[{"id": 1852809, "authorName": "Scott_P.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_p.-user/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Scott P.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510640530, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-11-13 22:22:10+00"}, {"id": 1852850, "authorName": "Iamnotwearingpants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamnotwearingpants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Corvette when Chevy decided they wanted to be taken seriously as a sports car maker.\n\nThese are fantastic fun and this one looks like a peach!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510653612, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 02:00:12+00"}, {"id": 1852909, "authorName": "carmicheals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmicheals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice! GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510665834, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 05:23:54+00"}, {"id": 1852920, "authorName": "msaxe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msaxe99/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by msaxe99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510666506, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-11-14 05:35:06+00"}, {"id": 1852942, "authorName": "this_bob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/this_bob/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by this_bob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510667364, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-11-14 05:49:24+00"}, {"id": 1852954, "authorName": "Scoob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - are the original wheels available?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1510667971, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 05:59:31+00"}, {"id": 1852962, "authorName": "QMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This era ZO6 is the performance buy of the century. Our family has owned 3 of these so far and I'm sure we'll buy another. Comfortable and cool on the street (great A/C) they perform even better on the track. In the right hands they'll run away from all but the fastest Porsche's on a road course for a 1/3 or less the costs. And if something breaks, the local garage can fix it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1510668185, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 06:03:05+00"}, {"id": 1852963, "authorName": "leusgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leusgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm concerned about the whereabouts of the wheels also. Where could they have gone?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510668216, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 06:03:36+00"}, {"id": 1853112, "authorName": "LT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love love love c5 Z's. My brother has one of the LeMans commemorative addition ones (blue with silver stripes). Perfect proportions, perfect balance of size and usable power. A joy to drive....GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510672827, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 07:20:27+00"}, {"id": 1853208, "authorName": "Slick1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick1964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with the other comments about the wheel replacement 6 months ago. Tires yes, but rims too, when your going to sell it? Maybe some paperwork showing the that service visit will calm the situation done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510676432, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 08:20:32+00"}, {"id": 1853276, "authorName": "blainecate (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blainecate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hadn't planned on selling the car when I got the work done but I've had the best year in sales ever and I need a new car for write off. I managed to scuff the original wheels parking over the years. I was thinking of refinishing but the guy that did the recent work had these rims and tires and I got a decent price for them. I don't know if he still has the old rims but will check. I'll see about posting my work receipts for the recent work.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510679218, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 09:06:58+00"}, {"id": 1853353, "authorName": "Scoob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@blainecate (The Seller) - thanks (for the record I wasn't suggesting or implying something nefarious, I was just sincerely wondering if the original wheels are/were available)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510682973, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 10:09:33+00"}, {"id": 1854087, "authorName": "Chasboy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasboy1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an \u201802 and tho I like my pewter coupe better for a number of reasons, I should never have sold it. (Ok, I\u2019m glad I don\u2019t have a black car anymore). The original rims on these cars were the lightest one could buy stock on a corvette and are still demanding high prices. The new ones here look great, but I bet they are much heavier. What everyone else here has said is true. It\u2019s a performance bargain, even as a 14 year old car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510697099, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 14:04:59+00"}, {"id": 1854284, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. It's only sin is the duplo switch gear/interior all GM products suffer with from the era. So what? People tolerate much worse from so-called better cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510700060, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 14:54:20+00"}, {"id": 1854313, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "> So what? People tolerate much worse from so-called better cars.\n\nOne thing that should go is the square shift knob. I never found that to be comfortable with mine. Though the heavy older T56 trans would have been the next hindrance to shift feel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510700341, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-14 14:59:01+00"}, {"id": 1854786, "authorName": "sdemetri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdemetri/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by sdemetri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510712859, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-11-14 18:27:39+00"}, {"id": 1855224, "authorName": "Scoob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shifter is an easy fix - just swap it with one from a C6. BTDT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1510753778, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-15 05:49:38+00"}, {"id": 1855285, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Move along people, nothing to see here. Pay no attention to this one... now where's my bid button. ;-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1510756163, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-15 06:29:23+00"}, {"id": 1855286, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by 426", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510756185, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-11-15 06:29:45+00"}, {"id": 1855847, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a fan of the wheels, but easily changed. Next to a 996, the best performance buy out there. Great handling, bulletproof, incredible engine, mediocre interior (who cares) and functionality. A great canyon-carver, track day toy, commuter, etc.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510774057, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-15 11:27:37+00"}, {"id": 1856649, "authorName": "Shesgonnakillme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shesgonnakillme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too usually cringe at Z06's without their original wheels, or worse yet chrome versions which are so, so wrong. These however look pretty good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510784037, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-15 14:13:57+00"}, {"id": 1856805, "authorName": "Shesgonnakillme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shesgonnakillme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some 2002-2003 LS6 engines experienced a much higher rate of valve spring failure and subsequent engine failure and this has reached IMS bearing levels of concern on the forums. This car's build #6925 would indicate it falls in the highest risk group per the research in the link below, unless the valve springs have been replaced. \n\nEarly 2002 models (VINs under 20000) are over 6 times as likely to experience a valve spring failure than the baseline.\n\n- Late 2002 models (VINS over 20000) and early 2003 models (VINs under 09000) are 20 times more likely than the baseline to experience a valve spring failure. This is the HIGHEST RISK group, aka the Danger Zone.\n\nEarly 2002 models (VINs under 20000) are over 6 times as likely to experience a valve spring failure than the baseline.\n\nLate 2002 models (VINS over 20000) and early 2003 models (VINs under 09000) are 20 times more likely than the baseline to experience a valve spring failure. This is the HIGHEST RISK group, aka the Danger Zone.\n\n- Late 2003 models (VINs over 09000) are over 3 times as likely to experience a valve spring failure than the baseline.\n\nThese numbers represent the last 5 digits of the VIN. Both the VIN and build month can be found on the driver's side door jamb.