[{"id": 8177807, "authorName": "NCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by NCenthusiast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1647993861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8178021, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to bid but the timing is not right. Sadly, I must let this one slide.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1647996008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8178818, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1996MBZ That's too bad, it's a great car, I know the next owner will enjoy it. Take care.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1648007958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8178835, "authorName": "Soccerpro1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soccerpro1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Abaco28 I can tell it's a great car the way you and your father took care of it. What's funny is it's very hard for me to love a red car and I had only owned a red car once. But this one looks fabulous in Imola Red. I wish you nothing but the best on this auction and hopefully I will come across another one sometime in the future to bid or to buy elsewhere.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648008421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8178839, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Abaco28 I can tell it\u2019s a great car the way you and your father took care of it. What\u2019s funny is it\u2019s very hard for me to love a red car and I had only owned a red car once. But this one looks fabulous in Imola Red. I wish you nothing but the best on this auction and hopefully I will come across another one sometime in the future to bid or to buy elsewhere.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1648008496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8178869, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1996MBZ thank you, I hope you come across another one in the future and give red another shot sometime!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1648009491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8180171, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry. ZHPs could not be ordered with the SMG. I\u2019m out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648048068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8181189, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Abaco28. Beautiful car! Any chance for a local buyer to view this car in person?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648056782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8181191, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648056817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8181566, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@superpeon Thanks, I can definitely show it to serious buyers. If you can meet me somewhere close to where I have the car we can make it happen. Please use the contact seller option and we can take it from there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648059307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8203252, "authorName": "jayrosas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayrosas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best cars come out of Beaverton Oregon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648256657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8204134, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by CollectorCarsChicago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648282703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8204587, "authorName": "Lookin4somethingOLD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lookin4somethingold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@theomdude yes, zhps came in smg lol. Zhp was just a 4k package that could be applied to a 330... my friend has a factory smg in his factory zhp...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648302152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8208118, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648327175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8211702, "authorName": "NCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow got my slick top ZHP on here for $6500 not that long ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648395538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8212213, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting close to the end of the auction. If you\u2019d like to FaceTime and see the car, or have any questions please reach out with the \u201cContact Seller\u201d button. I\u2019ll be keeping an eye on my email.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648401261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8225796, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648570037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8226050, "authorName": "Zoomerang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoomerang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good looking car! Has this car been smoked in? Any issues with water intrusion or rust?\r\nThanks,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648572290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8226208, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Zoomerang! The car has not been smoked in, and there are no issues with water intrusion or rust. All seals are in working order and water tight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648573929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8228370, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ncenthusiast you got an amazing deal on yours. Even needing some mechanical work, with these miles, this should fetch 10-12K. They are extremely rare cars in general, and super fun to drive for the price point they are in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648584192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8229090, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting! Lower mileage example, needs some minor maintenance, and has an auto trans. Also not mentioned in the write up: The headlights, taillights, and side markers have been changed out. Are the side view mirrors also non original? Great looking driver~!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648587363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8229146, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an 04 sedan 6MT with new summer tires and upgraded suspension. I pushed this car to some serious limits in the NC mountains recently. Such an amazing car. Mine has 175k miles, and knock on wood, it continues to perform incredibly well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648587484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8229250, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lestonian I'm not following with the swapped out items. Is it the lack of yellow markers on the headlights, taillights, and side markers? I'm not 100% but think that may be a difference in the coupe vs sedan, but they are OEM for this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648587945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8229281, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@abaco28 Yeah the US OEM had orangish side markers, headlights and taillights. Its pretty common to see them changed out. I've done it on mine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648588058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8229398, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lestonian Thanks I really hadn't looked into that detail. It seems the ZHP coupes in the US all have clear lights, the sedans not always. Just to be clear these weren't swapped out, the clear lights came with this coupe ZHP package.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648588510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230297, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648591800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230340, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648591945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230350, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648591975, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230356, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648591999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230360, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230369, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230410, "authorName": "AlpineM5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinem5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Irrelevant here but contrary to many claims, BMW Did make a very few ZHPs with SMG. Towson BMW\r\nhad a cab advertised and confirmed for sale in 2006.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648592186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230471, "authorName": "Zoomerang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoomerang/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Zoomerang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230472, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230478, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230481, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230484, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230490, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230494, "authorName": "Derekstephens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekstephens/", "bidAmount": 9330, "content": "$9,330 bid placed by Derekstephens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230496, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230513, "authorName": "TOObeast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toobeast/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by TOObeast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230516, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230517, "authorName": "Derekstephens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekstephens/", "bidAmount": 10330, "content": "$10,330 bid placed by Derekstephens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230522, "authorName": "superpeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superpeon/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by superpeon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230531, "authorName": "Derekstephens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekstephens/", "bidAmount": 11330, "content": "$11,330 bid placed by Derekstephens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8230548, "authorName": "Derekstephens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekstephens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/29/22 for $11,330 to Derekstephens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648592884, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8230554, "authorName": "Vipergreenrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergreenrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought, Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648592930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230558, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the few remaining bargains in the BMW world. A lot of bang for the buck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648592956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230564, "authorName": "AlpineM5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinem5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Despite auto trans, this was a bargain. Congrats to buyer and hopefully seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1648592999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230569, "authorName": "GERMANMAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. One of the all time best engines", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1648593042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230578, "authorName": "Abaco28 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abaco28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Derekstephens. Thanks to everyone bidding on the car, I will be sad to see it go but I've had plenty of fun owning it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648593075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8230598, "authorName": "Derekstephens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekstephens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excited to add this one to the collection, now have a RED, to go with the gray, and the blue E46\u2019s. :). I thought Superpeon or toobeast were going to get it, that was actually my last bid\u2026 :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1648593271, "type": "comment"}]