[{"id": 1455030, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sure why not since nobody else wants it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490709931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455036, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can maybe is Canadian. They all had the heated seat, it was not an option as cars sold in the US", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490710294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455037, "authorName": "DetroitEvoIX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitevoix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and color ... this is going to bring some coin!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490710355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455047, "authorName": "theHounder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehounder/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by theHounder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490710665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1455054, "authorName": "theHounder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehounder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to start it out with a bunch of 3's Awesome car and color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490710844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455084, "authorName": "fowler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fowler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lordy, that's beautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490711787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455102, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT. I have a recommendation for you. I think it'd be great if BaT, as service to the seller and the potential buyer, ran a current Carfax report, for every car BaT auctioned. It affects your prestige negatively, IMO, when you agree to auction a car and then you accept a two-year-old Autocheck report!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1490712394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455108, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks just like mine! The front air vent trim on the bumper is painted FWIW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490712553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455136, "authorName": "lbevins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbevins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an '89 E30 M3 when I lived back East. I'm currently driving an '89 E30 325is and am ready to get back in to an M.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1490713402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455138, "authorName": "lbevins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbevins/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by lbevins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490713416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1455194, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller. does the HVAC all work ? blow cold ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490715372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455196, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by henryr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490715386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1455211, "authorName": "bimbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a US spec 1990 M3 and it had heated seats. It was perhaps the only option on US cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1490715994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455226, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a real good time to me. Well preserved! Nicely done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490716528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455297, "authorName": "CarreraX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrerax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 91 also had heated seats. This looks like a good car. GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490719082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455387, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious to see if EAG gets in on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490721426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455390, "authorName": "au94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/au94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another nice ///M. Is BaT trying to put EAG out of business?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490721490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455425, "authorName": "Robbyracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbyracer/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Robbyracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490722566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1455467, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fnaz the $49 special?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490723378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455468, "authorName": "theHounder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehounder/", "bidAmount": 23333, "content": "$23,333 bid placed by theHounder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490723394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1455531, "authorName": "theHounder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehounder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm old enough to remember a time when if people said \"those tools in the BMW over there\" they meant this http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0912-1.jpg", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1490725151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455537, "authorName": "ronster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this car BAR legal in CA?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490725222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455547, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an 88. White with tan interior. Put a lot of miles on it. Best handling car out of the box I ever drove. Should have never sold it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490725457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455690, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please post photos of vin tags on the fenders, hood, doors and trunk. And ideally the VIN tags from inside the rear reflectors / bumper. There should be 9 total on the car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1490728069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455944, "authorName": "Jdubbsvt85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdubbsvt85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ultimate dream car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490731138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1455953, "authorName": "Jdubbsvt85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdubbsvt85/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Jdubbsvt85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490731230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1456042, "authorName": "MOECARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moecars/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by MOECARS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490732275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1456316, "authorName": "BryanW211", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryanw211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blows my mind that the car that motivated BMW to make the M3 and competed with the M3 is for sale on here and is only at $4800 with 2 days left.