[{"id": 3448661, "authorName": "otay5000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otay5000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowsers. Sooo clean, and beautiful! Undercarriage looks new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563282582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448666, "authorName": "ELW_Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elw_z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful! Underside looks brand new! Too bad the dealer won't take care of the paint damage prior to listing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563282649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448681, "authorName": "KevinH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks nice.\nA bit more info on the \"6 speed\" gearbox would be appreciated. Owned my Coupe for many years, never seen a 6 speed box in one.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563283070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448685, "authorName": "cgraff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a very nice and clean car, very clean underbody.\r\n\r\nHaving done 5 speed conversions on E9 and 6-speed conversation on E28s, would be very curious to see more pictures of the gearbox on this particular car. While the E34 M5 6 speed would fit with the bolt pattern to the M30 motor, you\u2019d have to figure out what to do with the speedo drive on the E9, and it would be an incredibly tight fit in the transmission tunnel. So some more photography of the transmission would better inform what\u2019s been done.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1563283125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448690, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a beautiful car, I am sure it's much better in person, the presentation on this is pretty sub par for such a beautiful 3.0 Need to take out side and show off it's beauty or at least turn on the lights in the showroom. Nice Atlantik just wish we could see the Atlantik better.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1563283197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448787, "authorName": "Bumpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpo/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Bumpo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563284849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3448794, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beauty for sure. Can the owner tell us who did the restoration under his ownership? Any pictures of the resto process?\r\nI've never seen a 6 speed conversion on a E9. My 3.5L w webers and 5 speed conversion really transformed the car's fun factor. The 6 speed with the 3 Liter 180 HP seems like it would hurt the acceleration but might be fine on the highway speeds. If a wet sand and polish can fix the paint it would be worth the investment and eliminate any thoughts of a possible repaint. That and a new master cylinder would allow this beauty to bring top dollar .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563284913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448823, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been weak kneed for these since my Volvo mechanic showed me his back in the 70's. He also gave me a lesson/warning on rust that scared me straight. I often wish I'd disregarded his fears and bought one that was not minty back when I could afford them. THey used to be regarded as pretty but hard to live with used cars", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563285572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448844, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning even if it does look black", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563285904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448874, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A car of this apparent caliber really deserves to have the recent paint issue corrected before listing for sale. An outdoor walkaround video would go a long way to highlighting both the color and condition of the paint.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1563286453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3448912, "authorName": "Hbdent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbdent/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Hbdent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563287103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3449011, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, beautiful coupe!! \r\n\r\nSeller, please take a few minutes to get it out of the showroom and take some pictures in the sunlight so we can really see it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563288913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449033, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As it should be, this looks like one of the cleanest E9s out there. Bummer about the paint issue -- from what I see, as others have noted, fix the paint and hire a photographer and you'll get an extra 10k.\r\n\r\nI, too, am not sure about the six speed. I never really missed a 5 speed in my E3s, so having two more gears gives you what, exactly? IIRC they were comfortable at 70-80 mph in fourth gear, still a ton of power left at that point and there was enough torque that you didn't need to downshift except on real hills. But I think you'd have to drive it to find out.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563289306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449073, "authorName": "Bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes, agree, this BMW ICOOOON deserves an over all PRESTINE presentation. first full paint treatment and professional fotoschoot......... WHAT A CAR WOW", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563290007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449076, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zulukid, another e9 owner here. This car could be 75k plus, but fix the paint this week and take pix outside and fix the master cylinder, change all the fluids and get it ready to roll.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563290024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449083, "authorName": "teambleifuss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teambleifuss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What manner of heresy is it that was committed in the trunk? It looks like an entry into the pimp daddy competition.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1563290131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449113, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teambleifuss, the website cs-werk.de sells replacement correct gray trunk panels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563290586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449145, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my favorite color combo of all time. \r\n\r\nAnybody know the official name of that red leather?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563291278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449202, "authorName": "Atrandom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bit confused. Folks here always complain about wishing they could buy an e9, but whine about the cost of a pristine one. Here's one that's extremely nice, could use some work (you know BaT and all) and the comments so far are \"fix it first, then sell it!\"", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1563292304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449311, "authorName": "Sfdon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfdon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So that\u2019s what a 6 speed transmission looks like.\r\nInteresting.\r\nThe rear of it looks exactly like a 4 speed transmission.\r\nAnyone explain this?