[{"id": 9908199, "authorName": "peanutbutterfordogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peanutbutterfordogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to own one of these early GT3s but still a few years too early for many of us U.S. enthusiasts. GLWA nonetheless!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667059812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908215, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by OutlawAnything", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667059948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9908216, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was this imported from Switzerland? Beautiful color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667059974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908311, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peanutbutterfordogs Not true! If this vehicle was still in Europe, then yes that would hold true. But at the moment, it falls under a loophole that most in the US are not aware of. \r\n\r\nNow that this has already been imported into Canada and registered in one of the provinces, US customs now looks at this vehicle as a Canadian market vehicle which is exempt from your typical 25 year import ruling, and there is no age limit required to import a Canadian vehicle. This applies to any vehicles imported into Canada that the US buyers may want to purchase, as long as the vehicle has a 16 digit Vin. For example, most Jdm vehicles do not have a 16 digit Vin so these will not fall under the loophole and still be in admissible until 25 years. The 16 digit Vin is the absolute key. \r\n\r\nSo US buyers, yes, you can import this vehicle no different than any other Canadian vehicle today! I would be happy to help any US buyer through the process of importing. I have exported to the US several times before with vehicles that were not 25 years old that normally would be inadmissible to you but fell under this loophole. I can certainly recommend some great companies for professional Transportation. If using a car carrier for transport, they look after all of the importation/paperwork for you and makes it a breeze. If you were hauling it back across the border or driving it across the border yourself, then you are responsible for submitting the paperwork directly to customs prior to Crossing.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667060830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908308, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 996.1 GT3 looks quite dashing in Lapis Blue Metallic, and has already been driven in 3 countries, thus far, so a world traveller to boot - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667060907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908331, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OutlawAnything - Based on my records, the 2nd/previous owner imported from Switzerland to UK in 2015.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1667061068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908353, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "American heartbreaker \r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667061237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908384, "authorName": "rabbitholepunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitholepunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller I am not 100% sure the \"import\" information is correct (speaking from the US side of things); can you provide the US/Federal guidelines for us to view? Also, does the car have catalytic converters and the original GT3 seats? \r\n\r\nThank you in advance...!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667061482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908374, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PS greetings everyone! Hope everyone is having a nice Saturday. With mixed emotions, I think this is the right crowd to be offering my GT3 to. I think this is a wonderful opportunity for anyone in Canada or US, considering our market never had these early 996.1 GT cars. \n\nOverall, this is a fantastic, honest car with great history that somebody will be thoroughly happy with. I will be happy to answer any questions that you all may have. \n\nConsidering that everyone south of the border in the US could NORMALLY not import one of these yet due to its age, this is a fantastic rare opportunity for you all to purchase One of these under a loophole! Don\u2019t forget, US customs now considers this car a Canadian vehicle, NOT euro!!! ;) it would certainly one of the only, possibly THE ONLY early GT3 in the country thus far.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1667061486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908406, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rabbitholepunch - Yes, all Catalytic converters are in place. The stock mufflers will also be included as spare parts with the sale. The seats are the Recaro Pole Positions you see. \n\nI should also mention, the GT three side graphics that are shown in the photos towards the end of the gallery were just installed yesterday and photographed last evening. While I realize these may not be for everyone, if the buyer wishes them to be removed I can certainly remove them at the close of the sale.\n\nFeel free to reach out to US customs, and they can verify this vin is now admissible to the United States, being that it is already currently registered in Canada. The buyer or transport company that is handling the importation, just follows the normal process as a Canadian vehicle. ;)", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667062059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908448, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Admissible in US does not mean it can be registered in US. Not until it qualifies under the 25 YO rule anyway\n\nOnly other options are to either \u201cfederalize\u201d it (a\u2019 la Bill Gates & his 959), or else somehow acquire a letter from PCNA certifying that it meets all NHTSA and EPA regs", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667062097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908472, "authorName": "dinkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinkman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that is a lovely color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667062175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908481, "authorName": "Vanace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love seeing GT3's that are actually driven! GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667062247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908482, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia - i\u2019m certainly not going to get into a debate or a pissing match regarding the ins and outs of importing. All I can say is I have previously gone through this process, and my buyers were extremely happy with the end result being able to purchase, import & register A vehicle under this loophole that they otherwise normally would not have been able to. I suggest all buyers do their own homework and speak to the professionals/importers. I\u2019m just speaking from experience.\n\nAnd that EPA letter from PCNA can be sourced from them, as this vehicle has now already conformed to all Canadian specifications in order to be registered here. Again, this is why the vehicle falls under the loophole. It meets/exceeds all Canadian requirements.