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1490735525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1456427, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BryanW211 It's the eyes man! you just can't keep yours off of them :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490738535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1456599, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, thank you all for your positive comments on my car. These photos were taken the morning I left for a business trip using my iPhone and the car wasn't even detailed. Being that I am currently away I am not able to take additional photos, sorry. Let me answer at least few questions here - all vin tags are present however the ones on each side of the engine bay are not really legible due to the repaint. What is certain is that the car is alpine white from the factory and has had regular maintenance throughout it life. It drives the way it should right out of the factory with everything feeling right and solid. It is completely BAR legal since there are no performance parts installed and it passes smog with flying colors (stock exhaust).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490745907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1456646, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional pictures have been added to the gallery.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490747460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1456747, "authorName": "Johnhira", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhira/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Johnhira", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490751862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1456841, "authorName": "iantar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iantar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Some other points to take note of. Brake calipers painted. Cannot see VIN hood. Perhaps painted over.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490756362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1456886, "authorName": "Rcas310", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcas310/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Gen 1 M3! I sent you a PM. I am local and would love to inspect. Thx!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490759157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1456989, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for all the interest and requests to see the car. Unfortunately, as I stated previously I am currently on a business trip and can't personally show you the car at this time. I am a diehard enthusiast/collector who understands your reasons for wanting to see the car but can honest say that while my car isn't a show car it is a solid driver that looks good as well. I am not really keen on selling at all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490770146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457066, "authorName": "mortgagejake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mortgagejake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thread about this car on s14.net https://s14net.vbulletin.net/forum/s14/classifieds-e30-m3-only/cars-chasis/1255168-for-sale-clean-1990-alpine-white-with-110k-miles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490790601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457105, "authorName": "Dan_in_Reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_in_reno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks- inside of the link below is a bit more detail from the prior seller. \n\n1. VIN tags were painted over after sandstorm incident (as noted below)\n2. Prior sale disclosed some minor rust on the car, I may have missed it in this ad description, but...\nhttps://s14net.vbulletin.net/forum/s14/classifieds-e30-m3-only/cars-chasis/58351-feeler-fs-alpine-black-only-107k/page2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490791888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457107, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am always curious when someone who is selling a car ends up being unavailable to take additional pics or for meeting with someone to check the car out in person. Not saying you are hiding anything, not at all because you are certainly not the only one but it just strikes me as odd. I feel like I would tell BaT not to run the auction if I was not available for questions etc. Anyway, carry on.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1490791909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457165, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by henryr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490793819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1457231, "authorName": "jackinmidtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackinmidtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. I bought an '88 white/cardinal off the showroom of Roadshow BMW in '88. It drew way more attention than any other car I can remember ever seeing at that time. I remember taking it in for warranty work and they had to replace the front badge because the \"3\" fell off. The service manager told me that I was lucky because that part would have cost me $250 back then had the car not been under warranty. As we stood there looking at it, the \"3\" fell off the new badge.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1490795738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457303, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the constructive comments. To the gentleman who commented about my lack of availability to take photos and show the car - please see my precious answers to people who are interested in seeing the car. I decided to list my car on BaT after deciding that the crowd on other websites are not the high caliber people I want to sell my car to. That was about two weeks ago but 3 days before the auction started I learned that I had to take off for a business trip to Asia. I snapped the photos posted here just prior to leaving for my trip. I think only a fellow enthusiast could understand how ambivalent I feel about putting this car up for auction. A big part of me do not want to part with this car. And important, it's kind of hard to take more photos and show the car when I am in Shanghai. There is nothing fishy here - just a reluctant seller who happens to be a busy globetrotter. Thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1490797712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457314, "authorName": "northskate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northskate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm local and would like to see the car. Will you be home before auction ends?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490798182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457331, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a general question. Will BaT reimburse the money to the winner of one of their auctions in case the winner sends the money to the seller but in a few days finds out there is no car?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490798835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457344, "authorName": "Dan_in_Reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_in_reno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably not your intent @fnaz, but I don't think we have any reason to jump to that conclusion in this auction. Probably a better one-off question for BAT versus in an auction thread.