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563294453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449344, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd be interested but a cassette appears to be stuck in the aftermarket cassette player. \r\nI'm out.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1563295063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449434, "authorName": "ragtopdodge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ragtopdodge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getrag 420G from a Euro S38 M5???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563296713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449501, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many muppets were harmed to line that trunk?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1563297716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449537, "authorName": "BBash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A wrap to transport the car ... hmm. I bet a covered trailer would have done the job. I concur with the statements regarding outside photos. The car looks wonderful overall, but since it will command a premium in this market, the buyer has a right to know what the paint 'actually' looks like. Interior alone might be worth the price of admission ... but not for where the reserve on this one is likely set. Best of luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563298212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449543, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "US/NA market coupes are 8.0:1 compression ratio and all are 170hp. Wheels are very nice Alpina replicas. Just need more photos outside to truly tell condition of paint. And an answer regarding the transmission.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563298367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449548, "authorName": "zulukid (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zulukid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all,\n\nI am seeing lots of comments pertaining to the gear box and paint. No surprise.\n\nFor the current owner this is one of many beautiful vehicles that have been apart of his collection. Unfortunately, after 28 years and many vehicles, he does not recall the origin of the gearbox. \n\nWhile it would have been nice to have had the polish completed prior to sale, we believe that the buyers on this site are sophisticated enough to see through a few surface scratches. Please do not let this take away from an absolutely stunning car.\n\nAs for the cassette, it ejects with ease!\n\nHappy bidding!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563298488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449565, "authorName": "RadialSkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radialskid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Atrandom - Seriously, the site is called \"Bring a Trailer.\" Most of the vehicles profiled and sold here aren't concours-ready.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1563298657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3449793, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563300728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3449993, "authorName": "propellerhead-tom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/propellerhead-tom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This coupe is a solid 9.5 out of 10! The cosmetic flaws and boot lining could be addressed for a few thousand clams and you would have a real show stopper! Heck she is still sporting the super rare window comb in the tool kit! Bonus!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563302523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3450862, "authorName": "Bumpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpo/", "bidAmount": 19087, "content": "$19,087 bid placed by Bumpo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563308402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3451239, "authorName": "dochoa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dochoa/", "bidAmount": 19910, "content": "$19,910 bid placed by dochoa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563310978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3451706, "authorName": "jbaskin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbaskin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what about having the polish repair completed after the sale?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563315602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3451718, "authorName": "The_other_Boris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_other_boris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "......MAYBE IT'S A 5 SPEED WITH A REVERSE....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563315979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3451910, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video demonstrating the six-speed transmission's shift pattern (including reverse) has been posted, enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563319999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3452033, "authorName": "cgraff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video indeed looks like its 6 speeds, plus reverse. \n\nWould still be good to see a few more pictures of the underside, particularly of the transmission and up its sides to see what kind it is and what the swap looks like.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563323109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3452159, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by tferrer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563327210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3452165, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zulukid - Does you have any ownership documentation from the cars time in the US? Copy of a registration or old title?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563327500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3452753, "authorName": "Augdog1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augdog1964/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Augdog1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563367356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3452806, "authorName": "MajorTomB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majortomb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK. I just need to wait 6 days, 5 hours and 2 minutes and 12 seconds to see what it is really gonna cost me....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563368506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3452824, "authorName": "ottowerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottowerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the rear windows operational?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563368819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3452851, "authorName": "Vothman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vothman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am in the area near Nanaimo. Would I be able to come have a look?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563369600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3453034, "authorName": "David02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"If you buy the car from a dealer, federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is charged at a rate of 5 percent. Provincial sales tax (PST) is also charged at a rate of 7 percent for vehicles less than $55,000. PST increases by 1 percent for each additional $1,000 for vehicles above $57,000, up to a maximum of 10 percent.\"Thank you for your email.\"\r\n\r\nMight be important information for any bidders! BAT lists it through the dealer so at least a minimum of 12% Tax on purchase price.