[{"id": 2717815, "authorName": "Jon442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's what I call recycling.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1542829488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717833, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet little baby Jesus-is this ever a nice build. To the casual observer a total sleeper. I'm always amazed how people know what to pick and choose when creating a build such as this", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1542829652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717848, "authorName": "cdcohen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdcohen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve never thought about owning a vehicle that had been listed previously in a junk yard... until now.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1542829837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717898, "authorName": "ejabour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejabour/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is it running for engine management? Also, is the dash crack free or is that a pad?\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542830341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717937, "authorName": "bimmergas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmergas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would take this over any new BMW. The inline 6 S54 is such a sweet engine! I really am not impressed with the inline 4s with turbos BMW seems to prefer now a days.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1542830837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717965, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is running the factory engine computer with a performance tune. The computer and adapters are all tucked in the glove box. The dashboard is a new leather dash from e28 goodies installed this year.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1542831186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2717975, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank God someone had the common decency to save this car from the graveyard! Beautiful build.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1542831245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718038, "authorName": "JJCTHE1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjcthe1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow pants creamed. Nice build.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542831842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718148, "authorName": "Bluejay1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluejay1/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Bluejay1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542832599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2718150, "authorName": "BlackMountainMotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackmountainmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by BlackMountainMotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542832620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2718152, "authorName": "BlackMountainMotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackmountainmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. This'll be fun to watch. Have a great Thanksgiving folks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542832660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718163, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So basically this beauty was saved from the scrap yard, and it looks gorgeous, beautiful build, nice wheels, the interior is very pristine, awesome paint job \u2026.I would purchase this car before I bought a new 3 series !", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1542832764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718236, "authorName": "beaKer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gas pedal screams \"mash me\" from the back seat!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542833564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718259, "authorName": "RWestW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwestw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a special place in car-heaven for the person that pulled this from the jaws of the crusher.\r\nWhat a great resto-mod. M30 motor is a great one, and so is the S54 - nice replacement. Personal taste would call me to change the exhaust to something more stealth and raise the ride height to something closer to stock, but that's just picking at my own personal nits.\r\nOne serious question: How deep is the rust and what would it take to remediate?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1542833757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718400, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear corners of the rockers will need to be cut out and replaced underneath the car. I have good sections from a car in Arizona. That's the same approach I took when I replaced the front sections last winter. The rear is isolated to the outside of the car only, it does not go inside the car or under the carpet. When I had it all apart I added heat and sound insulation under the carpets.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542835167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718438, "authorName": "ebaybrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebaybrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, love this one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542835513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718551, "authorName": "mckeelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckeelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic looking car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542836497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2718646, "authorName": "Fffrank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fffrank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Opens hood, \"How wide are the rear tires?\"\r\nStupid grin, \"Not wide enough.\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1542837149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2719268, "authorName": "s52z3mc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s52z3mc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sleeper!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542842176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2719307, "authorName": "SKH1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skh1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markmarages Is there an answer to what kind of damaged put this example in the auto recycle yard in the first place?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542842574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2719406, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SKH1 No it's the craziest thing, I had no idea until I pulled the carfax this last week. When I bought the car I could tell the left quarter and doors were repainted. When the car was stripped down for the respray there was no evidence of a accident other then the different color paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542843728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2719452, "authorName": "cornchip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornchip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why fix doors & not rockers & then put that paint job on it? :/ beautiful build though, and have to echo others sentiments about buying new bimmers. When someone pulled out in front of my 1990 this spring I drove a bunch of E36es and especially E46es. The motors & rest of drivetrain =??. Everything else? ????\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Nothing else compares to 80s BMW.