[{"id": 1705773, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, I'm here and happy to answer any questions you have about this 1602. I've compiled a Google Doc of all of the maintenance that I've done, along with the receipts that I have from the previous owner here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mYlNK-vnPL-W1p-gqz0aRIXViir1OFpqcs8QJy6SKOc/edit?usp=sharing\n\nThis is the fifth '02 I've owned in the last 15 years. For most of that time I lived in the US, and I always dreamed of coming to Germany, buying a nice sorted driver '02, and touring around with it including the obligatory N\u00fcrburgring laps and factory visit in Munich, before bringing it back stateside. Since I live here now, I'm happy to help make that experience happen for you. :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1503593972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1705783, "authorName": "C107", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c107/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT, there is no such thing as a \"German T\u00dcV Historic Registration\". German Historic registration, yes. Any car with such carries an \"H\" as the last letter on the plate (instead of a digit).\n\nFyi: the \"T\u00dcV\" is one of the entities where you can get your car checked whether it is in good working condition and road-worthy (like MOT in the UK. Needs to be done any two years). But the \"T\u00dcV\" has actually nothing to do with the registration. Other than the fact that you need proof that your car is road-worthy to get it registered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503594292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706132, "authorName": "steelstorm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelstorm/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by steelstorm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503603175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1706137, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @C107. To be fair to BaT, that was more or less my language. I thought it would be more understandable to say it that way instead of 'Oldtimer Abnahme' or 'Gutachten', or other terms that are confusing to folks outside the DACH region.\n\nWhen a car comes in from another country, like this one did from Italy in 2012, it is actually required to go through the T\u00dcV for both the Vollgutachten \u00a7 21 and the Oldtimer Abnahme \u00a7 23. The other organizations like Dekra and GT\u00dc are not allowed. I just went through this with another classic from Italy so the process is pretty fresh. This car has received both from the T\u00dcV S\u00fcd\n\nTo the audience outside Germany: The T\u00dcV (and other orgs) are responsible for certifying the car is 1. safe and roadworthy to be driven legally, and 2. 95% true to original specification (for the 'H' historic certification when desired).\n\nWith these certifications in hand, which follow technical inspections that are to an American almost unbelievably exacting, one can then go to a local DMV type of office to obtain the registration and in this case 'H' plate. @C107 is absolutely right that the registration is not provided by the T\u00dcV.\n\nIf there is a better, un-confusing way to describe it in the ad, suggest away!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1503603275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706140, "authorName": "arminyack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminyack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! As a 1600 owner myself, I'll be watching this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503603324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706175, "authorName": "abc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503603767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706257, "authorName": "steelstorm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelstorm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, love everything about it, at first glance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503604698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706313, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@abc The wheels, the color (which I think is perfectly early '70s), and the lack of rust sold me on it. I had never seen those wheels in all my years of '02 ownership in the states. Since I've gotten here I've seen one advertisement for another car out of Italy that had them, but still none in person. They are really, really light too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503605387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706326, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An auction with a top speed run video! Awesome.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503605491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706405, "authorName": "n_l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and a N\u00fcrburgring lap! Doesn't get much better than that...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503606466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706549, "authorName": "Chris_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon Powerball! I need this in my life!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503608444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706675, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car and a new BaT standard for videos! Now I've got to get a Nurburgring lap card for my car...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503610182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706921, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the kind words and the bid. Funny story: There is a silver switch in this pic that I only recently figured out the function of: http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_2631-2.jpg\n\nIt turns out both the Italian Fiamm air horns and the original BMW Hella horns work great, and one can choose which to use (after recently sorting the wiring) with this switch! It both cracked me up and scared the hell(a) out of me when I finally got the air horn to kick on. I'm traveling this weekend but I'll try to make a little video of that next week. Definitely the most unique feature of the car, although best played with away from the poor neighbors.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503613311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706959, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, I think I am in love with this car. Is that wrong?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503615622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706975, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it may have been repainted Turf green but looks like trim was not removed before repainting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503616850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1706979, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davin\r\nThe write-up mentions the color being a bit lighter than Agave. Whatever it is, I love it! Is there any chance you know the color code? \r\nAnd the wheels are wonderful. I wonder if they made them to fit my 510 wagon (4X114)?