[{"id": 3893014, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, My name is Gordon. I am the owner.\r\nI am interested in making sure any potential buyer is confident about bidding. Let me know if there any questions prior to close of auction. \r\nCar was bought because of the condition of the body for long term ownership and eventual restoration.\r\nPlus, I think it looks very cool, as is.\r\nI love this car and am selling against my will due to personal circumstances.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1574796963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3893206, "authorName": "waynesie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waynesie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yum....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574798436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3893213, "authorName": "soup2nuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soup2nuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a look. I am glad to see these making a statement. I have nearly the identical car in Schwartz black with an E39 swap and a 5 speed, Alpina theme. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574798482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3893262, "authorName": "zappaFREAK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zappafreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a car that demands a second look! Awesome!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574798889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3893390, "authorName": "Vax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vax/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Vax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574799768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894006, "authorName": "ChrisCushing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscushing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car and the S38 engine that just posted need to become BFFs.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1574804057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894071, "authorName": "Aegis43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aegis43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ugh. Personal home manager.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574804433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894108, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love everything about this car. Honest ad, great photos and videos! It looks nice and dry. A project that you can drive an enjoy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574804677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894311, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool looking in the black with chrome accents!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574806167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3895168, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought a little clarification on the paint would be helpful. Per the previous owner the car was painted a number of years ago. Paint was cracking shortly after it was initially painted due to a possible issue with the hardening agent. The previous owner used a method to matte the paint. He used scotchbright to give the paint the current look.\nI found a mattle black rattle can paint that matches very well. I am sending a can of this paint along with the car to use as needed.\nThere is grey showing through at some of the edges as can be seen in the pictures. The paint is not perfect but looks cool IMO.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574816490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3895188, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, just realized BAT did not upload my last minute picture of both headlight covers. They were mislaid and have now been found and re-installed. Some of the pictures may not show the car with headlight covers. You can be sure they are there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574816825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3895286, "authorName": "Masser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masser/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Masser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574818912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3895656, "authorName": "Distractable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/distractable/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT-mobile presented by Commissioner Gordon. European bumpers flatter this car. Thanks for sharing.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574828474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3895804, "authorName": "Kobu14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kobu14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is incredibly sexy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574835114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3896105, "authorName": "cccmanhattan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccmanhattan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this, whoever buys this should scoop up the S38B35 listed a bit further up for the ultimate combo", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574862901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3896440, "authorName": "Deejoker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deejoker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 27 shopping days until Christmas, but you can get yours done in 6 days! GLWTS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574869961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3896689, "authorName": "adammusavvir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adammusavvir/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by adammusavvir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574873847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3896800, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's how a CS should be photographed. Lots of pics of known problem areas. In this case showing some impressively solid bones! GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574875637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3896858, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for all the positive comments! Click the contact seller button if you have any questions that I need to clear up before bidding. Oh, and by the way, I fully agree the S38 engine in this car would be bad#%$ !!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574876623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3898053, "authorName": "e_tp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e_tp1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdub0717 can you please confirm that this is the original engine of the car (minus the mods). Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574887090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3898096, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the motor vin matches the body vin.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574887325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3899978, "authorName": "gverso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gverso/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by gverso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574927809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3900052, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, thought I would mention that anyone considering a purchase should review the YouTube channel. \nThe main ones I want to point out are the videos showing the car jacked up using the stock jack.\nThe rocker panels are at risk on these car of rusting out. I considered removing the rocker covers but decided refitting them would not have been enjoyable.\nInstead, it had been suggested by those that know these cars better than i, that if the car can bear the full weight of the car at each jack point then this would be proof enough that the car is solid. \nI jacked the car up at each point using these locations and with the stock jack.\nPlease see these videos and pictures of the inner and outer floor panels as proof this car is in good shape. thanks. Have a good turkey day!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574947086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3902385, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mark_starr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575048660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3906184, "authorName": "Floridabmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridabmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very impressive car. especially for a sunroof model. Perfect blank slate for whatever color you wish to paint and not feel guilty about color swapping. would be all over this one if i didnt have one already myself.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575151028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3906647, "authorName": "chrisawolff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisawolff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly an opportunity for someone here. The e9 has always been and remains my favorite, and it seems that examples in good shape are becoming rarer, and those in great shape becoming exorbitantly expensive. The cosmetic condition should mean a reasonable price, although that R3V sticker on the rear window has got to be worth at least another $1k ;-) Excited to see where this lands, GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575193011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907184, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay folks! The holidays are over. I want to see some action and comments on this cool car! :) Not the best timing for an auction, but chalk it up to a Cyber deal!