[{"id": 3474472, "authorName": "fullotto33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fullotto33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563919465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474499, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one nit, and it's easily addressed.......Harvey Weidman is the gold standard, but there are others in CA that can put the wheels right.\r\n\r\nNice original owner low mile 3.2 Carrera coupe driver.........that's an awful lot right there!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1563920021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474519, "authorName": "leb1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leb1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Benchmark G50 coupe. [pats pockets for MegaMillions ticket]", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563920359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474588, "authorName": "gregoryindiana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryindiana/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by gregoryindiana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563921824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3474607, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you, gregoryjndiana for your bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563922321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474622, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 16911, "content": "$16,911 bid placed by Y2K911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563922740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3474636, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi there! I am excited that BaT is auctioning my 1988 911 Carrera to their knowledgeable Porsche community! It is time for a new owner to jump in and enjoy this beautiful car.\r\nI am the original owner, so I know the personal aspects of the car. I am not technical or mechanical, but I will answer your questions the best I can. The car has always been covered and garaged at my residence in Southern California. In fact, it has never been in the snow and I don't believe I ever drove it in the rain. Rainy days are infrequent in my neighborhood, and I have always had a second car to drive if there was bad weather. Enjoy looking at the photographs. I am arranging for undercarriage photos, and once I have them they will be made available for viewing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563923038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474639, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymanorcarrera: When you say put the wheels right, do you mean removing the chrome finish and restoring them to original?\r\n\r\nI like the chrome, it really gives the car a late 80's SoCal look. But that's just me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1563923106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474640, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you, Y2K911 for your bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563923150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474642, "authorName": "Garyw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice car. so in reviewing the last service records shown, the car has only been driven just over 200 miles in the last 4 years and 5 months???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563923245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474655, "authorName": "Garyw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oops!!!! make that years. hehehe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563923534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474664, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Garyw. Thank-you for your complement! Yes, due to a serious falling accident, I broke all three bones in my right ankle. The foot is reattached to the ankle with plates and screws. And, since I am over-protective of the car, I don't drive it much since my ankle is unreliable. I won't risk driving the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563923643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474674, "authorName": "Garyw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow!! sorry to hear that. again, such a beautiful car. im thinking and trying to coax my wife. hehe", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563923829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474680, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Garyw! I can't believe she needs very much encouragement. It handles beautifully and is a fun, responsive sports car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563923992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474698, "authorName": "gregoryindiana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryindiana/", "bidAmount": 18875, "content": "$18,875 bid placed by gregoryindiana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563924422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3474702, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea! Thank-you for the bid, Gregoryindiana.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563924520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474730, "authorName": "911dude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911dude/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by 911dude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563925294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3474744, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ALRIGHT, 911dude! Great bid, thank-you. I know you already visualize yourself driving through mountain passes and enjoying all the mountainous curves!! You're right! You will LOVE it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563925891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474783, "authorName": "wesayhowdyhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesayhowdyhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just gorgeous!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563927028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474801, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you! Wesayhowdyhere! Loved your comment!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563927800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474810, "authorName": "gregoryindiana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryindiana/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by gregoryindiana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563927926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3474815, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot bid! from gregoryindiana! Thank-you. Your heating up the fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563928055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474811, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner As to the wheels, just ignore all the \"put them right\" nonsense. That's just someone's opinion. If they want to buy your beautiful car, then they can do the wheels to their taste.\n\nI've owned two Guards Red late-80s 911s. I bought the second one after I sold the first one and regretted the decision. But I understand your injury and its limitations. Be well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563928057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474819, "authorName": "SOCAL3D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal3d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car, but please show us what it can do...