[{"id": 8783525, "authorName": "Yjesri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yjesri/", "bidAmount": 99999, "content": "$99,999 bid placed by Yjesri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654877003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8783529, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooooooooof!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654877010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783562, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the opening bid might buy the luggage set.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1654877320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783564, "authorName": "peanutbutterfordogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peanutbutterfordogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mother of God.gif", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1654877333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783592, "authorName": "PhilO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philo/", "bidAmount": 100500, "content": "$100,500 bid placed by PhilO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654877585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8783595, "authorName": "Mrosilio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrosilio/", "bidAmount": 500918, "content": "$500,918 bid placed by Mrosilio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654877606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8783621, "authorName": "Archinoob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archinoob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing vehicle. Kudos to the seller for including a driving video!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1654877855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783740, "authorName": "Wheeler25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheeler25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What must it be like to look at 918 owners who don\u2019t have the Weissach package with such pity at the terrible misfortunes that caused them to be unable to afford the upgrade.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1654878840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783750, "authorName": "GruppeC956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gruppec956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This over a McLaren P1?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1654878917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783753, "authorName": "69_911e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69_911e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at this thing will melt your eyeballs! (in a good way).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654878932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783762, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dead Sexah Spyder - GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654879015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783787, "authorName": "speedvegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedvegas/", "bidAmount": 700000, "content": "$700,000 bid placed by speedvegas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654879212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8783824, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet Ride \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654879519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783825, "authorName": "deleted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deleted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is anyone else absolutely convinced that this can\u2019t be 7 years old, already!?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1654879523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783837, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"This over a McLaren P1?\"\r\n\r\nToday, tomorrow, and every other day of the week.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1654879584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783855, "authorName": "BoxBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dreams are good, right? Even if they\u2019re totally unrealistic?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654879690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8783872, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@deleted - yeah I can't believe this cutting edge new model is old enough for the 1st grade now!\r\n\r\nI can't remember seeing one in the wild, on the streets unless it was at a car show and I live in a very very car heavy area.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654879815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784072, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dare I write the obligatory \"That escalted rapidly\"? No, because the escalation has just begun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654880767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784335, "authorName": "HEman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the most striking and impactful Porsche model on the planet. I am not a huge Porsche fan but the 918 Spyder is in a class by itself. You can see Carrera GT and 959 design influences and the engine beats the heart of a predator. Awesome car~", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654881603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784363, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"... replacement of the spark plugs, ignition coils, air filters, and intake pressure sensors.\"\r\n\r\nIs this common practice for a 7 year old Porsche with only 1k miles? Looks great in Liquid Metal Silver.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654881741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784384, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_S, agree with both of you. In another decade we'll look back at this era and the previous non-hybrid era as the pinnacle for sports cars. I think that's why prices are already moving up so quickly.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654881841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784400, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT is definitely killin' it this summer with amazing hypercars like this!\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654881902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784494, "authorName": "kscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It took everything in me to not yell \"MOVE!\" at the screen while watching that driving video. It should be a law to get out of the way when you see this thing in your rearview.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1654882191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784562, "authorName": "PerfSpyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perfspyder/", "bidAmount": 1000000, "content": "$1,000,000 bid placed by PerfSpyder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654882391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8784605, "authorName": "T4R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t4r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there it is! nice bid @PerfSpyder", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654882568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784632, "authorName": "ilots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about being master of your own domain...1K Miles!!!!! Nope, couldn't do that.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654882719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784650, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is this guy futzing around with the computer/phone while driving this insane 918? Just wondering\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1654882769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784674, "authorName": "E.Bugatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.bugatti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the driving video... doesn't the blinking red light bother anyone but me?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654882857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784733, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheUnderminer Today, tomorrow, and every other day of the week..........................