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503617007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707040, "authorName": "afwdrums", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afwdrums/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spent about 2 weeks with this car last Sept, that's me in the white helmet in the still photo driving at the 'Ring, and I'm in the passenger seat holding the iphone for the video...this is a GREAT little car...it shows great, it drives great, and it gets lots of attention and compliments from car-geeks and the average everyday folk...we road-tripped the 1602 from Stuttgart to Chichester in England (with the obligatory stop at the 'Ring) to attend the Goodwood Revival last year...there and back covering around 2000 miles...the car performed flawlessly, not a single hiccup or worry the entire way...bid with confidence, the car was well sorted a year ago and judging from the work done since then it's even better now...the seller is a stand up guy, he's a nut for these cars and knows them well, I'm sure he'll be happy to answer any questions bidders may have in a timely and thorough manner...and lastly here's me hugging the car goodbye when I got dropped off in Brussels, I'm still sad to see this car go\nhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333582943648226&set=a.129081804098342.1073741829.100009895682089&type=3", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1503620406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707156, "authorName": "bayarea2002driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayarea2002driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Davin: Pronounced Day-Vin. Figures you would find some rare stuff whilst over there. \nThe locals here miss you on the rally scene. \nbut what do I know.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1503625951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707309, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HBChris I haven't seen a turf car for many years, but it could be close. I believe the trim was off for the paint, but the glass was in. I have had a few random trim pieces, the rocker trim, and the bumpers off the car, and all showed the newer lighter green underneath. I did notice some overspray on one of the beltline pieces which makes me think it got some spot paint there at some point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503636247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707317, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan Thanks! I really love the color as well. It's a very period hue that to my eye just looks right. The shop that did the recent paint work, Hiller Lack & Design, says it actually matches to a Lada color. They mixed me some extra as touch up paint and if you private message me I'll send you a photo of the label on the can next week when I'm back in the garage. No clue about other bolt patterns for the wheels, they are 4x100 here and I think not so easy to find.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503636623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707519, "authorName": "Mfkomisar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfkomisar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone shed light on bringing the car to the US?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503666857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707572, "authorName": "DrivemyBavarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivemybavarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some cars just do it for you. For some reason this one does for me. Love the color and the interior seats. Love the historical provenance. Love that you maxed it out on the highway in your video hahah. Awesome", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503668642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707573, "authorName": "charleskcarroll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charleskcarroll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I brought a Montreal from Italy to Chicago in January. Not a big deal, find an importer with a focus on cars, I used RPM out of Switzerland. Expect to use a 20 foot container, and about $4k in fees. There are 4 or 5 documents that are required to be completed. To do that you need a bill of sale and some type of ownership \"title\" from the country the car is located. EPA form stating the age and its exemption etc. Takes about 4 weeks from the time the container is loaded. The route and method of transportation will vary by location. Insurance is usually included in the transportation fees.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503668784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707580, "authorName": "charleskcarroll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charleskcarroll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Then of course you have the local state to deal with. Illinois made sure it got its taxes from the sale, and then title and registration fees.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503668935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707629, "authorName": "pbryantr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbryantr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davin:\r\nDidn't you have a M20 2002 in SF about 10 years ago?\r\n \r\nI haven't been on the 2002FAQ in years but the glut of 1600s lately (and the 1502 that ended yesterday) are making me look into coming back to 02s.\r\n\r\nGood luck with this auction! Great looking 1600 -- that 4.10 rear end hauls.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503670648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707653, "authorName": "charleskcarroll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charleskcarroll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paying for the car causes angst, trust is difficult to come by in a short time. However finding the right entity to make the payment is also challenging. I looked at banks and eventually settled on Fidelity. It took some time to find the right EFT method and fees vary greatly and for some reason the best option is not the first one suggested by customer service. Eventually I got the transaction done for a couple hundred dollars, happen to get lucky with the exchange rate at $1.03/Euro, but it is another consideration. Having said all that I plan to do it again once I sell the Montreal, thinking 2002tii.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503671493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707749, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@afwdrums Thank you for the note. That was a dream road trip \u2013 can't wait for the next one!\n\n@bayarea2002driver If you're who I think you are then you know plenty. :) The message warms my heart and there is no way you guys miss me as much as I miss you. I still have not found the equivalent of California low buck rallies here in Germany. Some tell me that's because the T\u00dcV is so strict - there aren't any vintage beaters here! If anyone reading here has advice on that, please reach out. Was just thinking about my first CA Melee when I emailing Randy about this listing. That's when I inadvertently used my red 2002 to spray the front of his beautiful 356 with gravel on a dirt road out in Lake County... Back when BaT was just a glimmer in his eye. I think I'll be back one of these days. I miss it too much. Love to the while crew!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503674229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707835, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mfkomisar I have not done it yet previously, but I will at some point. There is a lot of info out there. This thread included: https://bringatrailer.com/2011/06/08/bat-survey-euro-american-selling-buying-and-shipping/ I will do whatever I can to make it easier from my end, including delivery to a reasonable distance for the cost of my travel. I have a connection in the industry looking into shipping quotes right now. Since I'm an American, the payment part is simple - I have a Wells Fargo account in the US. The final registration will vary depending on your state of course. \n\n@charleskcarroll Thank you for adding your first hand experience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503676372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707853, "authorName": "charleskcarroll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charleskcarroll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davin, you are making it easier. Getting it to Genoa or a port is a big cost savings. Having a US account and willing to take dollars is another. This makes the transaction much easier overall. The local state part I did in 1/2 a day, easy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503676818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1707919, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pbryantr Yes, that's me indeed. I remember your handle on the board. What have you been driving during your break from 02s? I'm always torn on that because they're the ideal classic in so many ways, but of course there is a world world of other interesting cars out there to try. I know I'll come back for sure some day. \n\nYou're right about the 4:10. There is something about that diff, the single barrel Solex, and the oversquare engines that make 1602s way more fun than I thought they would be before I drove one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503678803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1708855, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Checks all boxes for me just GORGE!