[{"id": 9838461, "authorName": "danvmia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danvmia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very clean condition. gotta wonder how many more examples are out there like this under 50k miles... auto transmission shouldn't be a problem since the kids these days can't drive manual anyways.. good luck", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666371953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9838495, "authorName": "nexusautobrokers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nexusautobrokers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all the excitement gone with that auto trans. M3 without manual shouldn't be. GLWS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666372020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9838597, "authorName": "Wsaywack500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wsaywack500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I so agree with \r\nnexusautobrokers", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666372311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9838642, "authorName": "VMF218", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmf218/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The auto isn't the issue. Poor thing has lived in Iowa all these years and never seen a twisty road. I would think this should do well - rare condition - and it's true that there are a lot of people who don't want the third pedal, and some who physically can't use one. This deserves a great home!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1666372480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9839145, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019ll do fine. I\u2019m not a big fan of 2-pedals, but it\u2019s still a joy to drive one of these. And with such low mileage, it\u2019s barely broken in \u2014 these motors regularly see 300K if properly maintained. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666374407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9839321, "authorName": "Thumbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thumbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The S50 and auto do detract, but still a great machine. Love the manual vader seats.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666374697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9839331, "authorName": "Thumbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thumbs/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Thumbs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666374722, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9839796, "authorName": "mlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlytle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those knocking the slush box in this car... Have you driven one? It is a hoot! Perfect M3 fun for around town. Had one as a loner when my M3/4/5 was in for service once. The S50 engine is also a great powerplant. Not a detractor.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1666376015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9840197, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was not a fan of the idea of an auto M3 until I drove one. Then I bought it. It now gets driven more than my manual, as I find it preferable for 95% of my driving. 268K miles and still going strong and tight with no major work, just wear items and common e36 things addressed. \r\nThis car is barely broken in and has a huge number of miles yet to be enjoyed. Don't let the transmission deter you if you like the car.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1666377826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9840391, "authorName": "ajboutros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajboutros/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ajboutros", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666378556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9841910, "authorName": "oldgeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldgeek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only problem with the auto is the manual is a more effective anti-theft device.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666384849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9842909, "authorName": "Pantera6824", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pantera6824/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I heard that in the last year or two no manual trans cars were stolen in Maryland. Wouldn\u2019t surprise me if it\u2019s actually true.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666389041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9844212, "authorName": "kmendes85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmendes85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow beautiful M3", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666396090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9845636, "authorName": "7Kobi7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7kobi7/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by 7Kobi7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666426415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9851714, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No crank windows? No dice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666480895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9858916, "authorName": "mrhuntin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhuntin/", "bidAmount": 11136, "content": "$11,136 bid placed by mrhuntin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666566870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9858923, "authorName": "7Kobi7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7kobi7/", "bidAmount": 12036, "content": "$12,036 bid placed by 7Kobi7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666566911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9859000, "authorName": "mrhuntin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhuntin/", "bidAmount": 13936, "content": "$13,936 bid placed by mrhuntin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666567926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9859002, "authorName": "7Kobi7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7kobi7/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by 7Kobi7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666567961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9861152, "authorName": "europlz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europlz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "silly 2 pedal comments! Fools can't comprehend the fact this vehicle hasnt been beaten and abused and the ease of a manual swap. SMH. I say congratulations to the highest bidder. No luck needed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666622249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9864879, "authorName": "matthayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthayman/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by matthayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666641971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9870117, "authorName": "matthayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSMPI do you have paint thickness measurements? Specifically around the blemishes. \r\nHow much paint correction has been attempted around the right-rear quarter panel and trunk lid blemishes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666706765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9874721, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your inquiry about the paint. I have spoken with the owner of the car and he assured me that the car has never had any paint work done to it since he bought the car new in 1995. We did have the car detailed in preparation for the auction, but no attempt was made to hide the blemishes that you mentioned. \r\nWe did have the headliner replaced as the foam backing was starting to fail and there were a couple of spots where it had begun to \"droop.