[{"id": 3240605, "authorName": "cr9m5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cr9m5/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by cr9m5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557853417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3240628, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good honest listing with a bunch of good photos! I feel intimately familiar with this car already. Kudos to the seller..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557853732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240633, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy pioneering supercar Batman - looks nice!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557853781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240719, "authorName": "grels_17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grels_17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did it come with those wheels or throwing stars?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557854789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240751, "authorName": "nexusautobrokers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nexusautobrokers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of my 1991 m5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557855294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240891, "authorName": "NickyBlack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickyblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weren\u2019t the turbines stock on all of them?\r\n\r\n@grels_17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557857014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240906, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turbines stock on '91s..So yes, these car were originally MSystemII aka Throwing Stars in '92 and '93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557857118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240926, "authorName": "grels_17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grels_17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NickyBlack\r\n\r\nI thought part of the cosmetic changes for '93 were the Motorsport handles, Birdseye wood trim and throwing stars? Just curious if turbines were an option. My '93 has the stars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557857249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3240911, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grels_17 :\n\n\u201893 had throwing star covers. \n\nUnless I\u2019m mistaken, it would also have been a 3.73 axle vs 3.91 which the early build \u201891s have but later cars didn\u2019t. But it also might have been updated by a previous owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557857261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241135, "authorName": "Beemer_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemer_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obligatory comment about unnecessary dealer doc fee here. Because gouging. \r\n\r\nNeeds exhaust, tires and clutch. How about compression and leak down results?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557858937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241466, "authorName": "MDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "absolutely beautiful...even with those white wall tires ;-)\r\nSLS still intact?? didn't see mention, unless I missed it?? thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557861030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241664, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MDriver\r\nI've gotten used to these wheels. Used to think they looked like hubcaps from a 1981 Chevy Malibu, but I wouldn't change a thing if this were my car....it's important to keep this car stock and looking as unique as it does now.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557862566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241734, "authorName": "bmwtmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwtmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it's an honest listing. Thanks for all the pics. Really, really wish an M5 with so few miles given its age was in better cosmetic shape. That said, it's not a beater and would serve as a fun car for someone not wanting to enter concours, but happy to roll up to their local BMWCCA chapter monthly meet-ups in a piece of art. Also, it would be a great project car for someone who wants to get meticulous and bring it to concours level. \r\nIt appears the dreaded E34 door rust has been avoided. I spent quality $$$ fixing door rust on my '95 540i 6sp... fortunately I caught it before the cancer spread to the rocker panels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557863203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241735, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK my mistake, I couldn't remember if it was '92 or a sharp model year '93 change when they went to Throwing Stars ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557863207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241738, "authorName": "Bimmerphile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerphile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I picked up a 1995 525i 5 speed last year with 48k miles. Until I bought it I was never an e34 fan - I was into the e28 and e39 only.\r\n\r\nI have come to absolutely love my e34. The chassis is spectacular and the interior is functional and attractive. The interior smell is like the e28 rather than the e39 (which I love because my parents had an e28 until I was 8).\r\n\r\nThe only drawback to me is that the door cards all pull away like in the photos here. It's currently only on my rear passenger door but I am unsure what to do about it. While I feel comfortable working in the engine bay, I do not feel comfortable with interior work. Even the cabin filter replacement was a stretch for me.\r\n\r\nGet good door handle gaskets and replace them - mine were also crumbling and you want a good seal to guard against water intrusion. Get them from 'shogun' here: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2321901-Door-handle-gaskets", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557863223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241755, "authorName": "bmwtmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwtmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerphile Everytime I read the word Shogun I flash back to \"Who's the Shogun of Harlem? Sho'nuff!!!\" sorry, had to do it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557863386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241747, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The trick with Door panels is a piece of long but strong, semi flexible wood, like a bow, placed between the doors. Cut just to the right length where it'd shove in between the two doors across from each other..Just push the panels in with the doors closed on the bow, supported by flat boards against the door cards. Glue with Gorilla Glue while pressing overnight. Adjust the angle accordingly to hit the right exact pressure point you need, and tighten up as much as you can without doing any damage. They ain't going anywhere after that ;)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557863457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241782, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can now get the correct door handle gaskets from Angry Ass Solutions via the interwebs. They carry the Shogun models ;) I think they are the only ones, and Shogun is getting a bit tougher to get ahold of these days. He's awesome, though, and these gaskets are perfect and affordable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557863593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241821, "authorName": "MDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ldI20...yes I realize that...I guess my wink symbol was missed...LOL\nI asked that question because to some the SLS is very important for originality...I didn't keep mine when it was time for repair/replace, mine was a 91 so it came OEM with the turbines..though again I swapped them out for a set of M-Para....