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490799487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457475, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dan in Reno. I think that is a question that all the potential buyers for any auction on BaT would want to know the answer to - not just me! Since we are a close net community, I figured I'll sacrifice myself and be the \"mean guy\" and ask it! ; )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490804023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457584, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pharmd98 Well, I saw how you were treated on those \"other sites\" and it seems that you did not like being questioned there either. Whatever, I don't know the car no do I have an interest at this point. As an enthusiast of E30 M3's (I currently own 3) I certainly understand your reluctance to sell. That being said, if I make the decision to sell because I don't use it, I can't afford it or for whatever other reasons exist, I will certainly put forth my best effort. \n\nI actually recall a story on the E30 M3 boards where someone came and wrote a generally crappy for sale ad and overpriced it, by a lot. He got ripped to shreds over it. Finally someone pointed out that he obviously really did want to sell it and was just probably making his wife happy that he was *trying to*. He finally did respond to the allegations with nothing more than a ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490806696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457694, "authorName": "jlarin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlarin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackinmidtown Good to see a Memphis local! How long did you keep that car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490810556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457717, "authorName": "BMW_Man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Just a general question. Will BaT reimburse the money to the winner of one of their auctions in case the winner sends the money to the seller but in a few days finds out there is no car?!\"\r\n\r\nLOL. Will Craigslist reimburse you if you send money to a seller, only to later find out there is no car.\r\n\r\nSame answer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490811189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1457952, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ebay will I believe (reimburse you)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490815224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1458330, "authorName": "Juancl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juancl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's not the original steering wheel right? Looks more like an e36 one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490818936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1458576, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think we all should agree, you should not try to sell a car when you are not near said car. Well you can but you will likely lose potential buyers when you can't fullfil their request for more answers. There is information on this car on S14.net for those who care to see it's posting history", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490821120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1459064, "authorName": "jackinmidtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackinmidtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlarin. I kept it til 1990 when I traded it for the worst BMW that I've ever owned - 525. I bought a black on black 1990 in 2009 that was absolutely beautiful but a maintenance nightmare. Sold it in 2010 and it's now in New Zealand. Great cars. I won't ever own another, though. I'll keep trolling their sales though:)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490836781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1459552, "authorName": "m3wise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3wise/", "bidAmount": 26028, "content": "$26,028 bid placed by m3wise", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490879603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1459677, "authorName": "northskate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northskate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see pictures of the vin stickers? I know the seller mentioned they had been slightly painted over. It would be nice to see what that looks like. Also want to know are all the vin stickers present.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490883456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1459902, "authorName": "Dan_in_Reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_in_reno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guessing this car is nowhere near reserve- he was asking just under 60k in the below thread.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490892141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1459903, "authorName": "ALM215", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alm215/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to the AC system, seems to be missing...?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490892154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1459906, "authorName": "OGm5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ogm5/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by OGm5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490892195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1459969, "authorName": "jackinmidtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackinmidtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the AC system is missing, that's a problem. Big repair bill on that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490894668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1460200, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC on these cars is total crap to begin with. Driving with it on is hell and it needs r134 conversion anyways. As someone that removed the AC from mine I can tell you that putting one back in as not a \"big job\"... of course we might not have the same definition of \"big\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490901581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1460544, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "steering wheel is original. early M3 had a better looking steering wheel however", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1490905685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1460717, "authorName": "Stevarino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevarino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The steering wheel is likely the optional or near to '91 standard airbag wheel. My early production '90 E30 M3 had the three spoke non-airbag wheel. On second thought, it's 26 years old, so consider it a non-airbag wheel.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1490909185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1460726, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkochary :\n\nhow is the AC crap ? the stock AC in both E28 and E34s I've driven will freeze your left hand solid if the vent is aimed at it, I can't imagine why a correctly working E30 system wouldn't do the same.\n\nconverting an r12 system to r134 will turn it into \"crap\" because it is not designed for the less efficient r134, but one doesn't have to do that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1490909264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1460803, "authorName": "InboundMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inboundmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw there were some comments regarding CarFax reports. Just a quick tip for all sellers (and interested buyers), if you don't want to shell out whatever it is that Carfax charges for a report, you can go to fiverr.com where you can basically pay someone 5 bucks who has an active account to pull a report for you, Autocheck as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490911264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461052, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK crap not as in it does not blow cold air, but rather it turns the car into a honda civic with respect to power output.