[{"id": 6412644, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some parts of this car looks really nice, like the interior (redone??) but the underside looks like it was parked outside or on a damp floor. Can you remove the spare for a good picture of that area. Fjord Blue is a great color... Repaint, I assume? meter reading would be helpful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624280301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412653, "authorName": "Stewardship7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stewardship7/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Stewardship7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624280468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6412661, "authorName": "fjordtempo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjordtempo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My identical spec E9 must have been right behind this one in the factory as my VIN is +1: 2250392. Mine left the factory in Nov \u201872, and was sold at Crevier BMW in Santa Ana, CA. Good luck with the sale!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624280724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412667, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that restoration didn't take very long! \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-bmw-3-0cs-38/", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1624280926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412841, "authorName": "Mg123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mg123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@enthus,\r\nNot sure what you\u2019re saying? These are two totally different cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624284432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412877, "authorName": "430NYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/430nyc/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by 430NYC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624285048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6412932, "authorName": "76bruno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/76bruno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller why didn\u2019t you drive this car? It looks beautiful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624286028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413071, "authorName": "Scottwl38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottwl38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mg123 I believe it was meant as humor based on the amount of work the previous listing was going to require. I say that because the same thought ran through my mind.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624288300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413411, "authorName": "ragtopdodge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ragtopdodge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice E9. Would be helpful for bidders to remove the rocker covers and pictures 121/122 look a little disconcerting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624294021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413755, "authorName": "defries", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defries/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are we able to get more pics that specifically identify rust areas?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624298400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6416998, "authorName": "shyedul911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shyedul911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "300 miles added in 2 decades..is that a typo?. If not was this car just stored for a long period? I think more on the history will help prospective bidders. That interior looks new and very well done. I am beginning to like these cars more and more as each one appears on the market. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624328613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6417661, "authorName": "Herk130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herk130/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Herk130", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624368773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6417986, "authorName": "430NYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/430nyc/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by 430NYC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624374241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6418249, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car appears to be a great driver from the photos included. Photos of the cabin floor pans and empty trunk will tell more of the story. Good to see the factory trunk tray in such good condition, does the tool tray open? Are the tools, bulbs, etc included? GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624377550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6426215, "authorName": "chicks2443", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chicks2443/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving picture please, or at least a cold start running? Would love pictures of underneath spare tire, under carpet and open tool box shot.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1624481101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6433555, "authorName": "0000000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0000000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would appreciate some additional pictures of the underside, in particular the wheel wells and floors. Wonderful color combination!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624586478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6439548, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624708790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6439741, "authorName": "autoautoauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoautoauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very original car. A pleasure to look at.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624713912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6439780, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So how scary is picture #129 of the rotting Jack point? Fair to assume there will be rot under what you can externally see?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624714722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6441716, "authorName": "Dtoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtoman/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Dtoman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624736423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6441737, "authorName": "RRBMWMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrbmwmerc/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by RRBMWMerc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624736562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6442590, "authorName": "beamersareus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beamersareus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has the potential of being 100k+ only if the seller would provide with additional pictures and stay engaged through the bidding", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624750524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6443641, "authorName": "AXXXXXh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axxxxxh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FBI? I'd like to report a crime. The winner of this auction is stealing this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624803542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6443682, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AntonBorgloh - too soon to say, check back on that with 30 seconds left...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624804403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6444511, "authorName": "pqbugatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pqbugatti/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by pqbugatti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624817614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6445679, "authorName": "marcin314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcin314/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by marcin314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624826600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6445791, "authorName": "theonlyone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theonlyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attention E9rs seekers and collectors I promised you guys I will be back just waiting on BAT\r\nComing soon \r\n74 e9 Inka 5 speed\r\n30 years owned \r\n72 Malaga Red 5 speed\r\nBoth euro specs both restored", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624829836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6445793, "authorName": "theonlyone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theonlyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the color combination on this E9\nHas lots of potential", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624830007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446142, "authorName": "Cooldisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooldisco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine transmission matching numbers ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624840498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446231, "authorName": "coupe9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coupe9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many parts of this Coupe look very good. Others look like there have been some corners cut. Just my opinion. But when I look at the rocker panels, these look like the original 48 year old covers. This is a 3 part panel structure and the outers can conceal a lot of rot. Perhaps it is not as bad as some of us fear. But if these are indeed original to the car, this is where the tipping point lies. Once removed from the car, you will truly find the rest of the story.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624843495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446442, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@coupe9 - now that is what BAT used to be a pout and it is refreshing to see. Thanks for sharing what is likely hard earned knowledge.