[{"id": 9012541, "authorName": "CJBoom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjboom/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by CJBoom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657586220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9012774, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright another Saab, I love it. I'm particularly excited that this model has been put-up for auction and I'll be watching this auction closely.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657589284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013048, "authorName": "rndpxl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rndpxl/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by rndpxl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657592989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9013174, "authorName": "SAABNUTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabnutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet SAAB! If I could choose a 9-3 to own, this would be it! Has all the fun bits added to it!! Get in, have a blast! Looks great in and out. Wonderful example. Bold bid @rndpxl. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657595061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013439, "authorName": "Tripledigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripledigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s really a shame Saab couldn\u2019t make it. Really innovative engineering and design, even up until the end (save some of the horrible rebadging jobs with GM products). Take this 14 year-old design - its really stood up well compared to most other domestic and European counterparts. Love the mods on this. What sort of HP/TQ numbers is this putting down?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657603446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013534, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tripledigit, I don\u2019t think a Dyno was ever done. I thing I do know is that the previous owner wanted this TX to compete with the RS4/M3s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657607975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9014315, "authorName": "briandel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briandel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably my favorite Saab 3-spoke wheels. Great looking car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657635194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9015864, "authorName": "CruzZer_38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzzer_38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the tuning hardware and files included? Do you still have the OEM file?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657646639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9016079, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CruzZer_38 - Unfortunately, I do not have any information on the tuning software or the OEM files.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657647466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9017872, "authorName": "CruzZer_38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzzer_38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the tuner itself (OBDII plug in) not with the car?\r\nJZW is out of business, so I'm trying to determine if revisions to the ECU would still be possible. Normally one would just flash it back to the OEM file then move forward from there. I don't believe JZW files can be modified by anyone hut John Z.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657654266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9019210, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CruzZer_38 - No, I do not have the OBD II plug in. Therefore, no revisions to the current tune would be possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657659032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9019809, "authorName": "CruzZer_38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzzer_38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the ECU can only be written (flashed) by the JZW device that was used to tune it (it pairs with the VIN) - if that's the case, I think a new ECU would be necessary if the new owner wants/needs to make any changes.\nAre you able to confirm this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657661410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9020122, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CruzZer_38 - You are most likely correct. I was told by the previous owner that this was a custom tune. Changing/modifying the tune was never an issue to me when I purchased the car as it is a blast to drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657662713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9020412, "authorName": "dspulv1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dspulv1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DBTK\u2026.Question regarding the spare tire in the TX. Any idea on who the manufacturer of the rim is and/or sizing etc? Reason I ask is that I know the cars did but come with a spare from the factory.\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657664898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9020459, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dspulv1 - It\u2019s a full size spare. The 17\u201d rim is fitted with a 215/55/r17 Pirelli P Zero all season tire. I do not know the manufacturer of the rim as the spare was added by the previous owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657665546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9021458, "authorName": "pja6692", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pja6692/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As for a retune, Vermont Tuning may be able to help. You can check their website.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657677660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9021602, "authorName": "rndpxl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rndpxl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pja6692 thanks for the reco!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657680236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022441, "authorName": "CruzZer_38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzzer_38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VT will not be able to modify the JZW tune. Retune would only be needed if one were to make a change (like a cat delete) or had to replace something like the turbo and were unable to get an exact 20T replacement. \r\nIn either event, I'm fairly certain a stock Turbo X ECU would need to be sourced, paired to the car via GM Tech II, and then recalibrated (retuned).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657717683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045397, "authorName": "Bryce804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryce804/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cruzzer_38\r\nVT would be able to provide a stock tune to flash the ecu back to stock then tune the car from there if something changed. Or if you just wanted to have access to a stock tune. He has helped me before to retune my JZW tune back to stock after John stopped tuning. No replacement ecu would be needed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657928490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045540, "authorName": "CruzZer_38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzzer_38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is good to know, I thought JZWs file would \"lock the ecu.\" Thank you for clarifying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657930082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045979, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657935437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046001, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Turbo X was in for service today for a faulty sunroof switch, which was replaced. Below are photos of the CV axle boots showing no leaks. Mechanic has attested that the car is in great shape.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657935815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9051883, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658013852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9051949, "authorName": "PineIslandPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pineislandporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DBTX can you share more information about the 2 accidents listed on the Carfax? A left rear rearend collision and the left side damaged hitting a parked car. Do you have any details to share about these accidents?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658014758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9052284, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PinelslandandPorshce - As per the previous owner\u2026\r\nThe damage to the drivers side was due to the Turbo x being lightly sideswiped while parked. It only needed to be smoothed and repainted, no dents. The rear end damage was just to the bumper and diffuser, which was replaced with the current setup.