[{"id": 13502997, "authorName": "theechassis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theechassis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply\u2026Wow", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706128905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503050, "authorName": "pbtakacs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbtakacs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My god, its full of stars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706129109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503054, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very rare color that I've never seen before.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1706129114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503058, "authorName": "KB20A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kb20a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706129117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503077, "authorName": "Marco77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marco77/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Marco77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706129199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13503087, "authorName": "Gomifune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gomifune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very very cool to see these in non-standard colors. Nicely done! GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706129249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503097, "authorName": "brewcitysam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewcitysam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a color, looks great", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706129302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503128, "authorName": "stromamo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stromamo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful wheels", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706129409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503138, "authorName": "skl48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skl48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still miss my E36 sedan from '92. Both my boys learned to drive sticks with that car... this would be a nice replacement!\r\nBest undercarriage pix I've seen in a long time!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706129426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503134, "authorName": "MTN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish dealers would order vehicles in colors other than white,black,silver and three shades of gray. This BMW is beautiful in color!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1706129445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503235, "authorName": "urgetodrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urgetodrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hawt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706129782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503258, "authorName": "ripper996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripper996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got an alert email saying there was another M3 on BaT. Not having my glasses handy, I thought it was just another E36 M3 until I got home and opened the link. Simply stunning - I never knew how cool a shade of brown could be on a BMW...and the interior? Perfecto.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706129838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503344, "authorName": "brinsd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brinsd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never have I seen one in Mojave Brown. What an interesting and rare color. A unicorn for sure. GLWTS!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706130108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503363, "authorName": "Funkster00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funkster00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll need to check my build breakdown but my guess this is 1 of 1.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706130181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503367, "authorName": "JBRwchstr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbrwchstr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible color on this car. This is going to fetch some big money. If it doesn't I might be tempted to do something rash!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706130196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503404, "authorName": "tcsmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible spec", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706130329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503419, "authorName": "ohioandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohioandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy shmoly. Unreal. Go big or go home on this one, I reckon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706130380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503466, "authorName": "ljweb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljweb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706130531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503568, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, just wanted to check in and let you know I'm here if you need anything. I'll be watching the comments and if you'd like to message directly click the \"Contact Seller\" button. There will be two more videos coming that include a walk around and POV drive. Thank you for the kind words and good luck to all the bidders! The winner will be very happy. -Mike", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706130922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503595, "authorName": "MCLeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcleather/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VERY nice. I'm surprised the Individual paint wasn't an up charge.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706130994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503799, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706131740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503864, "authorName": "indocarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indocarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmxmike is the man and this car is stunning. Had the pleasure of seeing/riding in it and whoever wins is going to be very pleased. Happy bidding.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706131930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503877, "authorName": "EuroJDMAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurojdmauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunner !!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706131969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503932, "authorName": "Scotrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super rare color combo. I think that there are less than 10 in the combo.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706132121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13503953, "authorName": "Mcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely Gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706132167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504036, "authorName": "Tri-Shield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tri-shield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cThe car was acquired by the seller in 2023\u201c. Mikey didn\u2019t like it ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706132451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504127, "authorName": "Gjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last great of the driving cars . Bummer about the numbers matching trans being replaced .