\r\n\r\nAlso the car is a FOUR SPEED! I have seen the car and looked underneath hoping for a five speed. It has the small original four speed with mechanical drive, factory mountings and original length driveshaft. Could be a six speed if you count two thirds and two fourths! Or neutral and reverse! ;)\r\n\r\nI do have to mention as well that these are the Coupe King Alpina Replicas, not real Alpinas. Which look amazing! \r\n\r\nAlso it is definitely a Canadian car! Below is an email from BMW. I owned a Canadian E9 a while ago that was only a few numbers off this car. Looking at the car you can see that there is some metal work done, meaning it wasn't a rust free car to begin with. That being said it is an amazing restoration!\r\n\r\n\"The BMW 3.0 CS US VIN 2240143 was manufactured on March 14th, 1972 and delivered on April 25th, 1972 to Canada. The original colour was Riviera, paint code 036.\r\n\r\nWe hope this information is helpful for you.\"\r\n\r\nYours sincerely,\r\n\r\nJulia Obernd\u00f6rfer\"", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1563373390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3453094, "authorName": "David02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also no pictures of the headliner, which was redone in a funky fabric as well. Just watching the video and you can tell he puts it in 1st and 2nd twice! In picture 84 you can actually see the back of the transmission which shows it definitely is a factory four speed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563374559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3453143, "authorName": "cgraff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David02. Thanks for the clarification on the transmission. If it is indeed that then the linkage also looks pretty loose/worn out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563375329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3453461, "authorName": "Sharksailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharksailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@david02 and everyone here regarding the tax, you only pay the GST if you are keeping/registering the car in Canada (as you would on ANY used vehicle) you only pay the PST (yes it is a sliding scale based on price which again you would pay on ANY used vehicle) if you are keeping and registering the vehicle in British Columbia! So no 12% is NOT necessarily added to the price of the vehicle. If you are exporting to another province you do not pay the British Columbia PST, you would pay your own provincial tax when registered like all used vehicles. If you are exporting outside of Canada you do not pay anything of these taxes. You may have to pay duties, and your own state taxes which you may want to confirm beforehand. But to say you're going to need to pay the dealer 12%+ in taxes if you are exporting is not correct.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563380415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3453474, "authorName": "Nkoch66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkoch66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s clearly a six speed in the video", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563380764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3453650, "authorName": "dezignfreek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dezignfreek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would the seller claim it is six speed if it is not? it's clearly a six speed.\nBTW great looking car and color combination, one of the best for these cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563384441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3454979, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at photo #84, you can clearly see the speedo cable on the driver\u2019s side of the transmission. BMW transmissions after the mid 80s don\u2019t have a transmission speedo drive or cable. When did BMW introduce a six speed manual transmission? e46?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563395040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3455313, "authorName": "Thisguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thisguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of people claim that the 507 was BMWs most beautiful car. I think that the E9 really holds that title, followed by the 327/28 and then maybe the 507.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563397095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3455714, "authorName": "zulukid (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zulukid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tferrer No, unfortunately we do not have any documentation of the car's life in the US", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563404411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3455718, "authorName": "rb1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rb1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thisguy- As the owner of an E9 I still think it's the 507, then the pre-war 328, then the E9. But I wouldn't kick any of them out of bed for eating crackers.\r\n\r\n@HBChris - Some of the late E34s had a 6 speed and that would make sense in an E9. Still seems very odd. I have a CR dogleg 5 speed in mine and it is a really tight fit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563404565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3455784, "authorName": "cgraff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dezignfreak video is one thing, but the real proof would be photos of the transmission. The only 6 speed transmission that fits the bolt pattern of an m30 motor is the 6 speed trans that came on the e34 m5 3.8 liter. They are very rare. And large, so it would be a very tight fit. You would need a custom rear trans support bracket. And the speedo drive cable would need to be somehow retrofitted to work. Or wire up a diff speedo sensor somehow to a custom electronic speedo gauge in the dash. And the clutch hydraulics (slave at least) is different than in the early 4 speeds. So there is a lot of modifications needed to make the BMW one fit to this car. And that includes a custom gear shift linkage and driveshaft. \n\nThe one picture posted from the rear of the trans is not conclusive that it is the Getrag 6 speed. So unless i have conclusive photographic evidence, I\u2019m considering this to be incorrect statement that it\u2019s a 6 speed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563406960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3455835, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rb1971 Except the rear case looks like a 242 4 speed with speedo drive. All the seller @zulukid needs to do is post a couple of better photos of this transmission to clear up the confusion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563408333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3455839, "authorName": "rb1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rb1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HBChris- Fair enough. Now I've watched the video and I'm still confused as well. But kudos to the seller for being the only person in my memory to do a BAT video in a suit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563408638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456030, "authorName": "Thisguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thisguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cgraff @HBChris One of the photos shows the clutch slave cylinder which is the early type, supporting the idea that this is a G242 4-speed. All of the later transmissions use a bolt-on slave cylinder mounted at 9:00 on the bellhousing and actuating toward the engine rather than the round one retained by circlips actuating toward the rear as seen here.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563413939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456099, "authorName": "David02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the six speed. I just posted some pictures to the e9coupe.com discussion on the car. It quite clearly is a four speed! The dealer obviously hasn't driven the car and I suppose if you don't know these cars it's an easy mistake to make. The underside of this car is quite clean! Its not a numbers matching car but from what I can tell its a correct replacement of the original engine.