\n\nExtensive amount of information here: \n\nhttps://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-z06-discussion/3069497-build-date-vin-analysis-of-ls6-valve-spring-failures.html", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1510785802, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-15 14:43:22+00"}, {"id": 1858258, "authorName": "manthony02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manthony02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shesgonnakillme: Glad you shared this info. I have an 02 Z06 and replaced the valve springs for this exact reason.\r\n\r\nThat said, I wouldn't let this issue put anyone off of this car. Replacement OEM valve springs are <$80. If you're going to do the job yourself, there's some special tools I would recommend, but the total repair cost will still be <$200 and a couple hours of work. If you want a shop to do this for you, it shouldn't be more than $500.\r\n\r\nRelatively cheap "insurance" to be confident you'll have no issues. Just factor that into the bids and go for it... you will not find a better car for the money than a C5 Z06 right now, and this one looks to be in really good shape.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1510850778, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-16 08:46:18+00"}, {"id": 1859176, "authorName": "Dirty_Mike_and_the_Boys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirty_mike_and_the_boys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish Chevrolet built more FRC's like this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510869580, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-16 13:59:40+00"}, {"id": 1861231, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am really digging this car. I am not digging that the auction will end while I am in the middle of the ocean with limited network access. Fingers crossed for a good connection... I'd love to roadtrip this one back to Texas.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1510947246, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-17 11:34:06+00"}, {"id": 1862574, "authorName": "Sgt.Gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgt.gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C5 and C6 Z06's are the performance/$$ bargains in the US. The C5's seem to have hit the bottom of the depreciation cycle, hopefully, the C6 will too soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511017549, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-18 07:05:49+00"}, {"id": 1864293, "authorName": "motormark49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormark49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a very good set of 2001 (forged) Z06 wheels/original tires I'd part with. They look best. Really good color and design, especially w/ silver body color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511199061, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 09:31:01+00"}, {"id": 1865426, "authorName": "manthony02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manthony02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'02 911 GT2 sells for $125,000. Or you could be (arguably) just as fast in this for 1/5 the price?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511218436, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 14:53:56+00"}, {"id": 1865604, "authorName": "Allstate72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allstate72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My connection must not be working or is this car going to go for $20,000 .....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511221613, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:46:53+00"}, {"id": 1865612, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/20/17 for $20,000 to 426", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511221803, "type": "system", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:50:03+00"}, {"id": 1865607, "authorName": "300F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@426 sure hopes it will sell at this price\nHe has been sweating for five days waiting\nWOW nice buy", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511221826, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:50:26+00"}, {"id": 1865618, "authorName": "Speednut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speednut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Have fun with it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511221859, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:50:59+00"}, {"id": 1865621, "authorName": "Allstate72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allstate72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice purchase 426. Surprised that we saw no action. Enjoy this great vehicle", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511221904, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:51:44+00"}, {"id": 1865622, "authorName": "manthony02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manthony02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...great buy. Congrats @426!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511221916, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:51:56+00"}, {"id": 1865625, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh hell yeah!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511222003, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:53:23+00"}, {"id": 1865628, "authorName": "Stbuild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stbuild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a great world we live in or what?\nWhere you can by a car from the middle of the ocean?\nGreat car, congrats @426\nAnd have fun on your own personal Cannonball Run back to Texas!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511222063, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:54:23+00"}, {"id": 1865636, "authorName": "Allstate72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allstate72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mid Year vette search almost went on back burner for this car at this price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511222218, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:56:58+00"}, {"id": 1865641, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife just found out. She wants to drive it back. Need to finish up my dinner and figure out the logistics from way off shore. But this was a great buy, in my book. Looking forward to owning this one!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511222264, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 15:57:44+00"}, {"id": 1865651, "authorName": "Brentk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brentk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy crap this went cheap! @426 good buy! We have matching cars! Awesome awesome car wicked performance at a wicked bargain", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511222414, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 16:00:14+00"}, {"id": 1865649, "authorName": "keitho64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keitho64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@426 I expect a fully documented trip back to TX. This looks like a great car, original owner. Good luck with the new purchase. I keep looking for a LeMans blue one but this sure had me tempted!\n\nHopefully your wife doen't throw you overboard and drive it back by herself! :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511222448, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 16:00:48+00"}, {"id": 1865715, "authorName": "Sgt.Gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgt.gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heck of a buy on this car. At this price/performance, it's no wonder so many of them are being converted into dedicated track toys and full on race cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511224911, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 16:41:51+00"}, {"id": 1865739, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this was a deal! Huge congratulations to the new owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511225641, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 16:54:01+00"}, {"id": 1865830, "authorName": "Catimann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catimann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@426. So how many times did you refresh the screen before you believed it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511229609, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 18:00:09+00"}, {"id": 1865895, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HA. I had to refresh the page about 15 time to get it to load. If anyone had bid in the last 5 minutes I couldn\u2019t have countered. Cruise ships are great unless you need immediate internet access.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511232439, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-20 18:47:19+00"}, {"id": 1866153, "authorName": "RichterRox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richterrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have rather bought a used camry for that money. \n\nwhat a steal.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511267980, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-11-21 04:39:40+00"}, {"id": 1888122, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I picked the car up in San Jose on Friday. I\u2019m 190 miles from home at the moment. Will make the last stretch this morning in the daylight as I go through deer country during mating season.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512309035, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-03 05:50:35+00"}]