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503704410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1709058, "authorName": "oldskier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldskier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1969 1600 (1602) , it had been hit and not repaired very well so dog tracked a bit. It burned oil, about a litre every tank of gas, and the second gear synchro was gone. I loved that car until one night after studying for December finals, I started it up put it in reverse, let out the clutch and CRACK, the differential broke, I guess 40 below isn't ideal for these cars... Well the dealer found a long neck differential in Vancouver, and I got it fixed for all the money I had. That car helped me learn how to drive, drift, drive in deep snow, and double clutch. Ahhh the memories.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1503718082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1709212, "authorName": "HAASS4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haass4/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by HAASS4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503742317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1711568, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tonight I got around to installing a tachometer from a 2002 that I had on the shelf. It's working great, I've submitted a pic to be added to the auction. The non-working clock will of course be included in the sale. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503951425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1711963, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To @mfkomisar or anyone else looking into shipping, I am happy to deliver the car to Antwerp in Belgium to the shipper of your choice, for my travel expenses only (gas and a train ticket home). This should be less than $300, and I will donate my time.\n\nStill working on getting a couple of roll-on roll-off shipping quotes from there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503956487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1712096, "authorName": "uk66fastback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk66fastback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I only had somewhere to put this I'd be pretty interested - and I'd even fly over and drive it home! But space is at a premium with a single garage unfortunately (knew I should have put my money into that old warehouse years ago) ... great looking and driving car on the face of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503961386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1712245, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A picture of the new tachometer has been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503968306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1712552, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have received the following shipping quotes from Transglobal Logistics in Germany. They say this does not include marine insurance, which is an additional $500.\n\nOption A \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Baltimore, MD\n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 885,00 Ocean freight from Bremerhaven to Baltimore, MD\n$ 325,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 1830,00 Total shipping costs\nOption B \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013to New York, NY\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 1500,00 blocking, bracing, securing your vehicle in a Container,\n Ocean freight to New York, NY, THC, drayage and unloading vehicle out of container at warehouse New York, NY\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 2495,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption C \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Jacksonville, FL\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 885,00 Ocean freight from Bremerhaven to Jacksonville, FL\n$ 325,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 1830,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption D \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013to Miami, FL / Jacksonville, FL\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 180,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 1600,00 blocking, bracing, securing your vehicle in a Container,\n Seafreight to Miami, THC, drayage and unloading vehicle out of container at warehouse Miami\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 2595,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption E \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Houston, TX\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Emden\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 955,00 Ocean freight from Emden to port Houston, TX\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 1950,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption F \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013 to Houston, TX\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Emden\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 1500,00 blocking, bracing, securing your vehicle in a Container,\n Seafreight to Houston, THC, drayage and unloading vehicle out of container at warehouse Houston\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 2495,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption G \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Long Beach, CA\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 1095,00 Ocean freight from Bremerhaven to Long Beach, CA\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 2090,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption H \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013to Los Angeles, CA\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 1900,00 blocking, bracing, securing your vehicle in a Container,\n Seafreight to Los Angeles, CA, THC, drayage and unloading vehicle out of container at warehouse Los Angeles, CA\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 2895,00 Total shipping costs\n \nOption I \u2013 Roll-on / Roll-off \u2013 to Port Hueneme, CA\n \n$ 340,00 Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven\n$ 280,00 export customs clearance and port handling fees\n$ 1155,00 Ocean freight from Bremerhaven to Port Hueneme, CA\n$ 375,00 U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges\n$ 2150,00 Total shipping costs", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504010805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1712567, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To summarize the below comment:\n\nOption A \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Baltimore, MD: $1830,00\nOption B \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013to New York, NY: $2495,00\nOption C \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Jacksonville, FL: $1830,00 \nOption D \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013to Miami, FL / Jacksonville, FL: $2595,00\nOption E \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Houston, TX: $1950,00\nOption F \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013 to Houston, TX: $2495,00\nOption G \u2013 Roll-on/Roll-Off \u2013 to Long Beach, CA: $2090,00\nOption H \u2013 40\u2019 Share Container \u2013to Los Angeles, CA: $2895,00\nOption I \u2013 Roll-on / Roll-off \u2013 to Port Hueneme, CA: $2150,00\n\nThese quotes include Inland transportation from door within Western part of Germany to Bremerhaven (at a price about equal with my own personal transit costs), export customs clearance and port handling fees, Ocean freight, U.S. customs clearance and destination port charges.