[{"id": 2066840, "authorName": "Jaredtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks to be decently corrosion free considering where it has spent it's life. Good show on a great car! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520435966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066844, "authorName": "Diseasewithnocure", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diseasewithnocure/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Diseasewithnocure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520436057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2066862, "authorName": "Fiat4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiat4ever/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Fiat4ever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520436301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2066872, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely M5 in excellent condition. Only thing I'd change is reversing the black kidney grilles to stock, an easy and inexpensive flip.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520436452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066890, "authorName": "Carnut68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey I am in CT and have a E28 M5 with similar mileage except black interior and Euro conversion. Would love to have run across you to compare notes and such. Maybe it will stay in CT...but probably not. Given the market I keep thinking I should sell mine but after owning for ten years I am petrified of the ensuing sellers remorse. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520436827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066898, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGraj\r\nPlease seller, some more pictures of the undercarriage, maybe a compression/leak test? Some videos? Cold start, walk around? These great cars are expensive and need a full disclosure for potential buyers. Thx and GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520436944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066909, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely example. I too would ditch the black kidney grills as well as the clear marker lights. The supersprint probably sounds great and the radio upgrade is just a practical thing. I would love to daily this in 3 of our 4 seasons here in the north east. Such a balanced car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520437170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066992, "authorName": "RacerRocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful car. Always wanted one since I first saw it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520439026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067008, "authorName": "ppetras23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ppetras23/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by ppetras23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520439365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2067028, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A running and walk-around video has been added to the listing. Thanks for looking!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520439868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067121, "authorName": "kuene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kuene/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by kuene", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520441715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2067139, "authorName": "Eurocarfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurocarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chris Harris owns one of these...just sayin'", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520442039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067159, "authorName": "AbnMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abnmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh this is nice. Trade you for my Discovery listed here! ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520442406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067367, "authorName": "bmw911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think these are still under-valued in the market. My dad had an 81' M1 for years with this engine. What a screamer! Beautiful example, good luck seller - and buyer!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520447618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067397, "authorName": "Jakehea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakehea/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Jakehea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520448122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2067464, "authorName": "tmanderson302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmanderson302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The biggest tragedy is that the good ol US of A made BMW put bumpers the size of Manhattan on these.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520449422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067612, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bumpers don't bother me on the 80's BMWs at all.....makes the car look even more 80's!\r\n\r\nI said it before, this E28 M5 and the 04 VW R32 are two cars I test drove and didn't buy........yet years later I still think about them both! Worst part was both cars were affordable to me at the time!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520451058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2067734, "authorName": "minty46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minty46/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by minty46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520452105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2067798, "authorName": "hassan124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hassan124/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by hassan124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520452751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2067877, "authorName": "Jakehea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakehea/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Jakehea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520453541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2068425, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey guys... thanks for taking interest in my beloved e28. I will try to answer all of your questions in a timely fashion but we are currently having a snow storm so thanks in advance for your patience. I should have swapped the grill out before the pictures.... that is included in the sale. Thanks again and happy bidding... I love this car!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520459236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068489, "authorName": "driveaclassicnotaplastic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driveaclassicnotaplastic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just sold my e28 m5 last week . Correction i can't freaking believe i just sold my m5 last week. so help me god if not for my e30 m3 i shoot myself . GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520460464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068634, "authorName": "1st_5er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1st_5er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ bmw911guy \r\nM1 was M88 powered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520462984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068703, "authorName": "manny_g.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manny_g.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You say you love it, but yet you're selling it. Why are you selling it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520465133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068751, "authorName": "bmw911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ 1st 5er - I could have sworn the same engine was in the M5 and M1 - just the M1 was a Euro-only car and the engine didn't show up on our shores until 88'. Guess that's why I'm no mechanic or engine historian! My bad and thanks for the correction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520466679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068798, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One marvelous M5!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520469011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068812, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The S38B35 was developed for the US emissions control challenges. Lower compression pistons and a milder cam dropped the hp from 286 to 256 for the cars destined for these shores. The US cars also had a catalytic converter fitted but that was not the reason for the power dip.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520469524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068839, "authorName": "bmw911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab - thanks! My Dad had a Henna Red M1 he purchased out of Indiana around 2003 or so. Paid $62k for it and everybody thought that was ALL the money. The car was gathering dust at a Honda(!) dealership and had about 18k miles if memory serves. Drove it for years and rode the wave of appreciation. He passed away three years ago and the car was sold for just under $600k. He would let me borrow it for the weekend occasionally before it was hyper-valuable and I loved the reactions it provoked. \"Sweet Ferrari Dude\" or \"Nice Pantera\" were the most common comments! Great memories.