\n\nGood luck to all the bidders! \ud83e\udd1f\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1667062548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908622, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Graphics installed yesterday, photographed last evening. If the winning bidder wants these removed, no problem!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667063098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908649, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667063208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908650, "authorName": "AutoNeurosis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoneurosis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a lapis 997 - one of my favorite colors. On a 96 gt3?!?! Yummmmmmm", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667063220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908663, "authorName": "RussellJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelljay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome, Driven, & Early GT3 996.1 here\u2026.just like the 964s were once considered the unloved 911, these early 996s w the original head lights are starting to become appreciated, and even more so than the updated, turbo headlights of the later .2 cars. \r\n\r\nAnd best to stick to the label \u201cdebate\u201d and not \u201cpissing match\u201d\u2026.you are offering an import solution that you call a \u201cloophole\u201d and should expect some scrutiny and some doubt - especially from THIS crowd. Take the high road, be patient and remember the bidders can only judge this sale from the cars presentation AND the way you handle the questions and concerns\u2026.Good Luck bro & thanks for listing this fine specimen", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1667063300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908668, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667063317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908703, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a fantastic Weekend everyone!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667063459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908704, "authorName": "rabbitholepunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitholepunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best of luck; very cool car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667063599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9908737, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rabbitholepunch - FWIW I wasn\u2019t suggesting we were getting into one, I\u2019m just putting it out there I\u2019m not willing to go down that road with others in the future and get into an argument over such. I appreciate all of the information and thoughts you have brought forth. :)\r\n\r\n@RussellJay thanks for the kind words, your points are well taken and bang on!", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1667063663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9909057, "authorName": "Paulvlas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulvlas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For your 'import-loophole' you mention a 16-digit VIN, but all European cars have a 17-digit VIN.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667065110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9909450, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Paulvlas Apologies, I meant to say 16 digit, minimum! (Cannot be less, as per US customs)", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667066745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9909583, "authorName": "Gt304", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt304/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Crikey Ginger!\r\nI want this badly! If I do I\u2019ll have to change my handle to GT301\ud83d\ude0a\r\nThere\u2019s a guy on Rennlist that tracks an \u201801..\r\nGorgeous!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667067304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9909655, "authorName": "carterruss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carterruss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As someone trying to bring over a pcar from Canada currently: The current owner has to obtain the letter of Compliance from PCNA. At least that is what they told myself and two registered importers. I don't know about the loopholes, or further needs to import.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1667067880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9909830, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gt304 - Neat ideas for handle / Tag \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667068809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9912161, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m curious about the race history for this GT3. Any insight into amount of track time that it\u2019s seen? I\u2019m assuming that\u2019s why the seats were exchanged, but correct me if I\u2019m wrong.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667079971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9912553, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OutlawAnything - To my knowledge the original owner I\u2019m oohrmSwitzerland did the odd track day, nothing serious. The nomex Recaro Pole positions were already in place she The second", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667082149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9912754, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OutlawAnything - To my knowledge the original owner in Switzerland did the odd track day, nothing serious. The nomex Recaro Pole Position buckets were already in place when its second owner imported to the UK (see report in photo #155)", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667084813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9912793, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carterruss - Is no trouble to get a letter of Compliance from PCNA, I\u2019ll have that this week.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1667085357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913049, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your quick responses. Are the original seats included as extra?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667089075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913087, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carterruss \u201cowner has to obtain the letter of Compliance from PCNA\u201d\r\n\r\nYup there is no \u201cloophole\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667089708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913142, "authorName": "Neb33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neb33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any paint meter reading? And DME report?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667090648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913182, "authorName": "carterruss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carterruss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia the letter of compliance is a safety thing. That doesn't look at the 25 year rule.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667091338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913199, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OutlawAnything - No\n\n@bmdaia - \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Yes there most certainly is. \n\nAn EPA letter of compliance is required for any vehicle being imported into the United States from\nCanada. \n\nMatter of fact, a letter of compliance was also required for the current/US titled vehicle that I shipped back to its owner in the US. These letters are not required if there are US DOT/EPA stickers present on the vehicle, otherwise a letter from the manufacturer takes its place. It\u2019s just a safety/epa thing.