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563928116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474826, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no.radar -- Really appreciate your kindness and thank-you for sharing your thoughts!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563928266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474832, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SOCAL3D, if you would like to visit and give this 911 badboy a test drive yourself, that can be arranged.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563928492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474924, "authorName": "MMMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmmmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing lead photo ....looks like a painting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563930902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474935, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you, MMMMM! The photographer worked very hard to show the car's special details!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563931256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474985, "authorName": "Cross", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cross/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice as they can come G50 911.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563933111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3474996, "authorName": "Hockeylife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hockeylife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the current odometer reading represent the true mileage of the car? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563933326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475025, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you, Cross! \r\nWhat a wonderful comment!! I greatly appreciate your evaluation of my car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563933951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475038, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Hockeylife! Yes, this odometer shows the actual mileage. I can guarantee it. \r\nLook at the CA Smog Test results in the CARFAX report.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563934292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475078, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guards Red - check\r\nSouthern California car - check\r\nOriginal Owner - check\r\nNever seen rain?!?! - wow\r\n\r\nThis will be big buck$$... for a beautiful G50. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563935477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475080, "authorName": "sldscd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sldscd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rtbarchet I know you said you would have bid higher on the \u201888 Guards Red car from last week so maybe this is another opportunity given almost the same specs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563935592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475092, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, Johnny3, thank-you! Your check list is the best!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563936030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475110, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi sldscd, thank-you for referring @rtbarchet to my 1988 911 Carrera Coupe! \r\nI hope @rtbarchet gives this car a serious look! This car will make someone very happy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563936421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475112, "authorName": "thetalisman124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetalisman124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG.....This is THE car. Absolute perfection. Should get above top dollar. Congratulations to the winning bidder!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563936499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475131, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, thetalisman124, I am so thankful you have appreciated my 1988 911 Carrera Coupe!\r\nVery special comments!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563937011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475218, "authorName": "HelpMeHelpU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helpmehelpu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stellar car and photography.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563939622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475237, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi HelpMeHelpU, thank-you for the extremely complementary message.\r\nI'll forward your message to the talented and wonderful photographer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563940219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475317, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photographer needs to dial back on the color saturation - it's pushed too way to hard.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1563944861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475473, "authorName": "rtbarchet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtbarchet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi RedRunner. Beautiful car but I won\u2019t be bidding on this for only one reason: my height requires me to find a car like this without sunroof. Good luck- your car is stunning and what a great year!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563968430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475535, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Rickambrose, thank-you for your comment. And, I understand with today's technology everything is assumed to be man-made. The photographer did not \"push\" to saturate the red color. This issue has been discussed before. The coloration results from the car's all original Porsche quality paint and the high noon sunshine. It is all natural color!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563971195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475556, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi rtbarchet, thank-you. I appreciate your checking-in with your kind comments. I know there is a perfectly wonderful car waiting to make your Porsche dreams come true! I wish it was mine! Enjoy the hunt!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563971805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475584, "authorName": "shamansky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamansky/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by shamansky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563972321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3475613, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning, shamansky!!! Thank-you!\r\nGreat bid to kick-off the start to our day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563972829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475619, "authorName": "J_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just echoing what others have said - great presentation, beautiful ride. The winner will be happy for years to come. \r\n\r\nGlws (you won\u2019t need it!) and congrats on the many years of fine stewardship @RedRunner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563973019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475638, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh! J_B! Thanks for your generous evaluation! This 1988 911 Carrera is a treasure from Porsche!