[{"id": 1731128, "authorName": "mchammersteinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchammersteinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know what I'll be thinking about tonight, staring at the ceiling, wondering why I can't sleep.\r\nThanks for that, BaT. Thanks.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504881993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731161, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honest car represented by an even more honest seller. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504882719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731162, "authorName": "tonyro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty sure this was my Dad's car. Bought new in 88 at Otto's BMW in West Chester. I will be watching", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504882742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731181, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504883136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731193, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Killer E28.\n\nSo where do you get production numbers for BMW's? I've owned a plethora of them, some fairly odd and rare. I've attempted to determine rarity, but have never managed to arrive at a number like \"one of 30\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504883493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731275, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eiremon, thank you. I encourage all interested parties to visit http://www.1988bmwm5.com, where I have documented everything I know about the car (both good and bad), every part purchased, and every step of the restoration. There are over 1,000 photos, many of which are annotated to provide even more detail. My interest is to be 100% transparent to anyone interested in this M5.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504885885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731289, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnytightlips, below is a link to a comprehensive reference for the BMW E28 M5. At the bottom, there is a note: \"For DC93 models, Natur extended leather (0237) was offered in both the U.S. and Canada, while Black extended leather (0232) was officially offered only in Canada. However, 30 U.S.-spec E28 M5s with Black extended leather were produced in 11/87. For DC91 and DC92 models, both the 0232 and 0237 interiors included complete leather coverage.\" I believe there is the ability to look up option codes by VIN, which is how the registry verifies the 0232 option code.\n\nhttp://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=7", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504886281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731290, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Twincam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504886285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731293, "authorName": "Artsee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artsee/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Artsee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504886455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731297, "authorName": "mr.russky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.russky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car made me finally stop lurking and sign up at BAT. I am local ( Hillsborough) and interested. Seller, is it possible to test drive the beast before confident bidding?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504886533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731304, "authorName": "Beemer_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemer_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jason (seller) you get kudos for the documentation, compression test and disclosure of issues, well done. I do need to suggest that you using the term \"restoration\" is a bit of a stretch, however.\n\nFor prospective buyers, I will mention that I know, as a previous owner of one of these, replacing that dash (as he's done) is neither an inexpensive nor easy proposition, so that should be of some comfort. I need an old, high mileage BMW like I need another hole in the head, but this is probably a very affordable and good candidate for someone who wants to actually use and enjoy an M5 rather than putting it away until they can flip it. And then you can fix the cosmetics and flip it... :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504886866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731314, "authorName": "M5280RCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5280rcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnytightlips. I have owned a few E34's, and found were detailed information on the M5Board. Someone has posted links on all sorts of data, including detailed analysis of each letter/number of the VIN. \n\nAs I recall I was able to determine that there were 211 1993 E34 M5's and about 110 were black on black delivered to the USA (I don't recall the exact numbers, it was over 10 years ago I last looked into it; but i do believe the data is out there. Check the M5Board and if you search VIN, data production numbers, etc. you might still find it there", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504887064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731326, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 9885, "content": "$9,885 bid placed by Twincam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504887305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731341, "authorName": "Artsee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artsee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jason123 Did you perform a leak down test? I wonder if the variation (especially cyl #1 and #4) is a head issue (valves) or with rings.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504887712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731350, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr.russky Please use the \"Contact Seller\" button the Essentials box at the top of the listing. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504887906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731351, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr.russky, absolutely. Contact me and we'll coordinate a test drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504887937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731358, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beemer Guy, fair enough. On the site, I qualified it with \"mechanical.\" I even grappled with the semantics of original vs. stock vs. OEM. I don't want to overstate the work, but so much was replaced and repaired that it seemed more than what others might call \"baselining.\" Hopefully the documentation speaks for itself.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504888168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731360, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Artsee, I did not. If I can get it done, I'll post the results here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504888270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731593, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504895889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731684, "authorName": "Artsee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artsee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone, go away. Nothing to see here. :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504897503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731888, "authorName": "jayzc529", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzc529/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, what springs are on the car? It seems lower than stock height.