[{"id": 5051337, "authorName": "Torqueandrecoil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torqueandrecoil/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "$1 bid placed by Torqueandrecoil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600140203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051360, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Torqueandrecoil Nice shot, man. GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1600140954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051375, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always strange to see Chrysler associated with those vessels (Pic #106 : Manufactured by DaimlerChrysler.) \nThe Era when engineers were ejected and replaced by bean counters.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600141429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051387, "authorName": "dpewter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpewter/", "bidAmount": 101, "content": "$101 bid placed by dpewter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600141534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051418, "authorName": "Whoodoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whoodoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd buy that for a do- ah shoot, too late.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600142648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051473, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just looked at the service records. $1,000 to replace the cabin filter (P&L), and another $1,000 to replace the tire pressure sensors. I guess if you could afford to buy this new who cares.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1600145290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051493, "authorName": "YKWMDWS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ykwmdws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Luxury personified.\r\n\r\nSpotless.\r\n\r\nWhat's not to like?!?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600146592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051511, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't care about the car, I want to know what kind of Illuminati/Davos/Skull-and-Bones/Eton-Old-Boy deals went down in the back seat of that thing.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1600147622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051532, "authorName": "paystyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paystyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr_smee I\u2019m dying lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600149225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051538, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 202, "content": "$202 bid placed by hausblau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600149709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051539, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG I will have to pay BaT more than the car if I win with this bid!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600149793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051647, "authorName": "McLovin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclovin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YKWMDWS what\u2019s not to like? Only the strong Hyundai Grandeur vibe from the front. Still would have one though!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600166164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051685, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure Mobil 1 was really excited about the Maybach endorsement.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600168907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051698, "authorName": "KnutKnutsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knutknutsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"For my next trick, watch me turn this Mercedes-Benz into a Hyundai.\"", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1600169686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051722, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came for the refrigerated arm rest. Was not disappointed.\r\n\r\nThe level of \"old tech\" in this barge is kind of discouraging. CD player, capsule phone. \"entertainment screens\" behind the seat. Kind fo reminds me of those 45 players you'd see in a few American cars from the 50s. \r\n\r\nAnd yet I've always liked the Maybach 57/62 -- really elegant profile, especially compared to the S Class.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600170936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051738, "authorName": "Smm516", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smm516/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recall having a corporate event at the Manhattan Maybach dealer on the East Side in the early 2000\u2019s. The vehicles were open and available to sit in with a couple sales folks there; the cost was $375k...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600171851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051750, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I look at these cars and can't unsee all the W220 DNA. Then I see things like the front cupholders and I'm reminded how vastly different they actually are in so many little ways.\r\n\r\nWill be interesting to see what history has to say about these. One thing is for sure, this looks like a really nice original example that was always well cared for. GLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600172543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051796, "authorName": "Jim27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim27/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Jim27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600173719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051817, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The curtains are a nice touch and in a car like this they are expected. Tint or screens just won't do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600174051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051834, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600174356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051857, "authorName": "Therealrordog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealrordog/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Therealrordog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600174793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051899, "authorName": "BoltonBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boltonblue/", "bidAmount": 11057, "content": "$11,057 bid placed by BoltonBlue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600175564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5052077, "authorName": "jmkianka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmkianka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The coke mirror integrated into the rear center armrest is the perfect touch.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1600178304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052204, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doug Demuro made a decent footage of a similar model. Worth watching. Is it that BIG? Doug, the 6'3 / 6'4 looks like a smurf next to it! Funny.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4iVEht7ow", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600180116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052415, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you're afraid of what the neighbors might think if you brought home a new Mercedes...", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1600183129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052643, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's help the seller with this comment: Simon Cowell, media mogul, executive producer of all the XX Got Talents, has one, and said one day: There is No other Car like the Maybach. As a Passenger, U R not going to find a car so Comfy with So much Leg room. It is like British Airways's First Class. That says it All...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600186261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052835, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder which Suns player owned this originally.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600188689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052873, "authorName": "Epiloti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epiloti/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Epiloti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600189111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5053076, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love the first three bids: $1, $101, $202. Bet casciomotors was getting worried. NOT! \r\nHeck, $202 might buy the driver's side tire valve stem cap unless they're made of titanium, then you might have to pony up a few more bucks.