\r\n\r\nAnd twice on Sundays", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654883087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8784951, "authorName": "elgin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elgin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Likely the first owner is regretting having sold it too soon or having sold it at all.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654883908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8785059, "authorName": "aerospace89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerospace89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Epic, this THE definitive road car of the hybrid generation. A glorious 9k-rpm NA V8 paired with Porsche's fantastic PDK, very cleverly integrated electric motors for AWD and a carbon composite chassis. is it a raw untamed beast with hydraulic steering? No but it's a technological masterpiece", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654884235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8785564, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will set a record here. This is the perfect configuration of this car in my opinion.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1654886390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8785698, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluesrocker If I had to guess, I would say he was messing with some setting on the car, maybe suspension, sport / hybrid mode, etc.\n\nIm sure we will hear from the seller soon enough and get a breakdown of the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654886886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8786529, "authorName": "TheDealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like a diesel in that cold start video!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654890097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8786719, "authorName": "TheDealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video in five o\u2019clock traffic\u2026priceless.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1654891009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8787349, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks great. The rear end view looks like it got a couple of portholes on the top. It's a complex rear end view. It doesn't look like a good view out of the rear window. It's probably not the last one to come up for sale with low mileage. I'd say 90% seem to not use them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654893486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8787942, "authorName": "socal.michael", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal.michael/", "bidAmount": 1100000, "content": "$1,100,000 bid placed by socal.michael", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654896491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8788623, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 1111111, "content": "$1,111,111 bid placed by Jack-Porsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654901909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8788740, "authorName": "RobertM525", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertm525/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed with some of the other comments \u2013 almost the perfect spec. (I would prefer the Weissach Edition wheels in their typical silver, personally.)\r\n\r\n@parshooter I was also confused by that.\r\n\r\nIn fact, I was similarly confused by the Schroth harness, ceramic coating, paint protection film, Stinger laser/radar detector, and MACarbon carbon-fiber trim pieces/paddle shifters since neither of the owners were driving it. If it's a display car, wouldn't you want it as original and untouched as possible?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654903075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8788756, "authorName": "socal.michael", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal.michael/", "bidAmount": 1112111, "content": "$1,112,111 bid placed by socal.michael", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654903302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8789039, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will likely respond once a day to comments or questions, but nonetheless thanks for your interest in my 918\r\n1) The 4yr service is recommended by Porsche regardless of mileage and as you can see it was done at 121 miles, which seems ridiculous to me but consigning dealer made that part of the pkg with the seller, they also replaced all tires as they were over 4yrs old, even though prior owner only put 121 miles on them, once again seems ridiculous......\r\n2) The red light in the video is the parking switch, as a small light stays on during driving, the video made is brighter than it really is, the driver barely sees it\r\n3) Comments on the infotainment system during the drive - typical German logic, takes many screens to do anything - they could learn much from Apple\r\n4) On the rims original owner had the factory paint them black with silver outer stripe in same color as calipers - but agree I would have preferred them regular silver, but this is a very unique option\r\n5) Steering is electro-mechanical not hydraulic", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1654906725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8789332, "authorName": "7189347326USA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7189347326usa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller do you own a blue 918 as well ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654911392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8789409, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The spec is right on. Instant classic", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654912573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8789648, "authorName": "spiff56747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spiff56747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint package costs more than my car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1654917855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8789723, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just accompanied a friend on the delivery of his new 2022 Macan (at DTLA Porsche, as it happens). That car was ordered in November 2021. If you want a Porsche, it looks like this is the place to find one, as the internet manager gave us a complete rundown of the cascade of events that is causing new car shortages in all brands. He said that all Porsche assembly plants will shut down soon, while they search for new sources for parts. Apparently Romania is one under consideration.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654919814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8789800, "authorName": "Kaz2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaz2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was that an ad placement for 7Up in the driving video?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1654922789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8789903, "authorName": "speedvegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedvegas/", "bidAmount": 1200000, "content": "$1,200,000 bid placed by speedvegas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654927959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8790037, "authorName": "Tallyho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallyho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, my European driving car has appeared. It''ll do me for the duration (of my life) now just need those 7 numbers to materialise.\r\n\r\nPs. Will Porsche repaint or would I have to go to specialist?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654941024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8790270, "authorName": "Kfbrinkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kfbrinkman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some of the best driving roads in the country are within a few miles of Campbell. I would be delighted to volunteer to take this incredible car for a new driving video. Maybe up and down Hicks Road? DILYSI.