[{"id": 17067843, "authorName": "Lkstk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lkstk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks incredible with the bumpers and flares painted. I need to do this with mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741893902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17068083, "authorName": "dd971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dd971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! Are there stone chips in the grill? Hard to tell from the photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741894585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17068097, "authorName": "A7534", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a7534/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are trend did cars. When I was in top management at Audi of America, I drove through about five of them I loved them. All perfect. This one is a gem. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741894615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17068279, "authorName": "MILLBROOKIMPORTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millbrookimports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THE ONLY THING MISSING IS THE CLUTCH PEDAL", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1741895085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17068628, "authorName": "EstateSale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/estatesale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just my 2c of course but wow, it looks so good with the suspension in the low setting, and so wrong with it sitting high.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741896198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17068724, "authorName": "jtcrawf55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtcrawf55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing that only 20 years ago they were still selling new cars with Cassette players. NICE Allroad. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741896576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17068730, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How was the CF interior trim sourced? Or is it a wrap? Looks excellent and I don't think you could get it on the allroads from the factory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741896693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17069182, "authorName": "PA728", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pa728/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HPA1 - Any idea if the car will pass California or New York emissions inspection? Does BC have such testing ( OBD-II)? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741898266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17070295, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PA728, please refer to the images. I have included the Audi USA compliance letter, which confirms that the vehicle meets all U.S. regulations.\r\n\r\nFor U.S. bidders, this auction will conclude before the tariff war resumes on April 2nd. I am offering free transport to our Blaine, WA warehouse, with only a small brokerage and import fee required.\r\n\r\nWith the compliance letter in hand, the vehicle can be registered in any state", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741901276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17071409, "authorName": "Audifool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audifool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you say \"aftermarket engine management software\", do you mean it has a chipped/flashed tune, or are you running a stand alone engine managent ECU? \r\nIf it's a chip/flash, do you know which one? If it's stand alone, why?\r\nThose A8 wheels look really nice on this C5.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741910133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17071937, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Audifiool.. this car recieved an original APR tune back in 2005 and still runs it today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741916692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17072013, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "USD $1 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741917753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17072555, "authorName": "buckyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buckyboy/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "USD $500 bid placed by buckyboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741931571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17075520, "authorName": "Sleeperhit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleeperhit/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by Sleeperhit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741973321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17076812, "authorName": "Mitsume", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitsume/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HPA1 is it a stage 1 APR tune?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741977228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17083691, "authorName": "axelrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axelrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a black 2004 5 speed - painted the wheel arches and bumpers as well and the car looked entirely different and so much better. Finally gave it up when the suspension bags all needed replacing at 180k miles. One of my favorite cars. This one is pretty spectacular all the heavy lifting has been done with nice upgrades. I'd say it's worthy of a tranny swap if someone really wanted to -- they're not that difficult in these.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742044552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17090083, "authorName": "Esaccucci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esaccucci/", "bidAmount": 1250, "content": "USD $1,250 bid placed by Esaccucci", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742089457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17090208, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@axelrider These are absolutely gorgeous machines! I picked up this factory-ordered, one-owner car from one of my lead techs and went through it with the intent of having one of our sons drive it to school. But when he got into university overseas, it ended up parked in the garage. When i was getting it ready for him, I pulled the powertrain, went through it top to bottom, installed new turbos, and got it dialed in. Now, it just needs fresh rubber and a new owner who will truly appreciate that OG Audi vibe.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742092178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17090559, "authorName": "julygroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julygroup/", "bidAmount": 1350, "content": "USD $1,350 bid placed by julygroup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742103540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17091815, "authorName": "ABNI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abni/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "USD $2,200 bid placed by ABNI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742140855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17095085, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742163121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17098112, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a quick note\u2014I'm uploading the Audi of America Letter of Conformity, which I coordinated in advance of this listing to assure any U.S. buyer that this vehicle will easily clear the border. I will transport it at no extra cost to our Blaine, WA warehouse, with only a small brokerage fee due in addition to the auction price.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the never-installed, factory-ordered hitch assembly will be in the trunk, along with an extra set of roof bars, the original dash trim pieces (take-offs), and a set of Audi A8 wheels. - these are pictured in the photo gallery", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742228655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17101996, "authorName": "Yessschef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yessschef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any possibility for shipping within the country? I'm located in Ontario", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742242690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17104163, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yessschef, for sure, we can work with searail or C&C Car-Go to find you inland transport", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742251260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17114587, "authorName": "Liamlove4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liamlove4/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by Liamlove4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742340228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17115842, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "USD $3,800 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742353841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17129513, "authorName": "csjolin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csjolin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much is the brokerage fee? I assume that if you can assist with it getting to a pick up location in Blaine it would be in the States and done with the import process?