[{"id": 2334717, "authorName": "emac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! Love the storage pictures. I have owned tons of BMWs but never the e30 m3. I may jump in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530620712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334721, "authorName": "gfishbein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfishbein/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by gfishbein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530620794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2334722, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emac - Better have a fat wallet for this one. Bloody gorgeous.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530620795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334736, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I see listings of models similar to my '87 325is I get all sentimental and tempted to bid, till I remember that sometimes it's best to just keep the memories. \r\nOf course, thinking back to how simple to maintain compared to my modern day BMWs and other high tech marques, one could make a good argument to buy this car and enjoy the pure pleasure of driving \"The Ultimate Driving Machine!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530621277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334765, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's not to like here? Beautiful M3... and only one owner!\n\nAll... the... money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530622448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334778, "authorName": "Graham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530622684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334810, "authorName": "Diseasewithnocure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diseasewithnocure/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Diseasewithnocure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530623662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2334864, "authorName": "s8ilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s8ilver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone else cringe when they see that chain through the wheel on the flatbed?\n\n2nd to last photo...was it stored in a parking garage? How much was the parking bill on the way out?! ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530625165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334892, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out of curiosity - when did BMW first put an inline six into 3-series M cars?\r\nThe 328 models made before than this were sixes, right? I was surprised to see this is a 4-banger.\r\nLovely example here. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530625975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334910, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One failed theft attempt on this car... No worries, this one won\u2019t be stolen here !!! ? Beautiful car that will bring a well deserved premium.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1530626404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334933, "authorName": "Ried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ried/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always wonder how the owners feel about parting with cars under these circumstances. 28 years is a very long time to own a car, and buying it new only deepens that bond. Is it like saying goodbye to an old friend, and all of the memories you enjoyed with that friend? Surely this owner has some deep affection for the role this car played in creating memories over a long portion of his life. Or will there be some relief in moving on? Perhaps both?\r\n\r\nI always wonder.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1530627053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334944, "authorName": "355gto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/355gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@S8ilver... Lol, from the looks of it, its been in a Parking LOT at PPP in Emeryville, Ca, where Rich UC Berkeley students live, so the parking bill probably coincided with a 16-year-Vacant-Multimillion dollar Luxury condo! :)\r\n\r\n@Ried, you're right these cars ARE old friends; I will never part with my E30 M3's... True and \"expensive Barn\" find, someone will buy an amazing car! GLWS and GO BEARS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530627678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334972, "authorName": "brb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. This will bring all the money.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1530628170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334991, "authorName": "355gto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/355gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The e30 M3 is my Rosebud.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530628709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335002, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@watchcarefully \n\"Out of curiosity \u2013 when did BMW first put an inline six into 3-series M cars? The 328 models made before than this were sixes, right? I was surprised to see this is a 4-banger.\"\n\nThe next-generation M3 (1995-ish in the U.S.) got the inline six. \n\nYes, there were 3-series cars with sixes all along, but the first generation (1977-1983) those stayed in Europe. The E30 cars had various inline sixes (various model designation - mostly called 325), but the M3 was a \"homologation\" car from what I remember, to satisfy German Touring Car racing rules. Concurrently, the Mercedes-Benz equivalent had a Cosworth-modded four-cylinder as well, whereas \"lesser\" models had an inline six. \n\nThis one's gorgeous! I love that it's actually all stock, except for the engine chip and shift knob. So many of them are listed as \"stock,\" but then there's a laundry list of modifications to the engine, suspension, brakes, etc.\n\nGLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530629001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335060, "authorName": "ShawnO11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawno11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are some cars I would buy just to look at and rub on. These cars I would beat on every mile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530630347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335112, "authorName": "norseman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norseman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope BaT has their quantum computer up and running for this one. I'm wondering if it was covered this whole time because the paint looks to be in amazing shape for sitting so long. I don't think I could part with it as I have emotional attachments to cars. \r\nI had to chuckle that the cruise control doesn't work. Who needs cruise control on an E30 M3?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530631274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335126, "authorName": "Mryflyguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mryflyguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cWho needs cruise control on an E30 M3?\u201d\r\n\r\nTechnically, nobody. But it sure was nice on those annual 890 mile trips to Monterey!\r\n\r\nhttps://www.thesaylors.net/AboutUs/BMW_E30_M3.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530631621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335168, "authorName": "samwise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samwise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy, my childhood dream car is back on sale... local to me too... and in the perfect color... My dream garage would be this and that white B13 SER on auction right now", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530632295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335170, "authorName": "DailyJeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dailyjeep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Place your bets... ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530632307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335171, "authorName": "allmeads", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allmeads/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original owner e30 M3?! All paperwork since new? No mods sans a Comforti chip and a shift knob?? Geez. Hammer price will go north of $75k, me thinks.