00"}, {"id": 1971770, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@John in DC The bubbling is very minor and is more of a paint prep issue than a rust through issue. \n@N01ZX6R Yes, I am on the pace car team at Laguna Seca. ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516398031, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:40:31+00"}, {"id": 1971779, "authorName": "highmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highmiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tons to like here as noted by many. I would arrange for a closer look on a lift to confirm the condition throughout if I was a buyer. I don't know that there are any pristine dashes available anymore. Perhaps cover it in leather? I am not a fan of the e30 wheels, Ronal Kleeblatts FTW! Great car, GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516398305, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:45:05+00"}, {"id": 1971781, "authorName": "bitbckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitbckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you must have a pristine dash, it's easier (and possibly cheaper) to send your core off to Just Dashes than try to source one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516398388, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:46:28+00"}, {"id": 1971797, "authorName": "Carabunga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carabunga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "9 bids so far on the first day...well deserved for a great looking 2002\n\nWould it make a long drive back east or would it be idiotic to drive a car like this 2,000 miles after buying? Would like some thoughts from the peanut gallery...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516398771, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 13:52:51+00"}, {"id": 1971833, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carabunga... depends on how quickly you want to get there. I've sold old cars that guys have driven home, but I wouldn't have, and they were very successful. Most well maintained older cars would probably do better with a good long run. But stock up on some basic spares before you set off. Good Luck !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516399840, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 14:10:40+00"}, {"id": 1971854, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carabunga\nI would so drive this back, I have driven route 66 many a time in older and newer classics. you ain't livin if you ain't drivin cross country in a classic.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516400691, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 14:24:51+00"}, {"id": 1971958, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been \"on the list\" for a new dash from BMW classic... Had been just waiting for them to do another run (hopefully). \r\nI would not hesitate one bit to drive this car across country... I put 1k miles on it in 3 days last February for the DWA Coastal Rally. It never missed a beat and cruises along at 80-85 very effortlessly. \r\nI have a lift available at my shop if anyone wants to come drive and inspect it further.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1516403551, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-19 15:12:31+00"}, {"id": 1972065, "authorName": "SouthernCalifFinancial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southerncaliffinancial/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by SouthernCalifFinancial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516407977, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-19 16:26:17+00"}, {"id": 1972436, "authorName": "Verstrepen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verstrepen/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Verstrepen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516448361, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-20 03:39:21+00"}, {"id": 1972460, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The five-speed is a great upgrade. Good luck to seller and buyer...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516454222, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 05:17:02+00"}, {"id": 1972524, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516457913, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-20 06:18:33+00"}, {"id": 1972686, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to mention that the door cards are also new pieces from BMW classic... I'm sure there will be more items that come to mind as questions pop up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516463981, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 07:59:41+00"}, {"id": 1972706, "authorName": "Aadams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aadams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example of a Sporting '02 with just enough tasteful mods.\r\n\r\nFor the Show & Shine crowd: You can swap out the rear bumper guards, wheels, rearview mirrors, seats and steering wheel if you don't personally like 'em.\r\n\r\nFor Nitpickers: Unmolested door panels and the original manufacturers VIN/Data sticker on the drivers door jamb? Priceless.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516464598, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 08:09:58+00"}, {"id": 1972745, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The houndstooth reminds me of a 1969 Camaro RS, which I like. Live with the patina or go whole hog and send it to Don at The Werk Shop for the whole tamale resto. (Great guy BTW) Since the car has already been painted once, a good quality resto and/or respray will only increase its value IMHO. It looks to me like the fan has impacted radiator at some time. New fan and possibly motor mounts may be required. If it were me, I'd hold out for the Classic Center's dash. It's a lot more money, but I've heard good and bad about Just Dashes. It just depends on what level you want to bring the car to and how deep your pockets are.\r\nYou can apply for a BMW Classic Certificate here: https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/content/dam/bmw-group-websites/bmwgroupclassic_com/Angebote_und_Service/downloads/en/Order-form-vehicle-certificate.pdf\r\nBTW, The BMW CCA Foundation will unveil THE ICON, Fifty Years of the 2002 on 18 May 2018 at the Foundation Museum in Greer, SC. The exhibit will continue until mid-January 2019 and will consist of 25 iconic BMW 2002s. The Foundation is located next door to the BMW Performance Center and across the street from the BMW Factory where the X3/4/5 & 6 are made (the X7 soon).