\nthis car is nice car period. you can fix all the cosmetic stuff and mechanical stuff...you can't roll back the mileage and at sub 100k you have a nice canvas to work on...\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557864011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241865, "authorName": "Bimmerphile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerphile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust - thank you for the process, is there a link to pictures of this? I really want to repair this but am more of a visual learner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557864253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241881, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bimmerphile..It has been years since I've done this, sorry, I don't. There is at least one pic, though, on this car that shows it being pretty messy under the upper part of the door card. I was mostly speaking of the repair/reglue to the center portion. That's the easy one. the outer/upper portion, though, is not easy. I'd go to a shop for that! I'm not sure how it'd be re done..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557864423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3241957, "authorName": "Bimmerphile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerphile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust - Ah, thanks anyway. Yea, it's the upper part for me that's pulling away. See pic 55 in this listing. Mine isn't that bad but it's the top corner that's pulling away on mine. I'll look around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557864929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3242098, "authorName": "diamant_schwarz30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamant_schwarz30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a little love and a tweak here or there and this would be a great testament to the era of e34 and preserving it!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557865681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3243192, "authorName": "S14B23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s14b23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@flamingojoe: Pic 133 shows the radio looking for the CODE. Do you have the 6-digit code? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557879564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3243197, "authorName": "S14B23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s14b23/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by S14B23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557879662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3243740, "authorName": "valhallakey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valhallakey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice looking e34 M5. This era through 2001 was to me the pinnacle of BMW styling. This car along with the e30, e31, e36, e39, e46, Z3, Z8.... are just an incredible string of hits. I also believe this was the last of the \"engineering\" led BMWs, even the trunk hinges are an engineers delight, not a U shaped trunk space hogging hinge in sight.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557896808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3244329, "authorName": "Carnut68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grels_17 I think black \"shadowline\" trim was also specific to the limited 93 MY. Very subtle, but I am a big fan of that feature.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557931489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3244332, "authorName": "grels_17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grels_17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carnut68 Agreed! I forgot the mirrors are different too. I'm a big fan of those as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557931624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3247205, "authorName": "flamingojoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamingojoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is solid ,and too nice to be my driver. Radio code has been entered. Compression and leak down was done three years ago , and tested well. Did not change clutch or exhaust ,waiting to see if new owner was looking for restoration or upgrades. Happy to provide estimates on any service . Would love to make this the car of someones dreams !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1557957856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3252707, "authorName": "Scokamm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scokamm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bimmerphile Cabin filter replacement is a bit too much for anyone in E34. I don't mind replacing even the subframe bushings on these cars - but hate working in the tight interior with bunch of plastic rivets, screws along the way. I twice abandoned replacing the cabin air filter on my M5.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558064843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3252962, "authorName": "M540", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m540/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scokamm\r\nI change the cabin filter on my two E34\u2019s every summer and it isn\u2019t that bad and gets easier with repeated changes. I\u2019ve probably done in a few dozen times. It takes me about 20 minutes in total. You remove the glove box with the two clips below and the side strap. Just don\u2019t lose the clip for the little shock absorber. There is a strip of carpet to remove and then a piece of black plastic heater duct work. The filter box cover has three or four torx screws and the filter rests behind that. Slide a new filter inside and reverse the procedure. Agreed that the space is tight but push the seat all the way back and it\u2019s doable. If the old filter was dirty, you will notice a significant increase in air flow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558092524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3252966, "authorName": "M540", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m540/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They certainly made it a lot easier on my E39 to change the filter but all in all I prefer the heat/ac on the E34. Heat comes on in seconds and the A/C is strong. None of my six different E34\u2019s has ever had a HVAC issue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558092760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3253215, "authorName": "mattthebrat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattthebrat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carnut68 @grels_17 Don't forget that 93 was also the only year that US spec cars got the M tri-color stitching on the four spoke airbag wheel! I believe 91-92 were the plane black wheel just like a standard 5 series.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558099341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3254904, "authorName": "ipxih", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipxih/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558120799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3254923, "authorName": "ipxih", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipxih/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@s14b23\nMine sold and paid, but buyer wants to sell it or requested to relist while here in Cali still. ?! Anyone interested ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558120994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3254957, "authorName": "keviha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keviha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ipxih That was a nice E34 M5....odd...was it a case of buyers remorse? Hopefully it finds a good home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558121238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3255044, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ipxih : very poor form to offer car outside of auction during an running auction. ask BaT to remove your comments and the buyer of your car to have it re-listed here for sale.