\n\n@Neb33 - No. Thanks for mentioning this, completely slipped my mind. I\u2019ll get a copy of the DME report I had performed in the UK @ 103km", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667091771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913225, "authorName": "erikvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chiming in here to perhaps help clarify some things regarding importation of this car to the states\u2026\r\n\r\nI have researched all of this ad nauseam and can assure you that the car, unfortunately, cannot be legally registered in the US for road use until 25 yrs and 1 month after its production date, regardless of manufacturer letters, etc. It can be brought into (not imported\u2026that\u2019s a whole other ball of wax) the US and used as an \u201coff-road\u201d (i.e. track) vehicle only. That said, if you do that now, you will run into a ton of issues trying to register it after the 25 yr mark as, legally speaking, it will never have actually been imported. You would effectively have to move it back out of country, then go through the legal process of importing it (paperwork, paying duties, etc). It\u2019s a lot.\r\n\r\nThe only \u201cloophole\u201d I know of is this: The car can be driven on US soil for short periods of time (the occasional cross border drive for lunch/coffee, etc for example) if the car is legally registered at a Canadian address that belongs to the driver. It cannot stay in the US for extended periods of time however. \r\n\r\nHow do I know all of this? I\u2019m a US citizen who works in Canada part of the year, and owner of a 996.1 GT3 Clubsport. I have residences in BC and TX but until August of \u201824, the car will remain in Canada.\r\n\r\nSide note: these are AMAZING cars and this looks to be a nice example! There are few road cars that offer this raw and visceral of a driving experience! Good luck to the seller and prospective buyers!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1667092104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913283, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikvaldez - I respectfully appreciate the information you have provided, however I\u2019ll have to disagree based on my personal experiences. The first UK vehicle that I exported to the US and helped the buyer Import, I had spent many hours on the phone speaking to all of the agencies Prior to finalizing a deal with the seller to make sure it could be done. As per US customs head office and several different border crossings all confirmed that as long as the vehicle was registered current in Canada and had a minimum of 16 digits in the Vin it would be admissible and would follow the normal import process as a Canadian vehicle. \n\nI then moved forward With the buyer/sale, I recommended a transport company that handled all of the paperwork and importation process. The car crossed /cleared customs absolutely no problem, went to New York and has been happily registered on the road for the past year. \n\nThe \u201cloophole\u201d term I speak of, came from the mouths of US customs officers on several occasions during my initial inquiries.\n\nWhile I realize every state has its own laws determining what can be registered on the road, I can\u2019t speak to that I don\u2019t know what every state follows for guidelines however the two buyers I have dealt with in the past are extremely happy driving their UK cars on US soil pre-25 years old. :)", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1667093523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913424, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz,\nThere seems to be at least a couple of folks who\u2019ve experienced a different result importing than you have, which doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re not correct, at least for the owners in their respective states that you refer to. \nProbably the most clear way to settle the uncertainty would be for you to cite the specific loophole (chapter, verse, line) that your buyers have taken advantage of. \nLoopholes typically involve threading a needle and often require very specific things to be and a proving of the loophole to the authorities encountered. \n\nWithout more conclusive evidence, I fear that US buyers will stay away from this agonizingly tantalizing car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1667095455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913483, "authorName": "erikvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz - I\u2019m curious what UK car it was that you helped the buyer import. If it was a model that was sold in the US and other countries as well when it was originally manufactured, that might be the reason it was possible. I too have done this with a CLK430. The difference here is that these cars were never sold in North America as you know, and subsequently, never underwent crash/emissions testing required to legally register them here. \r\n\r\nIf I\u2019m wrong, that would be fantastic news to me and a bunch of other people on here. Not trying to dissuade anyone from buying your car by any means, but as others have stated, citing the \u201cloophole\u201d clearly for prospective buyers would go a long way.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1667096190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9913710, "authorName": "AlfistiNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfistiny/", "bidAmount": 20996, "content": "$20,996 bid placed by AlfistiNY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667100737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9913812, "authorName": "DrLakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drlakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this fall under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B) since no 996.1 GT3 is on the eligibility list? https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2020-title49/pdf/USCODE-2020-title49-subtitleVI-partA-chap301-subchapIII-sec30141.pdf", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667103521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9914150, "authorName": "EP23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ep23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drama.. I fear RNM", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667132463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9914249, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EP23 \u201cfear RNM\u201d\r\n\r\nThere is no reserve. This is a \u201cNo Reserve\u201d auction the car will sell at the highest bid upon close of auction\r\n\r\nBid with confidence", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667134471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9914325, "authorName": "birdpalas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdpalas/", "bidAmount": 21300, "content": "$21,300 bid placed by birdpalas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667135752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9914415, "authorName": "Slim_Chance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim_chance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Light reading. Still dealing with the federal bureaucracy which is to say, fraught with peril.