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504899758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731889, "authorName": "jayzc529", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzc529/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by jayzc529", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504899768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731916, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jayzc529 I'm sorry, I don't know for sure about the springs as the springs and struts are what was on the car when I purchased it. I agree the car seems lowered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504900199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732016, "authorName": "bcbit01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcbit01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I am impressed with BMW's commitment to integrating high tech into their cars for safety, convenience, and reliability (not so sure about that last one though)....all this \"connectivity\" is causing us to be disconnected from the car itself. What a shame that is. They should not lose sight of the driving purists whose purchases made them the marque they are today. Keep doing what you're doing but still offer a \"driver's car\" without all the gizmos; Power steering, brakes, locks, windows, and sunroof. A/C, Cruise, a manual tranny (even in a 7-er), and an engine that makes your passengers gasp. This model is arguably one of the finest early iterations of that concept. Spartan but comfortable, fun as heck to drive. You can't buy cars like that anymore. Well, in my opinion, you should.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504901415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732055, "authorName": "Carnut68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have one of the other 30 black interior E28 M5's and will be watching with great interest. I keep thinking of selling but can't quite get myself to take any action that would actually lead to parting with it. In the world of German performance sedans, this car is uber rare, ultra cool and just a visceral driving experience. Hope it brings strong money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504902001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732152, "authorName": "Adstern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adstern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It says a lot about these cars, that 186k sounds like relatively low mileage, and they aren't exactly a beacon of reliability or especially low maintenance vehicles. They're just THAT GOOD.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504903132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732174, "authorName": "Kris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a car worth persuing and preserving given the limited production. Some careful consideration needs to be given to the \"preserving\" aspect tho. Given the mileage, a timing chain/ guide job (1.5-2k parts alone) needs to be done relatively soon. These motors have a single row timing chain (which was changed to a dual row chain for the e34M5), and is probably the motors weakest link. Many owners keeping their cars have done this by 150-180k mi, knowing all too well that a broken chain or guide will necessitate a complete rebuild at best (and a very expensive boat anchor at worst).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504903320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732259, "authorName": "jayzc529", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzc529/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kris No US market E28 M5's had a single row timing chain. You must be referencing the M88 that came in some euro market cars.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504904281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732540, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kris, the dual-row timing chain can be seen in these valve adjustment photos. http://www.1988bmwm5.com/perform-s38-valve-adjustment/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504907905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732573, "authorName": "Kris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jason123, that's good to see. @jayzc, thanks for making me revisit this this. You're right about the m88 having a single row chain, I'm also pretty sure that the S38 motors produced prior to 9/88 also had single row chains.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504908594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732663, "authorName": "zap2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zap2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow. 1 of 30. amazing. I bet on Friday, 9/15 at 12:10pm, there will be some polarizing emotions - serious seller's remorse and strong buyer elation. I can't imagine buyer's remorse for this E28. Just wow. I also can't imagine what would precipitate the sale of this car, but if I had to speculate, it would be perhaps a baby on the way...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504910212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732666, "authorName": "jayzc529", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayzc529/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kris No S38 was manufactured with a single row chain. That's one of the more significant differences between the S38 and M88.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504910311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732669, "authorName": "AML1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aml1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aside from that slightly sloppy badge placement on the trunk lid, this looks like a great driver. I like to see these cars with rock chips and know that they are doing what they were made to do. That in-car video is just what I needed to see on a Friday. Heck, even the map-light rear view mirror is worth hundreds now. The rare black leather interior is the kicker: only way I could see no seller's remorse is if you already had two.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504910419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733026, "authorName": "Starkmad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starkmad/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Starkmad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504920166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1733417, "authorName": "DrivemyBavarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivemybavarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeez 1 of 30. Wow. Didn't know how rare this particular combo was... I happen to know where a third one of these beauties is after Jason's and Carnut's. The owner of the car near me is letting it sit and it needs a nice refresh. It isnt being driven at all ? I asked but he's not interested in parting with it either... someone please buy it, care for it and please .... drive it... GLWTA!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504961225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733527, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1:24 of the video is what you are looking for", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504965351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733539, "authorName": "gginto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gginto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very clean drivable car..No cracked dash...great videos/photos..transparent seller - These current '88 M5 prices will not last!! Somebody is going to get a real bargain here.. Trust me I already have one ;)) It's a Masterpiece", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504965904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733540, "authorName": "fotoab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fotoab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most Canadian e28 M5 were black on black. The Canadians only received 32, 33 black on tan cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504966004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733538, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car. It has a nice patina, and the paint still shines up. Hearing the 6 cylinder wind up is music to my ears. My 2006 M5 just doesn't make the same sounds. GLWS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504966215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733598, "authorName": "Dnovack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnovack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 1989, my local PCA region held a joint auto cross with the local BMW CCA region. The competition was fierce with the Porsches expected the rule the day. FTD went to an M5 like this--owner drove the wheels off it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504969189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733641, "authorName": "DrivemyBavarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivemybavarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously! I just watched and listened to this via a 250W 8-speaker setup in my Jeep. That whining six kills me...