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1542845206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2719714, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From a definite non-BMW kind of guy, this is my kind of BMW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542854135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2719835, "authorName": "Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542859095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2719842, "authorName": "Getragwerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/getragwerk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markmarages hi there. Could you share the name of the CT shop that did the rebuild? I might want to bring another case to them... Great save and GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542859658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720060, "authorName": "Eagle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagle1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Eagle1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542887842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2720082, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542890369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720084, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this running oem ECU?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542890470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720126, "authorName": "SterlingM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sterlingm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A true wolf in sheep\u2019s clothing! I love it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542893270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720227, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cars like this tend to make me financially irresponsible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542895705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720238, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@getragwerk I own German Auto Repair in Watertown CT. We did the swap and restoration but it was kind of just a fun shop project. We don\u2019t do this type of work for customers. We are so busy with service and repair there just isn\u2019t time for this unfortunately.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1542896193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720311, "authorName": "Alacrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alacrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SterlingM: really? This looks very customized, intentional and \u201cracy\u201d to me (not at all a bad thing). To my eye it has a cool restomod \u201cI can beat your brand new XYZ that cost 10x as much anytime\u201d sort of feel to it. Way more wolf than sheep.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542898345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720334, "authorName": "SterlingM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sterlingm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alacrity \u2014 yes, really. It looks like a euro car with modern wheel and lowered. A nice clean euro style modded car. What nobody knows is that it has an extra 100+hp under the hood and all the modern joys of a smoothly running s54. This car is probably a beast at full tilt and since it looks pretty plain to the average person from the outside that\u2019s what drove my comment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542898829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720429, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build. Looks great with an amazing engine. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542900660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720507, "authorName": "gem64.5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gem64.5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car. Anyone know if this could be registered in CA? (I\u2019m still mourning the loss of my e28 M5 to a drunk driver - and it\u2019s been 10 years. Had a 535is back in the day. Just unbelievably fun cars to drive.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542902570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720550, "authorName": "chrish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrish/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by chrish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542903591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2720622, "authorName": "Eagle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagle1/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Eagle1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542905337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2720630, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang it - this was one of three option I was considering as well for an E28 we got sitting around. \r\n\r\nS54, S38 or M30 (pulled from the wrecked racecar).\r\n\r\nThe S54 does fit very nice inside that engine bay I must say...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542905555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720644, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markmarages\r\n\r\nTalk to me about that moonroof. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542905876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720721, "authorName": "highfivinhippo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highfivinhippo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gem64.5 - its possible but impractical. All of the emissions equipment from an e46 M3 would have to be installed, OBDII port installed and working, and you would have to rig up someway for the ECU to display a CEL on the dash. THEN you have to convince a BAR referee to certify it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542907206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720950, "authorName": "russelc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes, this car can be smogged in CA, @highfivinhippo is correct. The biggest is is the BAR referee. But, with that said, CA emission law does allow for any car sold can have engine swaps with newer engines, never an older engine, as that would degrade emissions. So you can swap any BWM engine thats newer(w/all smog/comuter/indicators for CEL, OBDII ect) and have a legal car, after all the proper upgrades. will be watching this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542913364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2720968, "authorName": "pipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Normally I\u2019m not a huge fan of color changes, especially to nonOEM colors. But WOW this is lovely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542913915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721177, "authorName": "skeeter_nohustle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skeeter_nohustle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How was the S54 Conversion done , new fab motor mounts was the motor balanced ( placed closer to the firewall ) . Any and all details would be appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542921060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721448, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tasteful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542937839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721607, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build. Seller you say \"The rear corners of the rockers will need to be cut out and replaced underneath the car. I have good sections from a car in Arizona.\" Will this repair be included in the purchase? If not, would you be willing to repair for additional cost? If yes, what's the estimate?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542946887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721688, "authorName": "Lowniss37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowniss37/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if the repair looks like anything in pic 71 I would pass Hunter", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1542955512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721940, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HunterJackson The repair will not be included in the purchase but rocker sections will be. I would rather not perform the replacement as that is not my specialty. My plan was to have the rear section replaced and have the front properly blended and painted so nothing would be seen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542983952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2721947, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skeeter_nohustle E36 motor mount arms were used. Adapters were made on the subframe to make everything line up. The engine is properly positioned. A custom transmission mount was made.