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490921553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461095, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkochary :\n\nany torque-less engine is going to suffer when the AC is running, likely moreso when the compressor is an older, less efficient design. if you're driving the car hard, turn off the AC. also, AFAIK almost all cars turn off the AC at WOT, so drive it like it is meant to be driven and the AC isn't part of the equation :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490923654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461238, "authorName": "Rcas310", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcas310/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was hoping to see the car before the end of the auction. I sent you /seller a PM a few days ago. I am also located in the South Bay. Thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490929853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461421, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all the folks who asked to see the vehicle - again I am really sorry I can't do it right now since I am on a overseas business trip (really). Please absorb everything stated on BaT and the other websites some of you have referenced because nothing is overstated or untrue. This car is truly in great condition for a 27 year old car that has been driven. I am selling to fund the expansion of my business, otherwise I will never part with it. The next owner will for sure feel the same way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490954335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461553, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone explain to me, why would you list the car for sale (auction style where time is set) and then go for an overseas business trip? I am not questioning your honesty just that it seems logistically backwards.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490965020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461689, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC system will set you back $2-4k+ depending on what's missing. That's a glaring omission from the description of the car. And yes, turn on the A/C and the car feels like it loses a cylinder. It's nice to have it if you get caught in traffic on a hot day but otherwise is not something you will miss.\n\nDo all of the electrics work? Sunroof, windows, etc.?\n\nLooks pretty clean overall. Seems headed for RNM at this stage given the prior asking price and the seller's out of country status. Who knows...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490969416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461725, "authorName": "northskate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northskate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Second try. Are all the vin stickers present?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490970165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461900, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, all VIN stickers are present but as previously stated the stickers on the front quarter panels and hood are not legible due to the repaint. No intent to omit the status of AC since I have the parts from the PO. All electrics work, including windows, sunroof and seat warmer. The \"out of country\" thing has been beaten to death so please move on if you must see the car before bidding. This is an online auction, which means a large percentage of buyers are not able to see the car prior to purchase. That is just the nature of the process which is why we use BaT given its reputation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1490974195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1461967, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eiremon I am with you, I do not see this car hitting the # he is looking for.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490975772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462095, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "many of the parts for the AC system are NLA. be prepared to hunt.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490979679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462112, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pharmd98 - Thanks for the reply on the A/C. Posting a photo / inventory of the parts would be helpful but is obviously not feasible. Odds are that some of those parts will need replacement. \n\nI bought an E30 M3 from the same previous owner as you (KJ - Utah) and spent $2500 to get the A/C going again - all of the parts were there but many had to be replaced. In my case I was told about the A/C although he neglected to tell me about the sunroof being inoperable (PPI missed it as well!)\n\n6 months into my ownership the sunroof starts working - there was a metal piece stuck in the track. The next day the starter failed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490980446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462138, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eiremon -- gotta luv BMW ownership, huh? \n\nRemember that old line \"if it ain't broke, don't fix it\"? In my years playing with Bimmers, I've sometimes thought it should read \"if it ain't broke, it's getting ready to\" :^P", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490981371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462163, "authorName": "Superdessucke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superdessucke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I like these but is the going rate really double that of an E36 M3? It seems so, at least.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490982289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462251, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Superdessucke Welcome to 2017.....been like this for a while now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1490984724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462523, "authorName": "BMW_Man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM fo sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490989504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1462908, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Superdessucke - Did you just step out of a time machine from 2008?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1490995630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1463894, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the only \"Sports Car\" site I go to that seems obsessed with AC on enthusiast cars.\nI have never in my ownership ever even wished to turn on the AC in any of my E30 M3s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491067250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1463899, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Superdessucke - well there is a reason for that...\nLimited production Homologation special with significant racing provenance and an overall amazing driving experience\nvs.\nMass, mass, mass produced, single TB \"stroker motor\", plain jane barely distinguishable at 10' from the base model, made from recycled materials nice driving car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491067597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1463948, "authorName": "Rcas310", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcas310/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one of the few times a car I am interested is located in my backyard. Unfortunately not up for bidding site unseen and w no opportunity for a PPI as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491071505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1463965, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimmy P - because many of us live in areas, for better or for worse, where AC makes the drive a little more comfortable. My enthusiast car (this car's poor cousin - the 91 318is) also happens to be my DD - and I live in Phoenix, so AC is very preferable for my long commute in the summer months.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491072371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1464374, "authorName": "Htc16136", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htc16136/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by Htc16136", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491117281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1464671, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owner before this owner states this on S14 back in 2012 when selling the car.....