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516465633, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 08:27:13+00"}, {"id": 1972855, "authorName": "Nboyles13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nboyles13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just so everyone knows, unless not pictured the manifold installed is just a typical downdraft manifold, nothing special. Definitely not the Tii manifold, which is work several hundred dollars, and only supports fuel injection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516469838, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 09:37:18+00"}, {"id": 1972998, "authorName": "Anscahuer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anscahuer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice inka\r\n\r\nMissing bottom piece on the steering column but more interesting to me is it carries a Ti or 1600 left hand choke holder.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516479256, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 12:14:16+00"}, {"id": 1973060, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516485329, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-20 13:55:29+00"}, {"id": 1973129, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516491531, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-20 15:38:51+00"}, {"id": 1973162, "authorName": "Verstrepen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verstrepen/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Verstrepen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516494610, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-20 16:30:10+00"}, {"id": 1973250, "authorName": "Jebster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Inka roundies rock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516501992, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 18:33:12+00"}, {"id": 1973266, "authorName": "Desmotwin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desmotwin/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Desmotwin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516503554, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-20 18:59:14+00"}, {"id": 1973273, "authorName": "isebmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The referenced tii manifold is for the exhaust, not the intake.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516504339, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 19:12:19+00"}, {"id": 1973334, "authorName": "Redadair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redadair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front end damage in the past? Fan has been into the radiator. \r\nWhy can\u2019t people paint cars without overspray all over underneath the car, and paint drizzle in the trunk?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516511110, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-20 21:05:10+00"}, {"id": 1973540, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516547823, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-21 07:17:03+00"}, {"id": 1973652, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned and restored a half-dozen of the 2002 series, I can attest to how much fun these are as a daily driver. Don't let the diminutive horsepower ratings fool you - these are quick and nimble go karts. In general they are prone to rust at the jack points, in the trunk and passenger floor and the shock mounts - so do your inspection. Motor mounts should also be checked regularly as the little power plant likes to rock, pulling at the fuel line connections. Parts are generally cheap and there is an excellent support network of suppliers. \nThe addition of a 5 speed transmission is an enormous plus. Collectors have finally awakened to this gem and normally aspirated non-Tii versions in this condition are getting into the mid to high teens. Good luck to the seller - and thanks for the efforts made to keep it in this condition.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516554322, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 09:05:22+00"}, {"id": 1973664, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious buyers should determine whether the silver lock strip that holds the rear window seal in place is actually there....its hard to tell from the photos - it may just be painted black. If not, its a cheap quick fix - but very necessary.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516554800, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 09:13:20+00"}, {"id": 1973712, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickambrose It's there, just discolored/faded. ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516558032, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 10:07:12+00"}, {"id": 1973738, "authorName": "NO1ZX6R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no1zx6r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "StevenSportscar - very cool. I worked at Laguna in the early 90's when the Russell School was there. It's a wonderful place. One of my crew chiefs, Ken, had a 2002 just like this one. Same color and wheels I believe. When I saw where this was located I wondered if it was the same car. The car was originally from SoCal if I remember correctly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516559578, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 10:32:58+00"}, {"id": 1973912, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redadair... that rad damage is most likely from the (long gone) rubber hose that connected the snorkel air box to the stock air cleaner. When warm and not aligned properly they tended fall off and contact the fan blades (note damage on blade tips) getting stuck between the rad and blades.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516570942, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 13:42:22+00"}, {"id": 1974027, "authorName": "Billhoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billhoy/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Billhoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516582485, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-21 16:54:45+00"}, {"id": 1974105, "authorName": "OneFortyThirdScale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onefortythirdscale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're not a perfectionist and have always wanted a 2002 in a great color this one looks like it would make a great driver. GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516587576, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 18:19:36+00"}, {"id": 1974220, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if i didn't already have a 2002 i would buy this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516602873, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-21 22:34:33+00"}, {"id": 1974313, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s one thing to speculate what caused the fan/radiator interference and damage; it another to know what caused (is causing?) it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516629613, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 06:00:13+00"}, {"id": 