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654951417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8791962, "authorName": "silverarrowcarsltd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverarrowcarsltd/", "bidAmount": 1400000, "content": "$1,400,000 bid placed by silverarrowcarsltd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654968707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8792745, "authorName": "981D4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/981d4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even though that was the most boring driving video ever, I enjoyed every second of it, as it's as close as I'll ever come to driving a 918 myself.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654972038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8793668, "authorName": "Samanrac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samanrac/", "bidAmount": 1450000, "content": "$1,450,000 bid placed by Samanrac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654976619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8793858, "authorName": "DKR624", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkr624/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No BS, I win Powerball/Megamillions and cash the check before the end of this auction, this beast will be in my garage!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654977552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8795515, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few updates based on comments:\r\n1) The Schroth harness is comes with the car from Porsche, along with a bunch of other things that I will include in pics later\r\n2) This is the only 918 I have owned, so no on the blue 918, but the liquid metal chrome blue is an awesome color in person - imo\r\n3) MA carbon pieces can be taken off and the car does come with the original aluminum paddles and trim pieces. Radar detector was installed, whereby it can be removed without damaging original parts/trim\r\n4) On the Campbell road comment - I much prefer hwy 9 to hwy 35 and over to Alice's - this 918 has been on that route many times :)\r\n\r\nOnce again, thx for you comments and interest in this spectacular 918", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654990465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8795525, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1451000, "content": "$1,451,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654990702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8796228, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, darn, I should\u2019ve sold an NFT of a cartoon gorilla", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1655004727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8796962, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G2Z Well, darn, I should\u2019ve sold an NFT of a cartoon gorilla\r\n\r\nI know, right?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655040146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8797202, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The spec is right on with this one", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655043868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8797519, "authorName": "thatkidfromjersey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatkidfromjersey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sir...I'd appreciate if you didn't drink a 7Up in my future car...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655047898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8797557, "authorName": "455bobj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/455bobj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller \"911r\" in Portland, Oregon could really spice up the driving video.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655048448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801432, "authorName": "wishful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wishful/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Freakin' gorgeous, a pinnacle Porsche. It will never blend in with all those 911s! Thanks for bringing it to BaT. Sadly, no bidding for me, but I'll ask anyway out of curiosity: Andybm3, do you have info on what caused the front spoiler and diffuser to be replaced and door sill refinished in '15? Maybe pulled up too close to a curb? \r\n\r\nThis'll be a good one to watch as the final hours tick by! GLWTS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655087742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8805487, "authorName": "shaun_Platinum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaun_platinum/", "bidAmount": 1452000, "content": "$1,452,000 bid placed by shaun_Platinum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655146909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8806906, "authorName": "NOTAFANOFTHEMINIVAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notafanoftheminivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video does nothing for me \ud83d\ude1e, I was super excited to watch it too!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655153090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8808336, "authorName": "socal.michael", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal.michael/", "bidAmount": 1500000, "content": "$1,500,000 bid placed by socal.michael", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655163414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8808459, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1) wishful - those repairs we done under warranty, thus I can only assume it was a factory defect not damage by original owner\r\n2) ok - no more drinking in the car:) but it does seem weird to me that a car like this has a cup holder - am I the only person that thinks this?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655165164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8808461, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1505000, "content": "$1,505,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655165179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8809111, "authorName": "rickstermachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickstermachine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much does it cost to get a ride along in a real video?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655175454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8809598, "authorName": "FinestVehiclesTraded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finestvehiclestraded/", "bidAmount": 1600000, "content": "$1,600,000 bid placed by FinestVehiclesTraded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655203533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8816520, "authorName": "Tonyantoci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyantoci/", "bidAmount": 1650000, "content": "$1,650,000 bid placed by Tonyantoci", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655251790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8819225, "authorName": "Gus1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gus1996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cupholder? Check. No excuse not to bid now!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655309769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8821554, "authorName": "XLR82XS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr82xs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the spark plugs really need to be replaced with 121 miles? Jesus.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655320771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8821570, "authorName": "XLR82XS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr82xs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andybm3 yes. Cup holder holds my bottle of water.