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1530632332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335189, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never been that attached to a car. Yes, there are certainly several that I wish I never sold or that life forces dragged from my clutches; however, for but two occasions I have never given a name to any of my cars. If one car helps me get to another or my passion wanes over time, then so be it. My wife calls me \"fickle\" when it comes to my cars, and she is probably right. (She is not looking over my shoulder so I can use the pronoun SHE and the adverb PROBABLY as opposed to ALWAYS.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530632874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2335354, "authorName": "Broken88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broken88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe I have read the story of this car online. Owner was living overseas and had it stored here for almost 20 years. I guess when you've owned a car for 28 years and you haven't even been with it a majority of the time, it doesn't hurt as bad to sell it and move on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530637310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336412, "authorName": "prlinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prlinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About the only car I should have never let go.... I had skate grey over red. My fav bmw\u2019s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530651798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336417, "authorName": "BayAreaKite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayareakite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. Photo shoot in Los Altos Hills, same place I did mine for my 1994 E34 wagon that sold on BaT a couple years back. Wonder if the owner is lucky enough to live there. Must be hard for sure to let this go, but obviously harder to keep it. We all have our reasons, but it's never easy letting go. Mine was my dad's, passed down to me, and I'm fortunate to keep in touch with the current owner who continues to treat it well. Assume the same will happen here; best of luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530651920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2336544, "authorName": "IAmLulo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamlulo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a feeling there\u2019s a pretty good group of us here in the 650, 415 and 408. And the 510/925 of course. Okay sorry, sorry, didn\u2019t mean to derail the dialogue. GLWTS, great car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530654143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337005, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was what my 1988 looked like. White over tan. Sigh. Love the fact it's gently modded. I maintain the M3 is one of the BEST handling, and running car I have ever owned and driven. God, I want this one. Bigger Sigh. Being an original owner car, I agree, BIG money. Maybe a small bank in western KS would be a good mark. Beautiful BMW.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530663171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337317, "authorName": "jdmwol2ks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdmwol2ks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my! Is this the M3 that was parked by UC Berkeley campus?! If so I believe I saw the car a year or so ago when I was walking around campus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530675874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337375, "authorName": "Flip42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flip42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One Owner!? This is going to go high!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530679492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337531, "authorName": "Michaelkobeissi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelkobeissi/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Michaelkobeissi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530707079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2337676, "authorName": "SuperCarnitas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercarnitas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey folks - Just checking in here to say that I can absolutely vouch for the owner, a genuine SF Bay Area enthusiast who I'm *convinced* is making a terrible mistake by selling his car. :-) I was there in person when the car was removed from storage, really should have just thrown a bunch of $ at him right then and there.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1530711875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337706, "authorName": "John2013", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john2013/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stealing or attempted stealing of an m3 - is the death penalty too harsh??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530712712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338018, "authorName": "calbears89 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calbears89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the interest, encouraging comments, and bids.\r\n\r\n@355gto, @Broken88, @BayAreaKite: Good eyes! I grew up in Los Altos, went to Cal, and later had the chance to work in the UK. I left the M3 with my folks who were living in Emeryville (PPP) and that\u2019s where it sat until I moved back to the Bay Area. I\u2019m now in Los Altos again. \r\n\r\n@SuperCarnitas: Thanks for the muscle to get her out of the garage which was too low for the flatbed, and for recommending BaT.\r\n\r\n@jdmwol2ks: Might have been. I took the car to Cal a couple times, and to Monterey for Festorics and Motorsports Reunion last year. \r\n\r\n@Ried: Great question. I certainly feel bittersweet. In my case, it might have been easier to let go before I moved, but the longer I\u2019ve had it, the greater the attachment. I started thinking about a listing several months ago, but it took some time to work up the courage to finally push the button. As you say, it did play a role in creating memories and, in my case, some life-changing ones. For that, it still has pride of place in my garage. \r\n\r\nHappy 4th of July!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1530722819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338023, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone notice how large the CHECK light is on the center of the gauge cluster?\r\nPlease note the check used to purchase this will be much larger. Guess everytime you get in and cycle the key you will get a friendly reminder ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530722868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338166, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This gorgeous beastie is goin' down for boo-koo bucks\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530727408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338216, "authorName": "15487263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/15487263/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*sigh* If I only had the money. GLWTS!!! She's a beautiful car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530729037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338662, "authorName": "LboogieG12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lboogieg12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "omg 77K miles? maybe this one will fetch well above $60K. GL to seller & buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530748267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338933, "authorName": "missing_link", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missing_link/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woah.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530765883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2339077, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man,,, this is a time capsule car here. What a beauty. One well preserved E30M3.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530794109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2341457, "authorName": "samwise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samwise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a fellow cal grad myself and lived in Sunnyvale... probably seen this exact car a few times back in the days...