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600191513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5055462, "authorName": "thats_one_fast_cat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thats_one_fast_cat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I guess all of the remaining W220 S600s with the m275 engine have now depreciated to merely being parts cars for this?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600203592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5055679, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove one of these at the Meadowbrook Concours in 2004. it was nice. And I still have the Maybach ball cap they gave me. Seriously, for such a big car, it was as agile as an Alfa Romeo and would turn around in practically it's own length. I was impressed!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600204652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056520, "authorName": "deleted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deleted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may take a dissenting opinion here, but I think this has aged gracefully. \r\n\r\nI can\u2019t believe I just said that. There was a time, not 5 years ago, I thought these were gross, soft, and poorly designed. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s my advancing age, or decreasing testosterone (maybe both), but clicking onto this auction I was amazed at the beauty of this... \ud83d\ude33", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1600214540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056900, "authorName": "sortova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sortova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first one I\u2019ve seen on BaT. \r\n\r\nI\u2019ve only seen them in a showroom in London. The immaculately dressed receptionist somehow knew when I showed up in blue jeans that I was there to see the Smart cars.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1600221771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056902, "authorName": "jordan2003thaer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordan2003thaer/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jordan2003thaer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600221809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5057212, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Olsson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600229386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5057255, "authorName": "Albertthecarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/albertthecarguy/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Albertthecarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600231029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5057256, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trusted_one $202...don\u2019t forget there is $250 fees, that\u2019s already more than double. Then tax and registration...soon it will be 400% of the bid! It adds up! \ud83e\udd2a", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600231033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5057348, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Olsson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600238269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5057372, "authorName": "1964356BC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1964356bc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was a driver of a 2006 series 62 for almost 2 years, put almost 30k miles in southern california. ABSOLUTLY the best driving car ever.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1600242058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5057647, "authorName": "57SPEEDY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57speedy/", "bidAmount": 25057, "content": "$25,057 bid placed by 57SPEEDY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600260680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5058540, "authorName": "mtoomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtoomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BA first class. Yikes I hope this car has friendlier service! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600273108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5061866, "authorName": "Europeanc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeanc/", "bidAmount": 26666, "content": "$26,666 bid placed by Europeanc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600295295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5062026, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by mtaa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600298130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5062204, "authorName": "daniel812", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel812/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by daniel812", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600301080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5062363, "authorName": "Quakercity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quakercity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FXRcR1 The Maybach was based on the W140 platform not the W220.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600303557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5062378, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know if that's true or not, but I wasn't referring to the \"chassis\" anyways. I was talking about the laundry list of extremely similar styling cues on the interior and exterior", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600303803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5063044, "authorName": "Sam1355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam1355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the last smog check for California? Will it pass again?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600325398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5063048, "authorName": "Johnny562", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny562/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Vehicle !!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600325759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5063385, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sam1355 last smog check was on 3/18/20 at 14,896 miles in CA as shown on the CarFax report posted in the photo gallery. Yes it will pass again.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1600348316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064010, "authorName": "Ozzman2813", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzman2813/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its a beautiful car, but I just dealt with a 2004, 500S, that look nice like this one in pristine condition but had plenty of issues because of its years and had to sell. Does the car have any pending mechanically issues or any items due to be serviced? Items such as valve cover leaks, or other engine leaks common for the amount of years even with low miles? Also, does the interior have any cracks on its finishing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600357152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064027, "authorName": "Ozzman2813", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzman2813/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, is the navigation updated or is it using its 2004 disc?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600357365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064063, "authorName": "Ozzman2813", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzman2813/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lastly, I see from your pictures that the AC temp setting is on Low. Is the unit cooling properly? The reason I ask, is that was another concern with these 2004 Mercedes. Their AC units would not cool very well unless you lowered it its lowest setting, usually caused by the compressor due to its years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600357874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064163, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ozzman2813 Here is AZ it is pretty much everyone in the summer puts there A/C on the low setting when its as hot as it has been here lately, A/C works perfect and blows very cold. I personally have driven this car in the Arizona 110+ temperatures during the day here and the a/c worked perfect. The car has absolutely no leaks, no outstanding issues and everything works and functions on this car as it should. Last service is posted in the photo gallery in march of 2020 at 14k miles. Nav disc is a 2005.2. No interior wood cracking, I posted a lot of pictures of all the wood on the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600359202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064273, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Johnny562 thank you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600360526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064394, "authorName": "Ozzman2813", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozzman2813/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for you answer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600361787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064489, "authorName": "Sam1355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam1355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@casciomotors thank you for response\r\nI didn\u2019t see that \ud83d\ude1e", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600362879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5065989, "authorName": "barneuma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneuma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VT Auto Repair needs to go to prison for over charging. Maybach 57s are made for easy engine access to do any ordinary service.