[{"id": 15961575, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Up for auction is my meticulously maintained Turbocharged E30\u2014a vehicle that\u2019s been a true labor of love, cared for with the utmost attention to detail. This car is exceptionally clean inside and out, with every aspect thoughtfully tended to and preserved to maintain its pristine condition. While it's been a pleasure to own, I simply haven\u2019t had the time to enjoy it as I had hoped, and it's time for someone else to fully appreciate this beauty. I\u2019m happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to seeing this car go to an enthusiastic new owner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730132937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15966867, "authorName": "J0w042e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j0w042e/", "bidAmount": 150, "content": "$150 bid placed by J0w042e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730150825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15967419, "authorName": "idling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the right price, this could be a lot of fun! Gotta love Bronze Beige metallic--everything is black, white, silver or grey these days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730154467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15969515, "authorName": "Sinfull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinfull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May ask the horse power of this beast! And can u ship to Kuwait? Thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730198808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15969879, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I previously had the car on the dyno with the original clutch, which has now been upgraded. Even without pushing it hard, we achieved numbers in the 280s with the original setup, although I don\u2019t have the dyno sheet for reference. With the new clutch installed, I\u2019m confident we could reach somewhere between 295-310 HP.\n\nUnfortunately, I haven't been able to return to the dyno because their setup is currently down. They\u2019ve been waiting for their vendor to fix it, and it\u2019s already been about 3-4 weeks. In the meantime, I\u2019m more than happy to assist with the shipping process if that helps move things along.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730207540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15970611, "authorName": "Sinfull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinfull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would u be kind enough to provide an estimate for shipping to kuwait? I am interested in the car, but wouldnt wanna reach a dead end if i end up winning. Thx!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730214245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15971124, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I called the customs company that i worked in the past to ship it to Canada. They cannot give an exact price but the ball park is 2-3K USD is what i have been told. I hope this helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730217998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15971441, "authorName": "Sinfull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinfull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok thanks for the info!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730220136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978521, "authorName": "ILikeSelzter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilikeselzter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey super clean e30! Were those dyno readings brake or wheel hp? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730240269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15979076, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you it is whp", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730244607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15980411, "authorName": "Madlobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madlobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you (personally) performed all of the wrenching needed for this vehicle? \n\nI\u2019d love to own a vehicle such as this but my wrenching skills are limited. Would most performance shops be willing/able to diagnose and fix a modified classic like this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730259192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15980543, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d say I\u2019ve done about 30% of the wrenching myself, mostly on the easier parts. This vehicle is one of the simplest to work on, with plenty of helpful YouTube videos covering nearly every component. While I\u2019m a software engineer by trade\u2014meaning I trust my YouTube skills more than my wrenching skills\u2014finding mechanics for this car hasn\u2019t been a challenge at all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730262713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15980586, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another stunning E30, and the owner has done an exceptional job with this build. Not only was a turbo thoughtfully added, but they also retained the AC and power steering\u2014a true testament to the care and precision behind this project. It's rare to find a build where all the whistles and bells are seamlessly integrated while preserving that classic, clean look. Plus, a crack-free dash! This one\u2019s definitely at the top of my bid list.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730263911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15980740, "authorName": "FuBaoPanda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fubaopanda/", "bidAmount": 1250, "content": "$1,250 bid placed by FuBaoPanda", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730273591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15983238, "authorName": "Horologist2125", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horologist2125/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Horologist2125", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730308265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15983302, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I see four gauge pods! Are they fully functional? What are they used for? Apologies if that\u2019s a basic question. And is the OBC screen working too? I really love the pop-out 7\" stereo and that functioning antenna\u2014it\u2019s all so cool!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730308558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15983427, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much for the kind words! Yes, all the gauges are fully functional. The three in the center monitor oil pressure, wideband, and air/fuel ratio, while the one on the left keeps track of turbo pressure. The OBC screen is also fully operational; it's the original unit, and I haven't replaced it. This project was truly a labor of love over three years, with no expense spared to get everything just right. I'm thrilled you appreciate the pop-out 7\" stereo and working antenna\u2014it\u2019s all those details that make it worthwhile!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730308942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15986828, "authorName": "distellll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/distellll/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by distellll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730320617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15986910, "authorName": "bmw_steve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw_steve/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by bmw_steve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730320864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15987333, "authorName": "Dany95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dany95/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Dany95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730322165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15989179, "authorName": "Porsche911991-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche911991-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does it mean that there is a bond on the Texas title, which is labeled as a Certified Copy?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730330019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15990151, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by bonestock1987", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730340559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15990468, "authorName": "Mpaxel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpaxel/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Mpaxel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730345420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15990571, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased this vehicle without an original title, so I obtained a bonded title by paying a bond to the state. A bonded title remains in effect for three years, after which you can obtain a new title without the \"bonded\" designation. Bonded vehicles can still be bought and sold normally. For this vehicle, the bond period will end in February 2025, at which point you can contact the local tax office to have the \"bonded\" status removed from the title, converting it to a regular title.