[{"id": 16016566, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 850, "content": "$850 bid placed by tantalic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730581796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16016900, "authorName": "Redbird41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redbird41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two on BaT at the same time?! What a time to be alive!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730585237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017000, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my, the Darth Vader of cars........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730586369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017268, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time I see two CSi's on BAT at the same time.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730589213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017312, "authorName": "mbarrett635", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbarrett635/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - why was the center console replaced? Is the original wood trim available?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730589813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16018245, "authorName": "skmajeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skmajeed/", "bidAmount": 1852, "content": "$1,852 bid placed by skmajeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730602389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16018639, "authorName": "jtbham13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtbham13/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by jtbham13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730618899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16018644, "authorName": "skmajeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skmajeed/", "bidAmount": 3854, "content": "$3,854 bid placed by skmajeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730619679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16019047, "authorName": "KarKenKens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karkenkens/", "bidAmount": 4444, "content": "$4,444 bid placed by KarKenKens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730640570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16019130, "authorName": "purelypmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/purelypmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has been enjoyed, nice to see it wasn't just garage art.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730641707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16019562, "authorName": "brannman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brannman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My '01 740iL came from Friday Harbor. May have to take a short ferry ride with it to go see this CSi in person :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730646424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16019882, "authorName": "Doug_ktm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doug_ktm/", "bidAmount": 4544, "content": "$4,544 bid placed by Doug_ktm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730649163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16020677, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All. This spectacular vehicle draws crowds wherever it goes. The owner (3rd) purchased the car online from the 2nd owner and drove it home from CO. He was retired, mid 70's and wanted it perfect, so had every scratch, crack, scrub, blemish or leak addressed. In doing so, he acquired another V12 engine and numerous parts, some that replaced worn/scratched items (driver seat, door handles, mirrors, etc) and many remaining spares are included. Now mid 80's, the hard decision to sell his cherished 850 has come, due to back/knee issues keeping him in his truck. The car is resides in his hangar home, covered, on heated floors at 70 degrees year round. It is driven (or at least started and run, weather dependent) every few weeks, and has off-island road trips 2-4/year. Lately, usage is mostly local. Hope this gives some background. Good luck everyone!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730655779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16020787, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great background story... answers more than a few questions... explains the overlarge garage in the background.... :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730656545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021056, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbarrett635 The center console, in wood, comes with the car. It was cracked and would not mount the new equipment. It appears it was not attached well to start with. He has 2 Ci consoles with the intention of wood graining all trim with fluid bed \"wood grain\" so as to match. \r\nYou are welcome to come see the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730657856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021503, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brannman Yes, we offer anyone to come and see the car here on San Juan Island. Makes a beautiful vacation trip and nice car to visit as well.\r\nApologies regarding the pictures... a gloss black car shines so great, but is also tough to photograph well. Owner had driven the car a bit just prior to photo shoot, and had some wash streaks and many more bugs than expected. The car has no dents, driving dings, etc. and photos unfortunately don't show it so well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730659557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16023000, "authorName": "brannman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brannman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reading below, am I correct in understanding that with the sale of the car comes a spare S70 V12, a drivers seat, side mirrors, and \"other parts\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730666357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16023793, "authorName": "jtbham13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtbham13/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by jtbham13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730671729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16024242, "authorName": "jtbham13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtbham13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a bit lost. In reading the comments - is the engine in the car original? What does \u201che acquired another V12 engine\u201d mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730677932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16024531, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brannman Sorry for the confusing statement. The owner has, for another auction, an S70V12, 6 speed trans, euro rear view mirrors, a seat cover, throwing star wheel covers, wheels and tires and computer from a 1994 CSI. Only the seat cover is included in this auction as there is a small chafing spot on the drivers seat.\r\nThe extra engine and other parts for sale at a future time are available, but not included in this sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730682069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16024944, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtbham13 The owner was told that engine/transmission, chassis, bodywork etc. are numbers matching original equipment, and have remained unmodified. This owner purchased the car sight unseen online, and he wanted another engine to cover unknown issues that might arise. This engine needed minimal work, so the standby engine remains untouched.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730688626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16025042, "authorName": "450slman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450slman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea who the Miami Dolphin player was who previously owned the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730690728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16025045, "authorName": "Hyybriid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyybriid/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Hyybriid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730690836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16026434, "authorName": "enthus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@450slman \r\n\r\nI think it was Ray Finkle.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730735255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16030971, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clarification: Front and rear air dams (valances?) were replaced during 2015-2016 refurbishment.\r\nBTW @450slman and @enthus\r\nI think it will turn out to be more fun guessing who the Dolphins owner was than actually knowing! The next owner will discover that within the documents.