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1558121886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3255419, "authorName": "ipxih", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipxih/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK @keviha actually car is paid and all finalized. Member bought another car as well and is going to be relisting mine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558124063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3255441, "authorName": "ipxih", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ipxih/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this white / dove combo !\r\nTruly a great hand made \u201cUltimateDrivingMachine\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558124148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3256956, "authorName": "Bleedsblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleedsblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 181 does not show a stock front sliding/single piston brake caliper. It looks like an E31 Brembo, but there are no photos with a wheel off to confirm. It\u2019s an upgrade either way!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558152269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3257928, "authorName": "Burnr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@flamingojoe can you address the question on the SLS still being intact or replaced? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558209007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3258254, "authorName": "Bleedsblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleedsblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clearly the system is intact, based on the parts I see on the car. Whether or not it works...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558228373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3259371, "authorName": "flamingojoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamingojoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for slow reply, out at the track all weekend !\r\nthe SLS is intact and does not leak.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558309937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3259879, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I LOVE those wheels despite looking like white walls.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558360384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3260184, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Along with features already mentioned, the 93 M5 had unique wood trim on the dash & door cards, and the throwing star wheel covers - strange that those have been swapped for turbines, but easy to go back if you can find some stars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558366952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3262618, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bids for e34 bmws seem to be staying quite low. I wonder when enthusiasts and collectors will wake up to the value and performance of these cars?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558391143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3262821, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "White, de-badge and those wheels make this great. Hard to tell from a first glance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558397807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3262901, "authorName": "S14B23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s14b23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@montanabahn: I disagree. Most e34 Ms on here match or out-sell the e39 Ms. Prices have virtually doubled in last 3-5 years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558399877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3263084, "authorName": "tiara4300", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiara4300/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by tiara4300", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558404851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3263092, "authorName": "S14B23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s14b23/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by S14B23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558405107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3263345, "authorName": "Blackfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 91 I bought here on Bat a little over a year ago. Double the miles of this one but it looks and drives like new. These were well built cars so if they have been maintained and taken care of they will reward you with a lifetime of good times. Just enough power/just light enough to have fun with and drive hard on the street but still be safe and not end up in jail.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558417641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3263396, "authorName": "Burnr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnr/", "bidAmount": 15715, "content": "$15,715 bid placed by Burnr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558429548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3263404, "authorName": "MrHogan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhogan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the SLS has been swapped for Bilsteins.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1558431828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3263839, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@s14b23 if one looks at the completed auction graphs it tells the story especially with your comparison to e39 m5 auctions. Most of these struggle to break $20k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558450006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264195, "authorName": "mottati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like bilsteins in the rear, as @MrHogan points out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558456577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264324, "authorName": "flamingojoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flamingojoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original owner confirmed that car had badges removed and throwing stars swapped for style 20 wheels in an effort to draw less attention. The M5 was a demo , and brakes were upgraded before delivery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558458494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264413, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think there's a little bit of false-gleaning that can happen from some of these auctions on both E34s and E39s. This one, although a pretty low mileage version, has some issues that don't help it. All due respect to the seller, I'm sure he knows it, but it has a few tired areas, could use a serious paint correction and detailing and it's being shown very much \"as is\". \n\nThis is a very good candidate for someone looking for a bit of a bargain. It's got a few issues that are something you CAN live with and undoubtedly would drive very nicely. It just will need a little love, and some skills in the restoration of interior, for example. I'd immediately take a polisher and wet sand to it and then some touch up paint and preserve what we have here..Then I'd of course go through it, mechanically and throughout the chassis and suspension/steering and driveline just to be sure. \n\nThis is a collectible, but not a collector's edition, quite yet. It's a drive's candidate with a lot of miles still to go. A collector who's putting it in with a lot of supreme BMW examples is very likely going to pass on it. Nothin' wrong with that. Those guys are also looking for an Avus Blue, or a Red car, or something not as common as white over grey..Possibly. \n\nI think the E39s just struck such a cord with so many younger enthusiasts, especially, because they marketed the crapp out of 'em. There are still MANY nice E39s around that were coveted and kept clean, with lower miles to this day, because there were a large number to start with, and many just knew that they were going to be a timeless collectible. There are also plenty of clapped out E39s out there, make no mistake. But there are a lot of good examples of clean ones on BaT all the time..As for the E34s, they were largely forgotten when they weren't in the USA for a couple years. They were also largely scooped up and kept really clean and STILL not for sale, or they fell into the \"other bracket\", where they were a real bargain and driven..Often times hard, and put away wet. This one is kind of a tweener, if you ask me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558460234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264453, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust I think you explain things quite nicely with regard to this comparison. The number of pristine e39 m5s also tilt the scales. I have owned both and I must say that the e39 M5 was a better car, I don't know that apples for apples at 250k miles one will be able to say that and I bet once the driver quality e39 M5s start to exceed 200k we will see many more bargains for those as they become older and tired.