\r\nI recognized that fact and I have accordingly \"Treasured\" it all 30+ years!!\r\nIt will be a treasure for it's new owner! It \"IS\" Porsche's snazzy look and sporty handling!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563973527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475726, "authorName": "jlex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own an identical guards red '88 with 37,000 miles... from the VIN, ours could have been made in the same month. Love the car, especially after selling my '85 with the balky 915 transaxle... the G50 is wonderful in comparison.\r\nWanted to let rtbarchet know that headroom was increased in the '88 model. I'm 6'2\" and have plenty of extra headroom in my sunroof-equipped '88. In the '85 I was lacking headroom and wasn't happy about it. I'm thinking that the '88 added (maybe 2\") of additional headroom so it is no problem at all for a tall driver. Believe me... lotsa room!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563975560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475742, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi jlex! Good morning! That is wonderful input. I'm a BaT novice with no technical skills. \r\nHow do we give rtbarchet your valuable insight?? Maybe will want to take another look at my car in response to your clarifications. Great info!! Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563975947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475774, "authorName": "jerryE34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrye34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about saturated photos, wow!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1563976765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475786, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlex, can you please help me? Does your \"brother\" 1988 911 have the same original Porsche paint as my car? Does it have the same LUMINESCENCE in the noon day sunlight?\r\nPlease tell jerryE34. Thank-you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563977129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475823, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi jerryE34, good morning. Thank-you for your comment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563977777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475837, "authorName": "jlex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Guard's Red color is very striking as long as the paint is in original, non-faded condition. As yours has been garaged it's entire life, all the original brilliance is still there. Post a couple of additional pictures taken inside the garage or towards evening to show the contrast to keep the bidders happy.\r\nAs a side note, my '85 was White Gold Metallic. It didn't get nearly the attention on the street as the Guards Red. Really like the color of this single stage paint; you can bring it to a glass-like finish if you know how to use a buffer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563978026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475861, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlex!! THANK-YOU! THANK-YOU! THANK-YOU! For your expert clarification on the 1988 Porsche Guard's Red color!! It is all original! \r\nPlease @JerryE34, re-consider the comments placed by jlex at 7/24/2019 at 7:20AM.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563978452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475918, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rtbarchet, another well-informed contributor,@jlex, has addressed your concerns over the needed additional head room issue. Please note- his comments addressing your issue on 7/24/2019 at 6:39 AM with the 1988 911 with a sunroof. Thank-you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563979745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475929, "authorName": "Barney_Fife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barney_fife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lead photo is a wonderfully stunning way to enjoy a cup of morning coffee.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563980017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475943, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, Barney_Fife! \r\nYou are absolutely Correct!! Enjoy your coffee, thank-you for taking time to share your thoughts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563980284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3476857, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car seller. This should do well here. My observation is that the HDR \"artsy\" pictures are not the best presentation for potential bidders. The high saturation, and out of focus aspects, can mask a lot of the things that one would want to see in the paint and so forth. I cannot tell the condition of the paint, and the single stage guards red is prone to swirls and scratches (all more easily buffed out than a 2 stage paint). Likewise with the wheels and the engine bay. The photos lack clarity. Will you be posting additional photos without the high filter?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1563992700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3477289, "authorName": "dbinpv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbinpv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VERY FRUSTRATING. Out of focus, warped perspective, annoying to try to come to some conclusion how really nice this car really must be in person ! One owner, 64k miles, this car deserves much better representation.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1563995601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3477333, "authorName": "dbinpv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbinpv/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by dbinpv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563995812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3477493, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi linderpat, thank-you for you nice comments. Possibly additional videos may be added.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1563997002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3477966, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, dpinpv. Thank-you for your bid on my 1988 911 Carrera. Don't be frustrated with the car! I am the problem --a BaT novice! The best possible solution would be for you to inspect the car. If you contact me directly using the \"Contact seller\" button on the top right of the page below the BaT Essentials column, we can arrange a viewing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564000886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3478039, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi linderpat, thank-you for your valuable insights. Possibly presenting a video. I would hope that it would answer some of your questions. If you would like to view the car, please contact me directly using the \"Contact Seller\" button on the top right of the page below the BaT Essentials column.