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530838353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342114, "authorName": "ttforcefed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttforcefed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "crappy ones are in the 40s...this is a 6 figure car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530885514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342130, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530885736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342993, "authorName": "romantimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romantimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyers please take time to do a full inspection. This car has no OE caulking on the fenders and in person there were indications of a possible full respray. Beautiful car, great condition, just a suggestion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530899122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343234, "authorName": "FredL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this is the one that was parked next to me in the Festorics Turn 5 Corral Display tent last August - and I suspect it is - this is one really clean and spectacular M3. GLWA, buyer is going to get a nice one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530901701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345129, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@romantimes - I\u2019m Not bidding - but curious on these - what premium would you put on almost 30 year old paint vs a good repaint in original color ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530980987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345439, "authorName": "ronster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone please explain to me why a one owner car is more desirable than a well-maintained multi-owner car?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530997052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345775, "authorName": "iantar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iantar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@romantimes. Are you referring to the front fenders near the engine bay, cowel area? If so, I beleieve some had these welds and some did not. I am not sure if that is an indication of damage. Check for vin tags presence and condition. As for over spray, use a quality paint meter to assist in evaluation.\n\n@ronster. I have not figured this out myself. I much rather have a car with multiple owners and Full documentsion from start then 1 owner and no docs. If a car checks out to be good.. # of owners means nothing to me. I'm eager to know what others think...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531021279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2346436, "authorName": "F1tifosi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1tifosi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a one owner car the seller should be able to verify if the odometer ever stopped working. @calbears89 can you please verify miles are accurate and odometer has functioned since ownership? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531085526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2346795, "authorName": "calbears89 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calbears89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@F1tifosi: Odometer has functioned properly since new. It has never stopped working. Mileage as of tonight is 77,469.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531116316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2346801, "authorName": "PDXtonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxtonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re the one owner car vs multi owner car... sure, there's a possibility that the multi owner is a better car, but the probability of it having baggage (e.i. someone who owned it but either got overwhelmed with deferred maintenance and sold it or just did bandage fixes) is higher with multiple owners. One owner is a benefit in my book. There's less mystery.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1531117460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2347355, "authorName": "mmarshall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmarshall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful M3! Good luck with sale. My '88 was acquired out of long term storage so I'm following this one closely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531157533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2348413, "authorName": "Faloje", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faloje/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by Faloje", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531168779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2349326, "authorName": "CharlesM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlesm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sittin\u2019 still for now but sure to be cranking up at lunchtime tomorrow. \nThanks @calbears89 for passing this one on to the next owner to nurture. \nGLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531185242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2349634, "authorName": "turbotroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbotroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - could you pls comment on speculation from @romantimes regarding signs of possible full respray ? Since car is one owner car, I\u2019m sure u can bring clarity on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531203726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2349799, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldnt care if it was repainted as long as it was done well. Its not like you are buying a Rembrandt that someone colored over, its 30 year old car that had 30 year old single stage paint with 30 years of people rubbing and buffing on it. I kinda like new paint (as long as its done well).", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1531227437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350105, "authorName": "LuxSportMotorGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxsportmotorgroup/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by LuxSportMotorGroup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531235417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350148, "authorName": "petrolboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petrolboy/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by petrolboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531236290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350229, "authorName": "calbears89 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calbears89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In response to Qs...\r\nThe car has not been in an accident. I\u2019m not familiar with what VIN tags are and I\u2019m not with the car today. The VIN is listed on the listing and Carfax image. \r\n\r\nThe car has not had a full respray. As mentioned, repairs included the rear bumper and a dent/gash on the left rear. While the bumper was repaired, I took the opportunity to address some rusty discoloration and oxidation spots. I\u2019m pleased with the results as seen in the photos. \r\n\r\nThanks for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531238543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350248, "authorName": "Broken88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broken88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So pumped for this one! Such a cool story! And its ending an hour earlier than the last dozen or so E30 M3s. So I wont have to stay at work late to see the action.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531239075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350251, "authorName": "brb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimmy_P You and others might not care about a repaint, but someone spending upwards of $60k (I'm guessing) will probably want to know the history of the car - repaint or otherwise. The whole value proposition here is that it is a one-owner M3, the perks of which ought to be a comprehensive history.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1531239192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350266, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really surprised this one hasn't gotten higher with less than 2 hours to go. The last 30 min are going to be where it's at it appears.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531239442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350273, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by magnus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531239538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350278, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to sneak a bid in here, hoping that everyone gets caught up watching the start of France/Belgium right as this auction ends.