\n\n\"I'm having a hard time getting back to everyone... Sorry about that... I will have pictures loaded up tonight sometime... Lots of people asking about vin numbers and accidents. No accedents. Car was in a sandstorm on the freeway and had to be repainted. This was over ten years ago since the paint job. The front vin tags where painted over on the front panels and hood. The rear tags (trunk doors and rear quarters have original tags. No known rust throughout car,,, trunk or usual spots. When the windshiled was replaced i made sure there wasnt any tust in the windshield cowl. The paint used was glasunt paint and looks great. Few tiny flaws but nothing major( two drip marks on fender near the edge) but you have to be on hands and knees about a foot away. I had the spoiler repainted since ownership because of the usual cracks they get. Paint is a little whiter than the trunk but can't tell unless you are told in person. So again... No vin tags on front fenders and hood due to rock chips. \"\n\nSo I take that as the vin tags were removed and NOT painted over but this could be debatable. Only the seller would know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491155381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1464711, "authorName": "Superdessucke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superdessucke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimmyP - 5,000 cars is fewer than the E36 M3 I'll give you. But limited production? Meh. An E30 M3 is more common than an E36 M3/4/5 and few would argue that's a \"limited production\" car. \n\nAs to the common \"stroker motor\" on the E36 M3, you know that it makes that car quicker than an E30 M3 right? Even when the former is equipped with an automatic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491159187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465298, "authorName": "skipmots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipmots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot see the detail of the front VINs in question - do we know if they are painted over or removed? Any detail pics available to clarify?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491231534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465311, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front vin tags are visible but the numbers are not legible. Sorry I can't provide more photos at the moment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491232503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465360, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimmy P\n+1 .. AC AC AC!! calm down.. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491234626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465370, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller. If you end up selling this car you owe all of us lunch at a very good Chinese restaurant!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491234930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465395, "authorName": "jkingery1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkingery1/", "bidAmount": 35001, "content": "$35,001 bid placed by jkingery1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491235709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1465396, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, all of you are invited to a Chinese feast in Shanghai with only exception being those haters who only have negative things to say. :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491235711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465502, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are almost no haters on this site believe it or not. The community here is very outspoken. Members call it as they see it. That's why if a seller has a \"thin skin\" this forum is probably not the right place for him/her to auction his/her car!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491240745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465833, "authorName": "Dan_in_Reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_in_reno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fmaz. Agree! Primarily hard core collectors/lovers trying to help each other make wise purchases.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1491249161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1465836, "authorName": "Eiremon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eiremon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fnaz - Agreed, I don't see any issues with the comments thus far. There is no E30 M3 bashing or attacks on the seller. \n\nQuestions have been raised about the A/C which is totally fair given that half of it is, um, missing. \n\nQuestions have been raised about selling a car when you are overseas. These are fair questions and the seller provided answers so everyone stopped talking about it. \n\nMaybe the seller just uses the term \"haters\" loosely? Or has thin skin as you suggested below. He did indicate that he \"decided that the crowd on other websites are not the high caliber people I want to sell my car to. \" He tried selling on S14.net - plenty of high caliber folks over there.\n\nSo yes, if you are going to list your $30k+ car on BaT, be prepared to answer some questions about it without getting all pissy.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1491249350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1466557, "authorName": "Blessed88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blessed88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time poster, but been lurking for a few weeks. A few observations: \n\n1. There is a wealth of first hand wrenching and technical experience here. \n\n2. Minimal sugar coating... peeps say it as it is. \n\n3. We're all enthusiasts and want to make smart and informed bids/purchases. \n\n4. The internet has made the world a much smaller place, and thus, somebody knows somebody that knows the car and/or, it has been listed and/or been a vehicle of discussion on a forum. \n\n5. This is a kick butt forum!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491264583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467020, "authorName": "easyrider91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easyrider91/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT, these audio only ads are horrible. While I realize you need to monetize what you have built, basic UX principles should apply here. My browser window scrolls to the top every time a new commercial starts, also audio only went out in 2006. There needs to be a way to pause/stop the ads (like video ads).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491310402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467358, "authorName": "Afgpolo1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afgpolo1/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by Afgpolo1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491322185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467574, "authorName": "jkingery1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkingery1/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by jkingery1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491329138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467584, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those people giving the seller a hard time, I dont think BaT actually tells you when it goes live, it just kinda happens. So if you are a busy person theres a chance if you arent retired and sitting at home, that you might actually be busy... Lets hope it doesnt ruin the chances of this car to move on to a new home", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491329375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467595, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, no mention of the finned diff? Im pretty sure thats not OEM on any E30s and most likely an upgrade from the ///M coupes. I wonder what ratio it is", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491329724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467599, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn That is correct. Likely a Z3 rear diff cover.