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1542984133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2722152, "authorName": "frankm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You say this is running the stock ECU. Do you mean the E28 one or the S54 one? Was it modified to make it work? Was a custom cable harness needed? Does it use the fly by wire throttle? The reason for the questions are we are doing a 2007 Crate S54 with a six speed swap in an E24 - 6 series.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1542988730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2722386, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@frankm Yes it is a stock ecu from the s54. It has a custom adapter harness that plugs the z3m harness I used into the e28. It does use throttle by wire from the e46 m3. Kassel Performance made the harness adapter and tuned the ECU.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1542993477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2722619, "authorName": "frankm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markmarages - Thanks I will contact them and see where it goes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1542996648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2722774, "authorName": "getouth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/getouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Real old school BMW Hotroddin.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1542997966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2723925, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any thoughts on fuel odor when the tank is filled to capacity? Is the smell only when filled to capacity? No smell otherwise? Possible causes? Bad gas cap, tank leak, fuel line? Any visible signs, like leaking gas below tank?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543007974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2724431, "authorName": "PrussianMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prussianmotors/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by PrussianMotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543011924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2724660, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fuel smell is coming from the filler neck. It has a pinhole leak. No physical gas leak just vapors and only when the tank is full. I ordered a new tank from Bmw but it has been on back order for 10 months.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543014602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2724707, "authorName": "930chas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/930chas/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by 930chas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543016002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2724762, "authorName": "Mr_byers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_byers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question: why does the car have a fuel smell when filled to capacity", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543018261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2724895, "authorName": "mcm185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcm185/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So is the title clean or salvage? Appears it was planned for salvage at some point. Besides the rust in the rear rockers is there rust anywhere else? Is the firewall and front floor in good condition? I'm all too familiar with the typical e30 rust locations but not so much on the e28s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543024277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2725042, "authorName": "Scottwl38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottwl38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color tag under the hood is enough to make me smile. I\u2019ve been wondering what motor to put under the hood of my 535is some day, and this just seems like the best of all worlds. Keeps it BMW specific yet provides a modern touch. Oh, and then there\u2019s the extra 150 odd HP.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543031706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2725410, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow that is a good looking e28", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543068649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2725416, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The will come with the previous registration, a letter from Dmv stating a car over 25 years old does not get issued a title and a q1 ownership transfer form. \r\n\r\nThere were a few other areas of rust in the trunk and one under the hood that were cut out and had patches welded over, seam sealed and painted. Any areas on the front floor were cut out and new sections were welded in seam sealed and painted. The only rusty areas known are the rear rocker sections.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543068821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2725528, "authorName": "Wilbryant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilbryant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car looks wonderful, very well setup and tastefully done. Are able to post pictures of the rust repair areas?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543072843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2726086, "authorName": "shether", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shether/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by shether", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543098112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2726490, "authorName": "RadBrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radbrad/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by RadBrad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543122313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2726787, "authorName": "dansimoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansimoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car. Sometimes I hate living in CA, this is the perfect blend of old-school e28 charm and E46 oomph.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1543162253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2726792, "authorName": "dansimoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansimoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember back in the day there was a \"cars for clunkers\" cash offer. Probably someone figured it was worth junking \"that old BMW\" so it ended up at the junkyard. I see cars at pick n pull all the time which could be made into drivers. I wouldn't let that issue dissuade me from bidding, personally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543162457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2727388, "authorName": "surfwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwagon/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by surfwagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543193454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2727406, "authorName": "RadBrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radbrad/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by RadBrad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543194944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2728040, "authorName": "Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543252041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2728735, "authorName": "RyanY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryany/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't see any sort of fan behind the radiator, either mechanical or electric - how does it stay cool?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543264051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2729153, "authorName": "Max", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/max/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RyanY - unless there is a pusher fan on the other side of the radiator (not pictured), this land shark needs to keep moving to stay cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543267664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2729249, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is an electric pusher fan that keeps it cool. Low speed with the a/c on and high speed triggered off of a fan switch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543268300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2730314, "authorName": "Bigbracken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbracken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019re you able to get the power steering working with the swap?