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706132755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504168, "authorName": "E30Emperor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30emperor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seems like everyone loves this color\u2026Is it because they love the shade of Brown, or because its rare? Obviously its super cool to see one of these in a oddball color. But really, its poop brown everyones blushing over?\r\n\r\nThis comment is going to be perceived way more hostile than its intended to be, but im genuinely curious\u2026.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1706132934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504187, "authorName": "LookingEast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lookingeast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great photos. I love the last 7 outdoor shots with that natural white light background. They look like period bmw photos you'd see on a dealership wall. Especially that sideways one. It has just the right amount of subtle blur that it looks like a film photo for magazine cover.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1706133083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504340, "authorName": "Swissman564", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissman564/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems like half the E36 M3's on the planet have been sold on BaT in the past year. Not mine.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706133574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504408, "authorName": "E30Emperor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30emperor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay - Color aside, this is a great example of an E36 M3. Those considering bidding; remember, Coupes outnumber sedans at a pretty alarming ratio..Out of the 50,000 (ish) E36 M3s produced, only around 1/5 were in Sedan trim.\r\n\r\nPair this with the fact they werent super desirable relative to their 2-Door coupe siblings, I think its fair to say there are not many clean, low mileage, unmolested Sedans out there. This is a super cool time capsule of an M3 I think most people forget about...But its one worth remembering. Cool car, cool spec, great photos. Good luck to everyone involved!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706133819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504446, "authorName": "gevorkamazi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gevorkamazi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a color. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706133941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504514, "authorName": "nameisbauer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nameisbauer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best 345 I have ever seen in real life. Buyer will be beyond happy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706134116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504589, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color is good, only ever seen it on an e38.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706134470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504678, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at Mojave Brown Metallic!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706134906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504731, "authorName": "toothfixer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toothfixer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting color and arguably the best wheels for an e36, GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706135068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504800, "authorName": "Tri-Shield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tri-shield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e30emperor my dealer had one on the floor and I thought it looked great . However , I had already had waited months for my titanium silver special order car. And I\u2019m pretty particular about options . Don\u2019t get the\u201d poop brown \u201c comments .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706135524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13504930, "authorName": "mlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlytle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting mix of options on this car. manual front seats. no fold down rear seats. the order sheet had many items listed as \"adds\" that were standard on US M3/4/5's. perhaps an \"individual\" order was start with a stripper and add everything piece meal vs. the normal US car that had almost everything included as standard.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706136732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505166, "authorName": "bmwjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To quote George Costanza - \"she's a sweet ride\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706138660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505218, "authorName": "E30Emperor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30emperor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tri-Shield Just my initial impression...How was your M3 ownership experience ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706139169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505655, "authorName": "Tri-Shield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tri-shield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e30emperor, A/C condenser failed at 1600 miles. After that ? trouble free motoring, until a baseball hail storm totaled it. Subsequent E46, and E90, not so great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706143689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505711, "authorName": "Coach43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coach43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic showing all computer LED segments working, please.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706144407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505804, "authorName": "OneLapUSA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onelapusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned two E36 M3s and enjoyed every minute behind the wheel. I have seen this car in person and can attest to it\u2019s very good presentation and superb condition and IMHO the rare color is a plus. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706145323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505976, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Coach43 I have some video of the LEDs coming in the morning. I\u2019ll get some photos as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706147203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505979, "authorName": "Robert.C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Purple and yellow are nice, but a bit showy. Green is lovely, but a bit common. This? Wow. Close to perfection \u2014 it works so well on a four-door.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706147274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506174, "authorName": "Westopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westopher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect mileage to drive and enjoy, but know there is tons of life left. Great colour combo, the right wheels, practicality of a 4 door.\nOld enough to be an analog drive and new enough to be comfortable. This car is the sweet spot encompassed.\nI'm nearing 11 years with my e36 m3, and will have as many more as life lets me.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1706150148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506303, "authorName": "skl48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skl48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The colour reminds me of sepia brown on many long hood 911's in the day. Got LOTS of comments back in the day and now that colour brings BIG money. In fact, I think a sepia brown 911T won some BAT award recently.