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564001626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3478904, "authorName": "mn911moby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mn911moby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rtbarchet - how tall are you? I'm 6' 6\" and fit \"decent\" in my '87 Carrera. That being said, I will never be able to do an autocross event since I can't fit in the car with a helmet on unless I remove the stock seats and replace them with seats that bolt right to the floor. Don't let the sunroof dissuade you. At the end of the day, chances are there are very few cars you fit into comfortably. I know that's the case for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564016665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3478974, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @mn911moby, thank-you for your informative comment! This morning at 6:39 AM @jlex also clearly described that he was 6'2\" and that the 1988 911 headroom (even with the sunroof) had been increased about 2\" from the '85 he previously owned. When in doubt, please come visit! Get comfortable in the seats, look over the car and check the Carrera's handling out for yourself!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564018491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3482414, "authorName": "m3m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why in photo 59 does the fun k look so shallow?\r\nWas this a un-leaded gas car or a leaded gas car- as the \r\nfuel gage does not have the \"unleaded fuel only sticker of 993's?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564090251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3482641, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @linderpat and @dbinpv with regard to the type of photos that should be used when presenting a car on an online auction site because these almost look photorealistic. In other words, artist renderings that look good enough to be photographs. Sort of like the \"photos\" we occasionally see in car magazines that depict a prediction of what a new model may look like. That having been said, now if I could only figure out how to cut and paste the lead photo for my screen saver du jour. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564092414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3482875, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @m3m. My photo #59 is of my open trunk and the unrolled Porsche tool set.\r\nMy 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera doesn't have a sticker.\r\nThe 993's apparently were in production from January 1994 through 1998.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564096222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3482904, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @BlitzLead! Very cute comment, assuming I \"get\" your artsy humor! If you find out how to make it happen, I'd LOVE that screen saver too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564096904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3483337, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner You \"got\" it, although instead of saying \"cute\" I would prefer something along the lines of \"keen insight sprinkled with just the right amount of clever wit\", or some such highly complimentary response. LOL. BTW, beautiful Porsche! Best wishes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564110142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3483708, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought silver was the color for me. I recently saw a 1978/ 930 in Guards red. restoration was concours quality. Stunning car on its own but the color wow. this one is just as stunning. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564143280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3483732, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @VDUB997. Thank-you! That is EXACTLY how I responded once I saw this\r\nsnazzy, stylish 1988 Porsche shape in the Guards red! I was mesmerized by the red color's intensity! Still, when I visit the car in the garage-- and it radiates this vibrant red-- I fall in love all over again!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564144131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3483769, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @BlitzLead! I'm over-whelmed by your charming command of the \"cute!\"\r\nYour playful repartee is refreshing. Who knew you were hiding on BaT!! Does it hurt to be clever? My brain was steaming in overdrive, just to answer you! You have my admiration! Thanks for brightening up my auction experience!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564144883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3484422, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner Although my day will probably be best summed up as The Agony and the Ecstasy, you gave it a smiling start. Thanks for that and have a wonderful, highly competitive, bid-filled weekend! Cheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564156031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3485151, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "UPDATE: I have submitted additional photos and videos to BaT. These materials will be uploaded for you to view on my listing page soon! Stay tuned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564165935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3485180, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning! @dbinpv. Additional photos and videos will be provided soon. Your patience is appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564166200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3486931, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any paint meter shots?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564183512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487094, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @howS. I think paint meters are used to help adjust grinding of two different paint surfaces when a body shop is repainting and re-joining damaged auto parts together so they look less damaged.\r\nMy 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera has not been in an accident. The 1988 Porsche original paint is undisturbed and has always been protected by the custom covercraft cover and parked in my garage. So, I would not need to meter my paint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564187882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487126, "authorName": "LoneElk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loneelk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The pics feel like a bad real estate listing with overly shopped pics - Agree with @dbinpv", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1564189016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487136, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LoneElk, thank-you for your comment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564189279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487223, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner a paint meter is simply a tool that collects data. It doesn't \"adjust grinding of two different paint surfaces\". A paint meter simply measures the depth of the coating on a metal surface. A paint meter provides the unopinionated data about the thickness of the paint and allows individuals to interpret that factual data. You can buy one on Amazon for a few bucks and it will confirm or deny any questions about the depth of the paint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564192690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487244, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howS, possibly I wasn't clear. My point was the body shop personnel might use the information from the meter to determine how and where to concentrate their grinder to work for a smooth finish in a re-joining body repair. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564193342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487313, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually a body shop would not use a paint meter to work a grinder. A paint meter simply measures the depth of paint.