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575232519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3907370, "authorName": "moujean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moujean/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by moujean", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575244423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3908095, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation and video. What gear did you use on the top video?\r\nThanks and GLWA Sir!\r\nC", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575304503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908114, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don't find these cars this dry very often. That's to say hardly ever. Great platform for a repaint, a 3.5 and a heavy foot. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575305080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908176, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the photographer.\r\nNot sure if you want specifics but I use a Canon DSLR (80D) and gimbal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575306486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908187, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Markos, tferrer, floridabmx and others that have commented are well known in the e9 community. Hoping these unsolicited comments will help to show those interested but not quite as knowledgeable about this platform the confidence to bid! Thanks for comments guys!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575306736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908923, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdub0717 has provided photos of VIN tags and stampings which can be seen at the end of the gallery.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575315893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908978, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, There was questions regarding VIN. Mainly the Motor matching the body. I had BAT attach the VIN stamps from the engine bay. Also, the VIN from the block. You will have to ZOOM in, but it does match the body. Thanks.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575316204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909191, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another nice E9 on the wrong side of the country..(from me). Why is the bidding so low so far? Because it needs paint? I would rather have this car than pretty much any classic car with a 10 year old paint job because this car could have a perfect paint job when done while the 10 year old paint job won't be. For me, restoring a car is what makes owning it satisfying. Even if you are not a BMW veteran, you have the opportunity to personalize this car and you can still say you \"restored\" it. For an E9, a car that usually falls into the over-restored and overpriced....or rust bucket category, this type of opportunity does not come along very often. I hope it brings what you want and I hope it goes to the right buyer. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575318061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909447, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hodgepodgerama - I might slightly agree with you if this was another type of car but being as it's a CS, all that just goes out the window. People spend years looking for an original coupe without rot and the fact that this car is on the west coast is the reason for the dry body. You won't find one like this in the east coast. Plus what's another 2k to get the car to you when you could easily sink 20-30k on rust remediation on a run of the mill coupe. You buy them where you find them...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575320578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910204, "authorName": "Hodgepodgerama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hodgepodgerama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tferrer At the risk of getting off topic, I completely agree with you and almost never buy northeast cars. I have a trade account with both an inspection company and a trucking company. I have 11 BMWs in my collection now and only one came from the northeast. California, Oregon (for some reason), Texas, Georgia and Florida seem to be the best places to buy but you have to be prepared to look practically anyplace to find the right car for you. I own a pristine '66 Alfa Duetto that I purchased in Toronto.... As I said about E9s, there are a lot of basket cases out there and there are a lot of over-restored ones. But very few opporuntities like this. This one would make a great driver...or better...very easily.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575328972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910251, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time to add a new one to your collection :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575330127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910678, "authorName": "fldhse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fldhse/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by fldhse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575342592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3910994, "authorName": "stefan_2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefan_2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car is gorgeous. Whoever buys it, please re-list is here next year, so I can take it off your hands :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575369651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911052, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So far we have a big discrepancy here between the positive verdict of the experts and the bidding. I wonder if this car would bring an additional 20k if the seller had spent 10k on fresh paint? No matter, Hope she finds a good home. I\u2019m loving my E9, bought here on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575378264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911086, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are probably right. But, it seems pretty disingenuous to throw a paint job on it.\nI really hope that the perspective buyers can envision their own stamp on the car.\nBe prepared to spend the 10k on the paint job to bring it back to the original color or any color they wish. Or drive it as is.\nWith the right shop this can be done by spring and ready to drive all spring,summer, and fall.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575379865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911120, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d just like to remind potential bidders about the great support at e9coupe.com and suggest they visit the \u201ccars\u201d page where there is a \u201cmeta\u201d discussion of this very car. Seller, GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575380769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911219, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ive never owned a BMW but have watched them from afar with appreciation for fifty years. This model has always been the high-water mark to my taste. It will always be the iconic beamer; the level every one since has tried to achieve.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575383847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911257, "authorName": "Carrerajon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrerajon/", "bidAmount": 26480, "content": "$26,480 bid placed by Carrerajon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575384671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3911298, "authorName": "Yazireth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazireth/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Yazireth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575385415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3911301, "authorName": "Yazireth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazireth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish me luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575385481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911377, "authorName": "ATB09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atb09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My ultimate Bimmer would be this Batmobile with no changes and the S38B35 for sale here too. Pull the original lump, rebuild it, hyper-detail it and plop it on a stand while the runner terrorized the cruise scene.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575387313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911382, "authorName": "Carrerajon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrerajon/", "bidAmount": 29480, "content": "$29,480 bid placed by Carrerajon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575387415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3911393, "authorName": "Yazireth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazireth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what I want for Christmas!