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655320810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8822423, "authorName": "shaun_Platinum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaun_platinum/", "bidAmount": 1651000, "content": "$1,651,000 bid placed by shaun_Platinum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655324736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8825283, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 1652000, "content": "$1,652,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655349777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8833406, "authorName": "CJT2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjt2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are some paint colours that simply demand to be appreciated in full sun, this is definitely one of them. What an absolutely beautiful machine.\r\nGood luck bidders, I hope it goes somewhere where it gets a bit of sunny air now and then for others to admire.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655431293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8835425, "authorName": "Growler99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growler99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could understand how ANYONE could pony up 1 million dollars for such a stunning car and then never drive it. This is NOT a Picasso to be looked at on the wall ( or in a hermetically sealed storage facility): fundamentally its a car and a world class one at that: it should be driven to be truly enjoyed...What a waste .......", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655481497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8841218, "authorName": "7189347326USA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7189347326usa/", "bidAmount": 1653918, "content": "$1,653,918 bid placed by 7189347326USA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655519468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8841460, "authorName": "shaun_Platinum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaun_platinum/", "bidAmount": 1654999, "content": "$1,654,999 bid placed by shaun_Platinum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655524881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8841573, "authorName": "Tonyantoci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyantoci/", "bidAmount": 1700000, "content": "$1,700,000 bid placed by Tonyantoci", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655530798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8847331, "authorName": "Maverick2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maverick2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing Car! Thank you for sharing the driving video! Don\u2019t cry when it goes to a good home that uses it \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655602167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8850174, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1705000, "content": "$1,705,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655660956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8852565, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655680934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8852601, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have added additional pictures of items that come with the car if it sells:\n- Original car cover\n- Painted keys with leather embossed pouch - there are 2 of both\n- The carbon fiber mats that are unused - the standard mats have been used in the car\n- Additional literature that came with the car\n- The orginal aluminum steering wheel pieces and window triangles that have been replaced with carbon fiber\n- Owners manual\n- Wall mount charging hardware \n- Plus pictures of the custom 918 luggage in their bags\n\nOnce again thank you for your comments and interest in the magnificent machine \nand good luck", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655681823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8853580, "authorName": "FerrariCurator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferraricurator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTS! Awesome car. I\u2019ve worked on \r\nmany 918s and have done a few weissach pkg installs. One of my favorite cars and I love working on them. I even have have the factory jack point adapters and spark plug tool which is impossible to buy or find. Nothing but great things!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655712069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854528, "authorName": "Buzzy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzy1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I have to pay something to have watched the driving video?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655736433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854677, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Prius on steriods! Pfft! \r\n\r\nThat is the sound of envy right there, in case you were wondering...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655738262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854681, "authorName": "jfischet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfischet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i have one of these.... on xbox. :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655738305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8855419, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 1706000, "content": "$1,706,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655744503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8855806, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1710000, "content": "$1,710,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655746458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8855932, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 1750000, "content": "$1,750,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655746951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8856181, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1755000, "content": "$1,755,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655748143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8856251, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 1800000, "content": "$1,800,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655748552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8857304, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1805000, "content": "$1,805,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655753308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8857510, "authorName": "Mercyhealth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercyhealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Growler99 I can sympathize with your sentiment about not driving this car. But for those that can afford this beauty (not me) they don\u2019t care.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655754049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8857684, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 1850000, "content": "$1,850,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655754748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8858049, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1875000, "content": "$1,875,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655756077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8858117, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 1900000, "content": "$1,900,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655756372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8858758, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 1925000, "content": "$1,925,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655759333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8858976, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know the record auction price for a 918?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655760260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8860562, "authorName": "zachgt3rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachgt3rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$1125 for an oil change?!?!