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/vig_canada09122017.pdf\r\n\r\nhttps://www.epa.gov/importing-vehicles-and-engines/learn-about-importing-vehicles-and-engines", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667137081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9914441, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EP23 - Maybe I\u2019ve got rocks in my head\u2026.. but as @bmdaia said, fear not. This one\u2019s hammering at NO RESERVE!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667137639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9914771, "authorName": "agalati4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agalati4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given that this is an '01, I imagine it has the upgraded steel synchros vs the brass ones on the earlier cars ? Anyone able to confirm ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667141558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9915538, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@agalati4 - It has been my understanding the mk1\u2019s did not receive steel, until the later mk2\u2019s. If the case, likely a nice upgrade when it\u2019s gearbox work time. Maybe someone with better credentials can better confirm?\n\nThat being said, on the topic of gearboxes the box in this one works beautifully up and down. And absolute butter on the blip downshifts. \ud83e\udd24", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667149156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9918018, "authorName": "scotialobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotialobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this car should be sold to another lobster @savethewheelsplz il be in the bidding if it stays reasonable", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667160802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9918265, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotialobster - That would be fantastic! \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667162377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919106, "authorName": "rabbitholepunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitholepunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slim_Chance Basically, good luck Canadian buyers, eh? \n\n@erikvaldez Can you store this car for me in BC for a wee bit of time...4 or so years? ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667168747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919165, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rabbitholepunch \ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Some people are just not cut out for easily dancing around a set of guidelines that are filled with holes and open for interpretation depending who you choose to work with. Suit yourselves!\n\nNo skin off my back, much less work for me dealing with a Canadian buyer. \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667169198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919194, "authorName": "rabbitholepunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitholepunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller I wish it were easy-enough; it is a beautiful car and I like BLUE...\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667169569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919199, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol it is, I\u2019ve done it now with two cars and several bikes. However, queue the naysayers though. \ud83d\ude01\n\nThanks!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667169672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919208, "authorName": "erikvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rabbitholepunch - if the number is low enough, I might just buy it to drive and keep the km\u2019s off my Clubsport! \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667169762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919217, "authorName": "rabbitholepunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitholepunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikvaldez Clearly, my request was in jest...sounds like a good plan; benefits of second homes in Canada!\n\n@Seller: Offer; if I \"win\", I'll pay once it is registered here in the US...ok? ;-)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667169957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919271, "authorName": "erikvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rabbitholepunch - yep, your jesting was understood loud and clear! Though you\u2019ve given me an idea now\u2026perhaps I should buy a warehouse up here. \ud83e\udd14\r\n\r\nAnyway, so as not to hijack the thread here, throwing in a bump for the @seller\u2026the roll of the dice on a NO RESERVE auction is admirable and gutsy! Someone\u2019s definitely getting a rare, raw beast at auction\u2019s end!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667170463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9919379, "authorName": "DieselLocomotive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diesellocomotive/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by DieselLocomotive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667171830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9920436, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m quite shocked at the private Contacts I have been receiving asking what the reserve is. \n\nFolks, it\u2019s in the listing title. This one is going to hammer at NO RESERVE!\n\nI may regret that decision, but let\u2019s roll the dice. \ud83c\udfb2\ud83c\udfb2", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1667188735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9920759, "authorName": "EP23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ep23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667212859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9921049, "authorName": "RussellJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelljay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be wrong here (and if I am then this crowd will certainly correct me quickly) - I think the 996 GT3.1 & .2's that were NOT sold in the US all came with that cool roll bar that this one has, but that option was not allowed in US cars (the .2s)...man this GT3 is so nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667221470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9921408, "authorName": "Ste0002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ste0002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone have any insight on looking up vehicle history as carfax won\u2019t help in this regard as it\u2019s imported? \r\n\r\nOr will you need to look up a UK and Swiss database separately?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667225531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9922142, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I could find on rennlist, porsche specified the mk1\u2019s as not street legal. I think this will have the same issues as the R34 skyline in that it will be relegated to track use unless waiting 25 years. If this was a mk2 then it would be a different story.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667232481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9922310, "authorName": "coffeyriley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeyriley/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by coffeyriley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667233898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9922361, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OutlawAnything - lol, not street legal? \ud83e\udd28 Buyers were issued titles from new. The entire purpose/creation of these were to be a track ready, street driven 911.