1974342, "authorName": "GageDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gagedave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carabunga\n\nNot a good time of the year to drive cross country in an old classic you're trying save from the rust worm. Blizzard today on the plains. Salt trucks are out. Last week snow to Alabama. If the seller could store the car till May it would be a lot better but that's a lot to ask. I'd transport it in a closed trailer if I was hauling it to the east coast because the salt flies high. Beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516631100, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 06:25:00+00"}, {"id": 1974365, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GageDave - Take the southern route like I did last year with a 560 SEC. Palm Springs - Las Cruces - Dallas - Jackson to points east. This car is arguably in better shape than the Mercedes I drove. It\u2019s called adventure; or mindless stupidity, take your choice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516632449, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 06:47:29+00"}, {"id": 1974450, "authorName": "paulkopeikin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulkopeikin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible for a another mechanic in your area to have a look at it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516636794, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 07:59:54+00"}, {"id": 1974451, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@number six Nothing is \"causing it\", it happened sometime a long time ago in the cars' past... Probably the said snorkel or a bad motor mount. Motor mounts have been replaced, said snorkel is long gone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516636839, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 08:00:39+00"}, {"id": 1974538, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paulkopeikin - that's not a problem at all. Message me if you would like to make further arrangements. We have availability this week, so let me know ASAP.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516640170, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 08:56:10+00"}, {"id": 1974612, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one's a beauty, and will get some nice bidding! @Nboyles13, don't know why you don't like the downdraft Weber carbs -- the 32/36 and 38/38 mods have historically been the bulletproof fix for the finicky Solex's. \r\n\r\nAnd yes, \"tii manifold\" is the 02-ista's holy-grail replacement for the stock exhaust manifolds, since it eliminates the air-injection nozzles from the flow path inside. Way back when (late '70's?) someone in the BMW ACA (the original SoCal chapter) did comparative flow tests on various exhaust setups, and the tii manifold showed flow numbers not only a lot better than the standard unit, but also fairly close to a header that was tested (I can't recall which one except that it wasn't a Stahl...)..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1516642754, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 09:39:14+00"}, {"id": 1974616, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the clarification @Stevensportscar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516642995, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 09:43:15+00"}, {"id": 1974664, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man! All morning I've been jumping between this 2002 listing and the last 9 minutes of the game won yesterday by my despised, loathed, and otherwise hated Patriots. Can't decide which is more perfectly beautiful.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516644271, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-22 10:04:31+00"}, {"id": 1974755, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516646653, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-22 10:44:13+00"}, {"id": 1974774, "authorName": "Clamato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clamato/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Clamato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516646888, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-22 10:48:08+00"}, {"id": 1974776, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516646942, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-22 10:49:02+00"}, {"id": 1975610, "authorName": "Clamato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clamato/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Clamato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516657905, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-22 13:51:45+00"}, {"id": 1977893, "authorName": "Karl_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl_m/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Karl_M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516740403, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-23 12:46:43+00"}, {"id": 1978035, "authorName": "Clamato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clamato/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Clamato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516741625, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-23 13:07:05+00"}, {"id": 1979375, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516807741, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-24 07:29:01+00"}, {"id": 1979429, "authorName": "Clamato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clamato/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Clamato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516809295, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-24 07:54:55+00"}, {"id": 1979431, "authorName": "FunElan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funelan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the great Bavarian Bidding War has begun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516809346, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-24 07:55:46+00"}, {"id": 1979690, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rock'n'roll time!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516816913, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-24 10:01:53+00"}, {"id": 1982126, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not even a Tii, wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516900793, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-25 09:19:53+00"}, {"id": 1982223, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A nice roundie = big bucks these days...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516903349, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-25 10:02:29+00"}, {"id": 1983026, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not really BIG $$ yet... a previous non tii roundie has sold in the 30's here before....