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520470062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068939, "authorName": "gpsmith3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpsmith3/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by gpsmith3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520474541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2068941, "authorName": "Olivier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olivier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much would it cost to switch to European bumpers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520474704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069000, "authorName": "boostorbust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostorbust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olivier lots because it requires extensive body work", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520477133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069182, "authorName": "lewis911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a 997.1 owner, I am envious of that view under the hood. What a great looking engine. Oh, and the four door practicality too. I have to get my wife to sell the Outback and buy this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520486331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069347, "authorName": "ppetras23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ppetras23/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by ppetras23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520515025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2069370, "authorName": "RAMJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another un-cracked dash. Definitely garaged. Beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520515800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069374, "authorName": "BPR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a \u201888 model year M5. My wife and I and my wife\u2019s parents were returning from western Mass to northern Virginia one day and my father in law said very quietly (so his wife wouldn\u2019t hear) \u201cso this is kind of a \u201chot rod\u201d isn\u2019t it?\u201d I loved that car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520515947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069715, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmw911guy :\r\n\r\nthe M1 had M88/1. early Euro/RoW (non-US) M635CSi and E28 M5 had M88/3. US/Canada market E28 M5 and M6 had S38B35. as did a small number of late production catalyst-equipped M635CSi in Euro/RoW markets.\r\n\r\nthe differences in the M88 are spelt out pretty well here :\r\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M88\r\n\r\nand there is a link to the S38 wiki page in the first bit of the M88 page (including two hyperlinks in a post delays the post from being visible.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520524988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069822, "authorName": "m5bb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5bb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a pretty good example. Lower mileage and a non cracked dash are big pluses. These are the best driving cars you will ever own. You'd never believe it was a 4 door sedan. \r\nA leakdown and compression test would be a big plus for this sale.\r\nI have owned an M5 for 11 years now and have had an M6. This cars drives so much better. Good ones are getting hard to find. GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520527571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069913, "authorName": "pelhamplace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelhamplace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice M5. Wary of bidding without a compression test. Is it possible to get one done? GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520529674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2071692, "authorName": "gpsmith3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpsmith3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks goods, but looks are not everything. Waiting to hear about the health of the engine before continuing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520556598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2071889, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoping to get the compression check this weekend. Will also get a cold start video and some undercarriage photos. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520565508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2071895, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manny_g selling because my wife and I are looking to buy a house. I\u2019ve got another single mode year BMW coming up for sale after this one sells. They\u2019ve treated me well and it\u2019s time to let someone else enjoy the ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520565728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2071898, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skidcar will post some videos this weekend. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520565861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2072114, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see the seller's willingness to help . That's what I like about BAT users, full disclosure and straight forward answers to our questions, no fuss, just cars talk!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520588527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2073687, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional undercarriage photos have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520629169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2073877, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos of the undercarriage and compression tests have been added to the listing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520631327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2073898, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional videos have been added. Thanks for looking!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520631609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2074266, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested..... I have provided video and photos of the underside and mechanics. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the self leveling suspension (some say problematic others say essential) was removed and a proper Bilstein suspension was installed as you will see in the videos. \r\n\r\nR13 AC was also installed and can be seen in the outside cold start video. \r\n\r\nMan I love this car... very sad driving it home after getting these videos done. \r\n\r\nThanks and please keep the questions and comments coming. This is an AWESOME car with relatively low mileage at a decent price!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520636808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2074271, "authorName": "88M5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/88m5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you, will bid with confidence.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520637024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2074278, "authorName": "arshadwala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arshadwala/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by arshadwala", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520637276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2074282, "authorName": "Shai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the videos; very much appreciated. What a car!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520637427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2074289, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All videos are posted.... thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520637885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2074354, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercarriage photos will help sell the car, as it appears the car was wisely kept out of road salt after relocation to the northeast. Usually with these older BMWs we get a choice of a car with either a cracked dash (sunbelt ownership) or rust (salt belt ownership) but here it looks like the best of both worlds. I believe this car has been loved. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520640518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2075114, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by angustami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520698347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2075642, "authorName": "Shai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shai/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Shai", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520728960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2076060, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and happy Sunday. Thanks to everyone who is watching and bidding. Please note that I will not and can not accept cash offers outside of BaT. The auction must run it\u2019s course and the highest bidder above my reserve price wins. BaT is not like eBay where the seller can pull the action early. \r\n\r\nAlso, for those who have more questions regarding the paint, interior and engine, please post here (for all to see- maybe someone has the same question) or message me for additional videos or photos specific to your questions. I\u2019m also available to show the car and give time behind the wheel if you\u2019re willing to travel to my location. I can assure you that your time will be well spent.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, in my humble opinion as an avid BMW collector and enthusiast, this M5 does NOT need a $10k paint job, or $5k in interior restoration or $1000\u2019s+ in engine work. As it sits, it\u2019s a beautiful example and a head turner everywhere it goes.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m trying to be as transparent about this M5 as possible and i\u2019m willing to go the extra mile to insure that you have the confidence to bid-to-win. \r\n\r\nThanks again and enjoy your day light savings Sunday!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1520784404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2076880, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those wimpy undersized wipers need to go toots sweet....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520869301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2076911, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 15330, "content": "$15,330 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520870544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2076912, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auction ends on my birthday... Is it a sign?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520870562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2076969, "authorName": "Shai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shai/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Shai", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520872585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2078521, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars really seem to get driven. