[{"id": 16069098, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - can you clarify what \"the airbag is due for replacement\" means? It's not a traditionally serviceable part and there is no open recall showing at NHTSA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731117657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069200, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A new control module for the airbag was installed - ref:,final repair invoice .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731119288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069381, "authorName": "Bintoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bintoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello,\r\nWould you happen to have any knowledge of timing chains being done? Perhaps you could provide a image of the chains through the \"oil filer cap\"? Would you be able to provide a little more information about the body work, and minor accident that was noted on the Car fax and in your description. \r\n\r\nThank you \ud83d\ude0e\r\nBintoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731122666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069537, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731126374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069574, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bintoe deflection values indicate timing chain measures are within expected specifications", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731127366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069812, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raoul544 - would you post pages 1 and 3 of the recent Autobahn Garage invoice. You only posted page 2. And, could we have a picture down into the engine through the oil filler cap and any information on that accident as another user has requested? Was the LF door actually replaced as stated in the write-up, and if so, why? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731139265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069860, "authorName": "SerotoninCephalopod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serotonincephalopod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to the exhaust?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731143743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069909, "authorName": "superg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superg/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by superg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731149609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16070895, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny discrepancy between the Carfax and the odometer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731166476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16076008, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am Raoul544\r\n\r\nThe body work on my 540:\r\nTrunk lid was dented while car was stopped. It was replaced and there was no other damage.\r\n\r\nThe rear door ( driver side ) was dented while parked. The dent was lifted with minimal work.\r\n\r\nThe driver\u2019s door was dented by a cab that turned into my car when the traffic light changed. Damage was centered around the shadow trim and the decision was made to replace the door. No other damage was detected cred.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731191663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16079443, "authorName": "_1headlight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_1headlight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seat twist? Vanos? Any suspension work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731266524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16080901, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No seat twist\r\nVanos seals done - see Phaedrus work orders\r\nTension / compression bushing replaced\r\n\r\nNo other issues", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731274970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16082712, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redram see attached ...is there any other questions you need addressed...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731292316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084923, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by 1fatrod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731345719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16085430, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A final safety inspection will be conducted Wednesday..\r\n\r\nThe car has had a complete safety record since 2014...\r\n\r\n\r\nAny open questions will be reviewed to provide a complete profile...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731348891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16086828, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raoul544 - thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731354869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090978, "authorName": "superg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superg/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by superg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731368642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16095293, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u2022 The damage / torn tie Rod entry is not a concern \r\n\u2022 Car rides very well - Inspection from Firestone had no notes\r\n\u2022 Prior inspection (Midas - brakes) did not indicate cant deferred maintenance \r\n\r\nAny other inquires I can provide moving forward...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731436096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099895, "authorName": "Cooksauto01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooksauto01/", "bidAmount": 2222, "content": "$2,222 bid placed by Cooksauto01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731456313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16100004, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raoul544 - is there a missing Midas Repair Order from 10/26/2024? Note also that mileage appears on the 03/2023 Midas Repair Order. Any idea what happened there?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731457314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100382, "authorName": "golfguytim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfguytim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the dark spots on the rear seats due to wear or just dirty?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731460746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100496, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redram there is no Midas repair order from that date... I needed to take photos of the under carriage I put on a lift courtesy of those under carriage photos you see in the Gallery...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731461844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100530, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@golfguytim thats just wear...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731462186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100673, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raoul544 - interesting. CarFax picked it up as a mileage inspection and drive belt check at what looks to be a mileage guesstimate. Perhaps you'd like to contact Midas and have them correct their mileage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731463698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101057, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raoul544 - you stated earlier that the trunk lid was replaced, the right rear door had a dent removed and the left front door was replaced due to a cab (?) turning into it. BaT's writeup says that about the same time as the left front door replacement, the windshield was also replaced. Would you post each repair order associated with this work? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731468621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110095, "authorName": "ENID2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enid2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm also wondering about those rear seats.. seems really odd in such a low mileage e39. Reminds me of mildew. Can you explain the wear that results in those marks? I've never seen wear like that in an e39 rear seat before. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731546250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16111425, "authorName": "Raoul544 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoul544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no deterioration or mildew\r\nThe wear is the result of ten years of continuous use", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731576279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119577, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appears a lot of $$$ \u201cinvested\u201d in this rig\u2026hope the seller at makes what was put into the tranny\ud83e\udd13", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731631854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16123520, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is another one in the background.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731694890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16123575, "authorName": "willinma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willinma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to first-time seller @seller for engagement and transparency, hope you get top dollar for this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731695124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16125623, "authorName": "gweaver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gweaver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's nice to see so much care given to the car. But these invoices are painful to read, even as the guy not paying! Versus the depreciation on my wife's new X7, i guess its still not that bad.\r\nFinding a mint sand rear seat bottom should be easy, so no biggie there. Lot of room still on this sport in a sweet color combo. GLWTS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731701339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16126490, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by GNDAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731703589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16126834, "authorName": "Reifier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reifier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A well maintained and very good looking 540. Seems like the bids are well below market value. Anyone interested should jump on this one!\r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731704398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16126912, "authorName": "Cooksauto01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooksauto01/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by Cooksauto01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731704578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16126930, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 4026, "content": "$4,026 bid placed by GNDAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731704637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127026, "authorName": "jbo31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbo31/", "bidAmount": 4150, "content": "$4,150 bid placed by jbo31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127125, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 4540, "content": "$4,540 bid placed by GNDAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127149, "authorName": "jbo31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbo31/", "bidAmount": 4960, "content": "$4,960 bid placed by jbo31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127156, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by GNDAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127169, "authorName": "jbo31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbo31/", "bidAmount": 5310, "content": "$5,310 bid placed by jbo31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127174, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 5410, "content": "$5,410 bid placed by GNDAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127190, "authorName": "jbo31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbo31/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by jbo31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127203, "authorName": "GNDAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gndan/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by GNDAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127210, "authorName": "jbo31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbo31/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by jbo31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127217, "authorName": "golfguytim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfguytim/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by golfguytim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127225, "authorName": "Cooksauto01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooksauto01/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Cooksauto01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127267, "authorName": "golfguytim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfguytim/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by golfguytim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127277, "authorName": "Cooksauto01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooksauto01/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Cooksauto01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16127319, "authorName": "Cooksauto01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooksauto01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/15/24 for $6,300 to Cooksauto01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731705882, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]