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491329800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467601, "authorName": "CrazyBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazybmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2mAn-In the first paragraph it mentions a Z3M diff cover.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491329870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467615, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys, I missed that. Though, Im not sure why this car really needs it since its probably never tracked... I need that for mine! haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491330155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467625, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To those of you who are on the fence about bidding on my car - this is truly a great car that I will miss dearly. If you lucky enough to win this auction you will be a happy owner. I don't have any doubt at all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491330330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467659, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "+1 on seller. I have one, very similar to this car which will likely be sold in a year or two. I've owned it for 12 years and it's hard to describe the sense of ownership of these cars. They are at a sweet spot of coolness, fun to drive, fun to work on and at this point retention of wealth point of view.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491331279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467662, "authorName": "Victorfnt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victorfnt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's an amazing MASHINA, you drive one on track, it does not even fill slow, it feels connected to you brain. I have 91 with 78k black (white is the best), planing to never sell it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491331337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467679, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so, is this one going to quietly go to a RNM or is there a group of people waiting to bid?... I hope its the latter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491331717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467686, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn How much do you think it should go for? I am thinking it should sell today at this price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491331933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467687, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like this is about where it should be, but Im cheap and Im guessing people want to get 40k+ for their M3s. Id like to see it sell honestly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491331985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467693, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO, it is where it should be.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491332068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467695, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with you, but when a swapped car doesnt sell at 41k you start to wonder where they are putting the reserves at", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467697, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller - Ok you were called away unexpectedly but have you no friends/family that can show the car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467694, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An acquaintance of mine had one of these with a vanity plate that expressed his feelings about driving it. It said \"WHEEE\".", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1491332218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467705, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Veloce49 We kinda covered all this and with 3 min left in the auction, it certainly didn't help him get more money but at this points, it's already over.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467706, "authorName": "OllieinAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ollieinaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Veloce49 Like I would let my wife or kids show my '87 911 to some guy I do not know and let him take a test drive while I am away.... Would you?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1491332278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467709, "authorName": "fbushnaq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbushnaq/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by fbushnaq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467711, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where did I say wife or kid? Surely he has a qualified friend/mechanic that could assist.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467712, "authorName": "Blessed88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blessed88/", "bidAmount": 38888, "content": "$38,888 bid placed by Blessed88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467716, "authorName": "Pghvdubguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pghvdubguy/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Pghvdubguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467718, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Veloce49 - I agree with you, unless you have zero friends, there is always someone who could help you out with this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491332423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467720, "authorName": "fbushnaq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbushnaq/", "bidAmount": 39888, "content": "$39,888 bid placed by fbushnaq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1467722, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question out there... would a car like this be more or less appealing if it has performance mods (nothing over the top... lik EVO flywheel and/or sport shocks and springs).. I am not talking about this car but in general", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467723, "authorName": "Veloce49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hottub - not talking about NOW. Talking about when it first came up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467725, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkochary. Depends on the intended use, for storage and having eye candy in a garage with the hope it will appreciate then yes it would hurt. However, if you plan to drive it.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1491332533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467724, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lets see it........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467726, "authorName": "nicebloke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicebloke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll give the seller the benefit of the doubt here - time difference with China / not knowing when the auction would be up / logistics of connecting a friend or mechanic with potential buyers etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467728, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkochary Less. All original examples bring the most $$$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467729, "authorName": "fbushnaq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbushnaq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/4/17 for $39,888 to fbushnaq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332550, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1467730, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467731, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Veloce49 and @djjerme: Regardless, hoTTub's comment is on the money. Complaints about it now are pointless and hardly constructive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491332569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467732, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well that's a twist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467733, "authorName": "Jdubbsvt85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdubbsvt85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the new owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467735, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hope the new owner enjoys it and doesnt leave it in the garage", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467738, "authorName": "Blessed88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blessed88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats fbushnaq...sort of : )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467739, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wasn't disagreeing with him either. It was more for future prospects to consider.