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520908749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078720, "authorName": "kkkk4444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkkk4444/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by kkkk4444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520927923, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2079870, "authorName": "LakersFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lakersfan/", "bidAmount": 16919, "content": "$16,919 bid placed by LakersFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520967212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2080013, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All these newcomers are scaring me off! Maybe I should sign in with a new name, starting March 2018 with no records at all...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520968618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2080231, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one day left! Good luck bidding and please keep the questions coming. I'm available to answer questions and show the car at any time here in Norwalk, Ct. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520970913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2080637, "authorName": "kkkk4444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkkk4444/", "bidAmount": 17200, "content": "$17,200 bid placed by kkkk4444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520974724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2080867, "authorName": "LakersFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lakersfan/", "bidAmount": 17919, "content": "$17,919 bid placed by LakersFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520977397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081064, "authorName": "Shai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shai/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Shai", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520986718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081655, "authorName": "BSloss13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloss13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful example. At this price and relatively low mileage, the next couple of hours will be full of action. These cars in general are undervalued in my opinion and sure to keep appreciating.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521035256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081741, "authorName": "AcherryM5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acherrym5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@theGraj - do you have the original radio?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521037862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081746, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @acherryM5 unfortunately I do not. All original interior less the radio. Thanks for looking!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521038038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081852, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521040246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081886, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skidcar I'm confused as to why it matters how new a bidder is? I mean the veteran bidders/buyers at some point have to get \"full\" on cars, don't they? And if a person sees the car for sale and wants to bid? Well, you may have to go ahead and sign up on BAT..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521040775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081892, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the seller, I don't care how new of a bidder you are.... this is my first BaT seller experience so we are in the same boat. All are welcome to bid and bid-to-win! 3 hours left...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1521040874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081968, "authorName": "kkkk4444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkkk4444/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by kkkk4444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521042281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081978, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521042478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081987, "authorName": "kkkk4444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkkk4444/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by kkkk4444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521042761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081995, "authorName": "Shai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shai/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Shai", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521042848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081996, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521042870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2081999, "authorName": "Shai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shai/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Shai", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521042915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082003, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its my birthday today, and this car was born the same year as me... \r\nPlease everyone go away ;) Nothing to see here!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1521043020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082008, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521043064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082024, "authorName": "kmalik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmalik/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by kmalik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521043616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082093, "authorName": "wagon_master", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_master/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful example. I'm guessing at least twice the current low bid. I'm strapped in and ready for Mr Toads Wild ride in the last hour.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521045100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082144, "authorName": "RonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn on the stove.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521046454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082165, "authorName": "PhatStaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phatstaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RonP JiffyPop? lol.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521046858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082187, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Birthday @londonjack Be happy, bid happy and buy this beautiful e28m5 for yourself... with all of the action in these over the last few months who knows when the next one might come up. Certainly one this clean and solid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521047147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082207, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521047800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082210, "authorName": "kmalik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmalik/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by kmalik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521047836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082213, "authorName": "londonjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/londonjack/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by londonjack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521047883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082214, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the Graj- Good job marketing on this Listing. This is proper way to illustrate a car for sale!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521047898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082217, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by angustami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521048063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082221, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy I can't take all the credit... I get offers every where I go... like a beautiful woman, she sells herself but with my m5 I can promise less problems.... ha", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1521048213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082226, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust\r\nIt was supposed to be a joke, or a teaser to newcomers as @Shai...Anyway, I am proud of what I bought on BAT and still in the game....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521048371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082229, "authorName": "kmalik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmalik/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by kmalik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521048409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082231, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 25555, "content": "$25,555 bid placed by skidcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521048439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082235, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by angustami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521048756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082244, "authorName": "RonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhatStaks of course! ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521048932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082246, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 26555, "content": "$26,555 bid placed by skidcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521048965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082256, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy if you think my M5 was presented well follow me on here. After this one sells I will be listing again here on BaT my red with black interior 1991 318is with 66k original miles. It is another single-model-year BMW having only about 3200 examples made and the last year of the e30's. I bought it last year from the original owner... will be selling with a clean title (no accidents), original books, dealership stickers and receipts, dealership service cards, in depth service records, original tool kit with blue towel, original spare and wait for it............. the original white flashlight in the glove box. This thing looks like it just rolled out of the dealership with little issue to note. Stay tuned and keep an eye out!