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730753670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16034470, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by tantalic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730772247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16034609, "authorName": "Hyybriid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyybriid/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Hyybriid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730774226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16035128, "authorName": "Stackman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stackman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blaine the Mono\u2019s a pain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730785405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16037243, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original Console", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730827677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16037258, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stackman ???", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730827773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16037342, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A monoplane? that lands only in the plain.... :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730828281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16051463, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 18850, "content": "$18,850 bid placed by swb911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730938059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16051929, "authorName": "DLH104", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh104/", "bidAmount": 19200, "content": "$19,200 bid placed by DLH104", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730943909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16055187, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW, as people are coming to see the car... keep in mind Pacific Northwest weather. We won't be driving it in the rain. Looks good from now until later Friday. Rainy weekend ahead.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731003693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060000, "authorName": "mpetrov22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpetrov22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the engine and other spare parts already available for sale now? Or there will be another auction?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731024785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060029, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rack came available for some quick pics, for those who've asked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731024982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060122, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mpetrov22 The engine, and other parts, etc. are available and not on another auction, yet. The owner wanted all of his gathered 850 items to be available to the winner of this auction - IF that winner was interested in them. Not required to take them, but available if they want them. So far, there has been lots of interest in several of those extras.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731025908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060305, "authorName": "mpetrov22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpetrov22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am interested in the engine, where can I contact you after auction if the winner won\u2019t take it with the car? Also if you can provide any info on it, milage and if any work been done to it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731027868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060622, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731031843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060670, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mpetrov22 and others: For special instances, private inquiries or questions about engine, etc. that aren't included in this auction, please use the \"Contact Seller\" button, just abeam the 2nd picture of this listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731032411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060785, "authorName": "Reid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grew up in the PNW, didn\u2019t realize \u201cnot driven in the rain\u201d was even a thing until I moved to CA!\n(Okay, I get it that, in this case, you don\u2019t want some idiot crashing it right before it sells)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731034124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16061051, "authorName": "mattkrumpak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattkrumpak/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mattkrumpak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731039461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16061895, "authorName": "Hyybriid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyybriid/", "bidAmount": 20850, "content": "$20,850 bid placed by Hyybriid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731075012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16067821, "authorName": "Uliche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uliche/", "bidAmount": 21100, "content": "$21,100 bid placed by Uliche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731104107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16069161, "authorName": "dubaikhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubaikhan/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by dubaikhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731118597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16070282, "authorName": "Uliche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uliche/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by Uliche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731160175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16071108, "authorName": "Jadvette94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadvette94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I correct in seeing 2014 and 2015 date codes on the tires? Also, is this car wearing the factory correct wheels, or should they be the \u201cthrowing star\u201d wheels? Absolutely beautiful black paint, btw.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731168661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16071110, "authorName": "Jadvette94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadvette94/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by Jadvette94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731168687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16071237, "authorName": "Ali63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ali63/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Ali63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731169704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16071477, "authorName": "dubaikhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubaikhan/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by dubaikhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731171722, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16071729, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome everyone! Less than 3 hours until this beauty should go to a new home. I'm standing by to help answer any questions that arise. Fabulous driving car, beautiful in and out. Lots of lookers and watchers! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731173476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16071871, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jadvette94 you are correct on the tires, but they are in great shape. No weather, sun/dry rot or abuse history. They have been in room temperature inside storage their whole life. The throwing star wheels are original, and available. Owner liked the look of the current wheels and had them installed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731174536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16072315, "authorName": "jaydog64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know what the black pipe shaped piece is that has been added under the hood and is zip tied just front of the driver's side shock tower?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731176427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16072463, "authorName": "Arcadius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arcadius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not an expert on this engine, but can anyone help me understand why vin decoder shows 312 hp instead of 372 hp ???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731177093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16072562, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaydog64,, looks like a capacitor that removes \"noise\" just a guess, but it is not factory...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731177425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16072684, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaydog64 not sure what it is, has been there since his purchase", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731177809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16072908, "authorName": "rohandesilva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rohandesilva/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by rohandesilva", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731178415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16072939, "authorName": "jaydog64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think ThorsHammer may have nailed it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731178482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073015, "authorName": "Archer1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archer1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@planeblaine (The Seller)- \"Owner liked the look of the current wheels better than the originals and had them installed\", but not keeping the throwing star wheels?! \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731178654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073289, "authorName": "Uliche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uliche/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by Uliche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731179400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16073294, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Archer1 sorry, the owner does have the throwing star wheels, and they are available to be put on the car. The wheels (and tires mounted on them) are well used and would need touching up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731179417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073369, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaydog64 @ThorsHammer owner agrees perhaps the item in question was part of an earlier (1st owner) sound system installed in trunk. The system was removed, back to orig. equip. standard by 2nd owner. This item has been installed there since current owner's purchase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731179638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073425, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Arcadius the decoder you've used must be incorrect. VIN...CD00170 assures US Spec. CSi status at 372HP.