\" \r\nWe have not tried to correct anything on the car as we wanted buyers to see the car as it is, so nothing was hidden. I will be going to the car later this afternoon and will check the area with my paint thickness gauge and will post my findings when I return. This is a very nice one owner car that has always been garaged when it wasn't in use. Watch for my posting in 2-3 hours. Thanks, DSMPI", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666730238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9877013, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be adding several more photos of the paint blemishes on the car. I have added a scale to several of the photos to illustrate the size of the scratches. The scale is in both inches and millimeters. \r\nAfter a closer inspection, it appears that all of these scratches are in the clearcoat and do not get into the base coat. \r\nNothing has been done to remove these blemishes. Personally, I would rather see them as they are and let a professional work their magic. I also went over the car with a paint gauge and have included photos of the readings. Hope that these show everything you wanted to see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666740262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9877042, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Close up photos of paint flaws in clear coat", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666740692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9878867, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- 1-Owner, check.\n- Super-low mileage, check.\n- Clean Carfax, check.\n- Cool spec, check.\n- Fantastic original condition, check.\n- No \"mods\", check. \n- Window sticker, check!\n- Service records, check!!\n\nOkay, it's an AUTOMATIC, but that's easy to \"fix\" :). \n\nIt's the rest of the stuff, which you can't replicate, that gets the juices flowing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666783683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9878943, "authorName": "NoDak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nodak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$428 for a new headliner! Dang, I\u2019m gonna ship my car to Iowa and I think I\u2019ll still be under the quote I got locally for a headliner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666786038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9887526, "authorName": "MacanTurbo15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macanturbo15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never seen an E36 M3 coupe with an automatic", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666831779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890728, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After I read the Yes Honey post yesterday I had several thoughts. I decided to sleep on it before sharing them. \r\nI have been around cars all my life, I blame the disease on my father who had it just as bad as I do. I have owned an obscene number of cars in my life, numbering in the hundreds. My tastes are quite eclectic, my oldest is a 1903 Oldsmobile, to a Model T and a Model A Ford, to an Intermecannica Porsche convertible D replica to a Volvo 1800ES to two 57 T\u2019 bird\u2019s, one with a heavily modified chassis with a Fatman front stub, triangulated 4 link rear suspension, front and rear coil over suspension and a 4.6 dual overhead cam SVT motor and a Tremic 5 speed I have been involved for many years in two Concours events as a committee member, judge and organizer. Have owned and restored numerous cars. In recent years, in addition to my regular work as a P.I., I do some consulting and appraisal work on specialty cars including appraising a Duesenberg a couple of weeks ago.\r\nThat may explain my eclectic tastes. \r\nThis car belongs to a professional that I have known for over 20 years. Every time I have been in his office we would start \u201ctalking cars\u201d someone always had to come in and remind us that we had other things to accomplish that day. I have always known of the existence of this BMW but had never seen it. \r\nLast year he retired and is now traveling a lot. He has saved this car for years, but has come to the difficult decision to part with it. That is when I got \u201cthe call\u201d from him to ask my help in finding the BMW a new home.\r\nThat is when I saw the car for the first time. He asked me to help him market it. We decided that since the headliner (like most cars of that era) was failing (and falling), that it needed to be replaced before trying to sell the car. The other item was to have the car detailed. That is where we stopped. \r\nWe talked about having a touch up shop work on the blemishes in the paint. It was my advice to him to leave them alone and present the car as it is, not all dolled up for selling it. I know I would always rather see what I am dealing with, not trying to hide them. The blemishes that show are blemishes in the clear coat, not gouges in the paint. Which can easily be fixed a reasonable cost.\r\nWe have talked at length about the car. In his 27 years of ownership, the car has been serviced regularly and on schedule. The car has never been in an accident. What you see with this car is just what it is, a car that has only been driven an average of 1700 miles a year during its lifetime. I took special care to photograph and note the few flaws that are present on the car in an effort to honestly represent the car to potential buyers. My estimate is that $500 would resolve any of the blemishes on this car. \r\nThanks of reading this long winded story about this car and its owner.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1666888934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891637, "authorName": "iSpyCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ispycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know many people wont agree with me but I really like those Style 22 wheels (because they say Motorsport) and that steering wheel.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666893027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9897731, "authorName": "NorCalCSI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalcsi/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by NorCalCSI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666943078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9897743, "authorName": "ELROD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSMPI...What happened to the PCM wiring in the first place? \r\nThanks for your long winded comments, it is appreciated. \r\nNice car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666945480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9897930, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Read the story about this car with interest @DSMPI; I hope it goes to a good home today. Not many non-modified, low-mile, one-owner examples left.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666958627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9898042, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd buy it for the car that it is vs. the transmission it isn't!\r\n\r\nI had a 95 Dakar M3 that was my favorite M car until the F80 came home but nice original E36 M3's still catch my eye! The modded, fast and furious crowd has destroyed a lot of them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666960813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9899129, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I have stated earlier in this process, I am helping a friend sell this car. He came to me when he had made the decision to part with the car. My advice to him was that Bring a Trailer was far and above the best place to market a car of this type, quality and condition. \r\nSomehow in our discussions about his history with the car, one important fact was not mentioned. As anyone from the Midwest knows, Iowa winters can be harsh, not to mention the effect on cars. For that reason, (and this was just brought to my attention a few minutes ago), he always stored the car through the winter months in a heated garage. Therefore, the car was never subjected to the salt, slush and sand that accompanies our Iowa winters. \r\nNow to answer the question about the wiring and the PCM and water pump repairs. In the fall of 2020, he noticed that some of the gauges were not working and the car was not behaving properly. He took the car to West Side Auto Pros (a very reputable shop) (See their bill in the photos and read the narrative) through testing the wiring, it came to light that during the winter, apparently a mouse had found its way into the wiring and chewed some wires which caused the problem. That problem was resolved and the car performs as it should. You will also note that this was not an inexpensive repair bill.