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655782256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8861393, "authorName": "AnxiousWin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anxiouswin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever win this auction, just enjoy it! What an amazing car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655818134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8861563, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 2000000, "content": "$2,000,000 bid placed by Jarod64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655820084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8861909, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jack-Porsche Anyone know the record auction price for a 918?\r\n\r\nBaT Porsche 918 record sale, thus far, is $1,975,000 on 3/27/22, so this is past that.\r\nThe overall BaT Porsche record is the 1,300-Kilometer 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort, which sold for $2,120,000 on 2/14/22", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655823725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8863066, "authorName": "b.flippo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b.flippo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to believe these cars are already 7 years old. They still look as new and relevant today as they did in 2015.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1655832777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8864175, "authorName": "sltcrm01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sltcrm01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trying to describe how good this car is has always left my Brain completely scrambled. It doesn't make sense the things it is capable of doing. It bends space and time literally teleporting you through any corner or down any road it feels like at any speed. The acceleration is uncanny There is no nervousness in this car at all it is absolutely solid at any speed and never feels out of control. This is the most capable Porsche they have made to date. A complete perfection of engineering. If you have the money it will never disappoint you..............", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1655837171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8864910, "authorName": "PLC911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plc911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and it also gets great gas mileage!!!:)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655840064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8865556, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 2025000, "content": "$2,025,000 bid placed by LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655842884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8866051, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get caught by popo in my county going over 100mph and you get a free trip to the jail and your car gets towed to an open air impound lot next to the auto wreckers. Were the maintenance receipts so we can figure cost per mile on this engineering marvel? So the $60K 1,000 mile service os overdue? Yep, should have bought the Ferrari.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655845276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8866948, "authorName": "user64420", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/user64420/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selling price prediction: 2.21 million", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655849939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867322, "authorName": "Jeepguy2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepguy2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "918s are hard to come by...she is worth every penny.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655854180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867352, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I left a note on the fridge that I was going to bid on this Gorgeous 918 Spyder. I purchased an \u201806 CS 2-3 weeks ago without telling her. She hasn\u2019t spoken to me in 2 weeks. I figured Porsches are forever, but women are not. Good or bad strategy?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655854581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867362, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is close to a once in a lifetime purchase\u2026..more so for us Porsche enthusiasts", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655854722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867761, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "G'day @boaboyoz!\r\n\r\nHats off to @bat and the sellers for delivering to us some amazing vehicles this summer. Every day is an awesome supercar up for auction! Amazing 918 Spyder!\r\n\r\nGLWTA!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655860343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867830, "authorName": "grp09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grp09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excited for the finish of this one! I am a BIG 918 fan. As someone who's spent thousands of miles in them, it just doesn't get much better.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655861465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867980, "authorName": "AKcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite the Porsche Lineup on BAT right now. Stunning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655863755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868273, "authorName": "Rgullatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgullatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first 918 to break 2m if I'm not mistaken.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655869892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868749, "authorName": "curbstone2022", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curbstone2022/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the cars you never get to see in life, and cars you haven't seen in 20 years....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655900369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868840, "authorName": "Chucarlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucarlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's been quite something on BaT with the first car of the day the the bids close on. 1:00pm EDT, has become something to look forward to on a quite regular basis. This Porsche is right at the top of the list as to the most exciting first car of the day closers. GLWTA, I will be watching from the sidelines with great interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655902209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868867, "authorName": "markthemotorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markthemotorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well @MLINKK, I guess I was lucky, I told her we're going to look at a Porsche she said OK =] but when I said a Jaguar she would have nothing to do with it. She's even behind buying another =) \r\n\r\nI haven't read through the rest of the comments, but has the IMS bearing been changed? ROTFL ... GLWTA absolutely gorgeous car!!\r\n\r\nOh and MLINKK, buy'her her own little Boxster Tip, you'll never see her she'll be out smiling ear to ear.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655902640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8868955, "authorName": "motogeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogeek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really getting interesting.. Cars are the new rare baseball cards.. I say that because these get wrapped up in PPF like a card and put away in a garage to rarely be seen by the general public. Most cars of the rare cars are delivered by Porsche get delivered directly to the owners collection garage and PPF and driven maybe 100 miles a year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655903851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869010, "authorName": "N277PD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n277pd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andybm3 Nice colors! Watched driving video. What is the red light that is on? Early records showed low voltage error. Did it every come up again? Any issues with battery? Has it been replaced? I hear the expensive batteries in these cars need replacing often if you don't drive it. Nice to see all the issues were brought up to dealer and fixed under warranty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655904557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869095, "authorName": "rachmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rachmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m a Porsche guy, but this example didn\u2019t really sing to me.. until I found out it has a cup holder!