\n(if this was a slick top it might be near perfect)\nMaybe whoever got that T will want this?? :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706152441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506405, "authorName": "iwantagx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iwantagx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As James May would say: ITS BROWWWN", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706154119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506661, "authorName": "JimE36GTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jime36gtr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mlytle There were no differences between the standard options for the M3s whether Individual or not. The main differences between the Coupe and Sedan were 2 option. The auto transmission could only be ordered for the sedan which would set you back $1200. The folding rear seat was an option on the sedan for $300. No auto in 1997 for the coupe and split fold down rear seats were standard on the coupe. Mojave Brown was a \"standard\" Individual color. By standard I mean in the Individual catalog. You could have ordered a custom color but that would also set you back about $2k mainly because BMW had to weather test the color.\n\nColor and leather combo is cool. It's a 1 of 1 in that color in the US. It appears the person that ordered the car was checking all the option boxes. So why doesn't it have power seats. In 1997 for some reason BMW didn't list power seats in the master price list though if you ordered the Lux package you automatically got power sport seats. Power seats were available so I'm betting the salesperson didn't inquire with BMW.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1706161477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506698, "authorName": "JimE36GTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jime36gtr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One more thing. Interior is slightly customized too. Very odd it\u2019s not on the window sticker and no cost. I wonder if this was ordered by corporate.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706162606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506814, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've honestly never cared much for this color until I seen it on this E36!!!\ud83d\ude05 It works surprisingly well on the body lines, not too dull and not overly standout-ish....this is a really really really intriguing M3\ud83e\udd0e", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706170918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506815, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was afraid to say it a few minutes ago but I'm tired of being afraid of what others will think, so here it goes....Black Trim around the kidneys and powdercoat the Wheels Black too!!! ((I can feel the hate messages being typed already))\ud83d\ude05 but....that would be near Perfection for myself.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706171366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506817, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 15333, "content": "$15,333 bid placed by clawson9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706171960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13506919, "authorName": "Biscuit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biscuit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous example", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706182835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507047, "authorName": "smoriel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smoriel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clawson9 \r\nThat would be a real shame to irreversibly alter a set of polished Style 24s.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1706188482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507241, "authorName": "Alexion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clawson9 I'm afraid you're a long ways away from having to worry whether or not that's a good decision.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706191698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507439, "authorName": "payupivan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/payupivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a sweet combination, if I do say so myself!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706193856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507451, "authorName": "FactoryJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoryjack/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by FactoryJack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706194025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13507636, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning from Utah, Check out the walk around video here.\r\n\r\n@JimE36GTR I appreciate your knowledge on the BMW individual topic. I came to the same conclusions as you albeit after owning the the car for a bit. Not a ton of info out there on how the program worked in this era. I too wonder if this car was spec'd by corporate or the dealer. You can see the invoice shows a $1000 credit \"From BMW\". I guess Mojave wasn't a huge selling point in 97? Which may explain the rarity. \r\n\r\nMore pics of the led pixels coming later today. \r\n\r\n-Mike", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706196154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507742, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmxmike - As mentioned in an earlier comment, the undercarriage of your car does look quite clean. Just wondering what process you used to achieve that nice outcome? Steam-cleaning, possibly dry ice, or good old fashioned degreaser/soap & water/elbow grease?\r\n\r\nAnd FWIW, I think the color combo on this car looks outstanding! Should be some handsome bids arriving over the next six days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706196988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507789, "authorName": "Alexion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmxmike It's like a leather credit car. There's no M colors sewn in the seats, as was the case I believe when there was a shortage of Napa leather. I'm sure others will chime in. I don't see this as a negative...just as historically significant.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706197334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507794, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a cool car. I had a 99 Fern for many years, these are fun cars. Talking rarity with an individual order is kind of cheating, know what I mean? ;-) E36 M/3/4/5 is such a bang for your buck car anyway, but this condition won't be a steal. Sedan only made for two years, and half were auto. Only think cooler on this one would be the later M steering wheel.\n\nTaking what @JimE36GTR left off, when I first saw this car I thought \"lux package with interior pieces removed\" due to the door cards. But it has the coupe side skirts and front lip. So maybe indie orders do start with a clean slate? Style 24 are no doubt the best stock wheel, and since they were $1,450 option you don't see that many. Put a nicer set of headlights in and this car is set. Acutally one more thing - I think the stock exhaust looks like an armadillo, aftermarket would be lighter and look/sound better. A little DIY really cuts ownership costs if you're so inclined. Should be a great auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706197689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508142, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71 the undercarriage was clean up using good ole fashion elbow grease with a few degreaser products and soap and water. Nothing too invasive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706200583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508154, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alexion that\u2019s Interesting, I didn\u2019t realize that was an issue in period. I assumed it was a special request to have the M stripe deleted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706200682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508177, "authorName": "Argenrican", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argenrican/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who said all unicorns are white? According to cars addiction dot com this color combo is a 1/1 in the world.