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600370845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5068631, "authorName": "Johntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntc/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Johntc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600398432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5068766, "authorName": "daniel812", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel812/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by daniel812", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600401875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5068929, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600417870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5070606, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone would like any additional photos or have any questions feel free to click the contact seller button up top or post a comment below.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600452197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5074399, "authorName": "Yags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this car is amazing. Super clean and I wonder if it was ever driven in the rain? The underbody is spotless and all the interior features are over the top! A masterpiece of engineering and elegance. You would need a chauffeur if you owned this!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1600489506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5074769, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Found this reference online, I believe is the same car. Assuming the dealer got a great deal on this car and a soon to be profitable flip.\r\n\r\nhttp://community.klipnik.com/t/2005-maybach-57-15k-miles-60-000-beverly-hills-ca/1710", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600520984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5075109, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600528590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5075172, "authorName": "Jemada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jemada/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Jemada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600530043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5075885, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why was my post showing where this was listed prior flagged as non constructive? I have seen this on many other auctions. Please let me know if this is no longer allowed or what.\n\nI just re-read the 7 rules here: https://bringatrailer.com/commenting-rules/\n\nand do not see my comment meeting any of those criteria.\n\nThanks.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600548346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5075902, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by mtaa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600548990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5077400, "authorName": "gallagherlake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gallagherlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlexBert\r\nI was working for an MBZ dealer during this era; the running joke was\r\n\"How do you pronounce Daimler-Chrysler in Germany?\"\r\n\"Daimler...The Chrysler is silent!\"\r\nI'll show myself out.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1600625739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5077784, "authorName": "chbrower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chbrower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was there when the Maybach debuted in '97 in LA on Rodeo Drive during a classic car event. It was overwhelmingly luxurious and at the same time understated. My impression was that the game had changed and the MSRP reinforced that notion. Sitting in the backseat with the air on and engine running (for hours I expect) you were both transported back in time when someone else drove you around and forward in time with all of the new technology onboard. This car will bring a big smile to the new owner, no doubt. GLWTS.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1600639502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5077871, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gallagherlake LOL:-))) That was a good one. Thanks for Sharing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600642621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078146, "authorName": "lotsofcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotsofcars/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by lotsofcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600651949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5078540, "authorName": "harryclark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by harryclark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600691659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5078622, "authorName": "BoltonBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boltonblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original MSRP is a real killer on this vehicle. MA excise tax after the first few years is set at 10% of original sticker. So annual excise tax would be $763.75 every year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600693963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078673, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really an impeccable example. Many of these have deteriorated either from lack of use or improper care. I\u2019m hoping that somebody (with more time than myself) eventually creates a nice coffee table book for the W140 platform with the last several chapters including a detailed analysis of Maybach development and design. \n\nI have heard that they did not want to use a new platform for their flag ship and the W140 is a great platform and the right size etc. The M120 motor was loved and extremely reliable, yet turbos help as well as the bigger breaks (my 97 S600 could use more stopping power) a major improvement I\u2019m sure. \n\nThe only problem I see with these with regards to long-term collectibility is that there\u2019s a lack of redundancy in certain systems and obtaining replacement parts that would impede the vehicle from stopping and starting and going around as you please could potential he render it a permanent garage queen. \n\nI know Mercedes continues to support many of the 1990-area vehicles and their classic center has taken the lead with that yet as new generations of engineers lack respect for these dinosaurs (with a focus on zero emissions and electric silliness) one wonders how long that will continue.\n\nI still think the W140 platform (600) was the best of the best, but these were the icing on the cake.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600695206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078849, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT - Please tell me why my two post now have been flagged? I'm also bidding on this car. My last comment also had thumbs up by members. It is clear to me that my information about the car is \"not constructive\" to someone, but why? Again, I did not see that anything in my comment violated the \"Seven easy rules for commenting on Bring a Trailer\" \r\n\r\nPlease explain, again thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600699103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078865, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by mtaa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600699332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5078923, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600700390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5079009, "authorName": "turboManiac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbomaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Putting mpg aside Could one actually daily drive one of these cars?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600702200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079015, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@turboManiac great daily driver, lots of power, very quite, and feels like you are riding on a cloud.