\n\nIt's a straight forward question as to whether or not you can provide paint meter shots. It's okay if you can't. Again a paint meter is simply a tool that measures the thickness of paint, it has nothing to do with grinding or smoothing a surface, or joining / rejoining panels.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1564195189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487362, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howS. Thank-you for you enlightening tutorial. I answered the question in my reply at 5:38.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564196226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487427, "authorName": "daniel.giardullo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel.giardullo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the wheels are to blame for the out of focus pics.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564198685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487453, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the answer is no? You are not able to provide paint meter photos?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1564199753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487460, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @ daniel,giardullo, I submitted additional photos this morning to BaT of the car on the lift, in addition to a cold-start video, a driving video and a walk-around video to provide more details and clearer pictures of the car inside and out. BaT said they will upload them-- but, I don't know exactly when. Please keep in touch-- they will be coming soon!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564200068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487475, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howS, is there a problem here? Please come and meter the paint on my 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe if you want to. I will make the car available for you to do that. I know the paint is original and I don't need to meter the original Porsche paint. It appears to be a critical issue for you, so I invite you to check it out. Hire someone or come yourself, the car will be made available. This should be a non-issue.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1564200808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487482, "authorName": "Danutulsa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danutulsa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most would think someone would want to post paint meter pics to show original paint, its standard on most if not all original paint auctions on BAT. Nothing to be defensive over.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1564201119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487491, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @Danutulsa, thank-you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564201709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487578, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photographs have been uploaded to the gallery. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564207904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487585, "authorName": "nathanbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathanbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance I can get you to post a clearer shot of the production sticker on the drivers door jamb?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564208437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487611, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A start up video has been added to the listing. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564211225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487702, "authorName": "Nevertsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevertsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with the seller on the paint metering. It\u2019s original paint. What makes you doubt a factory paint job? Quit picking nits.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564227398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487853, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, definitely some heavy digital enhancement going on with the outdoor shots. (No, I'm pretty sure it's not just \"a red car out in bright sunlight.\") Photo #55 is a great example. Note how the water is \"BLUE!\" and the trees and grass are \"GREEN!.\" There's also a blue tinge to most of the shots of the wheels, engine bay, and interior. That comes from cranked-up HDR filtering. \r\n\r\nBaT used to discourage filtering of listing photos, but maybe they've just thrown in the towel in this Instagram-obsessed era. For people who can't see a car in person, the photos are key to representing how it actually looks. It's one thing for a realtor to have amped-up photos in a listing (making every house look like a Thomas Kinkade painting), but with those, you're eventually going to see the house in person. (\"Hey, the pool actually looks like a swimming pool, and not the Mediterranean!\")\r\n\r\nHaving said all that, this is truly a gorgeous example of a 911. Guards Red is such a wonderful color. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1564232583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487894, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @nathanbs! Yes, I will go take you photo in a few minutes and I will transmit it to BaT to post for you. I've just transmitted two clipped videos to BaT, a driving video and a walk-around video. I'm unable to transmit the entire video, apparently they are too long. I have requested help... so please keep watching, they are coming.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564233733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487921, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @Nevertsen. Thank-you for your support. My goal is to bring as much detailed and important information on the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe to the BaT community as possible since the auction time is very limited! Thanks again!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564234258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487929, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, everyone! The complete Cold Start video has been added to the listing! \r\nTake a look and listen to the engine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564234520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487958, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @nathanbs! I've transmitted the clear photo of the driver's side production sticker, you requested. BaT will add it to the listing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564235402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487987, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @West-Coaster! Thank-you for the nice complement on the 911 and the Guard's Red color. Since you are located close to me, you could come and visit the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564236304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488086, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note: The COLD START Video added to the listing was mis-labeled by BaT. \r\n It is not a start-up video! I have requested the BaT to make the correction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564239281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488218, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photographs