\r\nThis points out one particularly important fact, this car has never been subjected to Iowa winters. \r\nOne other point. There has been a lot of discussion about the automatic transmission. If that is such a problem for someone, it is easily resolved. It would be a fairly straightforward process to convert this car to either a 5 speed or even a 6 speed.\r\nJust don\u2019t miss the fact that this is a very honest, low mileage, one owner car that has never been exposed to extreme weather in Iowa. \r\nSomeone is going to be very happy with this car!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666971913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9899389, "authorName": "rmwcali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmwcali/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beauty, GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666974015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901061, "authorName": "brekyrself", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brekyrself/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1995 hands down the best year for the e36 ///M3. OBD1 simplicity allows you to be creative mechanically!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666982522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901066, "authorName": "Goose007us", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose007us/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody got a good deal. Beautiful 1 owner, low mileage ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666982539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901091, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Bossm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666982609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901115, "authorName": "Escape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/escape/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by Escape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666982685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901138, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Bossm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666982759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901161, "authorName": "Escape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/escape/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Escape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666982831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901188, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Bossm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666982941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901189, "authorName": "itaven20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itaven20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It it had a manual, it would bring at least $35K", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666982942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901215, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The conversion to a 5 speed would cost less than $2500", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666983038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901217, "authorName": "Escape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/escape/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by Escape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666983045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901237, "authorName": "itaven20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itaven20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSMPI \r\nThe conversion to a 5 speed would cost less than $2500\r\n\r\nIt would no longer be original if it is converted to a manual transmission", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666983132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901242, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Bossm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666983147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9901257, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend just did a 5 speed conversion here in WA and the cost was over 4K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666983238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901262, "authorName": "DSMPI (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsmpi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is true, But the transmission seems to be a problem, this is a nice car selling way to low.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666983262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901286, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/28/22 for $21,000 to Bossm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666983309, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9901300, "authorName": "FrankD8508", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankd8508/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy! Congrats...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666983339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901346, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh. I hope it\u2019s a clean car. Lol. Got to read every thing last minute.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666983535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901463, "authorName": "YesHoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeshoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed @FrankD8508! Great deal on a car that will continue to appreciate in the near future.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666983956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901634, "authorName": "Pantmonster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pantmonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSMPI nicely run auction and prep decisions. @Bossm3 I think you got a very good deal here, as others have said these will go up, but more importantly they are fun to own, drive and enjoy, the little fixes give you tinkering time.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666984510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9901951, "authorName": "Bossm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bossm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am thinking about 6 speed conversion. I know it\u2019s more work but I think rear deff can stay the same. Some conversion on drive shaft.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666985728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9902493, "authorName": "KoreanCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koreancarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ABossm3 Conrats on the M3. Treats on the Streets on YouTube gives a lot of info on upgrades he does to his M3, including a 6 speed upgrade. I think he made a point about using the e46 M3 transmission, not the e46 ZHP transmission. I can't remember why, but he is informative. I have a 99 M3 and have done a lot of the same upgrades he has done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666987715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9902516, "authorName": "KoreanCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koreancarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bossm3 Sorry, messed up the @ on my comment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666987817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9903497, "authorName": "wmatin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmatin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666991547, "type": "comment"}]