[{"id": 12407786, "authorName": "Jacob2626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacob2626/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Jacob2626", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694214876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12407849, "authorName": "csmcsmcsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csmcsmcsm/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by csmcsmcsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694215482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12407862, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Such a beautiful example of one of the purest M5s ever. Is there a dino sheet or some estimate of power? GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1694215609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12407894, "authorName": "harleys3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harleys3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694216037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12407897, "authorName": "harleys3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harleys3/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by harleys3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694216056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12407900, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8 piston brakes, strobe light, exhaust cut outs. Was it ever owned by Mr T?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694216068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408067, "authorName": "parablooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parablooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "License, registration, and dyno sheet, please", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694218127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408093, "authorName": "csmcsmcsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csmcsmcsm/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by csmcsmcsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694218406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12408100, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, I will upload Dino and more info by tomorrow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694218492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408244, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694220399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408251, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694220563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408425, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry I\u2019m not sure who Mr. T is..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694223214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408576, "authorName": "SDB999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdb999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And what\u2019s a Dino sheet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694225640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408617, "authorName": "toolio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toolio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi great stuff. Can you comment on the two black dots on the bumper? Is there some type of plug that goes there? Is it a 99 cent part that snaps in or something more complicated? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694226332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408661, "authorName": "chrissperry81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrissperry81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trifecta of tires", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694226973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408758, "authorName": "trublu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trublu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toolio I believe you are talking of parking sensors in rear bumper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694229023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12408894, "authorName": "gaddyup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaddyup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know who Mr T. Is\u2026..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694233205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12409069, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gaddyup Nice\u2026\u2026..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694243032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12409699, "authorName": "flavol88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flavol88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a '00 M5 and several other M-models along the way, I can only imagine how nice this set up must be! Congrats to the original owner and Seller, best of luck to the new owner of the beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694267605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12416558, "authorName": "toolio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toolio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trublu thanks for the answer, but aren't they usually body-color? Are there caps missing that can be popped on? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694350116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12423937, "authorName": "trizzuth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trizzuth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW. just wow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694431902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12424608, "authorName": "Alexion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unsure of what tires would perform best, someone decided to try three different types. Any conclusions? \r\nThis is otherwise a great looking car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694443072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431356, "authorName": "onehussler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onehussler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw a few videos but no driving... Rogers is out of this game so I had a few glasses of vino. Did I miss the driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694484600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431732, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onehussler I\u2019ll post a couple now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694491870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431734, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toolio that is original. They come that way", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694491904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12431765, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694492577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12432788, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694528713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12432812, "authorName": "Z07Vette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z07vette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694528994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12433850, "authorName": "Ceroni101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceroni101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can E85 be used in this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694537537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12437290, "authorName": "Willskill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willskill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How\u2019s the drive feel like with the coil overs? Is it too stiff compared to stock?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694549928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12448399, "authorName": "Willskill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willskill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like the car had a problem with passing emissions inspection in NY. Does it have a cat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694646750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12451689, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ceroni101 No e85 is used on this car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694708676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12451702, "authorName": "Hamam1507 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamam1507/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@willskill it drives very smooth, not stiff at all", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694708728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12457648, "authorName": "kybmwfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kybmwfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, what\u2019s up with all of the different tires?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1694731770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12458100, "authorName": "wilsodh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilsodh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bad ass car. Discovery/Shadowman's workmanship was always top notch (not sure if he's still in the game). I own one of the 'twins' (El Diablo) which is similar to this car, but it has the full engine build. I acquired the car back in 2006 from the original owner, Abdulla/Royal Family of Bahrain. That car remains a blast to drive (I installed train horns hidden in the chassis to add to all the excess, lol) and is a head-turner, as I'm sure this beastie is. I also put in blue strobe lights based on this car... thought they might come in handy. LEDs are obviously now the way to go for that 'police presence' on the road... ;-)\r\n\r\nIn any case, this car looks absolutely pristine, and has top drawer hardware. If you are going to modify a classic like the e39 M5, THIS is the way to do it. Spare no expense and make it look and drive even better than a stocker. \r\n\r\nOne question for the seller: do you know why the previous owner put in a RMS S1 tune? As you may know, there was VERY bad blood between RMS and Discovery, so it is almost sacrilegious to mix the two. Not that this should affect the value as I think Osh knows s/c e39 tuning, just curious.