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731179812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073439, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and Remember folks, this is a rare CSi,\u00a0 not Ci !\u00a0 There have only been 3 available on BaT since 7/24, and sold for $95,000, $130,500 and $84,000.\u00a0 They only made 225 of them for US.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731179874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073567, "authorName": "dubaikhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubaikhan/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by dubaikhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731180280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16073611, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Viktheknife @Sam4 @hefty_smurf @Askyourwifeb4youbid @CoolClassicsIntl\r\nThis is a very nice 850 CSi ending in :40 minutes...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731180415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073792, "authorName": "AirEngr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airengr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this one will go RNM. The bids seem crazy low.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731180985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073849, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A full detail and correction of some of the small imperfections would have gone a long way in trying to get the money mentioned on the other CSI's sold here,,, this one has been a driver, which I would be happy to own and drive,,,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731181191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073873, "authorName": "hefty_smurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hefty_smurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for tagging me. Unfortunately, I ended up with another manual GT car. Probably karma that the roof on it stopped working the day of delivery.\r\n\r\nNo convertible top risks with this one though!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731181257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073922, "authorName": "Usmotoreum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usmotoreum/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by Usmotoreum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731181434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16073967, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThorsHammer correct. This car will detail out very nicely. Kinda last minute decisions to get listed, and age/maladies and our remote location limited our detailing opportunities.\r\n@hefty_smurf sorry to hear. Always a bummer when your new car has issues early on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731181585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074030, "authorName": "GreaserGeezer1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasergeezer1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That presumed capacitor under the hood is not stock, but there was a similar OEM part put there to stop alternator whine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731181845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074049, "authorName": "dubaikhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubaikhan/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by dubaikhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731181911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074099, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by ThorsHammer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074135, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thors mighty hammer is finally here \u2026.. I might have to jump in here in a minute :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074148, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No,no,no alex, just relax,,,,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074173, "authorName": "mkrdichians", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkrdichians/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by mkrdichians", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074184, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThorsHammer I can resist ANYTHING but TEMPTATION \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731182268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074185, "authorName": "Ali63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ali63/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by Ali63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074194, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 33333, "content": "$33,333 bid placed by alex840", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182315, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074201, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by ThorsHammer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074204, "authorName": "mkrdichians", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkrdichians/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by mkrdichians", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074211, "authorName": "Ali63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ali63/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Ali63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074223, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The BMW 850CSi? Never heard of it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731182366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074224, "authorName": "mkrdichians", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkrdichians/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by mkrdichians", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074226, "authorName": "brannman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brannman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I need a 5th BMW - no. Do I WANT this as my 5th current BMW - yes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731182370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074245, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL alec...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074257, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brannman some of us still need our 4th in the garage!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731182422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074262, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by ThorsHammer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074261, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThorsHammer regarding the \"daily driver\" implication. This car was driven routinely the first few years of his ownership. He spent near $15,000 making things right. 2-3 years ago his age made driving this fabulous car a chore, and for the last years, it has been stored, just monthly local run for excersize.\r\nNot a daily driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731182431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074264, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074266, "authorName": "mkrdichians", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkrdichians/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by mkrdichians", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074299, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller don\u2019t worry the \u201cforum\u201d guys are here with deep pockets \u2026.. 90k plus car. This is going to be fun :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074298, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alex840, thanks for the Oscar Wilde quote..... ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731182533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074302, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think being called drivers car was meant to be negative! Being driven isn't bad, for those of us looking for a car to drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731182540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074311, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alex840 @ThorsHammer @aleccartio you guys crack me up! Post bidding drinks with you guys would be a gas!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731182569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074336, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long ways to go\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074340, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@planeblaine It is a 112k mile with some changes from stock, not a garage queen left to collect dust, so \"driver\" was purely an observation, not any negative implication...