[{"id": 9561886, "authorName": "slirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Manual top AND transmission?! Those are the 2 scariest risks for the USDM models, so if one could live with RHD this'll probably be a deal. Nice color and #periodcorrect wheels.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663522185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9562105, "authorName": "captn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captn/", "bidAmount": 995, "content": "$995 bid placed by captn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663523219, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9562513, "authorName": "DakotaMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakotamiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video coming up??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663525079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9564459, "authorName": "El_Ray_Del_Rio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/el_ray_del_rio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn this one looks so gangster. I'd prefer this over an E31 and E36 all day long. Swap that motor with a 2.2L AAN and call it a day \ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663534911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9564664, "authorName": "nopl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nopl/", "bidAmount": 1995, "content": "$1,995 bid placed by nopl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663536257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9565100, "authorName": "13b", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that an S2 front bumper? It looks fantastic! \n\nPicture 8 - I love LOVE the license plate! Anyone who listened to their fare share of hip-hop in the late 80's, early 90's should get the reference..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663541462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566216, "authorName": "Salvy1103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salvy1103/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Salvy1103", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663558120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9566935, "authorName": "pointblank9957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pointblank9957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's up with the intake manifold? The 2.6 has a different intake manifold usually, that looks like a 2.8 intake with the 2.6 engine cover.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663592807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567259, "authorName": "DoubleMint (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublemint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pointblank995 - That's how they are built for the european market. \r\n\r\n@13b - Yeah that's a stock bumper. Its a shame the US versions didnt look as good. And yes, you got the plate reference.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663596327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9593099, "authorName": "Generalizer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/generalizer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait wait wait. It's no 3310, but is the phone included in the sale?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663813002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9593746, "authorName": "DoubleMint (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublemint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Generalizer lol yes the phone is included.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663833006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9610896, "authorName": "hat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hat/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by hat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663991945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9611604, "authorName": "ARCAESPECIALTIES", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arcaespecialties/", "bidAmount": 4590, "content": "$4,590 bid placed by ARCAESPECIALTIES", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664025404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9612341, "authorName": "lhjcc77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lhjcc77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublemint has the motor been swapped to a 2.8? That does not look like a 2.6 intake manifold but the engine cover is definitely from a 2.6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664034112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9619477, "authorName": "IMissMySaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imissmysaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color is awesome. I really wish it had the 20V Turbo and was a Quattro. But at this price, this is a steal. I wonder if it will increase much more in the final 3 hours. Can't remember the last time I saw an auction with so many views, so man watchers, and so few comments or bids. Certainly a weird one. Did I mention this color is awesome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664121751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9620519, "authorName": "lhjcc77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lhjcc77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublemint any thoughts on my question? Can you validate when this was swapped to a 2.8? \r\n\r\nYour response below about the engine cover coming that way in the European market isn\u2019t correct. 2.8 and 2.6 have a different engine cover and intake manifold. The 2.6 also did not come with plastic valve covers on these early cabrios. \r\n\r\nAppreciate any information you can provide on this. \r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664128781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9620663, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664129503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9620787, "authorName": "DoubleMint (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublemint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lhjcc77 I've just asked the last owner if he was aware and he seems to think its a 2.6 engine also. Looking at similar engines in the UK and indeed the 2.6 does have a different manifold. I am honestly flabbergasted. This could also explain why this car is a bit faster than the other 2.6 cabriolets I have test drove before buying this one.\r\n\r\nIMissMySaab Thanks man.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664130096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9620897, "authorName": "Salvy1103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salvy1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice S2 bumper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664130586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621007, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621059, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621120, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621159, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621171, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621184, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621186, "authorName": "itdnwiwbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itdnwiwbp/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by itdnwiwbp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621189, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621196, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621199, "authorName": "itdnwiwbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itdnwiwbp/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by itdnwiwbp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621201, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621205, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621209, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621218, "authorName": "MnT1013", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnt1013/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe after it's all over we can get the final word on 2.6 or 2.8.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621229, "authorName": "XIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/25/22 for $7,500 to XIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664132255, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9621236, "authorName": "itdnwiwbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itdnwiwbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats XIV. Bad service on Splash Mountain got me. Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664132310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621489, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MnT1013 in Europe, they had 2.6L\r\n\r\nThis car: Audi Cabriolet 2,6, Engine code: ABC", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664133680, "type": "comment"}]