of the production sticker and center arm rest area have been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564242610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488233, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @nathanbs, your clear production sticker has been entered into the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564242938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488252, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional videos featuring the car driving, a walk around, and the radio operating have been added to the listing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564243512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488293, "authorName": "nathanbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathanbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redrunner thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564244472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488447, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @dbinpv, your requested photos have been added to the gallery. You will want to view the cold start video. A clip of the driving video is provided until I can get help uploading the complete video. The driving video and the walk-around are too long for me to transmit. So, for now there is a clip of the walk-around video.\r\nI went to photograph the engine number, fyi the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera engine I have does not look anything like the engine in your photo. I will pursue the possible discrepancy in numbers on Monday. Have a wonderful week-end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564248454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488881, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just finished a recap of all the comments to date, and I must say they are sort of \"unique\". Not learning a whole lot about the car, unfortunately, but the Seller does bring an interesting perspective, and style, when talking about her \"1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe\" (in case we had forgotten which car we were considering). I agree that the pics of her car just look a bit too good to be true, but it's hard to quibble about a 30-year-old, one-owner, 911 with only 64,000 original miles, no accidents, and full documentation. Some more mechanical detail might be helpful, but the Seller admits to not being a \"technical person\". I'm guessing she is also a very careful, fastidious person, and that this car has been given exceptional care during its lifetime. Wish I could be in on the bidding, but this one is already beyond my reach. I'm sure it will do very well in the final days of the auction. Should be fun to watch. Beautiful 911, @RedRunner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564267271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488933, "authorName": "Brokendrum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokendrum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "53 comments from the seller with 3 days to go. This will more than likely set a BaT record for the number of seller comments at this rate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564269298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488989, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon, @wadds71! Impressive! \r\nYour exquisite summary of both the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe and my deepest personality is remarkable! I fit so comfortably into your astute nutshell!\r\nThe truth in this matter is that the car is everything you identify it to be and more. I'm disappointed that you will not be participating in the opportunity to possess this example of original Porsche excellence. I sincerely wish the new owner to live happily with this car and I hope it is not going to be neglected. Thank-you for your valuable contribution!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564272341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489067, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Updated driving and walk around videos have been added to the listing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564277468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489123, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, @jlex, if you are interested, I'd recommend that you revisit the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe. Please review the newly added walk-around video and the driving video. They may interest you. Thanks.\r\nYour feedback would be greatly appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564281422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489145, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, @Brokendrum, touche!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564282441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489525, "authorName": "Dick_Steinkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dick_steinkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos are so over enhanced in PhotoShop that they hurt my eyes. Very tough to tell what the car actually looks like.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564325605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489553, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, @Dick_Steinkamp. The walk-around video shows the entire inside and out view, mostly filmed in the shade, maybe this will be less stressful on your eyes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564327094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489729, "authorName": "DomLee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/domlee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to tell real condition in pics that have been manipulated to such an extent. Looks like the seller went overboard on the vibrance setting. Hard to believe the dollar number its at. The real question for me would be valve guides. Its that time where oil consumption should be monitored and checked regularly. If the valve guides are worn then a top end looms and that's not cheap. Always a worry on Carreras. Cant believe a red Carrera with ordinary options is so valuable, i bought one pre peak porsche in 2012 with the same miles in a far more desired color for less than 20k so the sting of a top end was not such a struggle.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1564334721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489883, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon, @DomLee. Many of your concerns would be addressed by your review of the walk-around video-- which was filmed in the shade. The specific mechanical questions could potentially be answered in the attached invoice for the 60K mile service which was completed in 2015. I'm glad you are satisfied with the purchase you have already made.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564342129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3490211, "authorName": "DomLee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/domlee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner Invoice doesn't say anything about a top end being done, and besides you would / should know because its a +/- 10k bill. I was satisfied with my purchase thanks, im three 911's on from that car now. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564360567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3490227, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @ DomLee. Yes, I agree the 911's are a great Porsche!