[{"id": 11197280, "authorName": "TonyTwoTimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonytwotimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the engine timing chains grenade that soon in its life? Might be a new record \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681327754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197468, "authorName": "xDLXSFx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xdlxsfx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this had 18\" style 32s, I'd buy just for that! Those are nearly impossible to find lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681328563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197506, "authorName": "DirkGently", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirkgently/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should do well...Low miles, sport package, manual, alpine white, a lot of recent work done. You would be hard pressed to find a better car that can \"do it all\" than the E39. Short errands, long trips, open highways, twisting backroads...It's a blast. \r\n\r\nFor anyone coming from an E36 or E46, the E39 is just more comfortable...It feels much more solid. Also the torque down low is addictive.\r\n\r\nPersonally I prefer pre face-lift cars, but I think the majority loves the facelift cars like these. Excited to see where this one ends up.\r\n\r\n@TonyTwoTimes What? The tensioner was replaced, which is a preventative measure a lot of owners do...The guides themselves were not replaced on this to my knowledge.\r\n\r\n@xDLXSFx Didn't even know there were 18\" style 32 lol they must be super rare. Personally with the price of tires I am happy with my 17\"...It is the main reason I didn't upgrade to the M-Parallels like every other E39 owner lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681328689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197554, "authorName": "polarpop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polarpop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would you change the radio back to stock?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681328848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197583, "authorName": "DirkGently", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirkgently/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer Should maybe note that the shift knob is not original. The original would be wood like the trim...This is the weighted shift knob from the E46 ZHP. Common mod that a lot of owners make and it improves the feel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681328944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197617, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DirkGently\r\nThe original wood shift knob is included", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681329074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197658, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All, I have no record of the timing chain guides being replaced but am well aware of the issue. I\u2019ve owned a 2001 540i before and was younger and drove that car harder, the guides finally started making a noise but never through a code at 167k miles. This one idles smooth and quiet with little Vanos noise. Videos to come soon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681329243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197761, "authorName": "702e30girl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/702e30girl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Dead pixels are noted\"--I don't think I've ever seen an e39 that doesn't have dead pixels, wish it were an easier fix to remedy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681329700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197881, "authorName": "DirkGently", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirkgently/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@702e30girl It's not that bad...There are companies that specialize in it. Previous owner of mine had pixel issues in the early 2000s. He sent them the cluster for repair and they've been perfect since then (knock on wood!)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681330262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198280, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@polarpop\r\nI returned the radio to stock as the original wood trim on this e39 is showroom quality. I didn\u2019t want all that aftermarket stuff on this one and the previous owner included the original tape deck with the sale. The DSP system works great in this car. I have enjoyed the reverb settings and extra bass response", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681332105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11198962, "authorName": "Garage44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks really nice and good to see some maintenance history. I bought the twin to this car on here last May. There were about 540 undisclosed maladies and I struggled to sell it for less than half of my winning bid, but that's a story for another day.\n\nAnyway...@DirkGently @xDLXSFx - Less than a week after winning the car (before it was even delivered) my dad came across a set of (4) NOS 18\" Style 32's still in BMW boxes at a street rod show of all places. I bought them immediately but given the condition of the car they went right to the shelf and still reside there. I think the 18's were a E38 option and/or accessory as the hub size is different and they would have required a spacer/adapter to fit on the E39. \n\nBest of luck with the auction @joneuro. I will watch closely and if I were in the market for another one I would be very aggressive here. Alpine over Beige w/ 32's is tough to beat in my opinion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681335029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11199427, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@702e30girl - how is it not an easy fix to resolve dead pixels. The instrument cluster comes out in about 5-10 minutes and you send it off to have the ribbon cable replaced for around $125 and you're done. Nice to see the retro back to the DSP system included a MID with all the pixels working.\r\n\r\n@joneuro - why the relatively short guardianship period?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681337373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11199748, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redram\r\nI had to have it and enjoyed every mile but my family has grown and my 120 mile per day commute was a breeze in this but I decided I could not be the one to load it with miles and rock chip it up. The 2nd owner drove it an average of 2200 miles per year and owned it for nearly 15 years. I only have 2 garage spots and this gem has been in one on them for my entire ownership. Only ever hand washed by me with soft water. My trusty e30 has been under a fitted cover in the side yard taking the weather. I could go on. \r\nThe previous owners made sure it was kept as immaculate as possible. I made sure that during my ownership I did right mechanically by the car as well as returning bulbs and radio to stock. Going for a larger vehicle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681340254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11200178, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joneuro - thanks! Larger vehicle? Then I see an E38 in your future. :-) It seems you took care of alot of the things encountered on these after a purchase. Please don't ask how I know. :P Like I said before, this one checks a number of boxes for me, but I am out of space and I already have a 5-series in the fold. Cheers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681344939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11201148, "authorName": "yz250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yz250/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by yz250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681361605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11202715, "authorName": "GTEASER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gteaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are the headlight washers in the front bumper black? Can't recall ever seeing them black before, I thought they were always body color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681399731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11202982, "authorName": "TonyTwoTimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonytwotimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish it had the fold down seats... No need for any other car or truck if it had the pass through to haul 2X4s and what not.