[{"id": 3756286, "authorName": "GuidoLavespa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidolavespa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the video supposed to be a joke?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571342409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3756334, "authorName": "stefan320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefan320/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You might want to attach a better video. Car looks nice in the pictures though, GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571342680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3756421, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha! That video is priceless!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571343428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3756448, "authorName": "BigRed91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigred91/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want a vote on the best BaT video in history between this, the coot ATV, and that weird homebuilt jeep go-kart thing from a few years ago.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571343627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3756517, "authorName": "Timzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "actually i bet he made a better video but uploaded the wrong one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571344325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3756711, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No More Patina, Out!\nWhat a Paint Job! So Glossy/\nit is a Bring-a-Pair of Shades situation.\nGLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571345715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3756934, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry guys...Forgot to edit the video....Will correct tomorrow. As far as the paint, it is original, never had a buffer on it...Hand waxed since new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571347145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757060, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the video pulled down? \r\nI don\u2019t see one....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571348052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757329, "authorName": "Manywheels59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manywheels59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best thing about a 1983? Only year no power steering", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1571351512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757435, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty - looks like it just rolled out of the showroom - and it has one of my favorite Porsche interiors, to boot.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571354030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757487, "authorName": "locozilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/locozilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Manywheels59 That's not true. My '83 944 has power steering.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571355792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757498, "authorName": "David_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car but a couple minor corrections. Wheels are 15\" not 16\", and if I'm not mistaken, I think for 1983 it was rated at 143hp and 137 torque. I do like the feel of the manual steering in these. Good luck on your auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571356184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757515, "authorName": "locozilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/locozilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Manywheels59 Oh, my apologies, from @David_F's comment, it seems you meant \"the option to not have power steering\", in which case my specimen is irrelevant. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571356532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757684, "authorName": "GS83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that is one nice 944. 1983 is the year to have, manual sunroof, manual steering, lighter than the later years. Relatively easy and inexpensive to work on ( compared to other P cars). This one is not going to be cheap! Well presented!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571360907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757721, "authorName": "Sunline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, really nice, really, really nice!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571362152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758171, "authorName": "diggy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diggy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi,\r\n\r\nIs the sun/moon roof fully operational - power tilt and removable without issue? I ask because I have had two 944\u2019s and this had been a problem with both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571387751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758449, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@battybug : Original finish, just waxed. Really Impressive. Wax On : Wax Off. Kudos for the Tiptop Care Taker / Good Guardian. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571405923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758453, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an early 1983 with LSD and Sport Shocks in Zermatt Silver. Kicking myself now. Wish I had kept it...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571405994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758457, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@diggy- Yes the sunroof works flawlessly, as does everything else on the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571406049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758499, "authorName": "Yellowtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowtr6/", "bidAmount": 1983, "content": "$1,983 bid placed by Yellowtr6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571406883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3758776, "authorName": "FleetFilter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleetfilter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meaning behind \u201c57 Speed\u201d plates? Curious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571411662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758813, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FleetFilter- They're the plates from my Speedster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571412184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758870, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_F-Good catch on the wheels and HP ratings...That info was BaT's....I'm sure they will correct it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571413130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758882, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to clarify... Porsche did not offer power steering in the 1983 model.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571413269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3759027, "authorName": "Boathouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boathouse/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Boathouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571415953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3760296, "authorName": "jmforgey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmforgey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is a great example \u2013 low mileage, lots of service records, recent $7,000 service to catch up on maintenance items, all original little bits like the tool kit, super clean interior, A/C conversion, coveted factory options, and what appears to be a one-owner car \u2013 what a great way to ease into ownership and really enjoy it! Only thing I would add is Fuchs wheels, but the fluorescent green battery almost makes up for that. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571428961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3761409, "authorName": "Thindor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thindor/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Thindor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571435914, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3761912, "authorName": "Boathouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boathouse/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Boathouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571440438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3762202, "authorName": "Pdxr4000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxr4000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a black '83 much like this one with sport suspension, and limited slip. Recent clutch timing belt and brake updates that I did myself and now I feel like an actual mechanic. Once underway it's really interested in moving quickly. The engine has power and the handling is predictable and playful. My 83 has leather sport seats, I also owned an 86 with the same interior as this 83. One cool note - this cloth material really holds you in the seat. This 944 looks great. The new owner will certainly enjoy! \r\nRegarding power steering, my 83 is just like this one - no power steering, but equipped with a mount for the power steering reservoir. Picture #50 you can see the empty mounting point, on the fender behind the headlight motor. Maybe 83's that were built later in the model year had power steering.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1571447275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3763519, "authorName": "Cturner003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cturner003/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Cturner003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571509838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3764789, "authorName": "SixteenVentiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixteenventiler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. The dash looks too nice (if there is such a thing) Is it original? \r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571593909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3765101, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SixteenVentiler- Yes, dash is original as is the rest of the car....I was a Certified Porsche Rep. when these were introduced. Haven't seen one this nice in many many years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571609681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3778858, "authorName": "IngoKnito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ingoknito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 944/I is in an outstanding condition. Really a true collector's item.\r\n\r\nWhen these cars have become cheap in the '90 most of them got hard ridden and customized and molested. And therefore it is really difficult nowadays to find an honest survivor. So rare.\r\n\r\nI'm looking for a 944/I since years, but must have Zermattsilvermetallic and crazy Pascha.\r\n\r\nGood luck to the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571901825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3779248, "authorName": "GS83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could, in fact, order an 83 with power steering. I had one that I sold in March. I don't believe, however that any 83s could be had with a power sunroof, only manual. Manual sunroofs are preferred due to easy of operation, lighter weight and nicer headliner treatment as well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571926327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3779713, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GS83- Thank you for correcting me about the P/S...I remember selling them new back then, and VWoA ordered all of our inventory without P/S as the Rep said wasn't needed. It could be special ordered with a 4 month wait...If your 83 944 seems to heavy to steer, first check that it is not running oversize tires, tire pressure is correct, and alignment is in Spec.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571933299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3780258, "authorName": "Boathouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boathouse/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Boathouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571940580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3781339, "authorName": "VTACH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtach/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by VTACH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571946497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3781348, "authorName": "Boathouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boathouse/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Boathouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571946557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3781363, "authorName": "VTACH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtach/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by VTACH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571946634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3781374, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best handling car on earth in 1983", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571946695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3781378, "authorName": "Boathouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boathouse/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Boathouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571946719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3781396, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/24/19 at $13,750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571946841, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3781406, "authorName": "battybug (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battybug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to keep this one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571946869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3781438, "authorName": "Eurospecd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospecd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my '83 944 for $2300 in 2017, not as nice as this one, but I doubt many people will pay upwards of $13k for a base 944 even if the condition is immaculate.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571947040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3782238, "authorName": "Boathouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boathouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi seller. Checking too see if you \u201cwanted too reach out\u201d too me per the message I received from bat. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571952312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3789692, "authorName": "PrussianBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prussianblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "shoulda sold it #13K is ALL the money", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572184199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3808463, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller made a wise decision holding on to this one. $14k is a slap in the face. Watch, it will sell for $23k in 2 years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572583782, "type": "comment"}]