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742490606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17131121, "authorName": "Sikh996tt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sikh996tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes would like to know brokerage and transport fee to Blaine also and if possible to San Francisco. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742495835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17131372, "authorName": "Liamlove4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liamlove4/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "USD $3,900 bid placed by Liamlove4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742496579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17131401, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "USD $4,500 bid placed by AlexKotov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742496674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17131457, "authorName": "Marc_dds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marc_dds/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "USD $4,600 bid placed by Marc_dds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742496835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17131466, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "USD $4,700 bid placed by AlexKotov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742496850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17131707, "authorName": "janaka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janaka/", "bidAmount": 4901, "content": "USD $4,901 bid placed by janaka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742497557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17131860, "authorName": "Aegishjalmur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aegishjalmur/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "USD $5,500 bid placed by Aegishjalmur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742497915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132138, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "USD $5,600 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742498712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132248, "authorName": "54Pacarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/54pacarguy/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "USD $5,700 bid placed by 54Pacarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742498998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132264, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "USD $5,800 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132277, "authorName": "54Pacarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/54pacarguy/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "USD $5,900 bid placed by 54Pacarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132316, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "USD $6,000 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132326, "authorName": "Dittoman2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dittoman2024/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was looking at this earlier and thinking, \"DANG this thing looks cheap!\" Like I'll never learn. \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742499145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17132336, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "USD $6,100 bid placed by AlexKotov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132363, "authorName": "54Pacarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/54pacarguy/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "USD $6,200 bid placed by 54Pacarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132386, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 6328, "content": "USD $6,328 bid placed by AlexKotov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132410, "authorName": "Bclaxfam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclaxfam/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "USD $6,500 bid placed by Bclaxfam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132442, "authorName": "Aegishjalmur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aegishjalmur/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "USD $6,600 bid placed by Aegishjalmur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132473, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "USD $6,700 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132500, "authorName": "Bclaxfam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclaxfam/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "USD $6,800 bid placed by Bclaxfam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132507, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "USD $6,900 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132540, "authorName": "Bclaxfam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclaxfam/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "USD $7,000 bid placed by Bclaxfam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132548, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "USD $7,100 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132580, "authorName": "Bclaxfam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bclaxfam/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "USD $7,200 bid placed by Bclaxfam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132589, "authorName": "storhund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storhund/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "USD $7,300 bid placed by storhund", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132615, "authorName": "Billy13Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy13mac/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "USD $7,400 bid placed by Billy13Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132627, "authorName": "storhund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storhund/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "USD $7,500 bid placed by storhund", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742499893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132664, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"a Skoda-sourced stubby antenna\" That's next level sourcing right there. What a handsome machine!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742499962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17132682, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 7628, "content": "USD $7,628 bid placed by AlexKotov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742500002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17132733, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/20/25 for USD $7,628.00 to AlexKotov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742500123, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17132866, "authorName": "HPA1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpa1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations... what a crazy good price...not sure i recover the investment in shop time lol...but you grabbed a crazy great vehicle!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742500410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17132959, "authorName": "AlexKotov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexkotov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you so much \r\nCant wait to see it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742500601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17133134, "authorName": "awswerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awswerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a buy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742500916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17133259, "authorName": "irobinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irobinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the timing were different I'd have been all over this one! Nice work and presentation @HPA1 and great buy @AlexKotov", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742501157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17145693, "authorName": "Boatdude00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatdude00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy @AlexKotov work got my away from being able to bid for this one; crazy nice car and deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742597904, "type": "comment"}]