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681401885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11203028, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TonyTwoTimes\r\nPlease don\u2019t haul 2x4s with this\u2026 instead enjoy having deeper bucket seats in the rear :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681402268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11203056, "authorName": "TonyTwoTimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonytwotimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a 22 year old daily driver that I consider to be a swiss army knife of cars.. I have a 2000 540i auto and debating on doing a fold down seat conversion because the car is that awesome to drive. Or get a Ford pickup... Decisions decisions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681402435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11203171, "authorName": "4Rings5Stars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4rings5stars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adamike - Jeez. I looked up the car that you won and it looked like a nice example. Is it safe to assume it was the timing chain guides?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681403308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11204710, "authorName": "DirkGently", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirkgently/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GTEASER They were always black...I didn't find any examples on google where they were body-colored...Either they didn't have the washers, or they were black.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681410634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11209823, "authorName": "mohammadhammad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mohammadhammad/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by mohammadhammad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681463290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11209827, "authorName": "Perseus77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perseus77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, so tempting...I miss my '97 basic 525 that was a beast and sold at 230k miles when the transmission started slipping...but EVERYTHING on it worked, from keys to dash pixels etc...too bad I needed AWD and pass through rear seats... I will never forget how it rode--never left me stranded anywhere...which I have not the same thing to say about my current A6...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681464262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11211360, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear seller, why didn't you replace the timing chain guides when you replaced the tensioner? Installing durable non plastic guides would give peace of mind, no?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681488273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11211392, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adamike, can you share the problems your E39 had? It will help future bidders know what to look out for, especially since you were willing to let it go for less than half what you paid, only moths after buying it. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681488587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11211691, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stentr\r\nThe updated timing chain tensioner is installed without removing the timing covers. It threads in on the right side of the engine and takes about 10 minutes. This e39 does not need a timing guide job at 79k miles. They do not offer metal replacements for the M62tu guides to my knowledge.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681490783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11213229, "authorName": "aaalbedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaalbedo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xDLXSFx I have a set of 18\" style 32s that I am planning to sell in CO, but they are sized for the E46 hub on my ZHP. I have no idea if they were ever made for the E39 hub bore which I think is unique (definitely different from the E46).\n\nHigh quality pixel repairs are available from Fixels (for the cluster; find Paul on Facebook) and I think it's Bavsound for the audio system display. I had both done in my M-Sport E39.\n\nShops quote something like 21 hours labor for the chain guide repair plus about $1000 in parts. The tensioner costs about $60 and as @joneuro has already said, takes 10 minutes to swap. The chain guides deteriorate with time and temperature cycles; if the guides become brittle (mine were intact but crumbled like potato chips when I replaced them at 120,000 miles) then a weak tensioner will allow more chain slap that can cause catastrophic guide failure. The only available guides are plastic (nylon, I think), like the originals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681496535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11217816, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681526490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11217849, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold Start Video for the nearly 400 watchers THANK YOU! This is the first time I have started the car since pulling it back into its garage spot after the pics. ZERO startup rattle. Can anyone actually say they hear VANOS noise? This is in an echoing garage. This thing is butter smooth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681527330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11217883, "authorName": "TonyTwoTimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonytwotimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any work done on the coolant system? Valley pan, water pump, also stock radiator is shot at 50k miles...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681527885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11217984, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TonyTwoTimes\nYes, the thermostat, sensors, fan, fan clutch, shroud, coolant reservoir, upgraded brass bleeder screw, and coolant flush with OEM blue were completed by myself. While doing so I noticed that the radiator is a Behr with a June 2015 manufacture date. The car was at about 58k miles if that radiator was installed in 2016 per the CarFax.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681530868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11218036, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681532328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11218048, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Little rev video", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681532855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11218049, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681532878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11219693, "authorName": "Garage44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@4Rings5Stars My timing chain guides were actually quiet at 102k miles. \r\n\r\n@Stentr - I could write a book but do not want to distract any further from @joneuro's beautiful 540 offered here. I would bid with confidence on this car. There are very few left in this condition with solid service and ownership history.