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667234395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9922411, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As per an interested party asking for photos of the suede/alcantara headliner, I thought I should share. It\u2019s taught all over, zero sag, stains or damage. I also forgot to mention the factory back 3pt belts have been replaced with new, Porsche blue versions:", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667234924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9923483, "authorName": "JoelDunaway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeldunaway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the coolant lines been taken care of?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667239161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9924053, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoelDunaway - as per the pre-sale inspection in the UK this spring, pinned.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667241924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9925055, "authorName": "PhattyHales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phattyhales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz do you know what lip spoiler that is? I've been looking for something like that for my car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667244767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9926047, "authorName": "Ztnedman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztnedman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite of the GT cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667248683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9926813, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhattyHales - It\u2019s a Porsche Motorsport Cup lip. Had this BNIB among my parts hoard, it only made sense to install it a couple weeks back. (Factory fasteners used)\n\n@Ztnedman1 - Mine too! \ud83d\ude0c", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667251594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9927238, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you want to trade for an E92 M3 Comp?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667253157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9927574, "authorName": "wthies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wthies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz\r\n\r\nIf you can post PCNA letter of conformity for US specs, that would be great. Otherwise the car is not importable under boxes 1-3 of HS-7 and I can\u2019t see how it is importable any other way. \r\n\r\nAs someone who has imported many cars from Canada and Europe, the loophole you have suggested exists simply doesn\u2019t. \r\n\r\nThe car is either at least 25 years old (Box 1), has US DOT/EPA stickers (Box 2A), comes with a letter of conformity stating the car meets Canadian and US spec with minor changes (Box 2B), or is on the NHTSA nonconforming eligibility list (Box 3). \r\n\r\nIf you can obtain and post the letter before auction end, then it is 2B eligible and your bidding will go through the roof.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1667254511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9927646, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz Do you have the original seats and exhaust/are they included in the sale?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667254817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9927667, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ynohtna5798 - trades? Loll \u2026 No\n\nI already own an m3 comp.\n\nAs already discussed, the stock exhaust is included with the sale as spares.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667255036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9927748, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wthies The letter of conformity will be uploaded once I have my copy. I\u2019ve normally applied for these once I know a vehicle is headed to the US, but I\u2019m making every effort to have my copy in hand prior to auction close for all the naysayers.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667255488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9927941, "authorName": "Cobyryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobyryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikvaldez how did i know you'd be peeping this? :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667255898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9928028, "authorName": "wthies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wthies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz\r\n\r\nI think you\u2019re getting naysayers because you haven\u2019t elaborated on the process other than to say there is a loophole. \r\n\r\nTo explain for those who have never imported a car, there are 2 documents that are the most important (and are generally the ones required to register the car once stateside). NHTSA HS-7 and EPA 3520. \r\n\r\nFor EPA 3520, I get that this car would be Code E as it is at least 21 years old (EPA stops caring at 21 years, NHTSA at 25), which is itself a nice loophole. \r\n\r\nBut the only way in my mind as a non-foreign resident to fill out HS-7 for this car would be box 2B (manufacturer letter of compliance). You didn\u2019t previously come right out and say this was your loophole, so I suspect that\u2019s why it\u2019s getting rehashed over and over. \r\n\r\nI for one am very interested to see if PCNA will generate you a letter for this car, because it opens up a lot of cool potential early imports if they are willing to issue a letter. GLWA and I\u2019ll be watching!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667256263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9928271, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The letter of EPA compliance can also come from the manufacturers head office or any official dealership fyi :)", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667258243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9928327, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And fwiw, US customs absolutely requires either an EPA label on the vehicle or a letter of compliance / conformity from the manufacturer or PCNA on ALL road legal, titled vehicles entering the US. \n\nAs I mentioned earlier, I shipped a US titled vehicle back to its owner this year. It was a US vehicle, never exported, came up here on holidays and stayed. Shipped it back. There were no labels present for EPA conformity, US customs required the EPA conformity paperwork fir clearance. Yes, the vehicle was older than 21 years old.\n\nAnd with all due respect, I\u2019m not here to give a course in the comment section on how import a vehicle into the United States. As I\u2019ve already said, I\u2019m more than happy to help a buyer through the process if & when the time comes as I have done several times.\n\nCheers :)", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667259191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9928841, "authorName": "Goldstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to be another negative comment on this listing. But this car is not importable to the states. I have personally attempted to do this during the summer with a yellow 1999 gt3 that was in Canada. After doing research it was deemed that the car could never be registered for street use in the states. Moral of the story the states will have to wait for the 25 year rule for these to come in.