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543278575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2730806, "authorName": "J_Trinh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j_trinh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ultimate block-or-more...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543296101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2730968, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes the power steering is functional.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543318054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2731753, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and thank you to the individual who rescued this car from the auto pick your parts grave yard....nice save. This remains the finest 5 Series generation BMW has produced. Hopefully they will some day return to the unique styling and handling this car had.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543340092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732062, "authorName": "Bleedsblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleedsblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I approve of this build - especially considering the price of a similar M5. Some great tasteful aesthetic choices, and a proper swap with working A/C and the other details that make it daily driveable and no-compromise, not some Franken-swap! GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543345183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2732684, "authorName": "AVPolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avpolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is totally Bad A$$...!! Would love to have it in my garage but already paying for storage on 2 cars. :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543350561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2733514, "authorName": "M-technik-3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m-technik-3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Color suits it very well for a q-ship look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543357396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2734888, "authorName": "Bigbracken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbracken/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Bigbracken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543406476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2735036, "authorName": "Eagle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagle1/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Eagle1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543413629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2735040, "authorName": "xing6666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xing6666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I\u2019m sorry if I\u2019m beating the title issue to death, but perhaps you can clarify. When you bring up the Carfax, despite the severe damage claim and having been turned into an auto recycler, the title seems to remain clean? I gather from your previous post that CT does not require titles for 25+ year old cars, however Florida does - my concern is that they will run the vin and return a branded title. I had a similar issue where I purchased a vehicle from Alabama and showed clean, but when I went to register in FL they showed it as a salvage title and required inspections etc to register. Do you have any insight on this?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543413714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735088, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xing6666 I honestly could not answer that since I've never held a title in my hand for the car. According to the carfax it does not appear to be a branded title. When the car was stripped for paint no major damage of any kind was found.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543414745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735130, "authorName": "DaveHasTrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehastrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xing6666 I also had this happen, I bought an e30 in one state with a clean title, and when i registered it in my state they mailed title to me as \"Rebuilt\" (some states use \"Salvage\" on the title until it is repaired and inspected then issue a \"Rebuilt\" title) I would also add, for an insurance company to deem a vehicle \"Salvage\", the repairs need to exceed ~75% of the trade in value of the car. These older cars aren't worth sh!t based on book value so they are totaled quite easily by insurance companies. (I doubt the owner was using stated value insurance on an old beater with 200k+ miles back in the day)\r\n For example, a 1990 (as far as KBB will let me go back) BMW 535i is only worth about $750 - so if it had $550 worth of damage, its Salvaged. We all know how expense some repairs are in today's day and age, and even to replace and repaint a body panel or 2 can cost much more than that, so older cars are considered salvaged very easily by insurance co's. \r\nThat being said, I wouldn't let a branded title scare you away from a car like this. This has obviously been gone through thoroughly, and other than the piece of paper in your file cabinet at home stamped with \"salvage\", no one is going to care. \r\n*** Full Disclosure - I have no affiliation with the seller. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543415721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735447, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having never insured a car like this, how would that work? Would you need to get your insurance company to insure for a higher value? If yes, how would you go about convincing them of the higher value?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543421824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735467, "authorName": "Anvarjv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anvarjv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car. How does the weight compare to an E46?\n\nGot it - this is about 100 lbs lighter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543422175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735529, "authorName": "chrish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HunterJackson I've got stated value insurance on a stock e28, an LS swapped e28, and a swapped e30. You have to submit your desired value, a few pictures, and sales info for similar vehicles. Thankfully the backlog on BaT auctions is perfect for that last bit, I got my stated values with no issue. Presumably if you bought this exact car, this auction and it's result would be the perfect evidence of it's valuation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543422857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735533, "authorName": "Markmarages (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markmarages/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hunterjackson I have it insured at 22ish I believe stated value on a classic policy and had no problem doing so. I just needed to show like sales, inside and outside pictures that was it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543422896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2735563, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. Never thought about the insurance. I actually ended up calling my insurance, Geico, and they said they would only insure it as a 1986 BMW and recommended going through a specialty insurance company to get full value. Good to know. If I win, Mark I\u2019ll want the name of your insurance company. ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543423496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736187, "authorName": "skeeter_nohustle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skeeter_nohustle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In ohio when buying a salvage title vehicle the repairs along with receipts for damages must be shown and accompanied to verify the vehicle is roadworthy and is the sheriffs discretion to pass it or require more documentation. If all the recipts and proper paper work is in order you should be fine, BUT if not it can be a pain to get titled", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543432972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736454, "authorName": "04yfz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/04yfz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome build. Well done!