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655905559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869271, "authorName": "Daiku", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daiku/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up in Campbell, Ca in the 60's and 70's. Back in the 60's (pre-Silicon Valley days) the sportiest cars in town were my dads TR4 and '64 E-Type, a guy the next block over had a proper Lotus Super 7, and my dads friend down the street had a D-Type Jag (that, if I remember correctly, he bought from the actor who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza).\r\n\r\nThat D-Type shook the windows of the house when it came by the house on throttle.\r\n\r\nThanks for the trip down memory lane and GLWA for this beauty.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655907553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869279, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rgullatt just wait 10 years and they will be worth 3m", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655907610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869326, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know how I found myself at the Porsche dealer in Atlanta when the 918 came out....maybe one of my Ducati buddies said \"let's ride over there and look at it\"? Anyway, I remember drooling as I walked around it admiring it. That particular 918 listed for around $900K (probably not with the options this one has), and was already sold. The salesman told us \"It sold several months ago, and the buyer is just letting it sit here for display....we don't know for how long\". Now THAT'S what I call \"disposable income\"! Amazing that it's doubled in price in 7 years. @gosubtothestradman and @Rgullatt, there's still two hours left.....will it get to $3M this time? Tick, tick, tick.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655908506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869409, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could buy all the AMC Gremlins left in existence for the price of this plebian Porsche, and still have money left over to buy all the AMC Pacers left in existence as well.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655909076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869422, "authorName": "Ronz240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronz240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I expect top dollar for this car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655909163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869424, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "same @Ronz240", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655909194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869428, "authorName": "08LCI6SMTA43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/08lci6smta43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cute car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655909221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869438, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@N277PD - the light is the gear selector - there is a small light below the D (drive) that stays on while in drive, you don't notice it while driving - no the battery has not been replaced, at least not during my ownership and the selling dealer gave me all the warranty/service receipts when I purchased it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655909351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869460, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I hear someone say \"Gremlin\"?\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655909522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869508, "authorName": "Ret06Aug17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ret06aug17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure what time of day the drive video was made but it is every reason to get this car out of CA. it\u2019s 1000 am here in Dallas and I\u2019m sure I could put the car through it paces\u2026..if I only had the funds to bring her here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655910131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869624, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was really hoping to find one with fewer miles. I'm out", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655911276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869665, "authorName": "C3-Buck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c3-buck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems a little funny to me to show a \"cold start\" vid on a 7 yo car that will never be driven. It's not a model T. Nice lines on the car, nice color. I hope the new owner enjoys looking at it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655911586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869708, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 hour and 30 minutes! Kudos to @bat and the @seller for bringing us a wonderful auction.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655911891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869723, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In case you need a reason to buy this jewel, have a look at the window sticker. \"You save $750 in fuel costs over 5 years compared to the average new vehicle.\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655911986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869799, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655912673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869812, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I lived in a world where I could own a car as special and exotic as this, and more than double my money for my effort. Wow.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655912773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869818, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's nice to see that the key is the same as my much, much, much cheaper Macan...I'll let my imagination run wild the next time I use my key..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655912822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869826, "authorName": "Stigscousin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stigscousin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 million dollar car and no Crazy Eddy seat bolster protectors on those seats.He should driven to Los Altos and had a set put on!I would bid but without Crazy Eddies bolster protectors forget it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655912845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869829, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who said cars weren't a good investment?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655912859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869852, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Haulgas HooviesGarage", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655913067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869942, "authorName": "Geddyup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geddyup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for giggles, I went out and put a piece of white tape on the steering wheel of my 911. Now the view looking out the window looks just like this 918. Guess you can say it was a 2 million dollar upgrade ; )", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655913965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869968, "authorName": "CSM1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csm1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Haulgas\r\n\"Who said cars weren\u2019t a good investment?\"\r\n\r\nSome are. Most aren't.