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730347923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15990593, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After checking with several reliable contacts, I can confirm that the seller's description of the bonded title is accurate. It's straightforward to transfer a bonded title into your name, and once the bond period expires, you can request a new title with the \"bonded\" designation removed. As for the \"Certified Copy,\" this simply means the owner obtained an official duplicate of the title from the tax office, which holds the same legal weight as the original title. I've spent the entire day researching this before placing my bid\u2014LOL!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730348439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15990595, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by bonestock1987", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730348483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15990613, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah thank you @bonestock1987 , I forgot to answer the part about \"certified copy\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730348855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15990726, "authorName": "FuBaoPanda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fubaopanda/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by FuBaoPanda", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730355166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15991472, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by bonestock1987", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730380771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15991891, "authorName": "Sinfull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinfull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would that have an impact on shipping the car to Kuwait in case of a winning bid? Registration wise?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730384834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15992228, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sinfull , it would not have impact at all. Car can be purchased and sold without any restriction. When exporting; only things is required is proof of ownership. Feel free to do your own research for your country's requirements.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730387673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16005182, "authorName": "FuBaoPanda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fubaopanda/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by FuBaoPanda", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730485123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16008822, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FubaoPando , emailed you for your request. Anyone wants to come test drive it , welcome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730496010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16009145, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "correcting the typo @FuBaoPanda you are welcome to test drive it anytime you like.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730499295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16009965, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was not aware of that we could come to test drive it , i would love to do it , sent you a DM with my phone number I would like to see it Saturday or Sunday if possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730508519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16009985, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by bonestock1987", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730508749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16017300, "authorName": "FuBaoPanda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fubaopanda/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by FuBaoPanda", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730589672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16017930, "authorName": "OJNWAFOR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ojnwafor/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by OJNWAFOR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730597653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16018413, "authorName": "FuBaoPanda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fubaopanda/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by FuBaoPanda", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730606379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16021572, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by bonestock1987", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730659845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16023990, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All, with less than 24 hours left in this auction, I'm here to help with any questions! I\u2019m also available for a video call if you'd like to go over any details about the car together. Let me know how I can assist to make this decision easier for you! @bonestock1987 thank you for coming over for the test drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730674181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16026963, "authorName": "Cabrio55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabrio55/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Cabrio55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730739305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16026984, "authorName": "Cabrio55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabrio55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "which mechanic do you use in the Tomball area?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730739457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16027057, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @Cabrio55, I use \"championperformanceauto\" , look up on instagram you will see my e30's pics as well on their page. Happy to get you guys connected owner is a e30 enthusiast as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730739946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16027236, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If someone in my neighborhood ends up buying my car, I already know I\u2019ll regret it every single day! Just imagine it: seeing it parked right down the street, knowing it should have been mine. Every time I hear that engine rev, I\u2019d be reminded that I do not own it anymore! I can picture it now\u2014watching someone else getting all the attention, feeling that rush, while I\u2019m stuck with nothing but regret. This isn\u2019t just any car; it\u2019s the car I\u2019ve been dreaming about. \r\n\r\nJust wanted to share my feelings.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730741169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16027346, "authorName": "Cabrio55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabrio55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730741782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16027909, "authorName": "bonestock1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonestock1987/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebeker thank you for having us , it was very nice meeting you and absolutely the cleanest e30 i have ever seen, looking forward to bid as much as my budget allows!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730744083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16028054, "authorName": "Man02e39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/man02e39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the 3.64 lsd, what does the tach read at highway speeds, 70-80pmh?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730744661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16028155, "authorName": "ebeker (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Man02e39 it is around 4-4500 rpm. I have 2.91 diff (open) as well defiantly is a better choice for daily drive. I put the torsen lsd for some fun .Depends on what you wanna do with the car, 3.64 is defiantly a fun one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730744970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16029715, "authorName": "Horologist2125", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horologist2125/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by Horologist2125", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730749188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16030126, "authorName": "Horologist2125", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horologist2125/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/4/24 for $14,250 to Horologist2125", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730750820, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16030200, "authorName": "Man02e39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/man02e39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730751043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16030372, "authorName": "jorgebayley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jorgebayley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn what a steal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730751570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16033899, "authorName": "Lear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just stolen!! Deal of the week. Well done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730766836, "type": "comment"}]