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563416189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456123, "authorName": "cgraff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thisguy @David02, good points and good eyes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563417056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456415, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "6 speed it is.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563439568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456581, "authorName": "my3.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/my3.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 6-speed conundrum would easily be solved if the seller would provide more pictures of the transmission. In the one picture showing the rear of the transmission, I see a speedometer cable, correct me if I'm wrong, BMW's with M30 6 cylinders from 1983 up had no provision for a speedometer drive in the transmission.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563453670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456731, "authorName": "0000000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0000000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The term \"six speed transmission\" generally refers to a transmission with six forward gears. The video shows six gears total i.e. five forward gears + reverse...a pattern conventionally referred to as \"five speed.\" This is not a true six speed transmission, it is at most a five speed. The photograph of the transmission posted also very much resembles the original e9 four speed and it is possible, although hard to tell, that the driver in the video put the transmission into 2nd gear twice. So the car has either a stock four speed or some variety of five speed but definitely not a \"six speed\" as conventionally defined.\r\n\r\nBeautiful car with an exceptional level of detail paid to the underside and fittings during the restoration process. The trunk is not to my taste but easy to rectify. Despite the transmission confusion (which should not impact value and is purely about getting the facts straight) this is about as solid as it gets. Someone will be getting an outstanding e9.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563456092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456881, "authorName": "Corrivo22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corrivo22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe it is now time and pressing for the seller @zulukid and @BAT to do a \"reset\" on the title of this offering and bring corrections to the description of the transmission in this fine E9 Coupe.\nIt seems that @David02 has done some pretty convincing detective work by taking photos of the underside of this car at the dealership clearly showing it is a genuine four speed Getrag gearbox which is proper for this model , for those who may not know this. \nIt is also puzzling to observe the lack of communication between the seller and the current '28 year owner' to help clarify this gearbox issue .", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1563459397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3456954, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Several things seem apparent which are concerning. The dealer seemingly knows nothing about E9s. Nor has this car been driven which would have provided answers to both the transmission and general drivability questions. This car really needs a walk around and a short driving video. IMHO", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1563460138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3457626, "authorName": "zulukid (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zulukid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the transmission are on the way. Thank you for your patience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563471504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3457632, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pictures posted!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563471614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3458488, "authorName": "ottowerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottowerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 spd", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563477542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3459946, "authorName": "doba_s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doba_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty interesting ... Video definitely shows 6 gears plus Reverse. I don't think the person in a video shifts twice in 2nd gear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563489241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3460153, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s where a video of it running would go a long way....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563495301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3460191, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No further debate needed, it\u2019s Getrag 242 4 speed.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563496316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3460396, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok zulukid, good evening......\"reported not driven since 2013\" fair enough.....Does it run? Has it been started since 2013? Driven and started are different things.......Need some idea of what running order this car is currently in......Does it run? Does it work? Or is this a project where all rubber needs to be replaced etc.? Please advise as this truly is a beautiful car, but we don't know the actual status. thank you", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563501650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3460940, "authorName": "d_s93277", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d_s93277/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looking for feed back on this: I just picked no rust complete 1971 BMW 2800CS painted M\u00e1laga. I intend on bringing it back like this one but undecided about going back with Malaga or a more fitting color. I see this one has changed its color. This 71 has drum brakes should I go with better color and change to disk brakes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563541186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3461175, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Based on the pictures, this is clearly a dealership. One would think that with the resources your average BMW dealer would possess, a short running video would be a no-brainer. They apparently went to the trouble of putting the car on the lift and snapping pics of the trans but no video of it running? @zulukid - Does the car run? Move under its own power? Not to be negative but the lack of communication is concerning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563546188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3461257, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a very pretty car, and looks well done. The seats were done quite well IMO, with the proper folds in the proper places, etc. Fir selfish reasons I would love to know the name of the BC shop that did this. The car is impeccably \u201cclean\u201d and looks well cared for.