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1667263698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9928924, "authorName": "smoothoperator713", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smoothoperator713/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller\n\nI want to agree with you there are many backdoor ways to import a vehicle, I mean just look how Florida has many grey market imports on the streets, some legally brought in but a lot that have not been. \n\nI was looking at buy a US titled offroad vehicle 996.1 GT3 clubsport, he only accomplished this by strong negotiations , even then it will be forever a track car. Now if that car is ever registered for street use down the road and the authorities find out the vehicle will be seized and crushed- theres no negotiation here. \n\nAlso just my two cents if you know a back door way and have used it I dont recommend showing it off , you could be held responsible. It is known as importing contraband. In any case I do believe you probably know something we all don\u2019t and it works like you say it does. But I dont think the process is for the faint if heart due to the possible legal implications .", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1667265095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929067, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Goldstein \ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0fSome people aren\u2019t cut out for dancing around a set of guidelines filled with holes.\n\nJust stick to the riced out bmw\u2019s man. \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667266517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929101, "authorName": "Goldstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz what\u2019s with the hostility? I own only Porsche\u2019s. 993 targa, 996 gt3 & 997.2 gt3\u2026", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667266690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929105, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smoothoperator713 - The process I\u2019m aware of, and has been proven to work just fine was brought to my attention by US customs agents. That being said, I\u2019m not about to write a book on it here in the comment section publicly for the entire peanut gallery in an auction. :)\r\n\r\nNow, back to our regular scheduled program. If anybody has any legitimate questions about the vehicle, I\u2019ll be happy to answer them.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667266751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929113, "authorName": "Garageman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garageman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller you appear to be on public roads with European plates. Can you confirm that it is currently registered in Nova Scotia?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667266829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929122, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Goldstein - Zero hostility, I thought you were someone I knew and razzing you. Guess not.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667266922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929136, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garageman - \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb Yessir. Registered in NS, in my name. A copy of the title was required/submitted to BAT.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1667267160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929197, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last thing I\u2019m going to say about the import process to the US, to put the rest any thoughts about shadiness or fraud taking place to make it happen, that couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.\r\n\r\nBefore handling the first vehicle that I exported to the US that was not 25 years old, customs agents simply told me \u201cYour vehicle is now Canadian car, treat it as such. Provided it is a minimum of 16 digit Vin or greater, Follow the process for exporting a Canadian vehicle to the US, and customs/DOT agents will also treated as such\u201d / END", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667267798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929592, "authorName": "05TTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05tts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the rear wing adjusted manually? \r\nWhy would one want to change adjustment points? \r\nDo you need a wrench?\r\nAre you going to post paint readings?\r\nYou were going to post DME readings", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667274458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929610, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you post pictures of 2 things?\r\n 1) EPA Label-located on the engine\r\n 2) DOT Label-usually located on the drivers side door jamb", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667274853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929814, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@05TTS - \n1. Yes it has 3 positions, manual adjustment (Allen head) - Why? Aero depending on use and aesthetics.\n2. No, I don\u2019t have the ability to measure paint. \n3. I was? - I can dig up the report from\nThe pre-purchase inspection I had performed in May. I\u2019ll upload in the next day or two.\n\n@OutlawAnything - No, you don\u2019t find those on euro-spec cars. The Importer typically files for these documents for the customer. I\u2019ve proactively applied for an EPA compliance letter, expect to have it sometime this week.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667283814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929836, "authorName": "ironring99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironring99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking to get away from import issues and to details on the car. Was looking at the invoice on pic#177 and wondering about the reason for rear crash bar replacement? Do you have any information from previous owner or do you have detailed pictures with the rear bumper cover off? Also seeing invoices for more than one clutch and sheared bolts, wondering about amount of track use.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667285072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9929942, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ironring99 - going back through my correspondence, the explanation I received re: the crash bar, was that \u201cthe engine heat shielding attached to it had deteriorated in several places and was replaced when it was in for servicing. There was no physical accident or damage to the vehicle.\u201d \n\nI have never removed the rear bumper cover.\n\nTrack use has been previously discussed below. Occasional use by its first owner in Switzerland, DME data report coincides with this.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1667299869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9930007, "authorName": "brianwright3838", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianwright3838/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, has the car been registered and plated in Canada yet? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667302509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9930036, "authorName": "Kodiak333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodiak333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, certainly heated discussions about importing this awesome looking Porsche 996 GT 3 \r\nRight out of the gate\r\nWhat a great looking Porsche in my humble opinion, lapis blue, wow and the interior, understated, even with the blue seatbelts still looks pretty cool to me.