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504970749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734444, "authorName": "Dion912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dion912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these back around 2002-2003, one of the 30 Black on Blacks in very nice condition with 80k on the clock. Sold it for $7500. LOL\n\nI miss that car almost every day.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1505052636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734487, "authorName": "hroughani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hroughani/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe there was 40 of the BLK/BLK units made and most of them landed in Canada. This thing is mean", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505055922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734563, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "21k five days out? The hurricane Irma of BAT bidding... I'll be interesting to see what this bad boy is at when it comes ashore on Friday ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505061755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734715, "authorName": "mynameisoisin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameisoisin/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by mynameisoisin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505075229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1734891, "authorName": "gbplay10s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbplay10s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I LOVE the driving video... onramps to I280 on the peninsula in the SF Bay Area (Crystal Springs exit?). That particular area averages ~70+mph so when he gets on the actual freeway it seems slow. Nice to see a bit of white in that bears on the walk around video. I have my sights on a 95 or 2005 M5, but dang an 88 would be so cool!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505089411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735065, "authorName": "gttheo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gttheo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In high school I'd be heading up San Marcos Pass in Santa Barbara to my girlfriend's house in my Alfetta GT. Like clockwork, it seemed like every time, this M5 would appear in my rear view, fog lamps blazing, gaining on me fast. I'd stomp on it. 75-80-85 in the Alfa, and just as I'm cresting the hill every time the (*&%ing thing would pass me like I was standing still. He must've been pushing 130 on some days.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1505103934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736413, "authorName": "GMiddletonM6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmiddletonm6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As far as I know, all S38's have duplex (double row) timing chains; all M88's have single.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505166632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736588, "authorName": "Artsee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artsee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jason123 Any update on the leak down? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505173766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736598, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Artsee, sorry, no. If you would like an independent PPI and test, happy to take it to any shop in the area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505174111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736992, "authorName": "Luis77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dion912 was your car in Houston, TX?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505197115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737482, "authorName": "Artsee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artsee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jason123 sent you a message.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505234002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737937, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505247024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1738272, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mines got 259k on it. Take care of the top end and keep the oil clean...These are virtually indestructible... Glad to see the values going up.. Thank god for three pedal analog hotrods !!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505251740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738483, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to clear up some confusion here, if there still is any, all North American M5s, whether US or Canadian, Black or Natur interior, had a dual row timing chain. The single row was a Euro M88 configuration however @Kris, \"most\" owners no matter what the mileage have not undertaken this changeover due to the complexity of the upgrade. It is far from being as simple as buying the parts and bolting them on. Luis77 (Luis S?), I remember a black/black car in Houston in 08 with about 156k on it and an upside down 5 on the trunklid. It was VIN 2875226 and I've forever wondered what happened to that car. Sat a Procar Motors for a while. @Carnut68, good seeing you around!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505261725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738747, "authorName": "Luis77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luis77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab yes i remember looking at that car. The place close down, so I don't know what happened to that car. @Dion912 I think I have your car :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505279326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738826, "authorName": "Dion912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dion912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Luis77, no the car was sold to a guy in Cincinnati, Oh. I lived in the Cleveland area at the time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505299973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743009, "authorName": "Atokee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atokee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The very rare black on black combo in US cars was provided by BMW to the regional managers to drive at the time. Have no verification of this other than a conversation with a friend that was going to buy one in 1988 new or close to new. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505426605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743148, "authorName": "BluMalago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blumalago/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to cry when I see the final gavel price. As I approach an age where I can have a fun car, everything I want is starting to go beyond my price range (I'm still a couple of years out which means it's going to get worse, not better). Heck, it's hard to find a reasonable E28 535i, let alone an affordable M5.\n\nAbout 6 years ago, I was getting on a local parkway (the Hutch for those in the NYC area) during rush hour. About 15 seconds after merging, one of these flew, and I mean FLEW up the left lane right by me, proceeded to weave around traffic, and disappeared ahead. I never could catch up to him but I was impressed by how quick such an old sedan was. \n\nI love the shape of the e28, it's conservative but works. Seller, GLWTS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1505429197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743318, "authorName": "MrBaez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbaez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The funny thing about these cars going up in price so much Is that the average soccer mom thinks you are probably some quirky old guy driving a 3,000 dollar car. Little do they know...