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531239577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350295, "authorName": "MTS1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mts1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Placemotorsports, You took the words right out of my mouth. I am not a buy for the car but always blown away at the dollars these have brought over the past year or so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531240095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350344, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems clear to me that the market is softening a bit for the modern classics. But I think top examples like this could still fetch top dollar. This will be a very indicative sale of the market. BaT seems like the place for price discovery these days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531241587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350374, "authorName": "Broken88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broken88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think the market is softening. I believe it is a result of the price increase, which causes a good amount of people that currently own the car to sell. This causes the market to get flooded for a short period. But eventually, only enthusiasts and collectors will own almost all of them, and then the casual owner will disappear, and prices will continue to rise.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1531242219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350398, "authorName": "gfishbein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfishbein/", "bidAmount": 42750, "content": "$42,750 bid placed by gfishbein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531242830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350414, "authorName": "Roughrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roughrider/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by Roughrider", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531243264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350415, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that should set the expectation ....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531243293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350420, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rough indeed\n*smack*", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531243399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350450, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think a one owner M3 like this with added plus of a California car, pretty low mileage, nice color combo and still in for the most part stock form. This should creep up to 70g or so. Just a guess but we will see if the bidders are in the room. \r\n Good luck to all involved.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531244077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350457, "authorName": "Mxpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mxpilot/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Mxpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531244144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350463, "authorName": "maxwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i haven't seen much of a gap in price between high 5 figs and low six figs miles on these. Sub 30K miles these get pricey. One owner though is getting more rare on these...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531244223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350500, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is a $65k car all day long.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531244864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350512, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dyno8 - DRS = ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350515, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it will hammer at 68-70", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531245124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350517, "authorName": "PacificExposure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacificexposure/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bill930p Drag Reduction System", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350518, "authorName": "Broken88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broken88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Terrible one jut sold on Ebay for 54k. This one is much nicer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350522, "authorName": "Fullchat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fullchat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I refer to DRS as the Driver Redundant System!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350502, "authorName": "Dyno8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dyno8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Entering the DRS zone in 10,9,8\nhttps://www.formula1.com/en/championship/inside-f1/understanding-f1-racing/Overtaking_and_the_DRS.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350530, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PacificExposure - Google search found that for me also. But I'm petty sure that's not what he meant.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350531, "authorName": "gfishbein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfishbein/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by gfishbein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350532, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350533, "authorName": "E30s_of_WNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30s_of_wny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@calbears89, the VIN tags mentioned are located on both fenders where they mount to the body, the hood, the doors and the trunk lid, BMW installed them from the factory to as a kind of way for future owners to tell they we're original parts, they can be replaced though", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350534, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350535, "authorName": "gfishbein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfishbein/", "bidAmount": 54500, "content": "$54,500 bid placed by gfishbein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350538, "authorName": "romakahlon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romakahlon/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by romakahlon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350542, "authorName": "TBF3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531245581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350543, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Second that - RNM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350544, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350545, "authorName": "TBF3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About as last second as possible @FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350546, "authorName": "romakahlon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romakahlon/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by romakahlon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350547, "authorName": "simsimma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simsimma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let\u2019s go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350552, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350554, "authorName": "romakahlon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romakahlon/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by romakahlon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350556, "authorName": "Broken88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broken88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a way to tell if there is a reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350558, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Broken88 - Not until it's over", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531245825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350559, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auctions with No Reserve say it in the title.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531245827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350560, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Broken88 assume there is one unless the title starts with \"No Reserve:\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531245831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350565, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350567, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jt1974 - I thought you only watched the P-Car stuff?