[{"id": 3575000, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Take off the roof racks and boost bids!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1566575297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575035, "authorName": "mspohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Already has roof racks...I'm in.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1566576021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575036, "authorName": "M117.961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m117.961/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by M117.961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566576040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3575048, "authorName": "mspohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspohn/", "bidAmount": 1190, "content": "$1,190 bid placed by mspohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566576275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3575069, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know these are not the fastest cars by modern standards but man I have wanted one of these since I first saw one on a dealer lot in 1986. Smoke SIlver is the color too. This looks like one to drive and enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1566576600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575104, "authorName": "davido619", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davido619/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know if the lack of wood interior trim was an option or is this aftermarket?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566577169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575110, "authorName": "davido619", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davido619/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry...jumped the gun on that one. \"Wood trim on the console is covered by an aluminum-look vinyl wrap.\" My bad!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1566577303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575125, "authorName": "mrdeezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrdeezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a really nice driver example. I could never quite pinpoint what attracted me to these cars. I think its that in person they are very small, boxy, and rambunctious. The market has really come around on these cars the last year or so and well deserved. GLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1566577652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575239, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi guys! Enjoy bidding! If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to comment or contact me directly using the \u201ccontact seller\u201d button!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566580200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575407, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car looks great! Has this seen much winter driving since it moved up north? May see if I can come see it soon. I\u2019m in manhattan. Will message you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566582671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3575413, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566582761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3575520, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566583806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3576326, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Previous owner had it in storage throughout every winter. It has been garage kept under my entire ownership. Has seen little to no winter driving.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566589113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3576628, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A client of mine recently asked me to help her save her 190e that's been sitting for 4 years. After 4 years, the car started right up, and comfortably drove straight to Santa Barbara without anything. These cars and motors are resilient and built to last. When they say \"they don't make them like they used to\" they are talk about cars like this. Good luck to the seller and the bidders!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1566591191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3576677, "authorName": "BigW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigw/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by BigW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566591626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3576694, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566591733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3576897, "authorName": "jmichealhall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmichealhall/", "bidAmount": 2316, "content": "$2,316 bid placed by jmichealhall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566592643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3576966, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 2416, "content": "$2,416 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566593118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3576970, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 1985, I went on the press trip to Germany for the introduction of these cars. At the time, MBNA was importing 80-percent diesels, so this little devil was a real breath of fresh air! Light, nimble, great steering feel, just plain fun. The only later models that bettered it were the C36 and C43 AMG, but neither offered a manual transmission. Because of the mileage, this one may go for a decent price, but these engines seem nearly bulletproof. Job One: lose the roof rack and the AMG decal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566593158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3577276, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mercedes manual smallish 4 door.........how\u2019s that for distinct and appealing?\n\nAnd Frank,.......go easy on the roof rack......It\u2019s a sedan, and the backseat doesn\u2019t fold down (-:", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1566595517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3577443, "authorName": "socal1200r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal1200r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm watching this one...yup, that roof rack and AMG sticker has to go...everything else looks spot on...dog-leg first gear should make for some interesting stories!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566596452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3577654, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "get this instead of M3 , much more bang for your dollar", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1566598741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578115, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun driver!\r\n\r\nI'm a rack guy. Looks great IMHO :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566611978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578116, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 2516, "content": "$2,516 bid placed by hobbsm3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566612002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578137, "authorName": "Chris_in_Petaluma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_in_petaluma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why the AMG decal? AMG didn't do anything to the engine on these models.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566613040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578146, "authorName": "thirdgenbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdgenbird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely. If the new owner wants to bin the roof rack, I may have an appropriate receptacle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1566613323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578181, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566614626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578187, "authorName": "kiato4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiato4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't knock the rack so much, that looks like a period-correct dealer accessory. Hard to come by. I remember looking for a way to get skis on my first 16v 2 decades ago (yes I took it skiing and these cars are a TON of fun in the snow) and correct racks were hard to come by.\r\n\r\nThe only thing I would do is ditch the rear deck speakers, I always like the clean factory look. Great car in general though.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566614996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578190, "authorName": "kiato4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiato4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would add this car seems to have a Magnaflow center muffler that is definitely less restrictive than the factory one (which if you look at a factory one you'll understand why), I always made a similar upgrade to all my 16v. It makes a difference.