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658019892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9054029, "authorName": "PineIslandPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pineislandporsche/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by PineIslandPorsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658072426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9059353, "authorName": "alfa164", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa164/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why is the navigation system not functioning, an what would be needed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658150164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9060089, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "alfa164 - The previous owner had the head unit installed. It came with the stock radio. Taliaferro Saab could not get the NAV to work when they installed the unit. The touch screen and graphics for the radio/ XM and Blue tooth all function fine. You cannot use it for navigation. I do not know what it would take to make the NAV work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658158316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9060355, "authorName": "BrianGrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briangrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any driving vids exist?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658160942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9060492, "authorName": "dimjr90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dimjr90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The second cat is deleted with that midpipe, right?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658162112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9060560, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrianGrad - Not the greatest, but here is a short driving video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3VB7KHocF4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658162585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9062779, "authorName": "jbchinoca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbchinoca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, really nice Saab. I'm sure there must be a way to functionalize the NAV. Makes my 2009 ss drool.GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658171645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9062810, "authorName": "Kneelb4saab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kneelb4saab/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Kneelb4saab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658171827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9063552, "authorName": "G_and_the_sauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_and_the_sauce/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by G_and_the_sauce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658175026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9063926, "authorName": "Kneelb4saab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kneelb4saab/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Kneelb4saab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658176478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064104, "authorName": "mb121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb121/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by mb121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658177083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064184, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the rarest modern Saab to come out to America and a manual too, then you guys worry about a in dash nav system that nobody with a cell phone uses...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1658177498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064297, "authorName": "G_and_the_sauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_and_the_sauce/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by G_and_the_sauce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658177879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064325, "authorName": "briandel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briandel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just drooling on this darn thing...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658177987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064332, "authorName": "Kneelb4saab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kneelb4saab/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Kneelb4saab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064338, "authorName": "hack4875", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hack4875/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lotsa car for the money at this point.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658178040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064342, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too. I'm still waiting for a nice 2011 last model 9-3 Aero convertible to pop up in the ice white with the clear rear lenses... perfect Swedish winter car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064370, "authorName": "CruzZer_38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzzer_38/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by CruzZer_38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064392, "authorName": "julilond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julilond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am literary waiting on Lightstream to approve my loan and enter the bidding war here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064398, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love all the after market stuff that is more performance than looks. Keeps in line with the Saab philosophy of form follows function. Not flashy but will do everything you need and more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064414, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@julilond do it!!! Worst case you get a home equity loan to bail you out, lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064415, "authorName": "G_and_the_sauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_and_the_sauce/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by G_and_the_sauce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064430, "authorName": "julilond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julilond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@will88 hahah, Can't be irresponsible. If they don't approve me in the next 5 minutes I will miss this car... oh well, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064443, "authorName": "Kneelb4saab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kneelb4saab/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Kneelb4saab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064446, "authorName": "Parkjam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parkjam/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Parkjam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9064450, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064472, "authorName": "julilond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julilond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone is getting one of the best Saabs ever made. future classic", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658178774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064486, "authorName": "Parkjam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parkjam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/18/22 for $16,000 to Parkjam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658178840, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9064508, "authorName": "julilond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julilond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @parkjam, you got yourself a deal at this price imo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658179001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064516, "authorName": "briandel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briandel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Congrats on that. I want a ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658179023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9064692, "authorName": "DBTK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbtk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Parkjam Congrats with your new ride! Awesome purchase and you will not be disappointed! Thanks to all those that bid and for everyone following this auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658179783, "type": "comment"}]