\n\nThey recommend adding marine insurance, which is an additional $500. Hope this helps!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504011247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1713531, "authorName": "911S356SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911s356sc/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by 911S356SC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504038176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1713847, "authorName": "soundsgood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soundsgood/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by soundsgood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504043141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1714792, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I was going through the photos I noticed a couple of things that were missing, and I've submitted five extra shots. They show the area behind the turn signals where there is thick filler. It has cracked and been resealed in the past. These areas are not visible with the hood closed and I realized you really can't see them in any other photos. Also pics of the trunk carpet set, which is quite nice, were missed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504112052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1714893, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the turn signals and trunk carpeting have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504114374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1716828, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$3500? You're kidding me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504190038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1716903, "authorName": "mbausa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbausa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone commented on shipping cost to US about $3-4K. Is that a reasonable number?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504191785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1716954, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbausa 4-5 comments below yours I tried to provide detailed shipping quotes. I did not hunt for a deal, so there may be better pricing out there. What I came up with is $2300\u20133400 insured, depending on what port you're aiming for.\n\nBaT does not yet have the biggest audience in Europe \u2013\u00a0most German classic car fans I've met have not yet heard of it. My idea here was that some American '02 fans would want to take a dream trip and come over here, tour around and drive the N\u00fcrburgring in a sorted car, then bring it back home. But as @Achman says, so far things have been a bit quiet. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504192801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717047, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davin If I didn't already have an Agave 1973 2002Tii, I would be bidding. It's a great driver, yes it has some needs and is not perfect, but it's just....right. I love the wheels. Shipping to NJ/NYC would most likely run you about $2500-$3000 all in, West Coast probably add about $1000. Good luck with the sale, and I'm pretty sure you'll be fine as time winds up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504194571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717079, "authorName": "junkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkman/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by junkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504195383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717167, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Achman. Enjoy the heck out of that Agave Tii!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504197841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717223, "authorName": "AdamCEllis74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamcellis74/", "bidAmount": 6102, "content": "$6,102 bid placed by AdamCEllis74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504199546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717344, "authorName": "junkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkman/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by junkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504203869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717349, "authorName": "Vesteban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vesteban/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by Vesteban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504203948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717364, "authorName": "AdamCEllis74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamcellis74/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by AdamCEllis74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504204602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717394, "authorName": "ZFirst1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zfirst1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shipping costs quoted seem quite high. I shipped a Z1 from Amsterdam to California two years ago and it was <$2000 for roll on, roll off service. East coast ports have to be cheaper. Container shipping will be more expensive, too, but is usually only used for very valuable exotics. Import duty was another few hundred, but that was for a more valuable car. Figure ~2.5% of the final sale price for customs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504205469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717434, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the note, @ZFirst1. As mentioned I did not shop for a deal in my quotes below. If the car meets reserve, and you're willing to post the company you worked with, that could be really helpful. I'm willing to deliver the car to Amsterdam for my travel costs, which should be around $300 give or take.\n\nPS: There is a street parked 3-season driver Z1 in my neighborhood. Still turns my head every time I walk by.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504206183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717504, "authorName": "Hugo4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugo4/", "bidAmount": 7298, "content": "$7,298 bid placed by Hugo4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504206969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717513, "authorName": "amilne5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amilne5/", "bidAmount": 7402, "content": "$7,402 bid placed by amilne5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717518, "authorName": "Hugo4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugo4/", "bidAmount": 7687, "content": "$7,687 bid placed by Hugo4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717521, "authorName": "amilne5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amilne5/", "bidAmount": 7802, "content": "$7,802 bid placed by amilne5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717527, "authorName": "Hugo4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugo4/", "bidAmount": 8099, "content": "$8,099 bid placed by Hugo4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717530, "authorName": "amilne5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amilne5/", "bidAmount": 8202, "content": "$8,202 bid placed by amilne5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717534, "authorName": "Hugo4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugo4/", "bidAmount": 8358, "content": "$8,358 bid placed by Hugo4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717535, "authorName": "amilne5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amilne5/", "bidAmount": 8502, "content": "$8,502 bid placed by amilne5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717540, "authorName": "Hugo4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugo4/", "bidAmount": 8667, "content": "$8,667 bid placed by Hugo4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207462, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717541, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to @amilne5 for his creative bidding!