\r\n\r\nThe six speed claim was a sad distraction taking away from a very handsome\r\ncar. The owner has had this car for nearly 30 years. Ownership pre-dates BMW\u2019s intro of the 6spd manual transmission. Some owners of cars this nice chose to write checks and have work done. They are unable to speak with authority on the work that was executed (particularly with engine internals, etc). That is all well and good for these enthusiasts, because while others wrench away or stare at a bare \u201csomeday shell\u201d, they are driving the piss out of their checkbook restoration. They understand the dynamics, quirks, and in some cases the limits of the vehicle quite well. An owner that isn\u2019t technically adept will still recognize and likely correct a super sloppy shift linkage. One thing they most certainly will not do is fall under the belief that their transmission has two extra gears. They would likely have paperwork with a very hefty transmission swap bill, which included transmission tunnel modification, custom driveshaft, custom speedometer work, etc.\r\n\r\nBesides the fact that first gear is in the traditional top-left location, fourth gear is also 1:1. Imagine rowing through two extra imaginary gears only to land on a gear that still quite a bit shorter than your typical overdrive 5th. So the owner said it had a six speed and the BMW dealer didn\u2019t perform any due diligence. They didn\u2019t drive the car at all, or didn\u2019t drive past fourth gear. They didn\u2019t find or review any paperwork verifying the claim.\r\n\r\nTell us more about the vinyl wrap paint damage that happened during transport, and lost some pics. If my paint job was damaged from transport, I would be reaching out to the transport, or the BMW dealership that removed the vinyl. I wouldn\u2019t sell the car with a \u201cneeds wet sanding\u201d disclaimer.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1563547735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3461481, "authorName": "pepeinhou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pepeinhou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, does this car have A/C?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563551447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3461581, "authorName": "Mike_Kerns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_kerns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it.\r\nAlways wanted one too.\r\n\r\nSo just to get this straight in my head here because I'm slow:\r\n\r\nIts not a 6-speed but a 4-speed?\r\nThe cassette deck works?\r\nThe paint is not damaged to the point of needing a re-paint but a color sand is all it would need?\r\nNo one knows if is runs?\r\nDoes it have AC?\r\nDoes the interior smell nice or is it moldy?\r\nEstimate to ship with tax to California is $10k?\r\n\r\nThanks for your time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563553581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3462082, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by mark_starr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563560838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3463184, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an odd presentation. The selling dealer did the owner no favors, or vice-versa. Shift pattern videos and photos of hand-written to-do lists will become BaT staples.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1563567694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3464880, "authorName": "my3.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/my3.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike_Kerns the car does not appear to have a/c. There are no fan or temp controls on the console and I don't see a compressor or plumbing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563626499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3466238, "authorName": "cmckhall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmckhall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563684229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3467266, "authorName": "Shtapler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shtapler/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Shtapler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563757076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3467431, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the recovered seats leather? Also, can you please apprise as to what has already been attempted to correct the finish on the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563768608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3467694, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am in love. (Or is it lust?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563803604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3468886, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, apparently no AC and we have no idea if it runs. Time for the dealer/seller to address the running issue with a video.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563821582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3469538, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ebersp\u00e4cher pre-heater fitted or is that a catalytic converter ?\r\nref.: picture 77/92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563826845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3470413, "authorName": "zulukid (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zulukid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All,\r\n\r\nTo confirm a few things...\r\n\r\nThe car runs beautifully and was inspected in our shop prior to sale. The only issue we found was the master cylinder.\r\n\r\nRear windows work too!\r\n\r\nWe have since had an expert come look at the car to confirm that car has a 4 speed (please accept my apology, we are a new car dealership).\r\n\r\nThank you.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563831236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3470543, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have edited the description to reflect that this car has a four-speed gearbox, enjoy the auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563832450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3470980, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m5toureg That is a resonator of which there are two plus the muffler in the rear. Don\u2019t know why an expert is needed to confirm it is a four speed, just drive it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563845783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3470981, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok then the Dealer lives!! Excellent ......Proof of engine running? Not hard, you have an iPhone? Put it to work and post a video please", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563845801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3470983, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "trying to be nice but seriously, post that the thing a) turns over, and b) runs, thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563845875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3471191, "authorName": "Willcifur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willcifur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there all Trolls. never\r\n have the balls to bid, nice car !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563852429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3471203, "authorName": "Willcifur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willcifur/", "bidAmount": 41250, "content": "$41,250 bid placed by Willcifur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563852767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3471493, "authorName": "Jaeggernaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaeggernaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. Stunning in black.