[{"id": 7451718, "authorName": "pumpsiegreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pumpsiegreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very rare in that it is a non-turbo 9000 with cloth and rotary controls, and even more unique with its fascinating history and super low mileage. Love all of that blue (especially the door cards)! These are ultra comfortable cruisers with a surprising amount of interior capacity. Take care of the ZF autobox and it'll take care of you. I squeezed almost 300K out of one with consistent service, and that was even on a turbo model. Good luck everyone and thank you @OldCarFan for bringing this 9000 here.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1639247241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7451789, "authorName": "CanyonOilMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canyonoilman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Easily the best 9000 I\u2019ve seen in 10-15 years. And a non-turbo? Total unicorn", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1639247960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7451838, "authorName": "SorryKids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sorrykids/", "bidAmount": 1250, "content": "$1,250 bid placed by SorryKids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639248597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7451919, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool SAAB 9000, love the blue on blue!! Owned a 1990 9000s 3-pedal (#2) and loved it. Will be watching this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639249322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7451921, "authorName": "SaabSnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabsnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got a BONER !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639249339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7452488, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SaabSnob, glad to hear, we are here all week! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639252845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7452898, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pumpsiegreen Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you see in the car what I saw when I had to have it in Japan. These were all the rage in Europe when I was just a kid. It is indeed a quirky package, all that blue and heated fabric seats is so different from the USDM 9000's. It feels like it was very much loved in Japan and hopefully it will go to a good home from here on, now that the bidding is on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639254759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7452970, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 1990 9000s in rose quartz had cranberry cloth seats that were heated. The whole cabin was cranberry. Now that I'm heavily into SAABs, I wonder where mine hailed from?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639255178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7454391, "authorName": "Saabman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabman/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Saabman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639266797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7454404, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a 97 9000 CS 5 speed that I bought in 2001. Swapped the 15 inch wheels for 16 inch Aero wheels, an ECU from a bigger turbo 9000 CSE (good for 15 horsepower), a Genuine SAAB lowered Aero suspension and a 3 inch exhaust. Transformed the car.\r\n\r\nIf this were a stick, the temptation to bid would be great, even though that portends a second ex Ms. pursang. Someone should grab this low mileage gem and enjoy a great ride.\r\n\r\nWith eEuroparts, Saabnet.com, andGoldwing.com, you can keep these SAABs running forever.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639267102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7454872, "authorName": "Oldnfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldnfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this is fantastic \r\nI spy something potentially cool and interesting. In the passenger side footwell I\u2019m guessing that\u2019s a first aide or maybe a road flare kit? Probably a Japanese motor vehicle requirement? \r\nSeller please check it out and get some closer pics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639276648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7455089, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oldnfast Good eye, It is a mandated in Japan emergency road flare, still intact but might be fossilized a bit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639281306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7455986, "authorName": "Jasper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watched National Lampoon\u2019s Christmas Vacation last week. When the neighbors pulled up in their earlier 9000, I thought about how long it\u2019d been since I\u2019ve seen one. Nice to see modest offerings like this. GLWTS.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639325049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7455994, "authorName": "Alfalagreca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfalagreca/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Alfalagreca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639325161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7457366, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today is a beautiful day in Ohio, here is a video of my kid giving 9000 a quick warm up.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/kX9n1_Dwqxs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639340226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7457416, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couple of blemishes, driver's door has a chip that was touched up (about 5mm in size), rear emblem is faded and peeled off. \r\nThe car still has factory single stage Ambassador Blue paint that is not faded and shines rather well, when clean and not dusty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639340572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7458658, "authorName": "rkaufm02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkaufm02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! As a 9000 diehard (and owner of a 1993), this is cool. Many consider these the best cars Saab ever made and perhaps one of the best highway cruisers from any manufacturer. The eventual buyer won't be disappointed, and anyone who has tried to source one of these cars knows how rare they are in this condition. @OldCarFan thanks for adding a quality, unique example to the US stock, and GLWTA. Hope it goes to a good Saab home and that we see it at future Saab events like SOC and Carlisle.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639348735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7459162, "authorName": "SaabSnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabsnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the headlight washer/wipers operate properly ? I should know this but is there a \"separate\" switch for them as well ? Thanks and GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639356364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7459266, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@saabsnob headlight wipers and washers do operate and I know this because the left one was not working until I reseated the connector. There is no separate switch but they will engage if headlights are turned on and the washer is engaged. I'll try to make a quick video tomorrow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639358006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7460209, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has added a driving video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639401918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7468245, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots to like here.