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566615143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578207, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ORIS roof racks are in fact period correct. They were purchased from a bike shop in Germany over 25 years ago, and were made specifically for the 190e. I purchased them earlier this year from the seller on ebay.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1566616347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578390, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566638498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578596, "authorName": "cavanok", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cavanok/", "bidAmount": 3190, "content": "$3,190 bid placed by cavanok", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566652543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578622, "authorName": "Vermits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vermits/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Vermits", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566653311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578723, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566656131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578818, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weren\u2019t all the 2.3-16s manual???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566658854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578826, "authorName": "hobbsm3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrjirey - No, there are quite a few autoboxes floating around", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566659150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3578979, "authorName": "Vermits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vermits/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Vermits", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566664543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3578990, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566664845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579123, "authorName": "Vermits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vermits/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Vermits", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566669788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579143, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566670728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579152, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrjirey, @hobbsm3 is right in that there were both transmissions available although the number was quite a bit fewer in comparison (less than 75-80) to the manual.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566671314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3579221, "authorName": "Dirtygreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtygreen/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Dirtygreen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566674232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579314, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566678084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579341, "authorName": "Vermits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vermits/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Vermits", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566679702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579495, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566687761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579508, "authorName": "Ehohljr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehohljr/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Ehohljr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566688445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579514, "authorName": "Dan212tri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan212tri/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Dan212tri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566688754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579524, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566688962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579794, "authorName": "annacrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annacrown/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by annacrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566707056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3579871, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566724956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3580147, "authorName": "sprintngtp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprintngtp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a black one for about five years in the mid 90\u2019s and with I had never let it go. Not a lot of power but still such a cool and enjoyable car...and unique.\r\nI\u2019d like one again but other life priorities and other car projects.\r\nI\u2019m sure the new owner will enjoy this!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566748202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3580892, "authorName": "Dirtygreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtygreen/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Dirtygreen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566790395, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3580942, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car, get one of\r\nthese while you still can!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566797229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3580995, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566814835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3581601, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rack 'em!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566837092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3582126, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566844535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3582182, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566844928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3583632, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gee @mehdee1 can you let others sit with their bids for a minute before you hose them out the way?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566867220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3583657, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure no problem I won't bed until 8 a.m.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566867723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3583797, "authorName": "SSM_001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssm_001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rack is great. I know the trunklid spoiler belongs, but it would be the first thing gone after the AMG sticker. Great car. GLWA. The 16 inch wheels with the deeper lip really set the look on these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566871124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3584382, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dstasc3 Do the original rims come with the car? If so, can you add a picture?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566912574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3585247, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheels for this car are abundant. Lorinsers, Borbet, AC Schnitzers... and of course AMG. So many great old school wheels out there for less than $300 each. I highly recommend throwing some summer tires on the nice wheels, and winter tires on the OE's.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1566928250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3586123, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 9440, "content": "$9,440 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566934189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3586523, "authorName": "mdenmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdenmx/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by mdenmx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566936446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3586818, "authorName": "Robert.C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ntrepid -- \"The stock 15\u2033 wheels are included in the sale.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1566938699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3588363, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Robert.Carrier Thanks as I did not see that. @bringatrailer it would be great if you called out in a bulleted list extras inside the BaT Essentials box under the banner pic so people don\u2019t have to search through the text.