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504207468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717542, "authorName": "amilne5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amilne5/", "bidAmount": 8802, "content": "$8,802 bid placed by amilne5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717543, "authorName": "mbausa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbausa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got to run so congratulations to both seller & winning bidder!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504207501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717548, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davin\nI like your Germany/2002 idea! If I had the means I'd do it in a heart beat! GLWTA. IT's lookin' busier around here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504207554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717552, "authorName": "athegre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/athegre/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by athegre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717553, "authorName": "amilne5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amilne5/", "bidAmount": 9102, "content": "$9,102 bid placed by amilne5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1717563, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 8/31/17 at $9,102", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207752, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1717567, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, bummer no Bimmer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717569, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that almost makes me feel better..this is a 20-28K car all day any day..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717570, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not surprised.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717574, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you very much everyone for the interest and bids. We still had a little ways to go for this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504207883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717577, "authorName": "RedfishLake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redfishlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust - Actually, today it is a $9102 = 5% car. If it is what you say, it would have bid there.\n\nIf seller wants to keep it though, still a fine car to keep!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504207951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717590, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was in the States already..It'd be a whole 'nuther deal. I wish I'd be in a position to take on another car right now, as this would be a great example to try out the shipping-from-Germany exercise on nice autos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504208042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717580, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm gonna miss looking at this little beauty every morning and lunch. Davin, don't give up on your idea! Still wish I could find a set of those wheels for my 510.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504208064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717593, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hans Plus whatever shipping costs are involved, but your point is a fair one. I placed my reserve at the bottom end of what I can get for it locally here in Germany, hoping someone (two people actually) would want to do that adventure that I always wanted to do.\n\nA lot of Germans are quite skeptical of online auctions, especially ones where they have to put in credit card numbers in and pay bidders' fees.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504208071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717600, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan Thank you and good luck on the wheel hunt. I wish I had a lead for you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504208166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717733, "authorName": "Drive4fun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drive4fun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davin I'd love to take a look at it ...I'm near Stuttgart... I've seen a lot of action from England ...glad BaT found it's way to Germany", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504209660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1717766, "authorName": "Gpescador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpescador/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just seeing this. As a former owner of an early serial number sunroof '02tii with many alpine interventions, I'm always on the hunt for a way to replace the stupidity of my giving it up. This car is the wrong color, the wrong stance, the wrong interior, weird wheels... but take it all in together and this car has a magic appeal. Really lovely. Hope it finds a good home. I've not read all the comments so sorry if this has been said a dozen times already but those photos tell the story of how these cars should live.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504209917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1718244, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drive4fun Thank you for reaching out. You can find me at showy mc show at gmail dot com (put all together of course). Would be great to meet someone in the area who loves these cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504216268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1718266, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gpescador Ha ha, compared to a mean Alpina machine I understand the sentiment. I had a highly modified 6-cylinder 2002 for many years. What's funny is that it never quite had the charm that this car has. As you said it really has a unique appeal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504216433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1722634, "authorName": "Davin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have gotten several email inquiries as to whether the car is still available. Right now it is, and I can be found at showy mc show at gmail dot com if you're interested. I will post here when the car is no longer for sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504469429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724667, "authorName": "Drive4fun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drive4fun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got back from looking at the car and it is really very nice. Started right up, no spots left on the floor of the garage, and I was quite taken by the color...it's even more stunning in person hmm a tough call when up against golf yellow and inka. People stopped on the sidewalk to remarked how beautiful the car was and how they regretted selling theirs...so many interesting details about the car, which I'm sure are mentioned above. D demonstrated the Italian air horn compared to the stock German horn... (I will be adding an Italian air horn to my tii and my Mini!! I went with a German friend who owns a CSI and Is quite knowledgable about all things BMW...she had the same sentiment and thought it was a super solid car while also agreeing that the color is great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504641022, "type": "comment"}]