\n\nAmid a brace of 99/900 models, have only had one 9000, a 1995 CS Turbo five-speed with big injectors and a doctored ECU. Even with 250k+ on the odometer, it was a rocket. At an indicated 140mph, the side windows started to rattle in their well-worn guides.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639497437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7473784, "authorName": "Lightninggod21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightninggod21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing looking 9000CS. Love that interior as well and even cooler it was imported from Japan. Have to say wish I could but already have a 9-3 and a 190D. GLWTA the 9000 is a great car and those wheels have always been cool.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639526073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7480922, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 4193, "content": "$4,193 bid placed by Keith_Price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639609072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7482981, "authorName": "Alwaysanother1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alwaysanother1/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Alwaysanother1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639656528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7482998, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In addition to several Saab 900 turbos - which I particularly appreciate - we use 2 Saab 9000 CSE since many years (here in Germany).\n\nEspecially as turbos, the 9000 are problem-free and made to cover many kilometers.\n\nI do daily stages of 1000-1200 km across Europe and then get off relaxed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639657710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7487865, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 5193, "content": "$5,193 bid placed by Keith_Price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639692618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7488109, "authorName": "JagSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this CS equipped with TCS ? I know 93 turbo models there was No switch to disengage the system on CSE and aero models. A switch was on the 94, no system on 95 models unless a AERO, then TCS was back for 96. My 93 CSE and 93 Aeros had it. It was a more complicated system but I never had any problems with my CSE in the 300k miles driven. \r\nPlease advise. Thanks J.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639693337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7488973, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JagSport - judging from the throttle body in pic #41, it doesn't have the black plastic cap w/ a vac line, which would be the ETS. If it has ETS, it has TCS. I'm going to say no to it having TCS. Anyone else concur?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639695903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489282, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SAABNUTT presumed that the car does not have TCS, due to the base spec, no turbo, no sunroof, etc. Your model year/TCS data tracks for me, as my tuned & tweaked 1995 9000 CS did not have traction control.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639698243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489316, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price - a good point. Looking at the engine did it for me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639698308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489356, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SAABNUTT Liking this car, for sure. Hope that it can join my 51k 1972 99E and 212k 1990 900 Turbo convertible here at the Motown SAAB conservancy! Also, Columbus an easy 3.5 hour drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639698713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489367, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price - yes, me too. Makes me miss my 1990 9000s 3-pedal in rose quartz/cranberry cloth interior. Digging the all blue, euro spec lenses too! Havta ask, what is the Motown SAAB conservancy?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639698936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489399, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi there, what did I miss? I do not think that this car has \"TCS\", it will chirp tires if taken off the light energetically without any throttle interruption, like the early traction controlled cars would. It is surprising that no one mentioned my advanced phone photography of the timing chain tensioner. It was not easy to get that reference zip tie down there while taking a picture :) Also, this engine delivers a grotesque amount of oil up top, starting it with no valve cover, even for a second was a massive mistake.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639699472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489400, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SAABNUTT my sixty-something geezer garage. Have owned three Rose Quartz 900 three-doors over the years; two nice ones and a winter beater. Full disclosure: Always played \"both ways\" with Swedish cars, 99/900 SAABs & 240 Volvos. Still have 277k 1984 245, a 95k 1984 244GL sedan and I vintage race a 1978 242. Swedish cars? I can quit. Anytime. Sure I can.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639699534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489422, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price - LOL, suuuure you can, unlike me, who's on #5 (special order 1992 c900T 3-pedal vert in MCY) and pining after a vintage SAAB. The SAAB virus courses through my veins. My woman says if I come home w/ another I'll be living in it. Maybe I should bring home a 9000, way more roomy to live in.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639699802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489602, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldCarFan\r\n\r\nCool front license plate for a 9000.\r\n\r\nAfter my son's 900S was wrecked, we found him a great 9000(S?) 4-door, white with the sunroof and extreme low mileage. Regrettably it was stolen and replaced with a 4-cylinder Volvo 740GL Automatic which was dependable, but no fun to drive. It too was lost when he worked offshore at South Padre Island, Texas. An uninsured illegal ran a traffic light, wrecked his car, evaded enforcement and escaped to Mexico.\r\n\r\nWe thoroughly enjoyed the 9000 while it was here, and wish there were a local shop which would support our Saab (& Citroen) obsession.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639702408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489838, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MARTY_ROTH\r\n\r\nThank you for your kind words. Glad you like the plate, it will obviously come with the car. \r\nWe all have sad stories, I am sure those fine people that interfered with your Swedish cars eventually met their appropriate destinies. \r\nI do not have a very strong bond with this 9000 but had to have it, mostly because when I was a Lada kid, Saab's to me were the embodiment of \"winning at life\". I have to say that even by today's standards, it is an extremely pleasant vehicle on the road, and I can only imagine how well it did compared to the rest in 1993. Now that I have spent some time with it, took it to a few car gatherings and checked my Swedish Car check box. It's best that she moves on to a better place now, while I still have a few other boxes to check.\u00a0\u00a0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639705530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490134, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldCarFan\r\nDoes the AC use r12 or r134a refrigerant? Have you had to charge the system?