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566997433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3588852, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567007714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3589180, "authorName": "EuroJDMAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurojdmauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car in amazing condition. These are bulletproof except for the CIS. How is the cold start on this car ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567013877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3590457, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold start is great, car starts up and idles smooth and consistent. Same as in the video I provided.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567022343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3591787, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In addition to the cold start question, also wanted to add that the vacuum lines, and sensors on the front of the engine have been replaced with new, as well as new wiring to those sensors since the old ones tend to fray over time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567041722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3592091, "authorName": "IndySam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indysam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the trunk repainted? I don't believe the inside of the trunk came painted to match the body color from the factory, did it? Good looking car, GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567051962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3592224, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trunk was not repainted. The inside is gray as it should be, not smoked silver.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567065847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3592258, "authorName": "ntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dstasc3 is right. If you have seen the underside of a trunk lid in body color, *that* is an indicator of being repainted.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1567075821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3592878, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did yall see the one that sold at Monterey for $27,500? \r\n\r\nhttps://russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/?show_vehicle=174429&current_index=12&total_results=140&tsauction_id=203&=&caryear=&caryearto=&search_text=&page=featured&showpage=4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567093677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3592910, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samsonite also looks like a euro spec car, not US.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567094633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3593079, "authorName": "IndySam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indysam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for clarification @Dstasc3. Getting old sucks, my eyes aren't what they used to be. Last night I thought the inside trunk lid was painted body color! That's why I asked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567097619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3593086, "authorName": "captruff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captruff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrance4548 the Russo and Steele auction car is a NAM specification car with front Euro headlights. Note: the rear tails are NAM, the lower center gauge pod is wood, rear tails are NAM, and the car has a third brake light in the rear spoiler.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567097752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3593093, "authorName": "autoautoauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoautoauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looked like a US car. You can add brake light and MPH speedometer but the climate control is US market. These cars are fabulous. It's an E30 M3 built by the company that gave us the 300 sel 6.3. A top driver in each will show the E30 to be a better car on the track. But, this is a Mercedes and there is a special something about the way the car goes about it's business.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567097917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3595287, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, couldn\u2019t see the pictures just saw that it was imported so assumed it was not us.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567119615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3595816, "authorName": "EuroJDMAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurojdmauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dstasc3 - Thanks ! A 16v that has a good cold start is easily worth a lot more than a 16v that has cold start issues. The cold start is single handedly the #1 reason these cars are still a bargain compared to any other 80's classic. Owners would spend 1000's without a resolution and give up. Of the 10+ 16v's Ive come across over the years, I've seen 3 that didn't have a cold start or bogging issue. The only thing harder than finding a good 16v these days is finding an old school CIS guru.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567135913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596498, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eurojdmauto so if the cold start thing is so common, surely the fix is commonly known too. I recently came across one of these that hadn\u2019t been started in 4 years. I jumped the battery, it turned right over, I jumped in, and drove it 2 hours home. I don\u2019t profess to know ANYTHING about these cars, but I\u2019m 1-0 on cold starts. Haha.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567174042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596529, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mehdee1 good morning to you, can\u2019t wait to see you bid on this. You\u2019ve let them believe this car COULD be theirs, time to make it yours.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567174465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596616, "authorName": "EuroJDMAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurojdmauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samsonite - Defies logic, doesn't it... :). One of the ones I had would start in 1/2 a crank. quickest starting 16v in the world. If the CIS system is well maintained and working to spec, these are brilliant cars, on par with the M3's. Looks like you got one of the good ones.\n\nI'd like to convert one to EFI one day. I have all the components, just need to find the time to install.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567175901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596741, "authorName": "divino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/divino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrance4585 good luck bud", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567177851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596822, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by NSXcelent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567179506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3596902, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe the car will stay in NY, preferably on an island that is long :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567181215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3596933, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567181771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3596979, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by NSXcelent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567182442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597125, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567184723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597248, "authorName": "Yeezers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yeezers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I pay monthly if I end up buying it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567186637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597267, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by NSXcelent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567186964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597335, "authorName": "MattAtPlaton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattatplaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That dog-leg first gear has given many a valet some night terrors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567188044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597431, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone enlighten me on the sunroof issue ? Can it be fix ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567188583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597434, "authorName": "Ric10X", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric10x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello: I am late to the conversation but I have plenty of experience with these cars. I can possibly provide feedback on the cold start if someone would let me know what it is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567188592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597484, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When hitting the sunroof switch, you can hear the motor working. That leads me to believe it is something to do with the linkage between the motor and sunroof roof itself! I haven\u2019t had the time to get this fixed due to a career change! Hope this helps!