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600702287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079024, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@turboManiac\n\nYou could live daily in this car :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600702504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079059, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark that too", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600703022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079071, "authorName": "turboManiac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbomaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not in the market right now but I love it! GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600703157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079152, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone with just over 5hrs to go on this Maybach auction there is still time to click the contact seller button if you need a shipping quote, just provide your zip code and I can send you back a quote quickly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600704486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080290, "authorName": "Monacochamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monacochamp/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Monacochamp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600713900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080695, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600716221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080721, "authorName": "Monacochamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monacochamp/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Monacochamp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600716411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080890, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5081687, "authorName": "Jemada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jemada/", "bidAmount": 44250, "content": "$44,250 bid placed by Jemada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600722061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5081881, "authorName": "slonnik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slonnik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fact: a fully loaded Chrysler 300 at my local dealership costs more than the current bid on this marvel!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600723091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082125, "authorName": "RegTheJock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/regthejock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is certainly the way to buy a Maybach: let someone else take the 80% depreciation hit, and end up with a very nice Merc S500 limo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600724280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082308, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck seller & bidders - Hope it gets there for a sale", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600725014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082325, "authorName": "Khash26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/khash26/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi where is the car located?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082326, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082334, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Khash26 Scottsdale, AZ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600725138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082336, "authorName": "lpicars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lpicars/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by lpicars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082342, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082385, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082390, "authorName": "lpicars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lpicars/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by lpicars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082404, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082406, "authorName": "RFISHER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfisher/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by RFISHER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082420, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082428, "authorName": "casciomotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "clock re sets every time it gets under 2 mins, do not wait till the last second and risk your computer freezing up and missing out on the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600725452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082438, "authorName": "RFISHER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfisher/", "bidAmount": 54500, "content": "$54,500 bid placed by RFISHER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082463, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082468, "authorName": "RFISHER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfisher/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by RFISHER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082491, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082503, "authorName": "rurrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rurrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always thought one of these would be fun to drive Lyft, to see passengers faces when pulling up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082508, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by felmegbl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082513, "authorName": "stevewins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevewins/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by stevewins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082514, "authorName": "Hoveclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoveclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Hoveclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082526, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082531, "authorName": "ONLYINUTAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyinutah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to believe that these cars sold for over $300k new back in the day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600725914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082534, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by felmegbl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082539, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600725986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082541, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by felmegbl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600726061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082549, "authorName": "coys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coys/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by coys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600726105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082558, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by felmegbl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600726181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5082561, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this is fun to watch!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600726209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082566, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/21/20 for $62,500 to felmegbl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600726301, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5082578, "authorName": "Johnny562", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny562/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CONGRATS !!!! @ felmegbl on this Gem of a car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600726488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082580, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im gonna slap some mud tires on it and go offroading", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1600726520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082665, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@felmegbl\r\n\r\nEnjoy the win here\r\n\r\nIf you put on mud tires on you may as well just go and live in it down by the river :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600727766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082704, "authorName": "mtaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtaa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good job seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600728364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5082755, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was already envisioning a @Hoveclassiccars burnout. Maybe next time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600729287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083331, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thing about this is that I don't care about driving it. I want to be in the back.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600739500, "type": "comment"}]