[{"id": 6116854, "authorName": "BUCS_Active", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucs_active/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those door panel speakers are wild.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619362312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6116987, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They can maybe keep your pacemaker going till the next pee stop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619364848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6117026, "authorName": "Rterogan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rterogan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Is the paint original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619365516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6117094, "authorName": "ILaaroussi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilaaroussi/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by ILaaroussi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619366509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6117530, "authorName": "DennisLJacob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisljacob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has this M6 been on BAT before. I seem to remember seeing a car with elephant ear speaker pods installed before. Also the leather dash has been replaced with a \"regular\" '88 style plastic dashboard. The black '87 is the best looking '87 bumper version because BMW painted the bumper extensions to match the body paint. Other '87 cars had black rubber extensions which makes the bumper look bigger and stick out like a sore thumb. (There I admit it).\r\n\r\nThe engine rebuild with the Euro/Dinan exhaust cam sprocket and ECU chip should bring the power up a few notches and closer to the Euro engine. Add a Header and free flowing exhaust and 300 hp is within reach. The only real changes I'd make is go to 17 inch wheels, the 16\" wheels are undersized as a replacement for the TRX metric type tires and wheels. I didn't see any mention about rear SLS suspension, but one photo looks to have plumbing, so I assume it is still present. What's the condition of the SLS system? Any leaks? The AC system in these cars work better on the R12 refrigerant, so I'm actually glad to see it is still being used. The two AC systems in the USA cars really is a huge plus. \r\n\r\nThere's no reason I can see why this black beauty shouldn't bring very good money. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619372751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6118065, "authorName": "RDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of recent money put into the car. I hope you can get a good price for it. In addition to the door speakers, the speaker between the two rear seats is aftermarket. The car didn't come from the factory with a speaker there. \r\nWas a dyno test performed after the engine rebuild? If so, what bhp and torque numbers were pulled at the rear wheels? Also what type of dyno was used.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619377380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6118092, "authorName": "taohaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taohaus/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by taohaus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619377649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6118830, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rterogan I do not believe it is, previous owner told me it was but then I spoke to his old mechanic & he told me the original owner had it repainted shortly after he purchased it because wit wasn\u2019t shiny enough. Cannot confirm or deny this but it\u2019s a pretty good story if it\u2019s true!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619382143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6118867, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DennisLJacob no this car has never been on BAT before, I\u2019ve had it 3 & 1/2 years & po had it approximately 15 years if my memory serves me correctly. The SLS system is still in place & it is in good condition, I had it checked by the shop who did all my work.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619382717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6118890, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RDave there was no dyno test performed but it drives great, only don\u2019t around 1100 miles since rebuild was complete. I only recently discovered the speaker box in the back & the pieces on the doors weren\u2019t original. La Jolla Audio installed my stereo & informed me those pieces were made by a company called Z box, there is no longer a speaker behind the rear seat center cover.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619383056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6119943, "authorName": "Heelnta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heelnta/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Heelnta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619412054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6120933, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Currently at 5K. At that price, you get a nice M6 along with those awesome BBS wheels!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619453140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6123693, "authorName": "montecarlo77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecarlo77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like the mileage is fairly low for an M6 for it to have had an engine rebuild, right? I have seen many of these with 150k+ miles without a rebuild.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619470466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6124884, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous owner rarely drove it for the last 6 years of his ownership due to ill health, from 2011 to 2017. This was most likely the reason the engine needed done, that or some poorly performed previous work!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619481213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6124891, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RDave I think I accidentally hit the \u201cflag as not constructive\u201d button on your comment so for that I do apologise. I was trying to hit the like button but my thumbs must be bigger than I thought \ud83d\ude42.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619481362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6125660, "authorName": "Ch328c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ch328c/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Ch328c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619498750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6127191, "authorName": "Cosmovorologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmovorologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve seen anything on this website I wanted more than this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619544985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6127832, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 5266, "content": "$5,266 bid placed by the_normanns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619549559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6128937, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suggest ID-ing the shop that did the rebuild because in that town, if it was Carl at LaJolla or Frank Fahey...you\u2019d have some serious street cred...can\u2019t really tell from the receipts", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619554686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6130563, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Cosmovorologist thank you very much. I\u2019ll be sad to see it go, that\u2019s for sure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619563812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6130577, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ MMMMM all the work was done at Black Forest automotive. From what I hear & from my experience they are among the very best here in San Diego!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619564069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6132543, "authorName": "butlerpantera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butlerpantera/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by butlerpantera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619622244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6133020, "authorName": "TWS0331", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tws0331/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apologies if I missed something in the detailed write-up, but the \"invoice\" shown outlining the engine rebuild appears to be an estimate as indicated in image #138. As you can see from the total, there is no balance paid. I'm not implying anything untoward, but I'd like to see the final/paid invoice to indicate the work was performed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619628366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6134501, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TWS0331 I see what you are seeing there & I just called the shop for a copy of invoice with the balance paid. I also have the credit card receipt so I will post both later in the pictures when I have them. Sorry I didn\u2019t even notice that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619637961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6134918, "authorName": "sassan1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sassan1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any cracks on the dash?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619639657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6136796, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No cracks on the dash, as far as I know this car has been garaged it\u2019s entire life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619649298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6136849, "authorName": "Krisgt30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krisgt30/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Krisgt30", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619650101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6136985, "authorName": "ericyingling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericyingling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had a chance to see this car in person.... it is quite lovely, even looking at it with a critical eye. And the shop (Black Forest) that did the rebuild is excellent & the mechanic that did the rebuild is a very talented master tech with over 30 years of experience. Saying this as a patron since early 2005. Good luck with the sale, Colin!