\r\nBeing a California Porsche guy, obviously concerned like most others, about importing the car and California legal registration\r\nThis beauty will probably end up outside my budget so I will have to continue to enjoy my new 2003 996 TT for now.\r\nSomeone\u2019s going to end up with a pretty awesome Porsche.\r\nSure would like to see some videos of this beauty, especially with that Fab Speed exhaust\r\nGood luck all, can\u2019t wait to watch this one end", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667304080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9930063, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kodiak333 - thanks for the kind words. And the TT\u2019s are nothing to snuff at, I sure miss the one I had! \n\nThere are a few short videos in the listing, maybe you missed them :) - Cheers!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667304858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9930564, "authorName": "funktion1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funktion1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has intrigued me enough to sign up and I could be a bidder once the DME has been produced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667312016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9930781, "authorName": "funktion1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funktion1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s interesting that the current high bidder\u2019s history shows previous bids exclusively on the seller\u2019s past listings\u2026", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1667314390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9930827, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha He\u2019s local to me always trying to snag a deal on the low end LOL - Viewed my f40 wheels in person on a scheduled appointment. Nice lad, just light in the pocket!\n\nI think I\u2019ll have a heart attack if the car hammers at 35K \ud83d\ude43", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667315143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9931202, "authorName": "05TTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05tts/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by 05TTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667318273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9932697, "authorName": "F1Rocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1rocket/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought this same car and color only on a 2000 from \"Tricky Dick\" Richard Sloan of SloanCars in CT and felt lucky to finally unload it to a buyer in Norway before Customs came after it.\r\n\r\nAnd NO, Sloan would not take it back.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1667325311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9934398, "authorName": "LeftCoast-Canuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leftcoast-canuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two requests if you can:\r\n\r\n1) The repair records indicate it has had 2 batteries replaced in the past 3 years as well as a battery system diagnostic in 2017. Could you attach a video of a cold start so we can listen to it cranking?\r\n\r\n2) The most recent repair record (dated June 2020) indicates it arrived at the shop dry with no oil in it (line item 9). A leak down and compression test was performed during that repair (line 3). Do you have the results of those tests? If not, can you get a leak-down and compression test done for us?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667332489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9934626, "authorName": "garagespec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagespec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "996 GT3 is one of the greats. Mezger motor, fantastic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667333277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9935476, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LeftCoast-Canuck - Attaching a cold start clip for you now. \n\nAs for any leakdown results, if it\u2019s not present in the records attached, I don\u2019t. I had inquired on this with the dealer selling on behalf of the owner and The response I had gotten: \u201cI\u2019m not sure on that, as the car was serviced by Porsche Marbella and was then sent to the UK. We collected the car and drove it back from London. Had it here for a while being stored and went to them for a service, but everything was fine with the car. Wasn\u2019t low on oil or anything like that? :/ \u201c", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667336982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9935648, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(Cold start video uploaded)", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1667337622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9937181, "authorName": "bekks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bekks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely interested if you can provide a DME. I would value a current one rather than a previous owner one. I'm sure you can find a shop or someone that can produce it. I guarantee it will increase your sales price, unless it's an unfavorable report, which I must assume is the case if you can't show it. Canadian buyer here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667344841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9937338, "authorName": "05TTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/05tts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is better to have a full tank of gas than an empty one, It looks like the low fuel warning is functioning. Seems like a lot of corrosion on the casing for a 2.5 year old alternator. Why do you think this would be? If you cannot do the paint meter photos, what body panels do you believe to have been repaired or repainted, if at all?\r\nThanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667346659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9937525, "authorName": "smoothoperator713", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smoothoperator713/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@f1rocket\r\n\r\nYour feedback is invaluable, the story is so on point with my research on the topic. Sorry to hear that you had to short sell it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1667348369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9937643, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bekks - I should have a copy of the the inspection/report I paid for in my hands tmr sometime. If the report from May/2000km ago is unsatisfactory to most, i\u2019ll see if I can arrange something before auction closes at my local dealer for another. It\u2019s only a matter of availability and free time on my end, which is extremely limited. \r\n\r\n@05TTS - There\u2019s enough to get to the pump again, we good \ud83d\ude05 - Bad habit? Hah I\u2019ve always been a run it dry until the next fill up again. Light Corrosion on some of the casting parts on the undercarriage like the alternator, any expert will advise this is completely in proportion on a vehicle that\u2019s been used in fluctuating climates like Switzerland, Spain, UK, Canada. A good hand detail will remove that easily. If you want a CA or AZ car, this is obviously not it. \r\n\r\nThe rear cover has possibly had a touch up in its life. The rest appears to be honest & original.