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681574571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11221211, "authorName": "bimmerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have a photo of the exhaust system where the catalytic converters connect to the exhaust manifolds?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681582649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11221937, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerc\r\nNo I do not but there are better undercarriage pics with it on a lift in the previous BaT listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681586642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11225426, "authorName": "graffo7744", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graffo7744/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by graffo7744", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681618997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11232018, "authorName": "johnghini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnghini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the headlight assemblies later model stock / oem units? Us pre-facelift guys (or at the very least I), want to know!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681685681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233051, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnghini\r\nYes these are the original facelift headlights and the dip reset when they are powered on works perfectly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681702395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233089, "authorName": "gdornan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdornan/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by gdornan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681703636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11241458, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681787654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241463, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walkaround and short drive videos.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681787795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241467, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/PyksAi2seBU", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681787812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241470, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681787842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241483, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681788141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11241536, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681789367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11249060, "authorName": "papamarshall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papamarshall/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by papamarshall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681858245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11249449, "authorName": "lexusc400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lexusc400/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by lexusc400", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681862079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11250581, "authorName": "Herman818", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herman818/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Herman818", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681883583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11250824, "authorName": "K9girl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k9girl/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by K9girl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681903077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11250868, "authorName": "midland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a clean example, any upcoming maintenance that should be performed? Living in Texas I would like to drive the car back with my son (he is 16 and would love it), would you have any hesitation running this trip as the car sits currently? Any other information regarding imperfections or wear items needing replacement in the coming months/ miles would be greatly appreciated. One other question, how old are the tires? GLWTS, excellent example that appears to be well cared for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681904513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11251067, "authorName": "wsuodeh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wsuodeh/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by wsuodeh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681908516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11251857, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@midland\nNo upcoming maintenance needed. This car is cross country and back ready. \nIt drove great when I flew to Washington DC and drove it back in 2021. After the thrust arm upgrade and new brakes as well as the other noted maintenance it then continued by handling my 120 mile daily highway commute about 60 times with ease. \nIts ready to go\nThe tires are Michelin's from 2017 and if anything, those will be the next maintenance item as they should last another 15-20k miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681916103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252101, "authorName": "SymbolicMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/symbolicmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any additional photos of the under carriage of the car?. How much would the pixel issue cost if it was done by a professional?.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681918193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252172, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SymbolicMike\nGreat questions!\nI do not but the previous Bring a Trailer listing has great pics of the undercarriage while on a lift.\nThe cluster repair would be about $400 at an independent shop in my area. Its about 15 minutes to take it out and just as easy to re-install. I could have easily pulled it out and shipped it out for $300 including return shipping.\nI decided to leave the car original. \nI can coordinate this repair with the buyer if they wish it. The place I can send out to in LA will have the cluster back to me in less than a week. Plenty of Youtube videos of the removal and install are out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681918809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252560, "authorName": "1fstcr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fstcr/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by 1fstcr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681921800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11252587, "authorName": "SymbolicMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/symbolicmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joneuro just so I am clear. Are you saying for the potential winner you are willing to do the pixel for $300 to $400 prior to delivering the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681922053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252639, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SymbolicMike\r\nI would prefer to hold off on any disassembly until the issue becomes worse but yes if it is the wish of the buyer to wait for that repair and they are on the fence about this 540i due to the cluster pixel issue I will pay the $300 and get it done, no problem. I look forward to your bid ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681922435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252666, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All,\r\nThis listing ends in UNDER 4 HOURS at 1:32pm PST. I will be available for 2 hours to discuss by phone after listing end with the buyer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681922625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11253128, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681924544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254372, "authorName": "edoc12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edoc12/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by edoc12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681929318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254522, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some OEM and extra parts that are included. \r\nSet of Bosch wiper blades, a Mann and Hengst Oil filter, 3 quarts of RP Syncromaxx for the transmission, The Original Wood ///M Shift knob, The Original working 6 CD changer, a Gallon of Genuine coolant left over from the cooling system refresh, a set of white LEDs for the angel eyes, a set of yellow fog light bulbs, and most of all, an unopened Genuine 373 short shifter that was OEM for the e60 545i sport 6 speed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681929851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11254662, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681930305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254694, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681930421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255199, "authorName": "1fstcr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fstcr/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by 1fstcr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681932004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255216, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681932070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255246, "authorName": "Lspadachene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lspadachene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an absolute gem. Right colors and right condition. Good luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681932218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255327, "authorName": "Zab82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zab82/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Zab82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681932614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255377, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681932862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255432, "authorName": "Zab82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zab82/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Zab82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681933058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255442, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 12540, "content": "$12,540 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681933080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255567, "authorName": "Zab82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zab82/", "bidAmount": 13069, "content": "$13,069 bid placed by Zab82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681933415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255582, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 13540, "content": "$13,540 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681933464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255664, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681933768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255689, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 14540, "content": "$14,540 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681933849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255766, "authorName": "SymbolicMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/symbolicmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice race to the end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681934150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255903, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 15540, "content": "$15,540 bid placed by SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681934572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255927, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SmallPlates, thanks for humoring me with the $xx,540 bids, lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681934646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255986, "authorName": "Zab82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zab82/", "bidAmount": 15800, "content": "$15,800 bid placed by Zab82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681934780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255997, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 16540, "content": "$16,540 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681934811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11256026, "authorName": "Zab82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zab82/", "bidAmount": 16790, "content": "$16,790 bid placed by Zab82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681934904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11256185, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to say, great job by @joneuro on the listing and providing timely and thorough content and feedback. It's been easy to want to bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681935377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11256348, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 17040, "content": "$17,040 bid placed by SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681935923, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11256434, "authorName": "JimmyKragen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmykragen/", "bidAmount": 17290, "content": "$17,290 bid placed by JimmyKragen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681936317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11256446, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 17540, "content": "$17,540 bid placed by SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681936380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11256472, "authorName": "SmallPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smallplates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/19/23 for $17,540 to SmallPlates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681936500, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11256509, "authorName": "joneuro (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joneuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681936635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11256533, "authorName": "kendigno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kendigno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice work, beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681936720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11256571, "authorName": "Bustedknuckle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bustedknuckle1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681936855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11257610, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of car for the money. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681941054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11260748, "authorName": "SchlickVonReitmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schlickvonreitmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joneuro- please remove the Craigslist post now that it's sold. Thanks and congrats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681998776, "type": "comment"}]