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564361095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3490589, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! \r\nAn expanded walk-around video (filmed in the shade) of the 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe's exterior and interior was added. \r\n I invite you to take this opportunity for a close-up view. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564403641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3490742, "authorName": "sssarch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sssarch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the original window sticker? Also, looks like the right side (passenger) front tow hook took a side hit, and the front lower valance looks bent at this location from the front photo. Please elaborate on these. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564408972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3490786, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @sssarch. Unfortunately, 30+ years ago when I purchased this amazing Porsche, I lacked the knowledge and foresight to save the window sticker. Look at the photos of the car on the lift, you can see there is a small bend-- probably, I got too close to a parking lot concrete bumper. My philosophy on doing repairs is that some repairs-- to an original condition 30+ year old treasure-- may do more damage, than if you leave them untouched.\r\nEverything is untouched. The new owner can make their determination of how they want to handle this-- but I decided to leave it and show it in the lift photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564410014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3490809, "authorName": "sssarch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sssarch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! I agree. I would prefer to see the original condition/damage than a shiny new replacement part. Beautiful classic 911.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564410445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3491536, "authorName": "nathanbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathanbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I apologize if its already been mentioned but why does the Carfax report mention a new owner in 2017?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564423550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3491556, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @nathanbs. No need to apologize, I transferred the car into my personal trust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564423741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3491623, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @sssarch, thank-you for your generous complement. I am happy, you agree!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564424310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494332, "authorName": "simsimma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simsimma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any documents proving the transfer into the family trust? Photos would be great", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564447759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494352, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@simsimma with all due respect does it really matter if it's one or two owners or one owner with a title transfer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564448375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494356, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @simsimma, not a family trust, just my personal trust for safety, the value has increased so quickly per Hagerty's, that I wanted to protect it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564448518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494366, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How would transferring title to a personal trust \"protect\" the car? Somsimma's contention seems to be multi owners hurts the value. There could be a case to be made for that in my opinion on some cars but not so much for one like this. I say that owning an 88 coupe as well as a couple other 911's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564448773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494373, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you, @howS. It is a personal trust, in my name to protect it. I am legally advised that I can sign it over directly from the trust. I don't need to remove it first, since my name and signature is all that is required. Thanks for asking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564448940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494386, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair enough... I'll ask again how would transferring the title to a personal trust \"protect\" the car any differently than when it was titled to you personally?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564449167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494435, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, @howS. Although, I am not a legal person--in my attorney's view, it is the proper way to consolidate all of my assets to protect them from harm and to allow them to pass to the appropriate persons, were anything to happen to me. That is the best explanation I can give. I hope you looked at the walk-around video showing the detail, and the exceptional qualities of this 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe. Have a wonderful evening!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564450398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494448, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There may be legal reasons for a trust to own the car in some situations perhaps \"to protect it\" was not an appropriate phrase. I watched the video, thanks. Without seeing the car in person and on a lift, this does appear to be a clean straight car. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564450745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494483, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @ howS. You must be an attorney! Did you review the car's exterior/interior in the walk-around video filmed in the shade? Did you see the driving video? Did you watch the cold start video and the lift pictures? Then, you have a fairly good idea of the car. I wish you could see it in person. It is beautiful! Take care.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564451727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494507, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not an attorney. I also don't need to be one to understand trusts, and titlea. A trust won't protect the car in any sense other than protecting all personal assets from some other action. The title would be sufficient in all other cases. Have a wonderful evening ....GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564452414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494525, "authorName": "fstntq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstntq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner pretty sure @howS is not an atty. or he'd know why you put the car in a trust and what you mean by \"protection\". Though to make it this long from new with one owner looking like this it seems you did a pretty good job on your own.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564453170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494546, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, fstntq. One BIG THANK-YOU!