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655914243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869976, "authorName": "dccr3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dccr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd wonder about bore scoring...;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655914355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869980, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geddyup cheapest way to own a $2m car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655914397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870030, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geddyup to be precise a $2,025,000 upgrade. Less the cost of the tape, of course.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655914863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870045, "authorName": "ahoch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahoch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "playing the start up vid high volume on loop. So angry.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655914981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870088, "authorName": "Andybm3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 30mins left, just wanted to thank those who have bid on this magnificent car and all those who had comments - there have been some funny ones:) they have made my first experience of selling on BaT super fun - good luck in the last 30 !!!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1655915376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870103, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheers @boaboyoz @gosubtothestradman @sludgo\r\n\r\nWelcome to BaT @andybm3! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655915447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870124, "authorName": "gosubtothestradman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gosubtothestradman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655915623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870128, "authorName": "911isit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911isit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted it's an old sticker. Not the way the price of gas is today. Just sayin;", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655915651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870136, "authorName": "Quattro8115", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro8115/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible car! So deserving of the money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655915719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870141, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That driving video though..... So Satisfying... :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655915817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870150, "authorName": "SchlickVonReitmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schlickvonreitmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wind, in my hair \u2013\r\nShifting and drifting \u2013\r\nMechanical music\r\nAdrenalin surge!\r\n\r\nWell-weathered leather,\r\nHot metal and oil,\r\nThe scented country air....\r\nSunlight on chrome,\r\nThe blur of the landscape,\r\nEvery nerve aware !", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1655915864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870172, "authorName": "Jkeehan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkeehan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SchlickVonReitmann You go Geddy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655916091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870176, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LiquidWayno That name has to be a play on The Great One right? (;", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655916110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870180, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schlickvonreitmann Nicely written!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655916146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870186, "authorName": "Gus1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gus1996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someday I hope to see one of these in person. Own one? Please. I'm a realist. But I would love it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655916169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870194, "authorName": "EYECINU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyecinu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw one of these at Road America doing 175 mph on the straight...simply devine.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655916204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870202, "authorName": "acoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 heavy-hitter Porsches in the first 45 mins......nice!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655916287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870209, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "15 minutes! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655916319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870223, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a different level car. This is the Porsche version of the P1, or the LaFerarri. The GT2RS offers similar performance, but this is a different kind of car. Good luck to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655916418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870242, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: \"\u201cYou save $750 in fuel costs over 5 years compared to the average new vehicle.\u201d\"\r\n\r\nOne also stands to double their initial investment ;)\r\n\r\nFantastic 918 here ~ Good luck seller & bidders", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655916535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870254, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it's basically a new version of the 914... I get it, I think... GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655916607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870257, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewpinson It succeded the Carrera GT as well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655916631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870283, "authorName": "W8MM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w8mm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RE: \"The GT2RS offers similar performance, but this is a different kind of car.\"\r\n\r\nThis statement only applies to the \"Ring. I have owned both the GT2RS and 918 and driven them on road courses in US. The 918 kills the GT2RS at Mid-Ohio.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1655916916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870287, "authorName": "Bueller86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bueller86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These turned out to be quite good investment pieces... who woulda thunk it?! ;) GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655916933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870293, "authorName": "BecauseRacecar137", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/becauseracecar137/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Using 0 gas over 5 years saves you ALL KINDS of money.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1655916961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870299, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might be more fizzle than flare here at the end", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1655917005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870304, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember when the 918 concept was first show in Geneva and then how everyone lost their minds when the production car was first revealed in Frankfurt in 2013. \r\n\r\nSuch an elegant yet aggressive design that will be timeless.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655917063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870306, "authorName": "Quattro8115", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro8115/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cornbread If we\u2019re talking about the James May \u201cFizz\u201d then it\u2019s more Fizzle than anything else!