\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-2002-18/\r\nAlbeit a lot better prep'd. but a '75-- the worst year made. Watching this very close as I have a cleaner '73 5 speed that may come up here one day. IMO well prep'd stock '02's are better cars around town than tii's... FWIW.\r\nGLWA.. whoever gets this one will not regret it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516914558, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-25 13:09:18+00"}, {"id": 1983186, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am just knit picking...but that dash would kill me....it needs to be re-done...the Inka orange is gorgeous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516916574, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-25 13:42:54+00"}, {"id": 1983817, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by WAGONBOYTD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516931793, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-25 17:56:33+00"}, {"id": 1983922, "authorName": "SharkHunter84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkhunter84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516936782, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-25 19:19:42+00"}, {"id": 1984252, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go Wagonboy! Make this one yours finally!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516974660, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 05:51:00+00"}, {"id": 1984317, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516976976, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 06:29:36+00"}, {"id": 1984358, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@inka2002tii\r\nit's the closest to the one I had in HS mine was 2582525 while all my buddies were driving Audi foxes and the jocks driving fox bodied mustangs this was my car, a 2002. been searching forever, have had a few but usually sold off within months as they never claim to be what they are, as we ALL know to well with these. but his looks like a really nice driver. The only regret was never saving the good dashes. but it's hard to sell a car without a dash;) and never had 2 at the same time to swap.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516978632, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 06:57:12+00"}, {"id": 1984596, "authorName": "Danielwjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danielwjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does passenger door sticker indicateTii?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516984849, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:40:49+00"}, {"id": 1984597, "authorName": "Mshark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darren: You\u2019re probably talking about Tom Rafalski at 02again.com. He produced a header that replicates the tii exhaust form factor. He had dyno charts showing the improvement over a stock exhaust. I don\u2019t know if he still makes them. I had on on my megasquirted 2002 that I sold years ago. It was a great product.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516984856, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:40:56+00"}, {"id": 1984606, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone! Let me know if you have any last minute questions today! Ready for the car to go to the right home!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516985061, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:44:21+00"}, {"id": 1984613, "authorName": "rossa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossa/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by rossa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516985202, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:46:42+00"}, {"id": 1984620, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516985338, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:48:58+00"}, {"id": 1984625, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stevensportscar\r\nhas the fan hit the radiator during your ownership or was that a previous issue?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516985459, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:50:59+00"}, {"id": 1984628, "authorName": "roberto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roberto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GeoStr - Agreed on your well prepped stock 2002 comment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516985569, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:52:49+00"}, {"id": 1984641, "authorName": "preciousmetal75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preciousmetal75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is under the spare tire clean or is rust looming?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516985913, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 08:58:33+00"}, {"id": 1984655, "authorName": "Clamato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clamato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD We meet again. How DARE you bid against me? I thought we had an understanding. You bastard!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516986226, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:03:46+00"}, {"id": 1984662, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Clamato\r\nwe do but I thought the understanding was we both knew a good roundie when we saw one;) summer will be here soon and these skyrocket in march/april in fact all cars do those 2 months.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516986615, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:10:15+00"}, {"id": 1984666, "authorName": "Handbuiltcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handbuiltcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @Clamato! You\u2019d have me to contend with on this one as well if I had not just taken delivery of a Valencia Orange 74. It is now at my mechanic\u2019s heading further down the restomod path. I suspect this one has a way to go before the hammer falls.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516986753, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:12:33+00"}, {"id": 1984668, "authorName": "cjs66Mustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjs66mustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs new paint, dash, rust repaired on right rear fender.......", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516986853, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:14:13+00"}, {"id": 1984673, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Radiator fan has not hit under my ownership", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516986984, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:16:24+00"}, {"id": 1984674, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516987005, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:16:45+00"}, {"id": 1984678, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Under the spare tire is clean and no major rust issues at all. Same goes for the fenders and quarter panels. Very dry car with many years in California. Needs paint? Not sure it really does. Good driver + condition in terms of paint. Get in and drive without stressing over rock chips, while still being the most attractive 2002 at your local events. Wait, why am I selling again? ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516987114, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:18:34+00"}, {"id": 1984682, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does NOT need paint IMO. great the way it is. and actually just doing the lower half was the right move", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516987182, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:19:42+00"}, {"id": 1984710, "authorName": "chago997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chago997/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by chago997", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516987885, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:31:25+00"}, {"id": 1984746, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516988934, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 09:48:54+00"}, {"id": 1984789, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mshark, was this Rafalski gent from back in the late '70's? Name doesn't ring a bell...and I don't even recall that 02again.com outfit. I mean, I'm talking pre-internet here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516990091, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:08:11+00"}, {"id": 1984801, "authorName": "bitbckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitbckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tom/02again are still very much around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516990306, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:11:46+00"}, {"id": 1984812, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i want to drive that car so badly", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516990538, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:15:38+00"}, {"id": 1984818, "authorName": "TheStigM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thestigm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks lovely. I definitely prefer a clean driver like this one with its vintage patina. GLWS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516990628, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:17:08+00"}, {"id": 1984825, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car to drive! 5-speed gearbox makes the car and getting in and out of the sport seats (with the houndstooth) are the only way to experience a 2002, IMO. Have owned several.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516990774, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:19:34+00"}, {"id": 1984830, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by WAGONBOYTD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516990984, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:23:04+00"}, {"id": 1984837, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars are still so undervalued it's not even funny! Just name another classic that you can own ....that can be so reliable? Parts still so cheap and readily available from your local napa parts store to the BMW dealership. A classic you can drive everyday and still keepup with modern traffic. You want AC? Sure, kits are available? You want to improve handling? Done! You want to go faster? No worries, no need to break the bank. Just can't beat this model. What is another comparable classic to this in value, reliability, fun to drive etc etc? I really can't think of another mark! Love these cars. We are just so spoiled when we see one sell for over $20k our jaws drop. In reality, these are worth $50k or more. Just compare to a 912 in similar shape. Still this is a far better car.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1516991171, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:26:11+00"}, {"id": 1984850, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@inka2002tii, Amen that, brother! You've stated the appeal of these cars very succinctly, thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516991615, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:33:35+00"}, {"id": 1984852, "authorName": "Greg_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@inka2002tii You forgot to mention true practicality - good gas mileage, seating for four, a big trunk and a pleasant ride in stock form. There's a good reason David E. Davis waxed poetic about the 02 when they hit our streets.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1516991647, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:34:07+00"}, {"id": 1984855, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SHHHHHHHHHHH!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516991731, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:35:31+00"}, {"id": 1984857, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@inka2002Tii - $50K might be a bit of wishful thinking for a driver...but they certainly have bumped recently.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516991757, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:35:57+00"}, {"id": 1984859, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Turn Your Hymnals to 2002\", if anyone here isn't savvy to what @Greg F is referencing...Google it, it's a great read, and probably did more to put BMW on the map in this country than any other publication.\n\nI think DED wrote it in his early days at Car & Drivel... ;^E)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516991845, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:37:25+00"}, {"id": 1984867, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mainly because all us Gen X' ers have the means and like myself started driving these in the 80's before they were classics cause we could buy them for $3-500 all day long, and I could do all my own repairs at 18 and was super cheap to fix and were great to race each other in..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516991966, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:39:26+00"}, {"id": 1984870, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, @WagonBoytd...all this propping probably ain't helping your cause here, is it...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516992005, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:40:05+00"}, {"id": 1984874, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516992032, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:40:32+00"}, {"id": 1984876, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know,........................SOB!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516992048, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:40:48+00"}, {"id": 1984881, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah...in some ways this internet thing can really suck...