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706200864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508244, "authorName": "AlpineE34M5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinee34m5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Individual color E36's are extremely rare. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706201471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508600, "authorName": "Argenrican", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argenrican/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmxmike, so when this sells are you going back to your Mongoose, Kuwahara or GT?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706204328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13509481, "authorName": "rsabeebe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsabeebe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tremendous color combo! will be interesting to watch. we didn't get the hot motor, but what an overall package the e36 M3 was. one of the best every day sportscars ever, maybe.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706208250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510214, "authorName": "anthuny85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthuny85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got a techno violet m3/4/5, but wow this is stunning.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706210236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510381, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Argenrican I'm gonna have to pic Mongoose of the 3. The classic chain stay to seat stay loop is reminiscent of BMWs Hofmeister kink and I need a little something to remember this car by. Maybe I'll have the Mongoose color matched to Mojave... with anodized gold rims and stem.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706210861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510581, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the request of @coach43 and for good measure here are some close ups of the OBC, Radio, HVAC control LED screens. All pixels present and functioning. I went through the OBC menu as I figured that would show as many pixels as possible. ****Also Sam did not take these photos they are via iPhone.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706211616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510781, "authorName": "Alexion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To those who don't know, these are the most reliable M cars by a long shot and dare I say the best looking. I think one day in the near future people are going to \"just get it\" and they will explode in value. Yes, I'm biased.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706212445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510956, "authorName": "L3MONADE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l3monade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E30Emperor\r\n\r\nIMO - this color is interesting on the E36 M3 in particular given the intent for the car. I feel like it's meant to embody an understated approach towards performance, so while the fun colors are just that, this adds another layer to the value. The brown won't immediately catch your attention; it blends in in the best possible way and with the rarity then IYKYK... ya know?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706213165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510986, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mmm.... or should I say ///MMM? Who doesn't love them some cafe con leche! Probably the only one in the U.S.....maybe even the only one in the world in this color combination.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706213858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13511425, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun fact: $45,100 purchase price in 1997 is equivalent to about $86,194.67 today.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706214822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13513157, "authorName": "byroncha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/byroncha/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by byroncha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706221065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13513172, "authorName": "broncos2729", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broncos2729/", "bidAmount": 26969, "content": "$26,969 bid placed by broncos2729", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706221136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13513338, "authorName": "samhurly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samhurly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LookingEast Appreciate the comment on the photos; film is also a love of mine and the digitals often mirror my color desires in the film world. Old adverts as well.\r\n\r\n@wadds71 I had the pleasure of also detailing this car ahead of photos, I specifically used a wheel/tire cleaner from Turtle Wax for all the underside cleaning. I always found it pulled out the yellowing from tires well, and the similarity in contaminants and materials on the underside of a car made me try it. Works like a treat will a little agitation and pressurized water.\r\n\r\nIf you or others want to see some BTS from the prep of this car, the highlight on my Instagram profile \"Mojave E36\" shows a few things, including underside \"during\" and afters. www.instagram.com/samhurly\r\n\r\nAnd to continue, I'm hopeful to get some fancy video work posted of this car before the auction ends for all your enjoyment, if I can get myself out of the driveway cleaning up a '95 325i auto Sedan. Priorities..!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706222970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13514526, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smoriel Indeed it would! Might try to source some aftermarket wheels that are nearly identical except black. Love this wheel design though!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706239503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13514563, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alexion Even if it comes to fruition, I already know that I've made far worse decisions in this Life\ud83d\ude05", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706240082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13514566, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by clawson9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706240108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13515466, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samhurly I've drooled over your photos for years (specifically, @ckindel's e28s). Awesome job here as well.....several of the BTS photos of this car deserve to be here as well. :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706278119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13515778, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alexion - that's true if the car has received a cooling system refresh, which this car has. Forgot to mention - the CD43 head unit makes a significant improvement in sound and is totally stock looking.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706281984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13521436, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are a couple of BTS shots I thought would be nice to share. These barcodes were behind the bumper moldings, both front and rear. To me, these are a great sign of the car's originality. It's likely how they tracked these parts in during assembly.