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491332636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467746, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it went for about the right price...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1491332801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467753, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree @hoTTub lets see what the next E30 M3 looks like. BaT should be putting it up in 3....2....1.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491332942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467785, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im glad it sold, its a nice car and puts this poor tortured auction to rest.\nGood for the seller if he got what he wanted, its a really nice car.\n\nI gotta say, I own a handful of reasonably cool cars, and I don't think there is any force in heaven or on earth that would ever get me to sell one on this site.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491333433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467800, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I gotta say, I own a handful of reasonably cool cars, and I don\u2019t think there is any force in heaven or on earth that would ever get me to sell one on this site.\" why?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491333553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1467847, "authorName": "jkingery1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkingery1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn -- you weren't kidding :) \n\nhttp://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-bmw-m3-22/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491334049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1468866, "authorName": "Superdessucke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superdessucke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkochery - I'd say a lot less. The more stock it is, the more it'll be worth. People aren't buying these for outright performance, and you're not going to be tracking a car that sells for $40k with over 100k on the clock and painted over VIN tags. You'd buy a lesser E30 or an E36 for this purpise. These are now collector and status cars which appeal to an audience which has vastly different priorities than a typical speed freak.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491350085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1476659, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT so what's the deal, this ad has been up for 21 days.\r\n\r\nhttps://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/6051049223.html\r\n\r\nI thought concurrent ads weren't allowed. Not to mention, thought it sold..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1491760540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1478673, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some e30 m3 expert pointed out this car has a factory welded bracket in the engine bay that was never part of the e30 m3. I hope the buyer checks out the source of this bracket. The front clip could be from a regular e30", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491879206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1479112, "authorName": "Pharmd98 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pharmd98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would 3e30m3s please elaborate on which bracket you are referring to? thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1491923082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481223, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pharmd98 \n\nFirst link shows regular E30 engine bay. On the left of power steering reservoir is a Tetris shaped relay box. That box requires a mounting bracket. A proper E30 M3 does not have this relay box or bracket. \nhttps://s14net.vbulletin.net/filedata/fetch?id=1256653\n\nHowever for some reason, your car has this bracket. You can't find another pic online of an M3 with this bracket. This combined with the painted VIN tags certainly raises questions.\n\nhttps://s14net.vbulletin.net/filedata/fetch?id=1256652", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1492006616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481249, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's also good for any e30 m3 perspective buyer to realize reproduction vin tags can and have been made. There are subtle differences between the factory and aftermarket tags that can be distinguished when the tags are clearly visible", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1492007176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481532, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at my comment on April 2nd at 10:49.....I posted a for sale ad by the previous owner of the car stating no front vin tags on the 2 front fender or the hood....due to respray due to rock chips ..... so no vin tags on the entire front end and it just happens to have a stock bracket from a regular E30 .... Interesting findings here", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1492016435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481571, "authorName": "hoTTub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hottub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to mention that if this car was in fact halved together, unless someone went through an large amount of trouble to hide it, it would like be easy to spot from underneath. Alas, the seller was not able to provide any underneath pics due to travel. hhmmmmm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492017896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481635, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drivers side shock tower sticker could be the tell ..... trying to get confirmation of all shock tower stickers used on the E30 M3.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1492020159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481649, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shock tower sticker was both on E30 and E30 M3 so no definitive info there. Buyer would be able to tell if factory welds on that bracket or aftermarket welds..... maybe he will chime in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492020848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1481751, "authorName": "3e30m3s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3e30m3s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok so sometimes I'm wrong .... the shock tower sticker which appears to original to the car is depicting an s14 motor so that's a good sign.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1492023646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1516565, "authorName": "iantar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iantar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the new owner ever inspect the front end of this car? Seems like the front end has been tampered with. A pillars seem to have Alcantara or some felt fabric afixed. and the center consule doesn't match up well the the right side of the dash near the ignition area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1493873161, "type": "comment"}]