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575387676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911605, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the link about the meta discussion referred to in an earlier comment. May provide additional information and insight.\r\nhttps://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/1973-bmw-3-0cs-5-speed.33165/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575392179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911619, "authorName": "Distractable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/distractable/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who chromes the trim work? It looks like jewelry. Also, the wood looks better than new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575392608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911639, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Purchased from aftermarket seller W&N, all chrome grilles are NEW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575392979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911642, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wood was redone in place. Looks ok. But definitely now perfect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575393051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911681, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Typo, the wood looks good but NOT perfect. Dont want anyone to feel misled.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575393894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911712, "authorName": "BJNR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjnr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spotted this car in traffic the other day for a brief second and almost crashed, wanting to turn around and follow it. E9's are just that cool that'll make you want to drop anything you're doing, just to see it a bit longer in the \"wild\" GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575394380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911767, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BJNR I agree, the E9 has a rare presence. When I bring mine for cars and coffee I seldom get a simple smile or \"nice car\" from strangers; the E9 gets the full stop and stare, followed by the low whistle, usually accompanied by an envious wow. Seriously, BMW really got it right with this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575395450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911829, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the bidding, @itsfred, my theory is that the holiday season is not the ideal time frame in which to auction a car; wives have lynched husbands for committing a large spend before Christmas ?. I think this beastie would get better action after the holidaze (but not early April either!).\n\nWish I had the space for another car, but said wife would have the noose swingin' within seconds\u2026\n\nAnd @lbpa18, \"Beamer\" is a BMW Motorrad (motorcycle); the cars are properly called \"Bimmers\". Just to save you from some irate Beamer rider jumping down your throat! ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575396660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911866, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darren,\r\n\r\nMy theory is that more people than usual are interested in this car, as evident by the view/watch count. Bidders are hoping that this car stays \u201cunder the radar\u201d before they swoop in eBay style to win the auction. The fallacy is that no BaT auction goes unnoticed. eBay is a cluttered mess and it is easy for auction items to get lost in the fold. That is simply not the case here. Most bidders make their intention known a bit earlier but there is nothing to preclude them from stepping in late. Like most BaT auctions, this one still has legs with 90 minutes to go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575397095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911879, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred,\r\n\r\nIt certainly helps that you own one of the most stunning coupes that has surfaced on BaT! I can only imagine that like all e9 sellers, the previous owner misses the coupe dearly!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575397277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911890, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite part about this car is the peeling undercoat that exposes pristine frame rails in factory primer. My frame rails are envious! :D", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575397411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911906, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess we'll see in about 1:24, @markos -- good points ?? I sure hope this auction catches fire", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575397904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912108, "authorName": "LewisLundy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewislundy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you say partially installed center console what does this mean? It\u2019s not completely fastened into the car? Also you\u2019ve added 300 miles, any reason you haven\u2019t driven it more? In your opinion does the car need anything done to it or is it good to drive as is?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575400153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912190, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lewis, \n1.Yes, center console is set in place but not fully secured.\n2. Only have owned it 1.5 years. Summer car. Found I just dont drive it, it is an extra car. But, primary reason for selling is need $$$ for property improvements. And miles are probably more like 500. BAT asked and that is what i said without a lot of thought.\n3. I was just driving it the other day and felt the idle should be lowered slightly. I just changed plugs, cap, rotor and did timing. Now it idles slightly higher than I believe is ideal. Have not dealt with that. Other than that I would say it is good to go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575400881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912227, "authorName": "LewisLundy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewislundy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the reply, is the carpet piece in the driver footwell missing or just removed to show the floor pan?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575401171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912233, "authorName": "Yazireth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazireth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the consistent updates.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575401207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912294, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lewis, that carpet piece was always missing have no idea why. Was going to just get some coco mats and not worry about it.?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575401670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912392, "authorName": "Lauren_Rhodes19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lauren_rhodes19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a carfax report available ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912403, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car predates Carfax (trying to think of a more clever way to put this)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575402472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912436, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same answer as @itsfred", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575402482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912445, "authorName": "vh2q", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vh2q/", "bidAmount": 30330, "content": "$30,330 bid placed by vh2q", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912437, "authorName": "Tomme9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomme9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spoke with seller. Nice guy. This car has good bones (which we all know is hard to find) and will make a great daily driver. If I didn\u2019t have a 74 e9 and another project i\u2019d be on this. Guessing $36-$40k hammer. Here we go! GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575402551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912451, "authorName": "vh2q", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vh2q/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like Joe, 30330", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912453, "authorName": "owenowenowen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/owenowenowen/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by owenowenowen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912458, "authorName": "LewisLundy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewislundy/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by LewisLundy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912466, "authorName": "CMA-DO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cma-do/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a gap between side glass?