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the driving video is on its way. We encountered a glitch in the original footage because I left a garage door opener in the glovebox, causing it to slide around. The resulting noise was extremely loud and distracting, not in line with the quality of the rest of the content. Please excuse us as we reshoot. Winter is in full swing, and we've been patiently waiting for a dry day. The revised video should be live no later than Sunday morning MST", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706313648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13523666, "authorName": "E30Emperor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30emperor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets get this thing to 50. **** it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706369831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13523721, "authorName": "ethanvoges", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethanvoges/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well now I know what color I am painting my e36, drop dead gorgeous. It has grandpa vibes, but at the same time looks so freaking good.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706370455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13525545, "authorName": "L1MTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l1mtd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect $50k might be conservative at this point, @e30emperor", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706382125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13528271, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Mine is off to a fantastic start \u2013 spent a beautiful day driving Brownie around. The driving video is now complete.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1706402960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13528815, "authorName": "broncos2729", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broncos2729/", "bidAmount": 30269, "content": "$30,269 bid placed by broncos2729", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706412654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13537638, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 2 days remaining! Time is flying by! Attached, you'll find a maintenance log dating back to July 2004. The previous owner initiated this log, and I added the items I addressed. In summary, you are not just looking at a very rare E36; the car has also been exceptionally well-maintained. Credit and acknowledgment go to the last owner, a true BMW enthusiast and a great person. They lovingly cared for this car for many years, and it shows.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706554562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13539403, "authorName": "ohiolion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohiolion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@anthuny85 ohhhhhhh a Techno 345 is one on my list to own someday! great car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706560322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13539926, "authorName": "anthuny85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthuny85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ohiolion yeah these are great cars. Prefer it over my lsb e46 6sp tbh! But the lsb 46 is nice to look at. E36 more fun to drive, lower end tq makes it fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706562242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13540521, "authorName": "jjackman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjackman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool car. Interesting to see it's a sport package car with the Lux seats and door panels. Arguably the better option anyway, with the sport package stuff everywhere else. I'd bid on it, but I already have a 3/4/5. The color combo on this is great though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706564100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13540820, "authorName": "ohiolion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohiolion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@anthuny85 I had a 3 LSB e46s as well! Had an e36 LTW that I stupidly sold. Enjoy that 345!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706565282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13542576, "authorName": "avasteb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avasteb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone educate me on the paint meter readings? From what I understand the measurements would be considered a repaint for most cars. Do the individual colors have thicker paint/more layers? (not a hate comment) Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706582039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13542706, "authorName": "L1MTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l1mtd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@avasteb paint meter numbers are in mils or microns. These are tiny amounts. The readings shown on this car are actually wildly consistent and in line with many other E36\u2019s listed or sold here on BAT. I scanned 3-4 quality examples and found those to be very close/consistent with this car.\r\n\r\nOn top of that the factory decals under the trim indicating the individual paint is about as good as you could have asked for.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706583747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13542684, "authorName": "samhurly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samhurly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@avasteb Maybe confusing mils and microns?\nhere:\nhttps://letmegooglethat.com/?q=bmw+paint+thickness+in+mils", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706583748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13544227, "authorName": "nameisbauer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nameisbauer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just back again to gawk at photos of this gem.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706628385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13544429, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jjackman - yeah that's what I said earlier in thread. Door cards made me think Lux package, but doesn't look like it. Indie cars must have been different. No worries about delamination on this one! If I remember my E36 correctly, this is also ALMOST a full option car - LTWs, cruise, moon roof, full computer, spoiler, H/K, heated seats. Only missing power seats, which is a positive. \r\n\r\nPop some Hella E36 headlights in and drive off.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1706630455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13550068, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're now in the final 24 hours! Please remember, if you need anything specifically or want to chat, click on the contact seller button. I'm available and happy to assist you.\r\n\r\nThis video is more for fun than anything. @Samhurly shot this while doing a photo shoot, and at the time, a BAT auction was not in the plans. It was shot in September of last year in one of Northern Utah's most scenic canyons. Please note that this was shot before the detail and other work mentioned in the ad. The eagle-eyed among you will spot that the car was on 8.5\" width front wheels at this time (I had the original 7.5\" front wheels at home). It was a fun day that I'll be able to remember forever, thanks to Sam. Enjoy", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706654506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13550306, "authorName": "JimE36GTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jime36gtr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to follow up on a few facts to make sure we are all on the same page. There is no sport package for the M3. The M3 standard equipment is the equivalent of a sports package. The sport seats (option code 481) is the standard seat in the sedan whereas the \"M Sport Seat\" (what most call \"Vaders) is the standard seat in the coupe. The Luxury Package (I believe option 228) is a different animal and is not specifically ordered for this car though the door panels are the Lux versions. This car appears to be a mix of some Luxury Package items. For example, the back covers of the front seat backrest is in leather which was only part of the Lux package and the Full leather package (L7XX).