[{"id": 9344150, "authorName": "Harris1st", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harris1st/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely wonderful", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661195825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9344243, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car but whats up with all the high miled SAAB's being listed ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661196269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9344280, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 200k Viggen on BaT. Wonder where this will land? Always wanted a Viggen, they are a BLAST to drive! Love this color, though I am partial to the yellow Viggen ;-) BOLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661196396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9345193, "authorName": "SAABDreams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabdreams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TOP-GEAR-USA-took-one-of-these-to-151mph", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661200388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9345202, "authorName": "SAABDreams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabdreams/", "bidAmount": 1999, "content": "$1,999 bid placed by SAABDreams", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661200422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9345317, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all, happy to answer questions and discuss the car in more detail. I am also interested to see where a 200k mile SAAB goes on BaT! I bought the car in 2020 and spent most of 2021 refurbishing it. I have another 99 LB Viggen which I've owned since 2015 and this car kind of fell into my lap and I'm a sucker for a blue Viggen. I am a lifelong SAAB owner/enthusiast and my dad ran a SAAB repair business at our home for 20+ years. We really know and love our SAABs and invested a lot of time into trying to make this another nice example worth saving. It is a 200k mile SAAB, but a nice example of a special car. With two Viggens and three Volvos I just have too many cars, other than occasional short exercise drives this Viggen sits in dry storage under a cover. Hoping the car will go to a fellow SAAB lover who can get some enjoyment out of it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661200818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9345567, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How's the exhaust is it original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661201945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9345997, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMAUTOHAUS: exhaust is good, the cat, res and rear muffler/tip are original. There is a small patch sectioned in near the rear axle but no leaks or anything.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661204205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9346334, "authorName": "IWishIHadMoreVolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iwishihadmorevolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool car - I'd love to own one of these some day... The seller's DIY Volvo 740 truck is the car I really want to bid on, though :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661205702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9346502, "authorName": "JoeSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking driver. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661206401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9346731, "authorName": "grovescf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grovescf/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by grovescf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661207336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9346821, "authorName": "Prelude2Evil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prelude2evil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stiggy_pop cool handle. \r\n\r\nHow is it the passenger seat looks more worn than the drivers side? Has the drivers side been redone?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661207819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9346918, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Prelude2Evil thanks! When I had both seats out of the car I dismantled them and swapped the driver and passenger seat bottoms (they're identical off the frame). The now driver's seat bottom is original except for the front panel which I had replaced. I did the swap because I could I could not find LB material to redo them completely and I thought this would minimize future wear and tear on that piece.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661208776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9347024, "authorName": "Prelude2Evil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prelude2evil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stiggy_pop\r\n\r\nThanks for the info. The description was a bit vague on the seats.\r\n\r\nLove the color. Any other paint work other than the front bumper to your knowledge?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661209784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9347108, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Prelude2Evil yeah the description is written up at a higher level which I definitely understand the reasons for. I had the front bumper and the hood done last year; the original hood had developed some rust bubbling at the PS leading edge. I pulled a nice clean hood and it was painted and the tops of the fenders were blended in. Afterwards I did a wet sand and polish targeting a match to the polished factory finish level.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661210649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9347809, "authorName": "Captdavid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captdavid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw the twin to this in Manchester VT this weekend. Great looking, very fly under the radar as the only badge is the little Viggen behind the front wheels. Love the color. \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661217081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9348063, "authorName": "Oldnfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldnfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen the sellers Volvo\u2019s up at Lime Rock and can tell you he does excellent work. He\u2019s also a good dude and a real car guy/enthusiast that I\u2019d bid with confidence \r\nIn fact had I not just picked up a Saab 9-5 Aero I\u2019d be all in on this Viggen", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661220309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9348109, "authorName": "TGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like nothing in the turbo system has been addressed under your ownership, can we assume there are no oil leaks, making full boost and the system operates as intended and always has under your ownership with no need of maintenance? Any idea whats wrong with the radio?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661221096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9348260, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tgl I pulled the cobra pipe and found no excessive shaft play, no leaks and the turbo makes full boost without any noise or smoke. When I first got the car it would cut out under boost, this was easily fixed by installing a new set of the right NGK plugs for a Viggen (the DI cassettes are sensitive to the plugs) and it has been running right since then. The turbo being original doesn\u2019t surprise me, I have a 235k mile Viggen and have had several 200k+ 9-5\u2019s going strong on original 15t\u2019s. The head unit powers up and is functional but isn\u2019t fully wired back in after I removed a typical single DIN swap from the PO.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661223034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9348680, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "200k are very good for an early B235 , especially in a Viggen.