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1667349611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9937759, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brianwright3838 - Yes of course", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667350784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9939976, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the subject of the DME report:\n\nHeard back from the Shop owner that performed the DME scan For me in the UK, May of this year. He can\u2019t find a copy to send me as planned today, as he\u2019s had system changes since then. Although he vividly remembers performing the scan and it\u2019s results. Again mentioning it showed some time in Rev range 2 in its early life which coincides with the early track use. As he noted, if this was all of recent it may be of concern to him. Considering it was many years and miles ago, since then it would be of absolute no concern to him.\n\nThat being said, none of the above will suffice for any of you. I would rather you see the cold hard numbers from a report. I\u2019ve scramble this morning & made some calls, found an indy shop that can squeeze me in for tomorrow for a DME scan only. No time for any other work. The Porsche dealer was booked out three weeks, all other indy shops in this small city do not have the ability to perform DME reports. \n\nWill upload the report tomorrow once I have it in hand.\n\nHope everyone is enjoying their Wednesday! \u270c\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667402346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9940670, "authorName": "karamountzos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karamountzos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What kind of roll cage is that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667407878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9940688, "authorName": "karamountzos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karamountzos/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by karamountzos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667408007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9941747, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz To help mitigate the risk for us US buyers, would be you be willing to have us withhold payment until the car is in the US and cleared to be registered? You would have the title until the funds are delivered of course.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667412497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9942379, "authorName": "philly1263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philly1263/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great question!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667415102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9942535, "authorName": "Oatwilli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oatwilli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone contemplating a purchase from Canada, this is mandatory reading. I am in that category of buyer and read this with great interest. Not too sure if I undertand all I know. Would really like to here firsthand from the winner, If its sold to a US buyer. That would clear the waters a bit.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1667415643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9943416, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@savethewheelsplz Also, when were the spark plugs last replaced?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667419529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9945322, "authorName": "rabbitholepunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitholepunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ynohtna5798 I had typed out that request a couple days ago (in jest) but decided it wasn't actually funny. C'mon man...he is selling a car in Canada \"as-is\"...including all associated risks; please tell me you are not serious...right?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667426811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9945374, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rabbitholepunch I am 100% serious. As a buyer it's in my best interest to mitigate my risks as much as possible. The seller seems very confident in being able to import and register the car in the states. If he is right, as he says he is, this shouldn't be a problem. Also I'm positive the reason this car is bidding so low is because of this inherent risk of not being able to import/register the car in the US once it's been purchased. I don't know about you, but I'm not willing to wire $40k+ to someone I don't know 3000 miles away and then find out I can't bring the car over.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667427149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946431, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@karamountzos - It\u2019s made by Heigo Autotechnik GmbH - Model Type 516-058", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1667435115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946488, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ynohtna5798 - Oh internet\u2026. I\u2019ve now officially heard it all \ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f That\u2019s going to be a hard no for me. That\u2019s not how things work, anywhere with anyone. \r\n\r\nAnyways, thanks for the laugh. Please don\u2019t bid on my vehicle. :) \r\n\r\nOh, and the plugs were changed Feb 21, 2020 @ 102\u2019775km as per the posted service records.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1667435782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946585, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you seriously expect people to trust you the way you're answering questions? Was it the bid comment that got you all excited :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1667436553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946617, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ynohtna5798 - How can I possibly take you serious. First you ask if I want to trade for your BMW. Then you ask in all seriousness again if I would ship you a vehicle, to another country with no payment? Then you\u2019re concerned about a set of spark plugs? Lol c\u2019mon man, go troll the Facebook groups. \r\n\r\nLegit, I\u2019ve politely asked to please don\u2019t waste either of our time bidding on my vehicle. \r\n\r\nCheers :)", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1667436869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946673, "authorName": "Ynohtna5798", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ynohtna5798/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The BMW thing was a joke, but not as big a joke as your loophole. You seriously expect someone to wire you over 40 grand with no guarantee other than your word on an auction site that the car will be able to be registered here?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667437433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946676, "authorName": "savethewheelsplz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethewheelsplz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a reminder to all, I\u2019ll upload the DME report tomorrow once complete. Have a great evening everyone. (Except YnotTroller) loll", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1667437476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9946688, "authorName": "philly1263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philly1263/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So just to be clear - if I bought it I could worst case keep it in my garage for three years awaiting it to be 25 years old then register it in USA - correct?", "li