[{"id": 13366349, "authorName": "BltByKrmn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bltbykrmn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is my dream if I were 19 again.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1704727118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366359, "authorName": "chris.grfc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris.grfc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-volkswagen-golf-gti-16v-5/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704727291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366389, "authorName": "centerstreetinvestments", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centerstreetinvestments/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been waiting to see this thing come back on here\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704727661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366431, "authorName": "awkwardpickle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awkwardpickle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing this the first time and being bummed it didn't have AC, and I see I am still bummed \ud83d\ude05", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1704728104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366545, "authorName": "UNIQUEMOTORS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uniquemotors/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by UNIQUEMOTORS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704729465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13366619, "authorName": "branicvw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/branicvw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car!! Looks like the work was well done. If I didn\u2019t have a mk2 and mk3 in my garage at the moment I would be all over this thing. Def needs A/C tho lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704730197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366630, "authorName": "ImOldGreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imoldgreg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go again\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704730282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366638, "authorName": "Shralp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shralp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool build but dang, with so much of the practical driver amenities pulled out, (jeez no mirrors even?), it relegates this GTI to show car or sunny day boulevard cruiser.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1704730326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366644, "authorName": "Besko82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/besko82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this is clean, it will be interesting to see what it goes for. Best of luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704730393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13366787, "authorName": "Jamesbc6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesbc6/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Jamesbc6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704731830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13366845, "authorName": "Chamba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chamba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I reckon this will take a very specific buyer.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1704732391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13369652, "authorName": "vedipus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vedipus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe source 2 steering wheel bolts? Replace all 6 with something else? Seems like a glaring oversight given the beautiful work done here. I hope it does well and I see it running around Dallas.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704745049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13371729, "authorName": "HELIDR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helidr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color! Why not have those steering wheel bolts been replaced? Seems like a simple fix for the auction. The lack of AC or heat will prolly be a deal-breaker for many. Still love this car. Prolly another buyer out there somewhere...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704755796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13371955, "authorName": "cmgefirm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmgefirm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KIA2323 Why let it go , it seems like great car and so far the only issue is the bolts on the steering wheel. I wish i could bring this car to california", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704758132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13371966, "authorName": "rog777vw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rog777vw/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by rog777vw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704758264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13372095, "authorName": "grkmf3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grkmf3/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by grkmf3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704759752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13372507, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, there was a great question about why I am selling? The reason is that I am getting ready for the next chapter of my life. This car is an art piece in my garage and I've been very grateful to own it after realizing how much money and time was invested in it. Huge amount of respect to the people that built this car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704764076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13372518, "authorName": "grkmf3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grkmf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kia2323 has the speedo issue been addressed or is it still doing 0-100mph in 4 seconds?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704764228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13372522, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can pull one of the bolts out from the steering wheel and see if I can match it to fix that issue for the new buyer if it sells.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704764244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13372562, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speedometer and odometer not actual miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704764970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13373260, "authorName": "BrianS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brians/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, sitting at $18k with 7 days to go, this may have been a great investment! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704775645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13374118, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VRSEX. Wow. A coworker at VW always said VRSEX when referring to the VR6 engine. This time it applies!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704810976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13375292, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gauge cluster is not calibrated correctly and shows incorrect speed and mileage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704820319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13381795, "authorName": "BraydonB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braydonb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s crazy how my dream car is only a 20 minute drive away from me, too bad I don\u2019t have the savings to make it my first car, regardless it\u2019s beautiful though. :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704859281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13381845, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any cracks on the front strut mounts? You pointed at them during the video. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704860477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13382145, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are some visible hairline bodywork cracks on the shock tower and I am pointing at them in the video. They are not deep and just on the surface of the paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704879599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13384314, "authorName": "kleinschuster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kleinschuster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmgefirm that's not a real excuse, buy it if you want it! MT and SD LLCs cost a few hundred all in to setup with a service providing a mailing address. You can register this for life in MT for about $150.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704909911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13384485, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you BraydonB. Your welcome to stop by and I can take you for a spin and take photos. This was my dream car when I was a teenager because all the cool kids had one and I just couldn't afford one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704910730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13405335, "authorName": "ImOldGreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imoldgreg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uploading a few pics of the magazine feature on this car might help potential buyers understand its value.\r\nCouldn\u2019t hurt, right?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705098287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13406397, "authorName": "grkmf3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grkmf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ImOldGreg please keep these comments to yourself", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705109970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13407011, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When the car was delivered to me, it came with a clear plastic bin totaling $39,136 in receipts that I added up one by one. There was no receipt for engine, paint, body work, labor, shell of the car and other miscellaneous items. My guess is about 55-60k if the person who built it didn't put a lot of labor in it him/herself.