\nI often drive a 2000-version:\nNot too bad, but the (GM Vectra-) chassis does not have the class of previous Saabs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661235254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9348964, "authorName": "SAABDreams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabdreams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The-Mitsubishi-turbos-used-in-the-Viggens,Aeros,and9-3SE-are-very-robust-and-are\r\nmuch-more-durable-than-the-Garrett-turbos-used-in-low-pressure-Saabs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661257236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9350998, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I miss my 1999 Lightning Blue Viggen, fast and smooth on the highway. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661275252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9351263, "authorName": "Bilen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bilen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice work in restoring the Viggen. Take a look at the parts that he has used in work - substantial. Not your typical flipper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661276347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9354453, "authorName": "TGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 130 shows the dash lights illuminated and appears to show the stack of buttons just to the right of the temp/speed screen do not light up, is that correct? Pic 151 shows a number of aggressive and seemingly randomized scratches on the inside of the hatch, any idea what happened there?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661289566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9354798, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGL I never noticed the left backlights on the ACC, I'll take a look at the car tomorrow and confirm. If they're out I'll see if I can replace the bulb and report back. I do not know what happened to the hatch, it was there when I bought it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661291400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9358014, "authorName": "amwoods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amwoods/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by amwoods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661347006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9358517, "authorName": "TGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No mention of the clutch or timing belt being swapped out, any idea when last those were done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661351801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9358614, "authorName": "Bilen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bilen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGL Engine's cam drive is a chain - not a belt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661352646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9358833, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGL all of the maintenance history or activities I have available to me are present in the auction description or the photos of my parts list. I\u2019d be happy to walk you through all details and story I know of the car but it may be better done through a direct message rather than piece mealing it in the comments. Thanks - Mike", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661354574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9358933, "authorName": "TGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hear ya Stiggy on the convenience factor, but going through the cars history and establishing it for all to see is exactly what a bat auction is all about. I wouldnt be doing this if I wasnt interested in the car. I appreciate the prompt and thorough replies. So just to confirm, clutch and timing elements untouched in your time with the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661355332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9359451, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGL that\u2019s correct only clutch work I did was the MC", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661359421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9361292, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TGL the ACC backlight bulb has been replaced", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661366990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9362415, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to take a picture during the day but I tried.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661371684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9363260, "authorName": "Shaft1980", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaft1980/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I accidentally fat finger clicked the ACC display picture to be non destructive. Apologies! Please restore! GWLS!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661374521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9367520, "authorName": "exxonvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exxonvaldez/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by exxonvaldez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661435951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9375872, "authorName": "Kobenhavn1940", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kobenhavn1940/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello - any engine/gearbox issues you may have come across other than what has already been noted? Has a compression test been done - if so any results?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661481280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9376268, "authorName": "12KFlyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12kflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a really nice Viggen. I'm just curious, does anyone know how many 3 vs 5 door LB Viggens were imported in '99? Personally, I like the 3dr.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661488238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9377363, "authorName": "phoreigncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoreigncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@12KFlyer I believe all '99 Viggens were 3-doors, and the vast majority of '99s (reportedly all but 6) were LB.\n\nAs with all Saab production data, there is an asterisk following every number you see and it's good to cross-reference sources. But with that said, the '99s were virtually all LB 3-doors with the black and blue interior. Later models changed things up and there are reports of sunroof-less cars (likely used in the Viggen Flight Academy) and rare interior options (look up the ochre interior), so some Viggens were practically one-offs. But the initial run, for the most part, was any way you wanted it so long as it was a LB 3-door with black/blue interior.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661523036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9377382, "authorName": "phoreigncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoreigncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And for those not familiar, a little info on the Viggen Flight Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1FSsdSv8s", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661523170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9377663, "authorName": "kbaker0829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbaker0829/", "bidAmount": 4093, "content": "$4,093 bid placed by kbaker0829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661525674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9378076, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kobenhavn1940 I have not found anything else of real concern with the engine or transmission, which is part of the reason I've finally decided to get it up for sale. I've done a couple hundred shakedown miles and nothing new has popped up. I saw your comment this morning and went over and did a compression test; results were very strong as I expected them to be 179-178-179-181. Picture below of the results.