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655917075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870308, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cornbread Agreed, that seems to be the case with a high % of these 7 figure cars.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655917089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870313, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The premium auctions tend to get settled over the longer term with some bidding near the end. \r\n\r\nA lot of people seem to be disappointed when there is not a bidding war", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655917110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870315, "authorName": "E36m52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e36m52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need a mill to make a mill", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1655917125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870317, "authorName": "jaredq22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredq22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wayno is building quite the collection so far", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655917139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870327, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/22/22 for $2,025,000 to LiquidWayno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655917200, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8870329, "authorName": "Mandinga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandinga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LiquidWayYES", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655917204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870331, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LiquidWayno congrats mate, nicely done!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655917209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870333, "authorName": "12amDemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12amdemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655917210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870337, "authorName": "Quattro8115", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro8115/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cornbread Well done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655917219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870332, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't believe anyone buying this car needs to worry about saving money on gas!?!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1655917226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870341, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now, can we get back to Gremlins?\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1655917228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870348, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @LiquidWayno.\r\n\r\nWonder if this is Trevor or Ty? (;", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655917273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870353, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Common folk pay 5% buyer fee. \r\nSuper rich pay 0.25% buyer fee. \r\nMakes sense. Like everything else in this world.", "likes": 27, "timestamp": 1655917303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870363, "authorName": "E36m52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e36m52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "20 years this will go for over 4 mill", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655917378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870370, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hell of a first BaT auction as a seller @Andybm3 ~ Well done\r\n\r\nWay to go @LiquidWayno", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655917418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870384, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the Congrats! Can't even express my joy at this moment!", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1655917476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870388, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655917499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870391, "authorName": "stokes28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stokes28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "... is there a Beck version that I can afford?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655917513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870400, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All those lonely Gremlins...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655917562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870521, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @LiquidWayno - you won this round! I've seen your Speciale around Malibu - an awesome spec and will look great next to this equally impressive 918.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1655917982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870886, "authorName": "LiquidWayno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidwayno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Jarod64 !! Awesome combat. Best of luck on your continued search for a 918 (good news, I'll be out of the bidding game on that one :) )", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1655919331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8871086, "authorName": "Gpansa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpansa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, congratulations \u2014 you will never regret this buy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655920162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8872164, "authorName": "Robert8198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert8198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice way to make almost $1,000,000. What a crazy world!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1655924497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8873057, "authorName": "2wheels4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2wheels4life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bravo!!! @LiquidWayno", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655928312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8873723, "authorName": "Ohdannyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohdannyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @LiquidWayno - the collection is coming along quite nicely so far!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655931256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8875721, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When these were new they offered an \"optional\" 991 Turbo S to match your 918.\r\n\r\nBAT needs to smash this record with a matched pair of those Porsches", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655945725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8875811, "authorName": "thesteam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thesteam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many of these comments rave about how wonderfully this 918 drives yet the people that can afford one are only interested in how much MORE MONEY they can attain by holding onto it without driving it? This world makes no sense to me... SMH", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1655946867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8877087, "authorName": "TheTokenNorwegian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetokennorwegian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You do wonder if, when the original owner specc'ed the car in Weissach Edition, he actually thought he was going to be driving it, or if it was all just part of the investment plot. I guess he would win either way!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655990272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8877481, "authorName": "G9580tw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g9580tw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For inquiring minds ... the return on investment from