\r\n\r\nMost insurance companies will do a stated value policy. I inquired with mine about a custom build I'm working on and they said I would be able to set the value to what I want and simply pay the premium based on that amount.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543435446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736500, "authorName": "92Defender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/92defender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543435806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736605, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skeeter_nohustle there is a difference between a salvage title/salvage certificate and a rebuilt title. I do not know of any state that requires additional inspection of a vehicle once a rebuilt title has been issued. In this particular case, it does not even look like the vehicle was ever issued a salvage certificate or is branded as rebuilt. You would have to see what the laws were in Massechusets in 1999 to see exactly what \"Vehicle at recycler facility\" actually means. I know nearly all states were reporting police and accident reports to Carfax by 1999, so it might have just been that the car was abandoned or sold to the yard for parts...which might help explain why it was a candidate for the S engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543436532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736626, "authorName": "Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543436688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736666, "authorName": "Jasonghill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonghill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of good conversation here and good to do due diligence, but where there is a will, there is a way. It looks like this car has been built to a really high degree - really incredible vehicle. For what it\u2019s worth, I have my tii insured through Grundy with a stated value and photographs... and I was surprised how trusting they were in my valuation of what it was worth. I don\u2019t know if that would apply to a daily driver, but for a limited mileage per year specialty car and a cleanish driving record, I don\u2019t think that you\u2019d have a problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543437035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736671, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, if I have my numbers right, this thing puts out about 90 horses more than one of my E28 M5s... (340 vs 255). It must absolutely scream! Replacing a broken M30 engine with this is absolutely BRILLIANT! (Swap officially added to my bucket list...)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543437092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736691, "authorName": "jpt249", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpt249/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hodgepodgerama do tell, how many e28 m5's do you own?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543437249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736694, "authorName": "Scp27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scp27/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Scp27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543437260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736714, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All of my collector cars (7) are with my regular State Farm broker for declared value. I looked around and nobody could beat her rates AND there were no weird driving restrictions other than keep mileage under something like 2000 a year (but they don't check). All they want is some pictures.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543437400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736728, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpt249, Since you are asking, 2 of my M5s are E28s. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543437513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736763, "authorName": "930chas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/930chas/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by 930chas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543437935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736821, "authorName": "cultusrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultusrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hodgepodgerama I have an 84\u2019 e28 with an S54 swap and 6 spd out of an e46, and brakes from an e36. It does scream and is very quick up to about 120, tops out just over 140 or so... I bought the car already swapped (and understand it is a tricky swap) and have been fixing the little things, absolutely one of the funnest cars to drive in the barn...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543438511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736831, "authorName": "Traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by Traveler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543438580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736834, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by HunterJackson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543438611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736836, "authorName": "930chas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/930chas/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by 930chas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543438635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736860, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by HunterJackson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543438788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736863, "authorName": "930chas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/930chas/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by 930chas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543438798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2736874, "authorName": "930chas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/930chas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/28/18 for $23,500 to 930chas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543438919, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2736891, "authorName": "HunterJackson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunterjackson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@930chas - Congrats! Blew by my budget at $21k, but willing to stretch a little. Probably better this way, I hadn\u2019t told the wife.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1543439067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736894, "authorName": "dansimoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansimoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely bought. FYI, on the insurance discussion, Hagerty rates blow away my State Farm \"classic car\" rates. They are like half.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1543439097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2736902, "authorName": "930chas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/930chas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hunterjackson thank you! I have a seriously very mad wife right now. Should be enough room for me to sleep in that back seat though!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1543439201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2737656, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dansimoes, might depend on what state you live in. Haggarty was double for me here in western PA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543444572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2737700, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cultusrider, sounds like a blast. I have done gearbox swaps, but not engine. Would really like to build an M5(S62) E39 touring, but an S54 powered E28 sounds like fun, too. I've got 4 winter project cars in front of either, though... Terrifric auction! Good luck to sller and buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1543444958, "type": "comment"}]