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661529108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9378112, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@12kFlyer thanks! I agree with @phoreigncars, effectively all 1999 Viggens were 3-door LB \"launch cars\" with the grey/blue leather. These are both one year only options although I have seen a couple LB cars that sold as leftover MY2000's. I also agree that a blue 3-door is THE Viggen to have, I had one as my desktop background when I was driving an SPG in high school and have loved them ever since!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1661529355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9378173, "authorName": "exxonvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exxonvaldez/", "bidAmount": 4369, "content": "$4,369 bid placed by exxonvaldez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661529946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9378179, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all, thanks for your questions, bids and interest so far! I pulled the car out for the compression test as noted below so decided to run it into town and top it up with a fresh tank of 93 octane. Despite sitting a couple weeks the car started right up and made the ~12 mile round trip smoothly, quietly, and comfortably. Front end is nice and tight, new tires feel great, it's a nice car to roll down a backroad on a sunny day. Both me and the car will be available all weekend and through Monday to support as needed. Thanks - Mike", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661529987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9378215, "authorName": "Kobenhavn1940", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kobenhavn1940/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Kobenhavn1940", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661530248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9378432, "authorName": "kbaker0829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbaker0829/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by kbaker0829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661532068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9378727, "authorName": "Kobenhavn1940", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kobenhavn1940/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Kobenhavn1940", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661533713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9394645, "authorName": "mikezohsix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikezohsix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone who is seriously interested in this car should check out the quality of work and the attention to detail that this seller puts into his cars. Go to Turbobricks.com, you\u2019ll have to become a member to read the \u201cProjects and restorations\u201d threads. Then search for Stiggy Pop and find his Volvo 242 restoration thread and his Volvo wagon conversion to a Ute thread. If you do, you should have no concerns about this, his second Viggen. Both cars are multiple show winners at Saab and Volvo shows. \n\nhttps://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=290558&goto=newpost", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661708134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397729, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice viggen! Thanks @stiggy_pop for bringing it here. \r\n\r\nDoes anyone know a source for new seat bottoms or full covers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661724981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397935, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DCenthusiast Thanks! The black/charcoal portion of the seats are easy for most any good upholstery shop, the blue inserts are the only challenge. L-Seat has a pebbled blue saab leather they call \"sapphire\" that I want to check out. There are european auto interior places that offer replication services and Gliptone UK carries a LB/270 leather dye that could be used as part of a refurbishment process. I have also seen very good/NOS covers pop up for sale overseas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661728317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397943, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DCenthusiast: Any good auto upholstery shop should be able to replace that leather and dye it to the correct color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661728414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397968, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less than 24 hours to go! Thanks all for your interest, questions and conversation. As a lifelong SAAB enthusiast it's great to see these cars get some long overdue recognition. Viggen's like this one will only get more rare over time, and for me it is the last real flagship SAAB. I put a lot of effort and expense into this car before I even knew if I was going to sell it, I just did it because I love these cars. Join the Viggen club!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661728924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9398425, "authorName": "MDRB235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdrb235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just got back from a Sunday evening hydrocarbon therapy trip in my \u201899 Viggen. Beautiful sunset, 75*F, tank full of 93, apply boost, shift gears, apply EBC RedStuffs, keep the Michelins warm and enjoy the newly paved roads on my preferred route. You could be doing the same thing in this Viggen with a big smile on your face. Buy it while you still can.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661736626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9399380, "authorName": "kbaker0829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbaker0829/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by kbaker0829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661778745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9399387, "authorName": "IMissMySaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imissmysaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope one day to own a viggen convertible. I love the fact that this car has been thoroughly enjoyed for over 200K miles and that the new owner continues to do so. And the undercarriage in crazy clean for a car that has spent 23 years in Massachusetts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661778878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9399978, "authorName": "messiguy01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/messiguy01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this thing is SORTED! Don't let the miles or seats scare you, having a quality driver with all the livables in working order is invaluable and won't make it too white glove to really enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661785185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400039, "authorName": "blacknyellow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blacknyellow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always loved these Viggen's. Timeless body style. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661786008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400078, "authorName": "Kobenhavn1940", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kobenhavn1940/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Kobenhavn1940", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661786533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9400376, "authorName": "alexgcran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexgcran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 2000 Viggen 4dr in silver. Fun car indeed but get the rescue pack from Abbot Racing - tames the mean torque steer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661789328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400387, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m the guy that bought the last 200K mile (give or take) Viggen on BAT and this looks like a bargain at this price. I\u2019ve put more miles on mine than I planned to because I just can\u2019t stop driving the thing. It makes me grin every time I do.