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563884387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3471576, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by mark_starr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563886282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3471796, "authorName": "andrew5555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew5555/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by andrew5555", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563890704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3471898, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563892863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472051, "authorName": "VDubFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone concerned, it appears this seller or consigner is Nanaimo BMW. You can find them at https://www.bmwnanaimo.ca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563895690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472085, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Willcifur, it's spelled \"They're\" as in \"they are\"......And asking for some proof that the thing runs is well in bounds.....Please stop being a D*CK", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1563896212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472178, "authorName": "zulukid (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zulukid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of the car running will be uploaded shortly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563897822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472185, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two videos uploaded, enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563897993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472207, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you BAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563898445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472248, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by zharrison", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563899354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472257, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563899500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472278, "authorName": "OgO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogo/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by OgO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563900020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472328, "authorName": "Mleonard12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mleonard12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lots of value here, looks to be only about two thirds of the way there IMO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563900879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472478, "authorName": "Rims69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rims69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on BaT, a potential 6 figure car and your writeup and the photos combine to include a hand written to do list? - this car should require a detailed listing of work performed since 1991 even if it is just from current owners recollection-I think real collector cars should require more disclosure to be featured on here - who's with me?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563903493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472492, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it\u2019s a 4speed after all. That\u2019s pretty funny. Proves that you don\u2019t need to know about \u201ccars\u201d to be a car dealer.\r\nThat said, this car is worth a lot more than the current $51k bid.\r\nSomeone will be very happy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563903727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472512, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472516, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s hard to say WHAT this car is worth. Terrible job by the seller!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563904151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472525, "authorName": "E911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yep, it runs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472527, "authorName": "Rims69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rims69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred - exactly - where is the pre purchase inspection document done by the \"seller\" aka BMW stealership - that would at least give some comfort - this could end up RNM...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563904257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472545, "authorName": "reppley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reppley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm curious about this expert that was brought in to confirm that it was a 4 speed.\r\n\r\nlike, can't you just count them...? Does this mean I'm an expert now? Anyone wanna hire me?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472550, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472556, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of uncertainty here but possibly a bargain. More likely RNM. If I were the consignor I\u2019d be storming this dealership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472559, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472560, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stealership is one of my least liked words simply from overuse - Can't steal from you if you don't bid or go there\n\nMy guess is that certain knowledgeable people can read between the lines for this car and see value\n\nGood luck bidders", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563904694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472562, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll shuddup now. The car sure does look nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472565, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472566, "authorName": "Tricanauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tricanauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472568, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472563, "authorName": "Rims69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rims69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I'd be thrilled as consignor to pay BaT fee AND a consignment fee to the seller...not\n\nStill a beautiful car and I hope she sells! I will also be quiet now...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563904820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472575, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472574, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred Agreed. I mean, the owner bothers to put a wrap on it strictly to protect it during transport (a move that ultimately backfires) and then with service bays mere yards away no one thinks it's a good idea to pay to refresh all the fluids after *six years* of inactivity? The whole listing is a conundrum.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563904873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472576, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by zharrison", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472581, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472584, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472586, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by zharrison", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472592, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472595, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 72500, "content": "$72,500 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563904992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472596, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 74000, "content": "$74,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472598, "authorName": "Rims69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rims69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's so beautiful the bidders don't seem concerned about sales presentation...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472601, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turn your hymnals to 3.0cs.