[{"id": 16481470, "authorName": "mekdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mekdriver/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by mekdriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735592226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16481527, "authorName": "sommeraaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sommeraaron/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by sommeraaron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735592403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16481816, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BaT members! This is an absolutely stunning well mantained E36 M3. The car is immaculate for its age and has always been garage kept and impeccably maintained. All service is up to date with everything working. New Dinan suspension. Rust free and needs nothing. I get more compliments on this car than any other. E36 M3s are climbing rapidly in value. You\u2019ll need to look hard to find a better one! Thanks for your interest and happy bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735593733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482328, "authorName": "DinanM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinanm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car \nSelling after less than a year?\nMay I ask why you are selling?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735597982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482358, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DinanM3 I got a great deal on an M4 and I don\u2019t have room for both, thank you", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735598446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482418, "authorName": "Sonderklasse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderklasse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has someone smoked or vaped inside the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735599427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482920, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderklasse Hello, I have not, and there are no odors, stains, burns, or other indications that anyone has ever smoked in this car. The lighter has never been used.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735607397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483101, "authorName": "HariisKING", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hariisking/", "bidAmount": 6345, "content": "$6,345 bid placed by HariisKING", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735609779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483192, "authorName": "sommeraaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sommeraaron/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by sommeraaron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735611366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483211, "authorName": "BPW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpw/", "bidAmount": 7070, "content": "$7,070 bid placed by BPW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735611850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483514, "authorName": "sommeraaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sommeraaron/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by sommeraaron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735619157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483686, "authorName": "Sonderklasse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderklasse/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Sonderklasse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735630375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483704, "authorName": "mekdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mekdriver/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by mekdriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735631711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483712, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an almost identical M3 exception being mine is an '98 (3/98 production) in Cosmos Black with Black Nappa, M Contours, also with a 5 speed ZF auto trans and Dinan Cold Air intake. Don't drive it much anymore, shares garage space with '88 M3 and '95 M3. When I do drive it, it sure is an exhilarating fun experience all over like day 1! HK radio never turned on as the S52 makes the most beautiful music driving between 3rd and 4th on curvy roads! All the best with the sale of this nice M3!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735633211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16484148, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fastrack325 Thank you, these cars are so smooth and fun to drive, and a great value right now. I had an 89 M3 when new and wish I would have kept it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735655457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16484161, "authorName": "E30Emperor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30emperor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it worth over $10k in this spec and an auto? I personally dont think so! All love good luck to seller and future owner", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735655665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16484327, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E30Emperor thank you, it is a great value at $10k, so much car for the price of a used Honda Civic! ...and likely to appreciate from here", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735657670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16488479, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the previous owner of this car and it was loved. In addition to the comment of value on automatic e36 m3s , I recently sold my twin to this car but an 97, I had an intake to hear the engine roar, and 250k miles of enjoyment on original engine and transmission. These are 8/10ths the manual experience at less than 1/3 price of their manual counterparts. These are very simple to work on and perfect for a DIYer. The automatics are truly under appreciated and underrated, get them while they are cheap. GLWS seller! This is a nice one! \r\n\r\nOnly 2 cars I regret selling in my ownership of over 100 cars and counting, this and my AP1 S2000.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735678749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16493684, "authorName": "jpog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Beautiful car. I have its 1997 twin, also silver on gray with style 39s, but with the manual transmission (M3-4-5). Cant wait to see how this finishes, and wishing you a Happy New Year!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735788403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16502885, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The poor drivers side rear did not get along with obstacles in both the incidents. Do you know anything about the extent of the actual repairs on the one with the other car? That being said we love these cars. My son has a 97 manual in Dakar Yellow with 60k on the clock. Rock on e36's and good luck on the auction. Nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735921872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16503080, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@larrygk thank you, yes there is reported damage but I can find no signs of repairs or body filler, this car is laser straight without even a single door ding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735923617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16513581, "authorName": "Beforetheyarehistory", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beforetheyarehistory/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My \u201895M3 had fuel gauge issues after I replaced the siphon pump (and the fuel pump while I was in there). The issue turned out to be the pin and barrel connectors wherein wiggling the connectors off the pump heads had spread the barrel. Removing the barrels from the connector and compressing the barrels fixed the problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736029407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16513702, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beforetheyarehistory thank you, I have not popped the back seat bottom cushion out to investigate, I just keep it above 1/4 tank and it's all good. If I have the time to check this I most definitely will!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736030987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16515409, "authorName": "EC396", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ec396/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love the yellow fog lights", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736090523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16517860, "authorName": "GucciGator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guccigator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the airbags ever been deployed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736112270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16518390, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GucciGator no, the airbags have never been deployed. Thank you for your interest!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736121615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16520067, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy New Year BaT Members! Auction is ending today, someone is going to get a great deal on a real beauty! This would be a great daily driver, it is a fast, smooth powerful sports sedan that handles well and has terrific brakes. You will not be disappointed", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736177139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16522858, "authorName": "mcantor78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcantor78/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by mcantor78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736192893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522883, "authorName": "mekdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mekdriver/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by mekdriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736192954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522897, "authorName": "jpog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this doesn\u2019t bid up, someone is going to get a great deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736192990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16522933, "authorName": "mcantor78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcantor78/", "bidAmount": 9305, "content": "$9,305 bid placed by mcantor78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736193058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522974, "authorName": "mekdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mekdriver/", "bidAmount": 9405, "content": "$9,405 bid placed by mekdriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736193167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16523019, "authorName": "Sambler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sambler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree jpog. I have one just like this and I wouldn't let it go this low. I love mine and the automatic is a plus to me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736193282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16523021, "authorName": "mekdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mekdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/6/25 for $9,405 to mekdriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736193287, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16523059, "authorName": "jpog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well bought.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736193405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16523113, "authorName": "mekdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mekdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, car goes to a good new home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736193607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16523209, "authorName": "Govertit (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/govertit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @mekdriver on a great deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736193885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16523439, "authorName": "sommeraaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sommeraaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huge congratulations. I was sorely tempted, but had to head into my office for a bit. Just walked in the door.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736194680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16523570, "authorName": "AndyM3Z3M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andym3z3m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen!! Great car for the money! Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736195153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524286, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic deal. Set it up with an Alpina Switchtronic. All the bits are there. I would immediately do a fluid/filter service (not a flush) with the latest Pentosin ATF. These are great vehicles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736199660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524302, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check out the 96 B3 touring on BAT right now and this article. https://www.mforum.net/forum/e36-m3-1992-1999/9372-alpina-switch-tronic-review", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736199774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524424, "authorName": "HariisKING", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hariisking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang\u2026what a deal !\nWish it was on the PNW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736201384, "type": "comment"}]