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1661789443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400551, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrew_o I watched that car sell and thought it was a pretty good comp to this one, I was hoping to find a buyer like you! It's a little slower today than I expected it to be but there is still some time on the clock. Right now it's a \"screaming deal\" and I'm hoping to at least get it to \"well bought and sold\" levels.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661790918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400580, "authorName": "seinfeld-bassline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seinfeld-bassline/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by seinfeld-bassline", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661791154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9400590, "authorName": "seinfeld-bassline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seinfeld-bassline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i am a big fan of sorted, high mileage drivers. no garage queens for me", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1661791232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400869, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stiggy_Pop - I really wanted a yellow one. Based on my experience I wouldn\u2019t hesitate to buy another high mileage, properly sorted example. Drove mine across the country the day picked it up without issue. Of course \u201cproperly sorted\u201d is key, which this one clearly is. I think the last 30 minutes could get fun. Unfortunately I\u2019ll be on a plane. Good luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661792667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400873, "authorName": "Timhasatrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timhasatrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned one of these when it was just a year or so old. I LOVE this era of Saab and this Viggen in this hue is absolutely PEAK SAAB. The only thing that would make it better are MORE miles. To whom ever buys this treasure, use it with abandon, learn the cars history, nuance and facts by heart as you will no doubt be chatting about it with similarly passionate enthusiasts at every stop. Congrats to whomever wins this glorious little Saab.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661792688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9401147, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seinfeld-bassline and you have the most appropriate username for a SAAB.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661793774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9401769, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by DETH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661795889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9401775, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you clarify abit about the factory stereo? It works, but isn't hooked up, or is there more going on that makes it inop? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661795911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9401882, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M5Power hi, when I got the car it had an aftermarket single DIN head unit. I sourced a replacement factory unit and have it in the car connected to power and the antenna to confirm it functions. There's a small amount of clean up wiring left on the speakers and it will need an unlock with a Tech II (dealer or equipped Indy shop). I could work with a buyer on arranging having that done locally if it's a concern. Thanks - Mike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661796536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402164, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Torquesteer dot com", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661797866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402194, "authorName": "exxonvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exxonvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Semi-serious offer, but I am relatively local and would love to ferry-flight this bird across country if a buyer were to so choose an extra couple thousand miles on the clock... speeding tickets would need to be comped, though", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661797950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402309, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flight delay. Might get to see the end of this after all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661798369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402318, "authorName": "MajorTomB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majortomb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@exxonvaldez - I work in Southwick. Let me know if you need a copilot! I was on vacation last week, and missed this auction going up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661798419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402372, "authorName": "RobInfo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, beautiful, very rare and rewarding to drive fast. The seats are therapeutic. I had one with a full host of Abbot Racing upgrades, it was a thrilling ride for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661798732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402528, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M5Power just double checked rear speakers are working so just needs door speakers connected and the unlock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661799344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402559, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stiggy_pop Thanks so much for the information on the radio. Following along.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661799474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402565, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "~included with sale!~ \r\n16\u201d Borbet Type FS. Wheels are in good condition and have Kumho ASX all seasons on them. Tires have zero miles on them but 2016 date codes, mounted and never used. I have used them as storage wheels. Willing to have tires dismounted if requested by buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661799512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402843, "authorName": "Traininvain3eb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traininvain3eb/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Traininvain3eb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661800941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402890, "authorName": "silent_j", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silent_j/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by silent_j", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402892, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by DETH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402899, "authorName": "seinfeld-bassline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seinfeld-bassline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DETH gunning hard for the win", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402910, "authorName": "ModernMonkey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modernmonkey/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by ModernMonkey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402918, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seinfeld-bassline Must be the late addition of the extra set of wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661801281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402920, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by DETH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402923, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M5Power gotta sweeten that pot!