\r\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639709628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490190, "authorName": "JagSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks SAABNUT. I didn\u2019t expect it to but had to ask. Still a sharp looker. \r\nI have to ask and know more, what is the Motown SAAB conservancy ??\r\n\r\nLoved my 9000\u2019s also. My 87 9000 was the only turbo automatic, the rest, (3) 1993\u2019s were we\u2019re all Manual turbos. 1 CSE and 2 Aero\u2019s. Then a manual turbo 900 convertible. Miss them truly. If GM hadn\u2019t destroyed them who knows were we\u2019d be today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639710495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490261, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price The system has new style connectors and they are not adapters, so I'd say it is R134. I did not have to charge the system, it worked rather well when it was hot outside.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639711397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490286, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldCarFan thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639711805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490281, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagsport\n\nMy garage! Now holding a 212k 1990 900 Turbo convertible and a 51k 1972 99E. From 2010 through 2020, a high-school pal and I bought, sold, parted and preserved two-dozen classic 900 models, from scruffy \"winter beaters\" to garage queen convertibles. We saved several cars, improved and preserved them, had a fabulous time, all while driving them and enjoying the unique experience a classic SAAB 900 provides. And we made \"tens of dollars\" in the process. Our timing and formula was spot on for the upper Midwest. \n\nIn addition, I've owned a couple of 99s, a 9000, a 9-5 wagon and a pair of 9-3 SportCombi wagons. Like rescue dogs, I love them all. Hence, The Motown SAAB Conservancy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639711859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490316, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All rookie numbers, I need to sell 7 cars to get to the healthy 15 that I can manage and enjoy more effectively.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639712253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490348, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldCarFan\r\nGetting obsessed is easy. Staying obsessed, often more difficult.\r\n\r\nWhere was the 9000 purchased new? Was it privately exported to Japan, or sold through local SAAB channels? Seems like it would have been RHD...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639712617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490381, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price It seems that it is a genuine LHD JDM car, it was sold by MIZWA Saab and has all correct engine bay tags is Japanese. The owner's manual is also entirely in Japanese and fairly useless. License plate bolt mounts are multi pattern, JDM, US and Euro. There are (mostly were) a plenty of foreign cars sold new in Japan with LHD, I was told that it was a matter of being different, perhaps cool. For example, about 90% of older G-Wagons were sold in Japan new with LHD.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639713385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490436, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldCarFan\r\nAny clue why Ohio (do you know why I pulled you over?) titled the 9000 as a 1994, as opposed to 1993?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639714359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490452, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price Very simple, Ohio had nothing to do with this. In Japan vehicles get titled with the year of when the first registration was issued, so if this Saab was produced in '93 and by the time it got to Japan, got sold and registered it was already '94, it became a '94 Saab. There are plenty of privately imported used cars in Japan that are many years younger according to Japanese registration than the actual model year. I own a '95\" Mercedes 500E that is actually an early '91 but was imported in Japan when it was 4 years old.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639714593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490481, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldCarFan\r\nMakes sense.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639715296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7490803, "authorName": "Alwaysanother1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alwaysanother1/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Alwaysanother1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639737074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7493443, "authorName": "RantWhenParked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rantwhenparked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "32k miles - wow, what a beautiful survivor with fabulous JDM history. And that front license plate is perfect icing on the cake. Nice to see this here and glws @OldCarFan", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639772274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7494103, "authorName": "greatkate3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatkate3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would the car be available for a test drive tomm?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639775277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7496498, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greatkate3 unfortunately we are out of town tomorrow and most of Sunday, but it will be available for pickup beginning next week, my apologies.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639787941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7498334, "authorName": "urbanahill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urbanahill/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by urbanahill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639845810, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7498420, "authorName": "TAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have owned many nice vehicles in my lifetime .. these hold a special spot. Gave myself a new 92 CD turbo (30th birthday). Edwardian gray w/ dark gray leather ... was living in NYC and it fit in my narrow parking spot. No better seats ever in a car ... mine had the rear AC -- just loved it. Sadly -- it gave up it's life for me and my now spouse when a permit driver ran a red light. Special version 92 Griffen replaced it .. green with tan suede interior. The car had been used for display and basically sat for a year with few miles. That one was not w/o its problems - took some major road trips around the country in that car. Was sad to see it go a few years later when we bought a new XJ6. I still have the ignition cassette from the 1st one and a box of odd parts .... including the 3 DIN audio w/ equalizer. They were beautifully made vehicles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639847109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7499088, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not a JDM car.... IIRC, this was built on a Vauxhall platform...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639854306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7499188, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apparently my memory serves me poorly, it was a Fiat/Lancia platform", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639854642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7499486, "authorName": "Alwaysanother1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alwaysanother1/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Alwaysanother1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639856024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7499525, "authorName": "K-j", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-j/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by K-j", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639856193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7499668, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcp911s JDM because it was made for Japanese domestic market but likely built in Finland or Sweden. Saab 9000, Lancia Thema, Fiat Chroma, Alfa Romeo 164 loosely shared the same platform however, Saab and Alfa took it way out their own way compared to the other two.