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505433562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743322, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the well wishes, everyone. Tomorrow will likely be filled with a lot of mixed emotions. I've been fortunate to check some very cool cars off my bucket list (S54 M Coupe, '94 E500, current RS4 daily driver), but I have never put as much into a car as this M5 nor have I been as rewarded in doing so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505433730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743349, "authorName": "janice67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janice67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Under-appreciated car. May need a bid from Janice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505435180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743464, "authorName": "tobeto87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobeto87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a heads-up, MyE28 offers a fantastic resource for learning and answering questions about the E28 generation 5-series. Many of the member have an encyclopedic knowledge of these cars and are very willing to answer any questions folks may have.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505440761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743561, "authorName": "gginto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gginto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some say EAG is way overpriced.. I'm not sure of that- We know the prices of a brand new, fully loaded Audi or BMW- but in a few years will probably never be a classic.. However, these cars are rare jewels- will never be made again- and extremely collectible. All we have are really just a handful left, especially the ones in great condition... \n It's about time there's so much interest and prices are going up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505445536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743688, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just want to say how nice these E28 M5s look with their original, factory wheels like this one has. It's always tempting to try and improve their appearance with aftermarket wheels....and some (such as real BBS RS) DO look good...but IMO the factory really got it right with these. It's hard to improve on them, and as the cars age they look more and more appropriate, much like original wheels do on an old Corvette or Fuchs on an early 911.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505456914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743722, "authorName": "serge928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serge928/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure is a beauty and nice pictures! \nOn a tangent note, the right edge of the break pedal has some nice wear. Looks like someone was heel-and-toe shifting. ??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505466789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1743783, "authorName": "Chris_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply perfect from every angle. Dear BMW, perhaps you could take a page from your own history and get back to this school of design a bit?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1505478166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744051, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For all the talk of these M5s being out of reach now..There an alarming amount of restraint going on with the lack of bidding here..3 days or so and stuck here. Waiting for the explosion ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505487330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744110, "authorName": "Chris_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waiting for the explosion... that's what she said.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505489138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744254, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ran the last two Targa Californias with mine..Its fun to see the Porsche guys looking in their mirrors to see a family sedan on their ass.. There's also a lot to think about when your doing 100+ thru Death Valley in a 30 year old car with 259k on it. Its fun to put some risk in your life.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505493507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744350, "authorName": "915fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/915fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gttheo That M5 owner you would see gaining on you up San Marcos was one lucky guy, you too for having an Alfetta GT in HS. Nowadays the fastest driven vehicles up and down the 154 (especially down) are modern full-sized pickup trucks. It's amazing what those can do in the hands of someone who drives that stretch every day.\n\nLove the auction car and hope it does well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505497873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744390, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 23456, "content": "$23,456 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505499297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744454, "authorName": "Trackside_Fab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trackside_fab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want this car badly. \nMissed the beginning of the auction and found the listing this morning. It was love at first sight. I could already see it in my garage next to my other cars. Now I've spent the last few hours stressing as I try to find a way to put the funds together to bid....\nI'm not sure this is a healthy way to start the day.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505501152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744471, "authorName": "Starkmad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starkmad/", "bidAmount": 23706, "content": "$23,706 bid placed by Starkmad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505501714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744479, "authorName": "dterada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dterada/", "bidAmount": 23956, "content": "$23,956 bid placed by dterada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505501873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744483, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505501916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744490, "authorName": "Starkmad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starkmad/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Starkmad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744492, "authorName": "provapilota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provapilota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there anything else on four wheels that can strike fear into anyone riding the left lane and not paying attention to the rear view mirror until its too late like this car can?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505502068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744495, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744503, "authorName": "Z-Lab-racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-lab-racing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No match for a 550i twin turbo 400 hp. Nice for nostalgia-types though. Be the only one at your club meet. People who know... know this special ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744508, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744509, "authorName": "dterada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dterada/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by dterada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744511, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744519, "authorName": "dterada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dterada/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by dterada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744521, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744528, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744529, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744530, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744537, "authorName": "kermmmit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kermmmit/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by kermmmit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744539, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744542, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744543, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502722, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744544, "authorName": "Z-Lab-racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-lab-racing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun to see a multi-horse race. Very credible market.