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624852124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446771, "authorName": "techbuild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techbuild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, this is a very nice e9. I agree with comment could be a 100K coupe with some detailing. If nothing else an excuse to visit San Diego for pickup :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624885004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446785, "authorName": "Jmleavelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmleavelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it proper, for someone to advertise their car, similar to this one, on an active BaT auction ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624885220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446828, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624886290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6446857, "authorName": "philmartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philmartin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could not agree more Jmleavelle, I also think it is inappropriate to tout your car during a live listing. If they want to sell their car they should list it, not detract from what is happening during a live auction.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1624886792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6446899, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jmleavelle .Very bad form to do that and a sign of low ethics. Personally anyone that does that is adding themselves as being untrustworthy And I would never consider buying a car from them.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1624887641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447090, "authorName": "menthes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menthes/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by menthes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624890651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6447277, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jmleavelle Hard to believe you even asked that question. Just that comment alone has probably already put you in hot water and if you even dared to do it I would imagine your BaT account would go BYE-BYE!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624893472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447433, "authorName": "mweiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mweiler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see this is an automatic, don't see too many of those on these cars. Curious how people feel about automatic on this car vs a standard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624895504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447438, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm guessing that what @Jmleavelle was referring to was what was said in the deleted comment a few down from his comment ~ Great work @BaT if so", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624895561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447449, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am on my fourth E9, and this one has some pluses--color, AC, decent dash wood, nice seats, and carpets. The 3 speed autobox is only suitable for cruising, not canyon carving, but it is not so terrible. And service parts are available for the tranny. My buddy had his rebuilt at a local transmission shop for about 2k. The rockers are definitely a problem, and they will need to be addressed. What we can see are the black plastic covers with rust poking through. They cover the outer rockers, which are assuredly toast underneath. They can be replaced as a unit, pending parts availability and finding someone with the skills to do the work. The inner rockers cannot be seen at all. Once the outers are removed, you can see the more critical inner rockers. This is not a 100k car, but can make a nice driver for someone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624895744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447491, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark Thanks for that info and now it makes sense and if this is the case sorry @Jmleavelle", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624896343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447546, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steampunk911guy ~ No worries & fairly common when comments get deleted.\n\nSometimes I wish the deleted comments were still up but I understand BaT's reasoning behind it as numerous subsequent comments take on a life of their own and interfere with the auction listing itself. \n\n@nezhallett ~ Great 3.0CS & best of luck to you and to the bidders today", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624897305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6447620, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624898135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6447995, "authorName": "Gcarballal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcarballal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the prettiest BMs ever built.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624902961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448040, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the point where the bidders have been waiting in line for a ride at the amusement park & they are just about to get on the ride ~ Good luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448041, "authorName": "BRToler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brtoler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn is ready", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624903389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448047, "authorName": "Cooldisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooldisco/", "bidAmount": 40750, "content": "$40,750 bid placed by Cooldisco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6448050, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6448052, "authorName": "dak911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dak911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gcarballal This author's likes: 104\r\nOne of the prettiest BMs ever built.\r\nWRONG THESE ARE THE PRETTIEST CARS BMW EVER BUILT..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624903453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448057, "authorName": "Cooldisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooldisco/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Cooldisco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6448059, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for the shout out ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448061, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6448074, "authorName": "Cooldisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooldisco/", "bidAmount": 45555, "content": "$45,555 bid placed by Cooldisco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6448076, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6448083, "authorName": "my3.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/my3.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, CPQ lets their intent be known", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624903672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448090, "authorName": "CPQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/28/21 for $49,000 to CPQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903734, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6448095, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car @CPQ ~ Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448096, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy. Nice BMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448098, "authorName": "Cooldisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooldisco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624903773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448099, "authorName": "emcgill911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emcgill911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a steal. Good buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624903775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448107, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice auction seller @nezhallett ~ Well done", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448109, "authorName": "dak911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dak911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to know what the buyer finds in rust when he gets into it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448113, "authorName": "Ronald1000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronald1000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Congrats to both parties!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624903838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448115, "authorName": "BRToler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brtoler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Bought\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624903845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448122, "authorName": "calspyderman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calspyderman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CPQ - Hope you'll come back and post a \"BaT Stories\" and show us what you found rust and otherwise and give us a peek at any post restoration work you do. Congrats!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1624903906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6448572, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @CPQ. This could be a great price, I\u2019m rooting for you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624906689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6449848, "authorName": "Jseiver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jseiver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @CPQ. Although I have not yet bid in any BaT car auction, I would also be extremely interested to see whether we can learn what the visible rust on the rockers means for the unseen internal parts. So many comments have focused on the expense and aggravation of dealing with rust on E9s it would help future bidders to understand what may be lurking within.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624913719, "type": "comment"}]