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597580, "authorName": "RhodyM20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhodym20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seems way, way too low.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597581, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597599, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 14222, "content": "$14,222 bid placed by Idan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597606, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597616, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dstasc3 - thanks \r\nI hope it's not too complicated to fix.... \r\nGreat car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597623, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Idan I was just watching a youtube video on how to clean and refurb those sunroofs. Seems very easy. I couldn't find it for you within 3 minutes, but I'd say bid with confidence.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597629, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by NSXcelent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189958, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597634, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567189987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597637, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 15450, "content": "$15,450 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597638, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@idan, better yet... spend 24 minutes watching this video then regret not bidding... \r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jEapQJfePE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597643, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597650, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597656, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597655, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 110% import tax so it's going way too expensive now....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597663, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Idan import to where? (just curious)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597672, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Israel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597671, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597680, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Idan oh man, yea that is pretty far. on the other hand, I would have been able to take public transit for ~$10 and drive it back to Queens :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567190230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597679, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597682, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's my dream car but.... It will cost me 42000$ here....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567190234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597692, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by richardsrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597697, "authorName": "Idan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck you all \r\nIt's definitely the car to buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567190325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597709, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3597729, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/30/19 for $17,500 to jrance4585", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190497, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3597739, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$17,770", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567190586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597749, "authorName": "fastanimal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastanimal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @jrance4585 - 2.3-16 legend!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567190615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597750, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @jrance4585 it seems like you really wanted this one, especially considering Manhattan is a tough place to keep a car. (I'm just across the river in LIC.)\r\n\r\nMaybe will see it around!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567190618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597752, "authorName": "divino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/divino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats homie!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567190628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597755, "authorName": "Kurokowa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurokowa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a really solid buy. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597764, "authorName": "richardsrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardsrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am allowed 2 minutes forfinal bid which I make now at\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n4\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFinal bid within 2 minutes of close is $17,700 by richards race", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567190708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597832, "authorName": "jrance4585", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrance4585/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nsxcelent thanks! Yeah not easy keeping it here but good for trips out of the city!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567191176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597863, "authorName": "Bentley964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations! Another one on eBay. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series 2.3-16v Cosworth https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163837884339", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567191375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3597998, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all who bid. Stinks to get rid of such an amazing machine. But glad it is going into good hands!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567192432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3598104, "authorName": "Chuddism", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuddism/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bentley964 That's the one that RNM'd on here in June.\r\nCongrats @Dstasc3 - great example of a well kept car. I was full of envy when i saw it a few months back (buying back seats from the black one). \r\nAnd congrats @Jrance4585 - glad to see its staying in NY.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567193212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3598110, "authorName": "RhodyM20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhodym20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent buy - good price for both parties.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567193302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3598167, "authorName": "samsonite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samsonite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@richardsrace let me get this straight, you thought you had to wait for the auction to end to bid again? Anytime somebody bids within the last two minutes, the clock will automatically reset to two minutes. But once the clock hits zero the auction is over. Sorry you missed out on this. \n@jrance4585 you got lucky.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1567193741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3598780, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't understand how someone could figure out how to place a $17,250 bid but then tried to place the next bid through the comment box? New member learning curve or device problems.... This was well bought in any case, especially if you compare it to a comparable mileage and condition e30 M3!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1567199468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3600872, "authorName": "Jak123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jak123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrance4585 congrats on your purchase!!\r\nI\u2019d be happy to take that roof rack off your hands if you don\u2019t want it. Let me know!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567287843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3601711, "authorName": "Dstasc3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstasc3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chuddism Hey, lost your phone #, shoot me a text!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1567358684, "type": "comment"}]