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731182690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074356, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If a CSi is well sorted, miles do not matter. They are amazing. They become better with miles. Trust me on this. Bid on. All my personal cars have some serious miles on them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731182712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074365, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by tantalic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074371, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving these and proper maintenance keep cars healthy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731182767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074374, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exactly, mileage doesn\u2019t mean anything. Get on highway 5 @ 2 am to LA and floor it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074375, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That applies to all E31\u2019s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731182780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074389, "authorName": "PuristMiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puristmiami/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by PuristMiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074393, "authorName": "mkrdichians", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkrdichians/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by mkrdichians", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074407, "authorName": "Blackdiablo21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdiablo21/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by Blackdiablo21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074412, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Sam4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074417, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My. newly acquired 840 has 130k on the clock but is tight and taut...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731182941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074416, "authorName": "nc312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nc312/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by nc312", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074418, "authorName": "Materialthings51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/materialthings51/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Materialthings51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074433, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Respectable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074441, "authorName": "PuristMiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puristmiami/", "bidAmount": 51200, "content": "$51,200 bid placed by PuristMiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074446, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have disassembled several BMW engines with over 100k miles and barley see any cylinder wear with the Alusil blocks...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731183041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074450, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 51850, "content": "$51,850 bid placed by tantalic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074453, "authorName": "GreaserGeezer1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasergeezer1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There should be more sharks drawn to the smell of Pentosin...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074454, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swb911s I daily drove my first 840 to 200k before parting it out", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074469, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok it\u2019s time to concentrate \u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074471, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 52350, "content": "$52,350 bid placed by Sam4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074470, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Then all is good for me....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074492, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(I always love the closing auction banter \ud83e\udd23)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074498, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have 169K on my 840, runs like a top.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731183199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074511, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by tantalic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074547, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by Sam4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074558, "authorName": "PuristMiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puristmiami/", "bidAmount": 54200, "content": "$54,200 bid placed by PuristMiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074585, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta be heading for a RNM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074587, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe PuristMiami is the original owner trying to get her back... :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074592, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 54700, "content": "$54,700 bid placed by Sam4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074598, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 55200, "content": "$55,200 bid placed by alex840", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074632, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 55700, "content": "$55,700 bid placed by Sam4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074651, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The M-Pars alone are worth a pretty premium \nBid on.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731183672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074667, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is testing my self control!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074673, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/9/24 for $55,700 to Sam4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183742, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16074687, "authorName": "brannman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brannman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "W.O.W!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731183783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074688, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely a killer buy.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731183784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074696, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sam4 congrats. \nPlease join our world wide owner\u2019s facebook group for love and support. 35000 members \n\nbmw 850/840 world owner\u2019s association on FB\n\n\nAlec.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731183816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074699, "authorName": "alex840", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex840/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731183820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074690, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow, what a deal! \n\n112k Is nothing on these engines, and really kind of on two engines for that matter. \n\nCongratulations and well done @Sam4\n\n\"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731183826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074733, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Sam4 and thanks to all bidders. A real steal, as Sam4 knows.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731183938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074779, "authorName": "planeblaine (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We'll look forward to discussing transfer details, and if any of the spares/extras will be wanted. Any that aren't will be coming available in another future offering.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731184139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16075727, "authorName": "arascollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arascollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a deal wow did not expect to go that low", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731188169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16075843, "authorName": "Sam4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sam4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone. Chris please send me your contact info so we can connect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731189520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16076091, "authorName": "HELIDR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helidr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sam4...Congrats on your win! I'm sure that you'll enjoy the ride!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731192725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078747, "authorName": "TedBobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedbobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen! Last year for the CSi too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731258972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16095917, "authorName": "s52z3mc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s52z3mc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody who ever worked on these cars knows this sold for about what it should have sold in this condition. Folks saying this is a steal never worked on E31 CSi. Good price, not a steal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731438224, "type": "comment"}]