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531245880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350572, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @bill930p: I have a soft spot for BMWs....I thought you were P-Car guy only too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531245933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350573, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 59500, "content": "$59,500 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350575, "authorName": "bremenautowerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bremenautowerks/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by bremenautowerks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531245978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350574, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jt1974 - I have a 88 M3 that will probably show up here in a week or so.\n\nI've had quite a few M3's in my day.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1531246017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350578, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350584, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350586, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bill930p - Never had the pleasure of owning an M3 - when I was looking at the 997s, the E46 M3 was another car I was considering....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350591, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350596, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seems like mostly dealers/mechanics bidding, that should tell you something about this car: heck of a ride and probably still too cheap.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350597, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jt1974 - They are great cars! For me, the older the better.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350601, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350604, "authorName": "E30s_of_WNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30s_of_wny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbalster, I would expect to see it in EAG's inventory for $100k at least", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350607, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and this is the color I want...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350608, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cbalster - Prices are on the rise. Those in the biz are really hot for these right now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531246347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350609, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too cheap at this level. It checks every single E30 box.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350611, "authorName": "Handbuiltcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handbuiltcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bill930p & @TBF3 - what say you now re: reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350615, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350619, "authorName": "Garage44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say reserve met with that last bid", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350617, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Handbuiltcollector - I say it's going to sell!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350624, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350628, "authorName": "LogJam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/logjam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great screen name @letme", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350629, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350630, "authorName": "Garage44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well photographed car, good for a few more \"ok...one more\" bids.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350631, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much respect for the seller for storing this car all those years where its value and appreciation was much less. Definitely an emotional connection, if @calbears89 bought this car as a graduation gift from Berkeley, all the more reason I won't blame him if he cries when it's gone. I hope the winner drives it away, and doesn't just Bring a Trailer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1531246546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350626, "authorName": "LetMe_ThatPoint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/letme_thatpoint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Starting to just get into \"Respect your Elders\" territory for the YouTuber cognoscenti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350633, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bucket list car for every guy who had a poster of either Heather Thomas or Daisy Duke hanging over their bed as a kid !!! A large pool of enthusiasts wishing to own one !!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531246576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350634, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will it get $70k?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350635, "authorName": "swissedge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissedge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good sign that it is about time to put my unmolested 89 M3 on the market.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350636, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350637, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350642, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swissedge - I would wait. Prices of these are going up! You'll regret it next year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350644, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 Dogs in the hunt. Who has the staying power?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350647, "authorName": "mikeabuyaghi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeabuyaghi/", "bidAmount": 69500, "content": "$69,500 bid placed by mikeabuyaghi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350648, "authorName": "Handbuiltcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handbuiltcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the value drop once it is no longer \u201coriginal owner?\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350649, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "75k might do it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350651, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swissedge If I had the means I would not wait around for the details about yours. Would be buying this one !!!! LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350652, "authorName": "bOMBfACTORY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bombfactory/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll say what thousands of guys are thinking right now - shoulda never sold mine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350654, "authorName": "brb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Handbuiltcollector I imagine it won't affect anything until the third owner. Next owner can say \"bought from original owner\" and it will hold almost as much value I'd bet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531246770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350659, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2350661, "authorName": "Trusted1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad I'm the 3rd owner of my 88'...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350663, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There it is...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350664, "authorName": "Satneff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satneff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "or you can get 3 Isettas for this money ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350665, "authorName": "daniel.giardullo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel.giardullo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But you wouldn't be 1/3 as cool...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531246857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350666, "authorName": "brb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or stuff an S14 *into* an Isetta.