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564453666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494567, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good evening, again @fstntq. It is my last day of auction, presenting a fabulous 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe and waiting for a Porsche enthusiast that recognizes what this special Porsche is all about!! Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. Thank-you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564454328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494569, "authorName": "fstntq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstntq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DomLee from to 2015 repair invoice it seems much was needed from inactivity vs over activity, i.e., flat spotted tires, gas draining, clutch wear for the miles seems off unless if rubber centered unit used at the time. I wouldn't worry about valve guides at 63K, though since the shop seemed competent you'd think they would have picked up on tell tale oily plugs etc when they where chasing the ignition miss etc.\r\n\r\nI doubt they'd have been shy about recommending the service since they were more than 1/2 way there labor wise.\r\n\r\nWhile you may have done well on the 911 ascension, I'm guessing it wasn't one owner and of course color is very subjective. Guards Red is not my favorite but new sales would suggest it would have been hard to find a more desirable color. Tastes change but icons generally don't.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564454449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3495035, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! \r\nI've had a great time sharing my 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe with the BaT community. I'd compare the experience to a great steeplechase, with few remaining hours and, the finish line almost into sight. Your comments reflect a keen Porsche knowledge and spirited enthusiasm! It has been marvelous to share this exciting time together, thank-you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564491613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3495430, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner no hard feelings, I sincerely wish you all the best in this final day of the auction. A trust would protect your assets from creditors or, god forbid, in the event of your passing. As I mentioned, your car appears to be a clean, straight, fine example of a desirable 911. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564499649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497141, "authorName": "nlbentley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlbentley/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by nlbentley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564515747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3497214, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you for the fantastic comments and bids! Someone will get a beautiful, original one-owner 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564516221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497413, "authorName": "nlbentley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nlbentley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/30/19 for $50,500 to nlbentley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564517402, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3497416, "authorName": "RedRunner (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, from my garage to yours--ONE FABULOUS 1988 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564517414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497418, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have a winner @nlbentley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564517430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497425, "authorName": "Tmalchitown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmalchitown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a weird auction. Low # of bids that increased dramatically in value only to be won by a $500 increase near the end. Congrats @nlbentley", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564517518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497452, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RedRunner\r\n\r\nGlad it sold for you - out of 139 comments 72 were yours - that would be the definition of engagement", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564517741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497484, "authorName": "GT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought I'd say", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564518082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497490, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very odd auction. I thought the car deserved more based on where other 87 to 89 Coupes have been selling. The photos, the wheels, the fact the car has only moved a bit less than 300 miles in 17 years probably held it back. Leak down and compression numbers, paint meter shots could have really helped the final bids. Very odd no one asked for those numbers and there were so few real comments. \r\n\r\nAs I said, the car appears to be a clean, straight, fine example of a desirable car. I would say well bought. It will need some sorting and a little TLC.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564518124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497503, "authorName": "Synchromesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/synchromesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's amusing to see that this car sold for basically 2x what the '85 Targa in the auction got. Is it really twice as good?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564518255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497557, "authorName": "J_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Synchromesh I'd say yes, this one is almost twice as good as that Targa.\r\n\r\nAgree w everything @HowS said.\r\n\r\nIf I didn't already have one I would have been all over this one. Seems very well bought by @nlbentley , congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564518668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497588, "authorName": "WLB1214", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wlb1214/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nlbentley \r\nNicely bought. If you\u2019re not fond of the chrome wheels, I have a set of original 6\u201d/7\u201d Fuchs from an 88 coupe. Contact me if you\u2019re interested. (I put 7\u2019s & 8\u2019s on it before I sold it). Oddly, it was also a 64k mile well cared for car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564518941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3497596, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Synchromesh thats an interesting question. The phrase \"twice as good\" is very subjective. In general coupes sell for more than targa's, the 87 to 89 G50 cars sells for more than the prior generation 915 cars. I thought the targa sold very cheaply someone got a good buy. I also thought someone got a good buy on this one. I've owned many of both targa's and coupes, I don't mind the targa but prefer the coupe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564518977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3498095, "authorName": "Synchromesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/synchromesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howS: Right, a G50 coupe with lower miles should definitely sell fo