\r\n\r\nDave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694736942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12458144, "authorName": "Scott_GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_gto/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Scott_GTO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694737577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12458272, "authorName": "Officer_K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/officer_k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kybmwfan I counted 3 different tires on the car! Next owner should probably chose one and stick with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694739247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12458514, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694742788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12460213, "authorName": "chrishnl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishnl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous auction lists the color as Le Mans Blue and this list says it's \"Avus Blue Metallic Paint\". Has paint work been done? Is this an original blue paint car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694789265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12460261, "authorName": "chrishnl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishnl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also:\r\n\r\n- Can you put up a video of a WOT pull?\r\n- Do all dash/feature functions work with the aftermarket ecu?\r\n- Do you have the original wheels (sorry if already asked)?\r\n- Do original wheels fit over the brake setup?\r\n\r\nThanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694789667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12460743, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my freaking gawd. The ONLY things missing on my checklist is a V1 and laser jammer. \r\n\r\nOh, and an attorney on retainer\u2026\r\n\r\nCalif Air Resource Board ruins another one. Though this might be the straw that breaks the camel\u2019s back to eject from the Left side of these United States and relocate to a place more \u2018gear head friendly\u2019.\r\n\r\nWhat a beautiful BEAST!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694793590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12460794, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As for the tire trifecta\u2026uhhh\u2026the rears likely got \u2018donated\u2019 to a fog bank created by all those ponies in a fit of exuberance. \r\n\r\nAnd on the way home from a road trip, a nail punctures w/in an inch of the outside edge and local shop did not have a matching tire (like the shop who couldn\u2019t get the Potenzas and went with the Conti\u2019s).\r\n\r\nHow\u2019d I do?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694794060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461458, "authorName": "wilsodh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilsodh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teamgomez: maybe a close relative that lives out of state? :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694798136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12461556, "authorName": "Afterburner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afterburner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the clutch feel lighter, the same or heavier than stock ?\r\n\r\nI owned a stock 02 E39 M5 years ago. I\u2019m curious how the daily around town driving feel changes with the modifications. Does it feel stock until you step on it or does it have more throttle response even say doing 35 mph \r\n\r\nLastly just curious what you might be replacing this beauty with ? As a car guy always curious what other car guys are looking at. I replaced my 911 with the E39 M5 then replaced that with an E46 M3 and then replaced that with an E92 M3 and then added an F80 M4. Now 20 years later I\u2019m looking at adding an E39 M5 and an 911 again. It\u2019s a sickness really.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694798468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12462858, "authorName": "STW_DTM_CSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stw_dtm_csl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrishnl\nVin check says Avus, I assume last auction was incorrect, it looks more Avus than Le Mans too (LMB has a purple undertone)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694803618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12463098, "authorName": "STW_DTM_CSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stw_dtm_csl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrishnl\r\nStock wheels won't work with this 380mm brake kit from my experience", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694804135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464081, "authorName": "starac1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starac1/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by starac1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694807624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464174, "authorName": "Ssiderman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssiderman/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Ssiderman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694808031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464378, "authorName": "zaidochamdin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaidochamdin/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by zaidochamdin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694808891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464400, "authorName": "csmcsmcsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csmcsmcsm/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by csmcsmcsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694808989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464405, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464414, "authorName": "csmcsmcsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csmcsmcsm/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by csmcsmcsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464464, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464513, "authorName": "chrishnl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishnl/", "bidAmount": 40750, "content": "$40,750 bid placed by chrishnl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464517, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464528, "authorName": "toolio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toolio/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by toolio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464533, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464560, "authorName": "Afterburner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afterburner/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by Afterburner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464563, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464596, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464603, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464607, "authorName": "champ96", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ96/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Afterburner will win at $53,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12464608, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464623, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464627, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464648, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464657, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694809983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464673, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464679, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464687, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464696, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 49250, "content": "$49,250 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464724, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 49500, "content": "$49,500 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464725, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 49750, "content": "$49,750 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464738, "authorName": "Danngo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danngo/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Danngo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810239, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464741, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12464770, "authorName": "George85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/15/23 for $50,500 to George85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694810376, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12464787, "authorName": "Afterburner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afterburner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy!! Got tied up with a business call. The search continues", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694810424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12467570, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good money for a 2000 modified, very encouraging!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694868737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12477224, "authorName": "Mpowerrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpowerrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very good bought! Congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694975354, "type": "comment"}]