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350667, "authorName": "Garage44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Random thought. I LOVE THIS SITE", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1531246893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350668, "authorName": "Handbuiltcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handbuiltcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only two other e30 M3s have gone beyond this price on BAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350669, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/10/18 for $70,000 to FJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246922, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2350671, "authorName": "edirtysix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edirtysix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350670, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "heck of an auction esp if 70k is the reserve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350672, "authorName": "LogJam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/logjam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dizam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350673, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i called it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350674, "authorName": "danreed121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danreed121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350675, "authorName": "steve575", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve575/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a big jump!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350677, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You will never regret buying quality", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350676, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought @FJ60 GREAT CAR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350678, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how do you think i should couch this one to my wife?", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1531246958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350680, "authorName": "stark311", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stark311/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that was fun...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350681, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well bought, bring it back next year and make $30k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531246980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350682, "authorName": "bremenautowerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bremenautowerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice one. Congrats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531246982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350683, "authorName": "Handbuiltcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handbuiltcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy her a new couch", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1531246992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350684, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "take her to meet the seller. the more i think about it, the more i wonder why he's selling", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531246994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350686, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!!!! Congratulations @FJ60......buy flowers.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350688, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all for the fun. Now i have to get it from California to Grand Cayman...42% import tax will hurt.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531247034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350690, "authorName": "Beetz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beetz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ouch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350689, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FJ60, tell her that I sold my two owner, 55k mile e30 M3 six years ago for 28k. Argh.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531247056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350691, "authorName": "LboogieG12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lboogieg12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whoa grand cayman!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350692, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Land Cruisers and Bimmers make good stable mates", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531247058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350694, "authorName": "Trusted1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"how do you think i should couch this one to my wife?\"\r\nGood Investment AND Fun to drive!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531247076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350693, "authorName": "Broken88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broken88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Thanks for letting us know where its going. too often the winners never comment and everyone is left wondering.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1531247076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350696, "authorName": "juju396", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juju396/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought @fj60 The original and best iteration m3 ever built from Bavaria! I will watch this Petrolicious video in your honor lol https://youtu.be/Jja-Y5023tk (And for the wife: buy her lots of shoes and handbags lol)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350697, "authorName": "ras72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ras72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fj60 let her drive that FJ60. \r\nWait, Are you the FJ60 in Grand Cayman from iH8mud?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350704, "authorName": "LetMe_ThatPoint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/letme_thatpoint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tell her you bought the God's Chariot of offshore accounts and you are going to import it for her. Usually folks are looking to shelter things in GC.....so what you're doing is kinda normal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531247226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350709, "authorName": "NO1ZX6R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no1zx6r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats FJ60. Based on the size of Grand Cayman island the mileage on this car should remain fairly low for quite a while!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1531247253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350738, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to watch these race at Silverstone and elsewhere as a kid. very excited to be getting my own touring car!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1531247549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350741, "authorName": "FJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fj60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@calbears89 - the contact seller button has disappeared. I've email BaT to put us in touch...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350759, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FJ60 & @calbears89 - Congratulations! You both have received emails with contact information and recommendations for completing the transaction. Please check your inboxes.\r\n\r\nCheers\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1531247802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350766, "authorName": "Dyno8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dyno8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531247869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2350800, "authorName": "calbears89 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calbears89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to the bidders and congrats to @FJ60! \r\n\r\nFWIW - my wife will be sad to see the car go.\r\n\r\nThank You all!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1531248322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2351070, "authorName": "PhatStaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phatstaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @bringatrailer for adding these comments, it helps clarify the questions after an auction. Cheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531250846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2353115, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FJ60- I was on GC in early 2000`s [2001 I believe] and was in a rental Mercedes A Class driving all over the island to get a postcard marked from \"Hell\" ! Saw a beautiful silver E30M3 parked off to side of road and walked up to it. Looked great from 20 feet, but when up close- it was eaten-up by rust ! So sad ! Congrats on this one- and don't believe it will have that same fate! sackboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531314510, "type": "comment"}]