\r\nA nice e9 over comes a mediocre (being kind) listing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563905049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472602, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472603, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Colors matter.... Beautiful combo gets the doe every time...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472607, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dale Carnegie sales class from @Rims69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472608, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 75500, "content": "$75,500 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472609, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472613, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472614, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 79000, "content": "$79,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472619, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472621, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those are the two guys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472622, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll bet we hit the reserve there", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563905213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472624, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3472626, "authorName": "zharrison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zharrison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck gents", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563905264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472634, "authorName": "dsd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsd03/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/23/19 for $81,000 to dsd03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905357, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3472637, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shows how irresistible the E9 is....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563905383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472642, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats dsd03 she\u2019s a beaut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472645, "authorName": "my3.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/my3.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dsd03 got a good deal me thinks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472646, "authorName": "Tricanauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tricanauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Dsd03 \nAwesome color combo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472650, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsd03\r\n\r\nWay to hang in there for the win & also in spite of the comments - Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472651, "authorName": "tmontanari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmontanari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats dsd03, put the trunk back to gray...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563905460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472668, "authorName": "TheBigFish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebigfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Non bidding peanut gallery was certainly verbose on this one...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563905599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472678, "authorName": "Rims69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rims69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark - you know darn well that the comments on disclosure were valid and part of what makes BaT work for both buyers and sellers...I will resist using the S word for dealerships in future, though for BMW dealers, in my experience, that may be difficult... always enjoy your comments BTW", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563905658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472688, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsd03 - if you discover ANY paperwork that shows ownership in the US, you can avoid paying the duty. You can get this car into the states really easily by taking the drive on Ferry in Victoria to Port Angeles. Customs agents there are laid back as it's a very small port of entry. Shipping from Port Angeles to anywhere in the US will be super easy... Good luck with the car. Looks like a beauty...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1563905767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472699, "authorName": "tmontanari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmontanari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drive and enjoy, that is what the E9's are all about. Cheers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472693, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rims69\n\nGotcha\n\nThanks & feel free to use any words you like - I don't disagree with some of your comments\n\nI feel some new sellers feel like BaT is an easy App to just sell without fully fleshing everything out\n\nRegards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563905941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472742, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good run @dsd03. I had to adhere to my limit that was on a \"sticky\" on my computer monitor. You got me when i ran out of gas. Good bidding and hope to find another one that has the beauty and appearance of this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563906200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472778, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsd03, check cs-werk.de to obtain the correct trunk lining panels. Enjoy the car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563906468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3472988, "authorName": "vanosman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanosman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "M4 CS, wonder if those owners drive them", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563907785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475280, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good turnout given the lack of information and late-breaking video response to: \u201cdoes the car run?\u201d. The dealer did the owner no favors, and I hope a few lessons were learned for their next consignment. There are enough comments across the BaT community for a consigner to know what buyers will expect for any mark, what will drive positive conversation, and what will \u201ctrigger\u201d people. Take a look at the concurrent e9 restomod auction, the positive response from commenters, and the active engagement from the seller. The final price may be less than this car but the path to auction close will be far less bumpy.\r\n\r\n@dsd03,\r\n\r\nI hope that the photos did the car justice and you are aware that the car is dark blue (as documented multiple times), and not black (as assumed by the gallery browsers). Come visit the coupe forum once situated. Many of the BaT buyers have stopped by and situated themselves with the forum veterans to tweak and \u201ccorrect\u201d the minor stuff on these high-bar purchases. It\u2019s one of those situations where you can do nothing and be content forever, or tinker to your heart\u2019s content. The e9 trunk and toolkit is that last stop on the line of restoration where folks with nice cars like to play and obsess. Like cleaning your basement or garage but with a more satisfying finished product. The rest of us are figuring out how and when to replace our floor pans and rockers. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563942524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475357, "authorName": "mrcouope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrcouope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOLLY M... UNBELIEVABLE!!! NOW ITS TIME BUILT MY RESTO MOD E24 WITH S54 6SPD;) SO IN 20 YEARS $++", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563948639, "type": "comment"}]