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521049326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082263, "authorName": "Verstrepen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verstrepen/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Verstrepen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521049427, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082355, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 27555, "content": "$27,555 bid placed by skidcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521050775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082372, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skidcar lol oh OK, sorry ;) Good luck and go get it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521050967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082419, "authorName": "Vzehn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vzehn/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Vzehn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082422, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082425, "authorName": "edwardmsmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edwardmsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well, there ya go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082433, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Soon to be on eag for $200k.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082434, "authorName": "TFelch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfelch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guess that's how that goes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082435, "authorName": "BSloss13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloss13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082437, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve off...... come get it!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082441, "authorName": "Vzehn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vzehn/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Vzehn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082442, "authorName": "RonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Houston we have liftoff!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082444, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082446, "authorName": "mrdci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrdci/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EAGBMW don't let this be a showroom queen. We want someone to get to enjoy it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1521051551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082449, "authorName": "kbauman68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbauman68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For 80k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521051567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082451, "authorName": "Ab1752", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab1752/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing will be well north of $60K if it goes to eag...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1521051576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082456, "authorName": "Vzehn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vzehn/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Vzehn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082455, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once we sort a car out fully the next owner can enjoy them however they see fit. All leave here turn-key in every way and we're averaging 200-300 hours of improvement on every E28 M5 we invest in.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082460, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082461, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Price of Tootie just went UP !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082465, "authorName": "mrdci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrdci/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All I can say is congrats to the seller.... and sorry for the next buyer.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1521051694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082467, "authorName": "spencer.DTM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.dtm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One day far in the future we'll be thanking EAG for preserving such examples as this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521051722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082468, "authorName": "pelhamplace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelhamplace/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by pelhamplace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082471, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082474, "authorName": "wagon_master", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_master/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Step up or make 'em pay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082475, "authorName": "edwardmsmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edwardmsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is kind crazy... is it just because of the low mileage?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521051794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082476, "authorName": "pelhamplace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelhamplace/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by pelhamplace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082477, "authorName": "BSloss13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloss13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edwardmsmith These are very hard to find in such a preserved condition.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521051829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082478, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082481, "authorName": "wagon_master", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_master/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr October?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521051858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082482, "authorName": "mirthrander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mirthrander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mileage isn't even that low. I think it's the condition..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521051861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082483, "authorName": "yourapeein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yourapeein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to mention ~1200 produced for the US", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082484, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need to go look at the one local to me for half this much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082485, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edwardmsmith these are a rare breed. It was NOT a sales pitch when I said that many have sold and who knows when the next one will come up.... and in what condition.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521051875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082487, "authorName": "1M1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1m1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car has good bones", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082488, "authorName": "e38s62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e38s62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eag bidding. Ought to tell you something about how hard it is to find a nice example and what the market is going to do on these", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521051913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082489, "authorName": "pelhamplace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelhamplace/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by pelhamplace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082490, "authorName": "edwardmsmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edwardmsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yah, I know, I've got a 2 owner, 24 year owned-by-me one in my garage, but 160k not 100k..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082493, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2082494, "authorName": "wagon_master", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_master/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He's swinging for the trees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082495, "authorName": "kvinyl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kvinyl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon @pelhamplace - fighting for the man in the street :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1521051954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082496, "authorName": "pelhamplace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelhamplace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No mas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521051959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082497, "authorName": "Ab1752", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab1752/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On my collector's cars the best part of the journey, for myself anyway, is being immersed in the process, if that is a rolling restoration like my 911 or a full nut and bolt over restored 240Z sitting in my garage next to it...thing is not every E28 M5 out there needs 200 to 300 hours of work. Anyway this appears to be great car...if only I had the space!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521051960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082498, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And got a big BAT ! ha", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521051977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082505, "authorName": "Vzehn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vzehn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make this beast beautiful Eric!