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619652540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6137783, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ericyingling , thank you for the kind words Eric. It really is quite lovely & I really will be quite sad when it moves on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619667749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6138137, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A service record has been added to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619695200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6138355, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ TWS0331 I added a picture of the revised invoice with the paid amount at the end. I contacted the shop yesterday & they fixed the record. I was going to add the credit card receipt but there was too much info on there. If you are in any doubt you could contact the shop & they will confirm all the work was completed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619700866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6138650, "authorName": "snowtx1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snowtx1/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by snowtx1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619704522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6138734, "authorName": "btauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/btauto/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by btauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619705570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6139094, "authorName": "SupercrossBMX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercrossbmx/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by SupercrossBMX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619710026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6142347, "authorName": "Milaci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milaci/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Milaci", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619730646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6142603, "authorName": "Enzo399", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enzo399/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by Enzo399", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619731921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6143633, "authorName": "Krisgt30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krisgt30/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Krisgt30", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619743129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6148402, "authorName": "RNmoney4cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rnmoney4cars/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by RNmoney4cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619816539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6149722, "authorName": "Jebster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jebster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If E9 auction pricing has you feeling left behind, then perhaps thinking about a shark such as this is an option.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619834256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6149800, "authorName": "backtobuchloe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backtobuchloe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something about a black M6, looks like a nice example", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619835522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6152188, "authorName": "Carlo_Muro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlo_muro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You need to see an M6 of this vintage in person. Two dimensional photos do not do them justice. They are one of the three or four most dead sexy cars ever built. By anyone. And I\u2019m not really even a BMW fan - at least of the 4 wheeled variety.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619896923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6152411, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 29666, "content": "$29,666 bid placed by maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619899172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6152690, "authorName": "montecarlo77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecarlo77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone see what the cost of the engine rebuild, or can the seller provide the amount? I have been unable to enlarge the service record pics enough to read the total cost....Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619902515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6152751, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ montecarlo77 total cost for the engine build was $12,813.56. Actually a very good price for all this work, they were very generous on the final cost because it took one year to complete due to covid 19.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619904084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6152797, "authorName": "montecarlo77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecarlo77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MacColin That is amazing! I was told a couple years ago by my local BMW independent shop (when I was thinking about buying an M6) that an M6 engine would be $35k to rebuild. It's a great value add that your M6 has already had this done! Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619905558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6152831, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ montecarlo77 ha that\u2019s crazy, 35k! From what I\u2019ve heard it should normally cost anywhere between 15 & 20.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619906419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6153057, "authorName": "RNmoney4cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rnmoney4cars/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by RNmoney4cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619912157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6153857, "authorName": "BlindDogBourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blinddogbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "R12 freon recharge for the a/c system? R12 freon was banned in 1996. \r\nThis car was never converted to 134a?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619958311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6153925, "authorName": "jasonTDI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasontdi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#BlindDogBourbon\r\n\r\nBanned from manufacturer but not use. And that was the US.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619960253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6154107, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlindDogBourbon no the car was never converted to R134a. \nLike @jasonTDI said it was only banned from manufacturer & not use even though it is now very hard to find.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619963433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6154907, "authorName": "wanderlust2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanderlust2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car. Are there any videos of it running and driving?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619978143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6154915, "authorName": "jasonTDI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasontdi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm glad to see this sale, gives me hope for the value of my blue/lotus 87'!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619978217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6154967, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful car. If I had to guess these may be next in line for the price explosion!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619978635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155075, "authorName": "MacColin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wanderlust2 sorry I don\u2019t, I probably should have but I\u2019m not at home right now. I can tell you that it starts & runs perfectly!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619979623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155199, "authorName": "NCSJL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncsjl/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by NCSJL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6155200, "authorName": "wanderlust2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanderlust2/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by wanderlust2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6155205, "authorName": "NCSJL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncsjl/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by NCSJL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6155210, "authorName": "mhofmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhofmann/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by mhofmann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6155214, "authorName": "NCSJL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncsjl/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by NCSJL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6155225, "authorName": "mhofmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhofmann/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by mhofmann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6155234, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may take a while ~ Good luck bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155247, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huh?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619980793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155246, "authorName": "mhofmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhofmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/2/21 for $33,250 to mhofmann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619980793, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6155253, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car you just won @mhofmann ~ Enjoy it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619980832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155352, "authorName": "chuckgoolsbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckgoolsbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen at this price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619981530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155390, "authorName": "mhofmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhofmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best thank, \r\nand all the best for you and Your Family", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619981714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6155591, "authorName": "eddieames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddieames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same price my buddy paid for his '88 back in '92!\r\nA steal in my eyes, great cars!\r\ncongrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619982721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6156964, "authorName": "backtobuchloe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backtobuchloe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620004150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6158199, "authorName": "gmonsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmonsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bit of a non-sequitur, but, I see people asking how the car runs and drives and there were no videos. Of course, bidders on BaT are spoiled by the omnipresence of videos and its a good thing. However, when you see a car like this, you don't really need a video to know that the car runs and drives well. No one takes care of a car as well as this one has been cared for \"cosmetically\" and does not take care of the car mechanically as well. The lack of videos may have cost the seller $5,000or more, but its really a good thing for the astute bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1620054676, "type": "comment"}]