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505502741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744550, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744552, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744557, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A one-horse race would make for a pretty boring auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505502856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744562, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744564, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 30750, "content": "$30,750 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744568, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744570, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744571, "authorName": "Z-Lab-racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-lab-racing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwillinger: good one. Touche' One horse iscalled a plow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505502968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744573, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744574, "authorName": "Z-Lab-racing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z-lab-racing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And then... there were just two.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744577, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744579, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744583, "authorName": "Starkmad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starkmad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the 2:00 clock should be min of $250 or 5% increments to speed things up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505503099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744593, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 32750, "content": "$32,750 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744600, "authorName": "Starkmad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starkmad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, but the buyer is looking for long term appreciation at this price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744601, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744607, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They just might be looking to have fun driving it :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505503254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744610, "authorName": "soniccrhyme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soniccrhyme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@starkmad nah gotta savour the joust to win this lady's hand", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505503273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744615, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by JonasH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744621, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. I sold mine long ago, for far less money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744622, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1744625, "authorName": "Esadik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esadik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would it be funny if RNM? lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505503461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744629, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/15/17 for $33,500 to SwamiV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503542, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1744631, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744635, "authorName": "asomoza68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asomoza68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505503567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744636, "authorName": "JonasH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out, congrats @SwamiV", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505503579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744637, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a beer.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1505503592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744643, "authorName": "kermmmit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kermmmit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. Have a lot fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505503649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744648, "authorName": "jason123 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, @SwamiV!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1505503679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744654, "authorName": "Starkmad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starkmad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good effort. BaT has not the place for deals lately. I was out at $30k all in with coast to coast shipping.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505503715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744660, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, i'm so jealous of you @SwamiV, excellent pick!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505503762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744681, "authorName": "SwamiV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swamiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BaT, long time lurker, religious reader of the daily email, but never bid on a car until today. I've been a huge fan of the E24 M6/E28 M5, and especially the M5 it was only produced in the US for a single year, it was the first \"proper\" M5 (M635CSI notwithstanding). I went out from California to Utah a couple of years ago to look at one, but it was not up to snuff. The meticulous consideration and detail that @jason123 put into this car's upkeep was a huge decision factor to bid. The fact that this is one of the coveted \"blackies\" has me over the moon!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1505504101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1744915, "authorName": "gginto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gginto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My condolences JonasH..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505507545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1745911, "authorName": "solarphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solarphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SwamiV, excellent way to start! I share your love for this model, it really is the start of killer M sedans. Congrats on making your dream come real, I hope to follow in your footsteps some day!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505533235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1746216, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While it's great that these cars are finally getting the respect that they always deserved isn't it amazing that for the last 15 years you could buy these all day long for $9-$10K while their coupe cousins sold in the high 20s to 30s. I knew this day would come and kicking myself for not really getting off my ass and buying one in the lull. Great cars. \nCongrats to new owner. Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505570150, "type": "comment"}]