\r\n\r\nIf you look at Individual sticker on the right shock tower you will notice it says: Technik / Ausstattung.\" This is a \"Z1XX\" car which means it also has a \"special upholstery (\"Z1\") without color code (\"XX\"). I don't have access to the BMW ASAP build sheet unfortunately, but it would be cool if @bmxmike to pull the build sheet and share with us that info.\r\n\r\nTo get to the build sheet all you have to do is pull up hard on the rear bottom seat bench (from the front) and then pull it forward and out of the car. You will find a folded piece of paper that is stapled to the bottom of the cushion. Remove it carefully so you can replace it and if you could post a pic of it, we will see exactly what was ordered. This is a detail of the production order.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1706656909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13550603, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimE36GTR, I'm here as a student at this point, and your expertise is appreciated. Please see the attached photos of the documents. I'm guessing you can decipher? We knew the interior had more of a story, but we were not sure how it could be explained", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1706659828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13550878, "authorName": "JimE36GTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jime36gtr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, if you look at the numbers under the word \u201csonderausstattungen\u201d which is \u201cspecial equipment\u201d you will notice the number 940. This is the option code designation for \u201cSpecial Request Equipment.\u201d The other numbers define the specific option on the car.\r\n \r\nThe line under \u201cBeschreibung\u201d (translated as \u201cDescription\u201d) number 0001616 is the designation of a BMW Individual sticker on the right shock tower which identifies this is a special order \u2013 or a deviation from standard.\r\n\r\n490 is the option code for a special paint request which is easy to see from the paint name. If you don\u2019t see a specific BMW paint number (in this case it is 331) then it means it is a custom color.\r\n\r\nZ1XX is for the upholstery/interior. This says the following specification is in magma leather.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201c2 275 512\u201d is the part number for nappa leather in magma which was actually sold back in the day in half hides I believe.\r\n\r\n0000379 just says that the front and rear seats to be finished in magma.\r\n\r\n0000533 \u201ckopfstuetzen\u201d is headrests which are also in magma.\r\n\r\n0003031 rest of the interior in magma which is node N5AX which is the extended leather code for the Luxury Package in magma. This explains the luxury door panels and leather on the seat back panels.\r\n\r\nCode 940 is the special request:\r\n\r\n002344 \u201checkfluegel in wagenfarbre mit 3 bremsleuchte\u201d which translates to \u201cRear wing in body color with 3 brake lights\u201d This is weird to me since option code 325 above is the rear spoiler. Not sure why they added that line in the description.\r\n\r\nRemember, magma was ONLY available if you ordered the Luxury Package, which this car does not have hence the special order.\r\n\r\nCool stuff! So, the original purchaser specifically ordered a lux package only color (magma) and specifically didn\u2019t want all the other \u201clux\u201d stuff such as the wood interior, chrome door handles, flat side skirt, front 3-slat center intake on front bumper etc\u2026. He (or she) then went on to order nearly every other available option except 2 items. My kind of person! lol", "likes": 27, "timestamp": 1706662743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13551268, "authorName": "samhurly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samhurly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimE36GTR This is incredibly entertaining, informational, and so damn cool. I had to quick go rip up my own non-Individual rear seat too see what I had; the smaller of the two. Laughed quietly to myself. The option choices on this car are sweet, vicariously living through it in the short time I had around it has been fun- makes one fantasize about wanting to go back in time to spec one brand new.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706667416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13551517, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimE36GTR THANK YOU! Definitely agree, the original owner is my kind of person too. Amazing build.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706671145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13551988, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimE36GTR ...love reading comments like this. So informative. Thank you and please comment on all the BMW M3 and M5 auctions over the next several months if possible \ud83d\ude05", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706687275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13553231, "authorName": "saladtongs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saladtongs/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by saladtongs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706716389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13554262, "authorName": "merkarrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merkarrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice well cared for solid car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706724022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13554383, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we enter the final hours, I'll be available for any last-minute questions. A friendly reminder: this is a NO RESERVE auction, and the car will be sold today! Good luck to all!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706724508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13555923, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredibly informative @JimE36GTR. A small correction - I owned an 99 E36 M3 coupe with magma interior. It wasn't only available with Lux. Should be a fun ending today!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706729419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13556285, "authorName": "JimE36GTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jime36gtr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlueBimmers You are certainly correct but I am only talking about the 1997 model year. I am an original owner (and still own) my 99 M3 coupe with Mulberry interior which was only a Lux Package offering in 1997 too.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1706730365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13556489, "authorName": "Twickes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twickes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve met the owner of this car. He\u2019s a solid, honest and trustworthy guy. Winner will not be disappointed with this one. Good luck to all the bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706731000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13556606, "authorName": "TracksuitAL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tracksuital/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mulberry was exclusive to the Luxury package in NA until the Lux option was discontinued sometime during late 1997 production. After that, presumably Mulberry could be optioned like any other color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706731573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13556691, "authorName": "TracksuitAL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tracksuital/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To follow up my other comment: this car has a 6/97 production. I believe Lux was discontinued in 9/97. So I guess this car proves Mulberry was actually not exclusive to the Lux package. Interesting car. Love the exterior color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706731960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13557013, "authorName": "nrj1084", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nrj1084/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the 90s my dad had a Mojave Brown E38 740i. Always liked the color and it looks awesome on this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706733107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13557111, "authorName": "strangerover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strangerover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy crap!! All the right upgrades. I've got would ya just look at that!