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705119993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13407018, "authorName": "ImOldGreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imoldgreg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grkmf3- comments make the world go \u2018round, right? This is BaT-deal with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1705120048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13407072, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just the quality of the paint job is better than some newer cars. This GTI has a lot of character and gets nothing but Wow's and shocked reactions when I drive around sometimes. Even people that are not car people love it and want to know what it is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705121635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13407102, "authorName": "grkmf3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grkmf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ImOldGreg it was a joke since I\u2019m currently the highest bidder", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1705122522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13407880, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've lowered the reverse to grkmf3 $18k bid. I am selling, good luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705156164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13408480, "authorName": "grkmf3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grkmf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kia2323 I am contacting BaT now to pull this so ill be calling you soon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705162268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13409077, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "haha, would pay to go to your classes to learn how to do that professor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705166741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13411126, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kia2323, thank you for answering the question. Are the cracks on the front strut mounts just the paint or are they on on the welds, fillers etc? Also, if those cracks formed on the mounts do you think those strut mounts can\u2019t handle the weight of the R32 engine since the factory engine was smaller and probably a lot lighter? Thanks again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705174786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13412405, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Robocop305, this is a highly modified car far from factory specs and the engine is very powerful! Suspension has been lowered for a stiffer, better handling and more aggressive looking ride. The car has also been through a new color change with professional body work that was done. There is a reason people swap these motors out from factory specs and don't mind breaking and fixing things. I hope you watch all the videos again and enjoy the auction proceedings to the highest bidder!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705180568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13413010, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m well aware that the car is fully customized. I actually missed the final day of the auction last time. I was planning on bidding this time. The cars shows very nice and I\u2019m sure is well built. I was just concerned about the strut mount area since it\u2019s a critical area for safety and drivability. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705184929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13413739, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to hear you missed it the first time. I am already starting to think if I could ever replace an MK2 like this if I desire to have another one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705194493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13416530, "authorName": "capsela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capsela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Requesting spirited driving video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705255227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13419132, "authorName": "Ymansour1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ymansour1/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Ymansour1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705264717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13419341, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was a cover feature in Performance VW magazine 12/02.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705265641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13419499, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://pocketmags.com/us/performance-vw-magazine/december-2012#", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705267382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13419670, "authorName": "PDCRON", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdcron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is such a nice car, I don't think that it would pass CA smog, but it looks legit. These early Golfs are so much fun to drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1705269519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13419799, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller - probably just overlooked it - but could you respond to Robocop305's questions about picture #59? Appears to be cracked around the top of the strut tower. It's probably just in the seam sealer - but if you could check that out and respond, I'd appreciate it too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705271348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13419988, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn, just LOVE that WOOKIE sound!\r\nA real beauty of a build here!\r\nShow some more LOVE for this sweet ass R32 Mk2 people!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1705274436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13420034, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDCRON, Fun car to drive for sure!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705274988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13420063, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those last minute SERIOUS buyers, please contact me directly and I would be happy to answer questions to make your bidding process easy and with confidence.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705275383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13420989, "authorName": "sethbat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of a peak at those clearances on the passenger-side frame rail in the front? That view is mysteriously missing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705288774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13421144, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sethbat, you can Refer to the engine compartment video and pause and view all of that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705292162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13421222, "authorName": "RichieTitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richietitch/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by RichieTitch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705294277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13421917, "authorName": "Quick69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quick69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "incredible build, GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705329171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13423150, "authorName": "grkmf3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grkmf3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kia2323 if you're serious about selling then answering questions like @sethbat asked would help you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1705340970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13423319, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we approach the last 40 minutes, I would like to thank all the positive feedback and compliments. Someone will really be lucky to own this car and be able to show it off!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705341814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13423733, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is selling in 10 minutes! Thank you BAT staff and the people that have bid on my car...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705343227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13423927, "authorName": "ricardoarevalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricardoarevalo/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by ricardoarevalo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705343814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13423935, "authorName": "RichieTitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richietitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice sandbagging tactics", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705343851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13423959, "authorName": "ricardoarevalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricardoarevalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/15/24 for $19,500 to ricardoarevalo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705343935, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13423981, "authorName": "RichieTitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richietitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow didn't see that one coming thanks Ricardo enjoy your new dub", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705344022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13424128, "authorName": "Kia2323 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kia2323/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done Ricardo! Congrats!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705344396, "type": "comment"}]