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558460629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264502, "authorName": "russelc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust I agree, the issue w/E34 is was just under-powered for its weight. I just didn't get the public's juices flowing, even for the era. It needed another 50-60hp, IMHO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558461175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264537, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@russelc the answer is S38B38 ;) They are always going to be hugely coveted in the US. We'll see.. It was just a crying shame that BMW was struggling with the entire M line in the USA at the time of the E34. Between simple lack of knowledge of BMWM and emissions standards crippling them, BMWM almost gave up on us. It was the independent race teams that, thankfully, put them out there for North America to see. Then with the E36s becoming so popular too, the momentum of the E39 and then the E46 really got things to take off in the general marketplace. Most of us don't even remember or know how little effect the E30 M3 really had in the US. We were ignorant of it's dominance in Europe. \r\n\r\nBut I digress..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558461560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264571, "authorName": "bowtieBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bowtiebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The E34 M5 was the fastest production sedan in the world in 1991. Speed was not the problem. Cost was, as it retailed in the $60k range then.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1558461836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264623, "authorName": "keviha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keviha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bowtieBMW It's easy to forget that fact..such a big deal back in the day. Here's a link to Motor Week's review of the 1993 M5. In 1990 they called it 'the best sports sedan in the world'. This was an update for the 93' model year...and they still liked it. Enjoy the retro vibe!\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4PMkQLT3rE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558462247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264650, "authorName": "russelc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust, na, the S38b38 was still a dog, I agree with everything else, 340hp still needed to be at least 20hp more, at that still would have been marginal at best in the size/weight car. @bowtieBMW while that may be true, ive ridden in chipped S38b38 cars that supposevely made 300whp back in the day, and i wasn't impressed... not by a long shot, In 1995 i rode in chipped b36 at Laguna Seca at a drivers school by a well healed instructor, and he hated the power the car made. But I get the points being made.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558462301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264674, "authorName": "bowtieBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bowtiebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@russelc, the peaky engine is difficult to drive fast. In town it is a chore. Not terrible on the track. I had one for 13 years and put 160,000 miles on it. I finally sold it and built an LS powered E34. A better all around car, but it isn't a period ///M car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558462579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264676, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure what you're supposed to find off the showroom floor in 1991-1995 and be impressed with, if not by an M5 then, lol..\r\n\r\nI'm just saying. ;)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1558462586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264824, "authorName": "Rycase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rycase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was under the impression the 3.91 was gone in late 91 and the throwing stars definitely would be valuable. \r\n\r\nDamn this site", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558463608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264829, "authorName": "Blackfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For this type of money you can get either a new Versa, a used Accord, or this. I would prefer to show up to work in this.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1558463639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264906, "authorName": "CarCrazy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at turbine wheels", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1558464139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264949, "authorName": "Jimbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbrit/", "bidAmount": 15965, "content": "$15,965 bid placed by Jimbrit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558464537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3264955, "authorName": "Rycase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rycase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to new owner, this one wont be joining my AW I, II, III M car collection unfortunately. :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558464575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3264965, "authorName": "Jimbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/21/19 for $15,965 to Jimbrit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558464658, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3265091, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rycase :\r\n\r\nthe 3.91 definitely went away in the later production '91MY cars, but the assumption here is that it was swapped in at some point later on.\r\n\r\nI don't believe the seller confirmed that this is indeed a 3.91 or if BaT just assumed it was. other than rolling the wheels/driveshaft and counting the rotations, the usually present metal tag is the easiest way to tell, but could of course be swapped.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558465554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3265613, "authorName": "ladledip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladledip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will the new owner please flip the white wall tires inside? :) Hope you enjoy the car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1558469536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3272831, "authorName": "Jimbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ladledip white wall? that's optical illusion....look on big screen carefully at the wheels. Easy mistake to make though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558629872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3272972, "authorName": "ladledip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladledip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimbrit can't believe I missed that! Bizarre wheel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1558631936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3297324, "authorName": "Jimbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rycase my AW is collection of one! its in good company of E55, F02 750x, 560SL and trusty E38 740iL......a rag tag bunch, but the E34M will be the gem! I have longed for this understated car for years. It's on its way to Chgo now. Thanks all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559271092, "type": "comment"}]