[{"id": 16084586, "authorName": "MichaelAtt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right in my backyard! I wish I was in the market for one right now - Carbon Black over Cinnamon is, IMHO, absolutely the best combo for the E46 M3. GLWA. I wish I could play ...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731342984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084596, "authorName": "Ritgerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritgerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clapped out?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731343024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084689, "authorName": "Keith_MN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_mn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The oil was most recently changed 4 years ago? Quite the sale prep...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731343675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084722, "authorName": "M3powerteck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3powerteck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The oil gets changed when the RB service is done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731344012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084735, "authorName": "CBar5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbar5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carbon black and cinnamon. Chef's kiss! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731344113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084774, "authorName": "agentfiVe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agentfive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy... Hope reserve is properly calculated. I for one would like to see some more thorough undercarriage pics given rust present in pics 133-135 & northern habitat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731344456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084790, "authorName": "EMAXX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emaxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M3powerteck It says that the rod bearing service was done in Oct 2004. That was even longer than the oil change 4 years ago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731344586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084824, "authorName": "M3powerteck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3powerteck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMAXX you're right, I can't read, I thought it said 2024!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731344862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084971, "authorName": "JT12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is awfully tempting...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731346094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085001, "authorName": "therealbenwallace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealbenwallace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that's a beautiful interior color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731346285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085003, "authorName": "woodruffhallz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodruffhallz/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by woodruffhallz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731346296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16085425, "authorName": "DailyGT350R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dailygt350r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get all googley moogley over a cinnamon interior.. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731348853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085503, "authorName": "BlueBimmers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebimmers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous combo. A few things didn't make the description - tires are +2 sized at 245/275, and the sliding center console tray is a replacement. Would be good for bidders to know more about the subframe reinforcement. \r\n\r\nI'd guess something happened a few years back, car has barely been driven 1K miles in past 4.5 years. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731349346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085543, "authorName": "MoreGarages413 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moregarages413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those interested in the vehicle; The car came out of daily driver service about 4 years ago and now gets driven sparingly, living in a garage on a battery tender. It is for sale because it just doesn't get used enough to justify keeping.\r\n\r\nAs noted in the listing and photos, the rod bearing recall was done early in life. The rear subframe was aftermarket reinforced and repaired with a welded patch vs the factory solution (which I think included structural foam if I am not mistaken.). One comment inquired about additional undercarriage photos. I will add additional photos to the listing at my earliest convenience. \r\n\r\nPlease feel free to ask any additional questions and I will be happy to address for perspective buyers.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731349587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16088377, "authorName": "Cobra_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please expound on the A/C issue? Living in the south it's a must. Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731359847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16088763, "authorName": "MoreGarages413 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moregarages413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The A/C system has a slow leak that results in the loss of charge over a month or so. Previous testing ruled out the high/low side Schraeder valves. The indy shop I have used has leaned towards an issue with the evaporator.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731361090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090313, "authorName": "njc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice listing. But any pictures of the headliner? Is it sagging in any areas? When was it last replaced? Thanks in advance!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731366605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090355, "authorName": "njc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to bother but a couple more questions: how are the window seals, esp at the back side ones that open? Also any delaminating areas to the paint, or paint readings?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731366736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091282, "authorName": "mjhopp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjhopp/", "bidAmount": 600, "content": "$600 bid placed by mjhopp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731370791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16091298, "authorName": "mjhopp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjhopp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Beautiful car. Can you please upload exterior and interior walkaround videos? I find those very helpful to show wear, especially what's a paint chip versus what's reflecting off the driveway. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731370996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091600, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoreGarages413 - are the original struts and springs available for inclusion in the sale? What size tires are the \"older Goodyears\" on the other rims?