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516992130, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:42:10+00"}, {"id": 1984902, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "god my palms are sweating!! ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516992617, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:50:17+00"}, {"id": 1984903, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See....scroll down to TodB's comment.....this is what the problem is. He is absolutely right that $50k is maybe a wishful thinking but still doesn't answer my question is what is another Make or model that has a car so practical yet affordable like a 2002! So, $50k should be a norm for these cars in driver shape.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516992624, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:50:24+00"}, {"id": 1984920, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@inka2002Tii - check out the 510 that was just posted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516992967, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:56:07+00"}, {"id": 1984924, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah....I walked to a Nissan dealership with my friend who owns a Datsun 510. We walked upto the parts department. The moment we said Datsun...the guy ran to the back and grabbed an older gentleman like we brought in the flu virus with us.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516992997, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:56:37+00"}, {"id": 1984927, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "try giving the BMW parts guy a 7 digit VIN. Tilt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516993030, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:57:10+00"}, {"id": 1984930, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha @ TodB....you have me on that one. But once they figure that out...you are in the game.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993076, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:57:56+00"}, {"id": 1984936, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HAH try walking into a BMW Center's parts desk now, and saying \"BMW 2002\"... You will be met by a blank \"WtF??\" visage.\n\nOr if you REALLY wanna eff with them, say \"BMW 1600-2\"!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993186, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 10:59:46+00"}, {"id": 1984946, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes....I really hope this sells for $50k. Deserves every penny. It's about time. It's about time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516993258, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:00:58+00"}, {"id": 1984940, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you say BMW 2002, they ask, \"What model?\". We need to stop posting so these lads can bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993379, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:02:59+00"}, {"id": 1984963, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dealership for parts?????????? that's crazy talk.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516993480, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:04:40+00"}, {"id": 1984978, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wagonboy....that is a misconception my friend. Pick any part on the BMW and call the dealership. You will be surprised most times the dealership is actually cheaper! Try it...go on. I buy all my parts from them and the fitment is perfect...quality is better. Less headache always.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516993637, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:07:17+00"}, {"id": 1984980, "authorName": "ThompsonO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thompsono/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by ThompsonO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993642, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:07:22+00"}, {"id": 1984972, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure is quiet here.... who likes Inka\n the most..\n@WAGONBOYTD, actually it's not. Some German parts from the fatherland are still the cheapest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993688, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:08:08+00"}, {"id": 1984988, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993710, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:08:30+00"}, {"id": 1984991, "authorName": "ThompsonO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thompsono/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by ThompsonO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993735, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:08:55+00"}, {"id": 1984993, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by kbfador", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993784, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:09:44+00"}, {"id": 1984998, "authorName": "ThompsonO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thompsono/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by ThompsonO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993826, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:10:26+00"}, {"id": 1985000, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep up the spirits boys!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516993835, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:10:35+00"}, {"id": 1985006, "authorName": "BritshIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britshiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThompsonO: Stepping up to the plate!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516993865, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:11:05+00"}, {"id": 1985010, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is better than the Poker Channel.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516993907, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:11:47+00"}, {"id": 1985015, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the houndstooth, just in time for the finish", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516993943, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:12:23+00"}, {"id": 1985017, "authorName": "ThompsonO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thompsono/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/26/18 for $26,000 to ThompsonO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516993950, "type": "system", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:12:30+00"}, {"id": 1985018, "authorName": "BritshIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britshiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RiffRaff: Got me off of the Stormy Daniels site!