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706733546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13557563, "authorName": "JimE36GTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jime36gtr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TracksuitAL Close. Yes you are correct that the Luxury Package was officially discontinued starting 9/97 production. The coupes and sedans which were produced starting 9/97 are 1998 Model Year cars. However, Magma and Mulberry were not available until 11/97 production. So for the 1997 Model Year, those 2 colors were only available on the Lux package. Another bit of trivia, Magma (described by BMW as \"a relatively strong tan tone) and Mulberry (described as \"a subtle gray-violet) are the only two leathers that have a marble effect in them. See pic 120.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706735674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13557875, "authorName": "Riveraktre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riveraktre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful one of a kind e36 someone\u2019s going to be very happy about this Acquisition!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706736902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13557892, "authorName": "Patrick997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@saladtongs; so many bids and no wins. I\u2019d feel bad bidding against you\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706737004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558031, "authorName": "Gomifune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gomifune/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "50 shades of brown. Beautiful and one of a kind! GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706737657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558055, "authorName": "Patrick997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous rare beauty\u2026 been itching for a 3/4/5 \u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706737797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558064, "authorName": "Patrick997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a rare beauty! And what a 3/4/5 to add to a collection", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706737890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558060, "authorName": "Alexion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love how these took so long to be appreciated and it's finally happening. People go crazy and spend huge sums of money for E30's, 46's, 90's...but the stigma of the underpowered US engine stuck with these cars for a long time. I think people are starting to realize that these are not fast cars by todays standards and what makes them so special are their looks, handling, analog feel and in the case of the E36...reliability. It's only a matter of time folks...get them while you can.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706737897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558093, "authorName": "Gjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Samhurly Mr Turtlewax , is a case included with the purchase of this fine E36?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706738033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558116, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are the bids at??? No way this goes for cheap...I mean, anything is possible I guess \ud83d\ude05", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706738177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558152, "authorName": "samhurly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samhurly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed with @Alexion, these have had their slow come-up as of recent years, and aside from that, the crowd that truly appreciates rare ones still seems fairly thin. And on top, the rare or special ones often seem in debatable condition.\r\n\r\nIn the time I spent around this minty brown car, it really is such a well cared for and unique car, even color aside, as comments below have pushed further. I really do think anything under $50k for this is a purchase price to be stoked about as a buyer; whether a driver, collector, or car show aficionado.\r\n\r\n@gjohnson Laughed seeing that pop up while typing this. Maybe I'll make @bmxmike plop some in the trunk.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706738367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558184, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s go time! I\u2019m going to quote some sage advice from super seller @wob. \r\n\r\n\u201cJust a reminder to any new bidders here on BaT, any bid made under the 2 minute mark will reset the timer for an additional 2 minutes. No need to show off how good (or bad) your WiFi is by waiting until 0:01 seconds to bid.\r\n\r\nAlso worthy of note that sometimes the BaT clock can be a little out of sync with some devices, so be sure to refresh the page from time to time to be sure your bid is the lead and the clock is right!\u201c\r\n\r\nLets go!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706738589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558241, "authorName": "scokel77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scokel77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "major props to the detailer/s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706738928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558244, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Protip to the next owner. Park in front of aspen trees often\u2026", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706738937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558252, "authorName": "saladtongs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saladtongs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/31/24 for $32,000 to saladtongs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706739000, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13558256, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wtf", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706739027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558258, "authorName": "MaAl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to not make a stinker joke on the brown/brown car... in all seriousness im blown away how low this went", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706739038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558260, "authorName": "Patrick997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woohoo! saladtongs gets a win", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706739040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558262, "authorName": "Riveraktre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riveraktre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706739046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558263, "authorName": "L1MTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l1mtd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This cant be right", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706739051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558268, "authorName": "engineer5887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/engineer5887/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 bid Saladtongs finally got one with 1 bid, lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706739075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558271, "authorName": "AlpineE34M5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinee34m5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still think about that Arctic Gray Individual E36 Coupe thats out there...