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521052050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082508, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/14/18 for $45,000 to EAGBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521052064, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2082513, "authorName": "spencer.DTM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.dtm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats everyone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082515, "authorName": "angustami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angustami/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "65k next week", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1521052087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082517, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ab1752 - agreed, they don't \"need\" this much investment, it is how far we go ensuring the cars are around for another 30 years to be used and enjoyed. It's an expensive process, but worth it in the long run.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521052089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082518, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @EAGBMW", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1521052092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082520, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come back next week for my 318is auction! Thanks everyone!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521052117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082521, "authorName": "BSloss13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsloss13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always wondered where they found cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082522, "authorName": "mcaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcaden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to EAGBMW, no need to justify.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1521052119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082523, "authorName": "RonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought in my opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082499, "authorName": "solarphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solarphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good day to be @theGraj", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1521052138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082524, "authorName": "e38s62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e38s62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree @RonP.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082525, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward to the journey.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521052164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082528, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife just called from abroad in the last minutes of the auction. Was that a sign?\r\nCongrats to seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082533, "authorName": "Ab1752", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab1752/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EAGBMW enjoy the ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082534, "authorName": "wagon_master", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_master/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Close to my fantasy bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082537, "authorName": "e38s62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e38s62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller. Hard to find good example.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082540, "authorName": "pelhamplace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelhamplace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @TheGraj. You did a great job presenting the car and it paid off.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521052258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082550, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great job of displaying Seller! And NOW- to the Main Event! Daytona here we come!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082565, "authorName": "edwardmsmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edwardmsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab, same here, the first cylinder...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082574, "authorName": "TheGraj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all..... buying is WAY more fun than selling but BaT makes it a very exciting experience. I'm more emotional now than when either one of my kids was born. She's gone forever... very sad! But hopefully on to a great new owner after EAG!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521052457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082560, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was anyone else confused by the comp test? I didn't want to say anything to earlier because I thought maybe it was me but the first time I did it with the sound off and saw variations of 150-180 across all 6. The next time I watched it, while I saw the same numbers I heard the mechanic simply keep repeating 179 for every single cylinder, despite what the gauge was showing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521052517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082584, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab - I did notice this as well. We test them all upon arrival and if something isn't right, we'll fix it. That's the business we're in.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521052576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082665, "authorName": "BenGerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EAGBMW: 200-300h for every E28 M5 you guys get? Holy cow, at a normal mechanics rate that\u2019s already an impressive bill, not even speaking about the parts. Good luck with the car, I hope the compression numbers were just a glitch. ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521053040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082725, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BenGerman: yep. Note; a considerable portion of this is our paint correction, detail, coating which is typically 40-80 hours. They usually are in the shop for a few weeks, then off for cosmetics. It's great fun to see the transformation capturing photos every step of the way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521053404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2082990, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sucks, this car will be listed for 80k next week.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521055904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083347, "authorName": "Greg203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing how far the values have gone up in just a few years. This was a $12-15k car not that long ago...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521059622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083351, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sixtyvalve why does this suck? Anyone else out there has the right to buy here for more and to sell later too..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521059656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083359, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The E34 M5 is the one to be buying right now..the same comments about \"I remember when\" will be said in 5-8 years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521059752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083434, "authorName": "CaneDVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canedvm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Baust - Agreed. Free market at work. Anyone else is free to keep bidding, and @EAGBMW is free to do their treatment to the car and relist at whatever they deem appropriate. This scenario only sucks for when you want a specific car, but don't have the means as the market drives them higher. But that's out of anyone's direct control, 20/20 hindsight and whatnot. Buy rare cars when you can afford them. They ain't making any more and you just might miss the boat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521060977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083785, "authorName": "BillyBarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billybarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ahab although the resolution of the video was on the lower side it was very easy to see that the compression was all above 170 very close to 180.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521067938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083803, "authorName": "ahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BillyBarr, maybe your computer is better than mine because that first cylinder never gets above 150 in the video I have watched many, many times. Luckily the car is going to EAG so this is a non-issue, as they\u2019ll pass the 300 hours worth of restoration and whatever refurbishment the car could need onto the new owner. As they pointed out, it\u2019s their business model. ;-P", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521068706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2084764, "authorName": "joscreven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joscreven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really enjoyed how EAG didn't say a word and just pulled out that big ole bid and laid it on the table for all to see...Really cool to watch. \r\n\r\nCongrats to seller and EAG.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521124901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2088741, "authorName": "EAGBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Special thanks to @TheGraj for going the extra mile ensuring this M5 is in tip-top shape. He took the car back to the mechanic for a second compression test with video showing about 6-7% variance across all 6 cylinders and then installed new plug wires, distributor and plugs. Looking forward to receiving the M5 next week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521229930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2102521, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i have nice one getting queued up here shortly with 146k on the clock... hopefully submitted this weekend if i can get pics done", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521814145, "type": "comment"}]