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639856818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7499866, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopelessly pedantic, but I'd define a JDM as a car only sold in Japan, and recently imported under grandfathering rules... such as Kei cars or Nissan Skyline, etc, the 9000 was a worldwide car and also LHD...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639857836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7499963, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don't just buy a Saab ~ You form a relationship with the car.\n\nHave owned a number of them & they are great cars.\n\nQuirky to some & perfect for others.\n\nThis one looks clean w/low mileage and at no reserve a good buy.\n\nGood luck seller & bidders\n\nEdit: I agree @jcp911s about the JDM aspect", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1639858407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7499996, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcp911s I see your point, let's call this one JM Saab 9000, as Japanese Market, yet not Domestic. I will be removing that erroneously ordered front license plate at once. \r\n\r\n\r\n- just kidding, plate stays", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639858506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500001, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 6904, "content": "$6,904 bid placed by Keith_Price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639858534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7500026, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got busted for an Arizona plate down here in Camelot... the JP will determine the fine... you are given forbearance", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639858637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500030, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/18/21 for $6,904 to Keith_Price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639858654, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7500046, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy it @Keith_Price ~ Have fun with it\r\n\r\nNice auction seller @OldCarFan ~ Great engagement in the comments", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639858727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500105, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What, no endless last second bids, no war of $50 bills, not fair?! \r\nI don't mind the price, it's the drama I was hoping for. \r\nCongratulations @Keith_Price and happy holidays!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639859023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500136, "authorName": "SaabSnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabsnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the Winner !\r\nHope you\u2019re happy \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639859164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500602, "authorName": "JagSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, \ud83c\udf8a \r\nIt\u2019s a nice one to add to the collection !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639861344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500685, "authorName": "rkaufm02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkaufm02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @OldCarFan and @Keith_Price on a great auction. Hope the car is enjoyed as it was meant to be. \r\n\r\n@TAG my 1993 is a CDE, so identical in body style (including the older style front end) to your CD and Griffin. I\u2019m a bit biased, but the 4 door has always seemed to be underappreciated and very few remain on the road, especially in the us. Any interest in selling your spare parts? I don\u2019t mean to pry anything you have a sentimental attachment to, but I could likely put them to good use (or pass them along to someone who can).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639861761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7500980, "authorName": "TAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rkaufm02 -- You can have what you want. I'm on the east coast. I forget what is in the box ... there is a tail light .. some other sensors and odd things. Fuel door lock. Maybe a MAF. The equalizer was $$ at the time. I have the three parts and the cable ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639863377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7501654, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rkaufm02 @jagsport @trademark @saabsnob\r\nThank you all. @OldCarFan see you the week between Christmas and New Year's.\r\n\r\nPeace.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639871846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7501690, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SAABNUTT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639872695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7507662, "authorName": "rkaufm02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkaufm02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TAG I appreciate it (I'm on the east coast as well). My gee male is bok269 if you want to connect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640012586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7595647, "authorName": "jwalk35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwalk35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Keith. I saw your comment on the Viper just listed. I have a one of one Stryker purp. Do you have access to the assembly pictures by chance?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641350726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7629689, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jwalk35\r\nkpwritescopy at gee mail\r\nNeed model year and last three VIN digits", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641771322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9428299, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price Is a pre-facelift, '90 Saab 9000 Turbo hatch, 5 speed (75k km) of any value these days?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1662046676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9428475, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldcarfan no projects", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662048117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9451772, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price Fine, then I will not tell you about that sweet vovlo brick I found in the wild!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662302902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9451786, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldcarfan beyond capacity right now, with four race cars.\r\n\r\nCheck out Chris-Craft auction I have up right now.\r\nI am auctioning another Chris Craft!\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-chris-craft-sportsman-4/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_bid_placed_seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662303076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11486969, "authorName": "OldCarFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Keith_Price Check out my Volvo V70, closing tomorrow. \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-volvo-v70/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1684350730, "type": "comment"}]