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731373925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091611, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoreGarages413 @BaT - for clarity, there are TWO open recalls on this vehicle according to NHTSA. One is for the driver's airbag, the other for the passenger. They also have a VERY strong warning on these recalls as follows:\r\n\r\nURGENT: DO NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE\r\n\r\nAn urgent safety recall has been issued for this vehicle and the manufacturer has recommended that you stop driving this vehicle immediately. Until this safety recall is completed, DO NOT DRIVE this vehicle.\r\n\r\nMore information is available under NHTSA Recall Number 15V318000. \r\n\r\nI would strongly suggest this car goes to a BMW dealer and gets those recalls done.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731374093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091630, "authorName": "redram", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The passenger side airbag recall is NHTSA Recall Number14V428. The URGENT warning seems to apply only to the driver's side airbag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731374357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091672, "authorName": "MoreGarages413 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moregarages413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Answering some questions: additional undercarriage photos added. \r\n\r\nThe rear quarter window. Passenger side seal is cracked consistent with age of car. The driver side shows no cracking. \r\n\r\nHeadliner is all original. Zero drooping or sagging.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731374720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091693, "authorName": "MoreGarages413 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moregarages413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The extra set of wheels are the factory 18\u201d wheels wearing older all seasons in 225 and 255 front and rear respectively.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731375016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16092435, "authorName": "ybelmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ybelmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the VANOS been addressed? If no, any signs of the VANOS issues? Would you be comfortable driving the car for over 2 hours?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731388473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16092716, "authorName": "MoreGarages413 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moregarages413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vanos is original. Never had an issue. Would I be comfortable driving it for 2 hours? Well, I put over a 100k miles on the car, so the answer is a yes.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731410112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16093872, "authorName": "Ceharris8908", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceharris8908/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! My '03 Carbon Black over Cinnamon 6MT twin. I've got 18's, the Dinan suspension kit and a handful more owners. Really impressed with the condition of the interior given the age and mileage. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731426831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094298, "authorName": "hwjbmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 700, "content": "$700 bid placed by hwjbmw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731430345, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16094460, "authorName": "34765gate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/34765gate/", "bidAmount": 800, "content": "$800 bid placed by 34765gate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731431574, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098602, "authorName": "pastrapper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastrapper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking M3\r\nSo looks like you have averaged about 5,000 miles a year. Appreciate your honesty but why no oil changes for 4 years? Ouch. Like said earlier seems like a routine prep for the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731446848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099658, "authorName": "EMAXX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emaxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redram I think it depends on your climate and location as well too. My 2005 E46 M3 has the exact same two open recalls and my dealership told me that in a drier climate like Colorado and Wyoming where the car has lived for the entire 20 years, they said it's not as urgent as the metal leads do not tend to rust or corrode as quickly as they do in my humid damp climates. They told me they should be able to schedule me in the next year to two years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731453621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100015, "authorName": "sonder259", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonder259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emaxx good to know. what if you just want to get it done/out of the way for peace of mind. would the SA allow that to be scheduled?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731457427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100960, "authorName": "EMAXX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emaxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sonder259 I was told by my dealership that parts were currently unavailable. The one to two years was the time frame I was quoted in when they\u2019d be able to get me in for the recall fix.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731467145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101380, "authorName": "KrisSal605", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krissal605/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by KrisSal605", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731476150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16101944, "authorName": "F50gta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f50gta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 158 what am I seeing, please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731504416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16103438, "authorName": "Niedermohr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niedermohr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@F50gta That is the rear of the left side back window showing the weather stripping.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731517038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16103449, "authorName": "mjhopp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjhopp/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by mjhopp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731517096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16108750, "authorName": "MoreGarages413 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moregarages413/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pastrapper - the mileage over the last 4 years has barely touched a couple of hundred miles per year. It went from a daily driver to garage queen. It gets maybe a few hundred miles per year at most. Not enough seats for kids. Not the first choice in the garage for weekend fun. I have held the car this long for nostalgia, but my wife has grown tired of parking outside while she sees the garage filled with cars that get limited usage. So the M3 is now for sale. \n\nThe oil change interval was long ago done on a reduced fixed mileage (not the bmw computation that puts ~10k+ miles between changes) for which it is not yet due.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731535717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16111329, "authorName": "HamHands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamhands/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by HamHands", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731567002, "type": "bat-bid"}]