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402925, "authorName": "ModernMonkey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modernmonkey/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by ModernMonkey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402932, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by DETH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402947, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stiggy_pop I've been known to rescue/restore BMWs. An extra set of rims goes a long way. I have about 13 sets in my barn that have been throw ins. LOL. Good luck with the sale. Price is beyond my budget now. Fantastic car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661801427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402953, "authorName": "ModernMonkey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modernmonkey/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by ModernMonkey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402964, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by DETH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402967, "authorName": "seinfeld-bassline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seinfeld-bassline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "now too rich for my blood but still worth every cent... good luck with your new saab @DETH lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402971, "authorName": "12KFlyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12kflyer/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by 12KFlyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402974, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by DETH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9402978, "authorName": "Linuxbaby03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linuxbaby03/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever gets this beauty in the end, bring it to Saab day please :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661801538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9402982, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now we\u2019re cookin\u2019", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661801560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403000, "authorName": "12KFlyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12kflyer/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by 12KFlyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9403012, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sigh\u2026..that\u2019s it for me. Too much to trailer to CA :-(", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1661801659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403017, "authorName": "messiguy01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/messiguy01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That spreadsheet of parts doesn't include labor, tons of value here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403019, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DETH - I drove mine Philly to SoCal. No trailer needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661801697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403023, "authorName": "JohnMc5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmc5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Road trip!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661801711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403028, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t have the time too lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403029, "authorName": "M5Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DETH drive it home!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403030, "authorName": "12KFlyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12kflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/29/22 for $13,750 to 12KFlyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801727, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9403035, "authorName": "JohnMc5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmc5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both buyer and seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403037, "authorName": "exxonvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exxonvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! congrats buyer and seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661801751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403041, "authorName": "seinfeld-bassline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seinfeld-bassline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats, great outcome for both", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403042, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grats @12KFlyer", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661801761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403048, "authorName": "messiguy01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/messiguy01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great result and benchmark for an honest yet driven '99. Congrats to both!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403043, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to all. Well bought and sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661801776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403068, "authorName": "12KFlyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12kflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone! I've wanted one of these since college (which was a while ago!).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661801835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403079, "authorName": "andrew_o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stiggy_Pop - A comp indeed.\r\nWithin a couple hundred bucks of what I paid for a very similar car with similar miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661801888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403127, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! That was exciting! Amazed to see the last minute interest in the car and thank you all for the kind words. \r\n\r\n@12KFlyer congrats, this was my high school dream car so I know the feeling. I\u2019ll make everything as good as I can before it it trades hands!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661802124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403148, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DETH I was rooting for you for a while there! BTW I do have another really nice example here\u2026 ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661802250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403291, "authorName": "MajorTomB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majortomb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stiggy_Pop - Do you make the cruise nights at the Daily Grind? I'd like to check out the nice example next week. I can't make tonight's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661802941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403302, "authorName": "DETH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stiggy_Pop I\u2019ll be waiting!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661803000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9403562, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done! Congrats. I miss my five door 900SE.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661804328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9405050, "authorName": "mikezohsix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikezohsix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this fits in the well bought and well sold category. I've seen both of Stiggy's Viggens. Both are exceptional cars. As I said previously, he builds really nice cars, and I'm sure the new owner will be happy with this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661809634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9405402, "authorName": "Stiggy_Pop (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stiggy_pop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MajorTomB I have not but I\u2019ll try to get there next week!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661810704, "type": "comment"}]