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912486, "authorName": "02MANY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02many/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by 02MANY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912488, "authorName": "LewisLundy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewislundy/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by LewisLundy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912491, "authorName": "belgianvt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/belgianvt/", "bidAmount": 33888, "content": "$33,888 bid placed by belgianvt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912492, "authorName": "Cavallino26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cavallino26/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Cavallino26", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912493, "authorName": "TimDev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timdev/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by TimDev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912506, "authorName": "02MANY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02many/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by 02MANY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912507, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by seattlecoupe74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912508, "authorName": "Lauren_Rhodes19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lauren_rhodes19/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Lauren_Rhodes19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912510, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many bidders!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575402953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912515, "authorName": "Cavallino26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cavallino26/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Cavallino26", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912516, "authorName": "luv-classic-cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luv-classic-cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here comes the cavalry!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575402972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912518, "authorName": "Lauren_Rhodes19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lauren_rhodes19/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by Lauren_Rhodes19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575402979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912521, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seattle coupe is my man here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575403014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912523, "authorName": "Tomme9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomme9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i\u2019m going lauren :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912525, "authorName": "TimDev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timdev/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by TimDev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912528, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ":)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912535, "authorName": "02MANY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02many/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by 02MANY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912537, "authorName": "Tomme9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomme9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What did we do before BaT? I love this stuff!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912538, "authorName": "Restart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/restart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dark horse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912539, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seattlecoupe74 sold me my beautiful E9 and he misses it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575403143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912541, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two minute warning and no time outs!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575403158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912542, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Badly", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575403160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912544, "authorName": "Vax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is like crack! The tension is insane!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912558, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember, there's no sniping here!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912559, "authorName": "Yazireth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazireth/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by Yazireth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912564, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was close.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912566, "authorName": "02MANY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02many/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by 02MANY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3912579, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clearly all of the bidders told their spouse that they would keep it under $40K. :)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1575403340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912585, "authorName": "Yazireth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yazireth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sadly I did LoL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912593, "authorName": "02MANY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02many/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/3/19 for $39,500 to 02MANY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403396, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3912595, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575403408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912599, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912601, "authorName": "Lauren_Rhodes19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lauren_rhodes19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy - congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912603, "authorName": "Vax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Good buy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912604, "authorName": "owenowenowen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/owenowenowen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912606, "authorName": "Tomme9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomme9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats!! @02many", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912609, "authorName": "pacificimport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacificimport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car well bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912605, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting to the guestimates!!! Just the 2 minute countdown and.........Sold!! Congratulations @02MANY Well purchased.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912612, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Congrats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912617, "authorName": "luv-classic-cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luv-classic-cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations well bought.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575403533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912640, "authorName": "TimDev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timdev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice car. good buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575403676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912673, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575403841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3912736, "authorName": "soup2nuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soup2nuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this was a great buy, went for less than what I thought.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575404113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3913413, "authorName": "02MANY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02many/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone. I'm trying to figure out which seat is going to be the most comfortable for me to sleep in for the next few months until I'm allowed back in the house!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1575408400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3913754, "authorName": "gdub0717 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdub0717/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@02MANY -I am sad to see it go but happy it is going to an obvious BMW enthusiast. Gordon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575411100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914509, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am suitably jealous, @02MANY. Great catch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575427282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4217079, "authorName": "Jackwalsh11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackwalsh11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@02many do you want to sell the e9???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583472109, "type": "comment"}]