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516993952, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:12:32+00"}, {"id": 1985020, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't you know where thats been? Ugh, it must have a half life.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516993984, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:04+00"}, {"id": 1985021, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and good to know about parts, not the case in my Mercedes and Land Rover world.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516994002, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:22+00"}, {"id": 1985022, "authorName": "velocevaluations (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocevaluations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @thompsonO Message me for details. Well bought!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516994004, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:24+00"}, {"id": 1985023, "authorName": "BritshIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britshiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThompsonO: Congrats! You knocked it out of the Park! Nice car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516994010, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:30+00"}, {"id": 1985024, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disappointing. Half what the car is worth! When when? When will we see the change?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516994015, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:35+00"}, {"id": 1985025, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Britshiron - Hahahah!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516994017, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:37+00"}, {"id": 1985026, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to Seller and Winning Bidder!\r\nEnjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516994019, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:39+00"}, {"id": 1985028, "authorName": "kbfador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbfador/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy it @ThompsonO. Looks like a beautiful car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1516994022, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:42+00"}, {"id": 1985029, "authorName": "ThompsonO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thompsono/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeez - had to turn away from the computer and just listen for the bid sound - too much excitement. but thrilled!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1516994024, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:13:44+00"}, {"id": 1985035, "authorName": "cory58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cory58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TodB - 7 digit VIN from my E12 is no problem for Hendrick here in Charlotte. Efram and Julien rock.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516994132, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:15:32+00"}, {"id": 1985036, "authorName": "jp5Touring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jp5touring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, good buy. Not quite worth 50k,,,,,, yet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516994158, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:15:58+00"}, {"id": 1985053, "authorName": "joebarthlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebarthlow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "be thankful values are up. if values were heading the other way, there would be no interest. there would be no parts available or service. don't worry about what someone else pays for a car. congratulations to the seller and buyer!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1516994664, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:24:24+00"}, {"id": 1985058, "authorName": "inka2002tii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inka2002tii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean...Porsche people pays this much just to get their nail polish d.......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516994686, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:24:46+00"}, {"id": 1985100, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say that's about the right money for this beastie. Congrats to both parties (although I feel really bad for our friend @Wagonboytd for getting shut out...again...).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516995126, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 11:32:06+00"}, {"id": 1985529, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if anyone has a lead on where i can get those seats for my 2002 i will be forever thankful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517000455, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 13:00:55+00"}, {"id": 1986587, "authorName": "crav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those seats are gorgeous! \nhttp://www.2002parts.com/ seems to have similar seats. I agree, they are probably a terrific upgrade. I only happened across this website today and have never done business with them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517027501, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-26 20:31:41+00"}, {"id": 1986857, "authorName": "tonys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am fairly certain those are 320i sport seats that have been reupholstered with houndstooth inserts. Originally they would have had perferated leatherette inserts. They are a common upgrade in 2002s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517061563, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-27 05:59:23+00"}, {"id": 1987456, "authorName": "geoffraynak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffraynak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "aardvarc (dave varco) does great great stuff for re-coverings seats\r\ni'm in the process of getting front/rear seats done with him now ...\r\nhe told me he has a 'years long' backlog waiting for 'buy it now' E21 fronts ... unless you can find your own cores...\r\ni found some LX-B seats on Craigs ... \r\nhttps://farm5.staticflickr.com/4682/24278470957_270017cebc_z.jpg\r\nand they are on the way down to him now ...\r\nthey will be married to E24 buckets in the back so i can keep the kids securely planted!\r\n\r\nfeel free to ping me off this list and i'll keep you in the loop of an progress", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517088900, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-27 13:35:00+00"}, {"id": 1988313, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you! I'm going to contact aardvarc (dave varco)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517171994, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-01-28 12:39:54+00"}]