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706739081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558272, "authorName": "CarsOverMoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsovermoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, great buy @saladtongs! Absolutely shocked this didn\u2019t get any bidding attention in the last 2 minutes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706739082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558276, "authorName": "Patrick997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was going to go 32,345 but wife\u2019d kill me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706739104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558281, "authorName": "Riveraktre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riveraktre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 bid wonder for @Saladtongs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706739119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558288, "authorName": "scokel77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scokel77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunned by that ending. Well bought. Long time member gets first win. Nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706739140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558289, "authorName": "bswaney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bswaney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the replacement transmission with no real discussion was a problem. Between my brother and me we\u2019ve put 700,000 miles on E-36 Ms that were run HARD. Replaced everything, but never replaced a manual transmission.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706739147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558294, "authorName": "Worldclassmotorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/worldclassmotorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you missed out on this I\u2019ve got one that just went live \nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-bmw-m3-sedan-11/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706739180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558321, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @saladtongs ! \r\n\r\nShout out to @samhurly for all the work that went into this one. Also I appreciate the support from the BAT and greater BMW communities.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1706739329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558398, "authorName": "samhurly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samhurly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well it was fun regardless, especially the prep and pics- If @saladtongs comes through this was a rad buy!\r\n\r\n@worldclasscommenttiming has an Estoril over Grey for those who like other E36\u2019s!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706739842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558400, "authorName": "Gjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somehow slept through no reserve , like everyone else , wow . Best Buy of 2024 ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706739875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558494, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great price for a very unique German V8. Congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706740592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558571, "authorName": "saladtongs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saladtongs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looking forward to this one. Surprised I won.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706741451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558830, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Swissmovement It\u2019s a inline six not a V8, but still a unique car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706744256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558987, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cornbread, my bad. I was following several E39s and got it mixed up! Of course it is an online 6", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706745824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13559116, "authorName": "victorydiaz10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victorydiaz10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful individual e36. Hope to see more coming out of the woodwork. My guess is the Doug \u201cbig bid\u201d helped seal this early. Was expecting bidding at the last minute. @JimE36GTR thank you for the invaluable information as always on these cars - now I have an Easter egg to find in the back seat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706747479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13559313, "authorName": "clawson9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clawson9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@saladtongs...if you are unsure or want a quick profit, I'll give you the 32k plus 1k additional for good measure. Maybe I'm a dreamer but I thought for sure this was hitting the 40s...anyway, my offer stands. Congratulations either way! \ud83d\ude42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706749821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13559427, "authorName": "saladtongs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saladtongs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clawson9 wires already in process sorry. after speaking with the seller, and reviewing the pictures and videos I cant wait to put some miles on it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706750959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13559647, "authorName": "doctor_tran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doctor_tran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, expected it to go higher so great buy! I may just wait on listing my B3 3.2 for now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706753895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13560862, "authorName": "bmxmike (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmxmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clawson9 not cool, please leave.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706796948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13561491, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @saladtongs You probably have the only e36 M3 sedan in the world in this color combo. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706803528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13567144, "authorName": "BobbyWauffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbywauffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool deal for a sick sedan!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706840185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13588508, "authorName": "samhurly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samhurly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmxmike\u2019s old car, @saladtongs new car, just got a certified classic feature on BMW Classic\u2019s Instagram:\r\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C2-MUyoqwgK/?igsh=MWh3OXRxczI2amI4Yg==", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707149185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13659328, "authorName": "saladtongs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saladtongs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @bmxmike and @samhurly the car looked great when I picked it up and the car made it without incident 2100 miles back east.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707862823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162490, "authorName": "luxuryautomax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxuryautomax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@broncos2729\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-bmw-m3-sedan-15/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712885002, "type": "comment"}]