[{"id": 12100358, "authorName": "black993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/black993/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by black993", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691097108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12100521, "authorName": "97nasd90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nasd90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Carrera Cabriolet from Coupeville", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691097672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12100662, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to my first auction on Bringatrailer.com! I am a daily visitor to this wonderful site and have enjoyed the comments of fellow members over the past five years. I purchased this car on BAT in 2019, right before COVID hit us all. It certainly limited my plans for this beautiful machine in terms of road trips here in the PNW. You can see that I am a fellow enthusiast and this is my 5th Porsche. My other automotive interests run to 85-93 Mustang 5.0\u2019s, BMW 2002\u2019s and E46\u2019s, JEEP TJ and XJ\u2019s and Toyota 1st Tacomas and 98-01 4Runners. Eclectic - until I look at the histories of fellow bidders and commenters\u2026. We\u2019re an interesting group, all right. I\u2019m adjusting the content of my humble collection, and sad to say that I\u2019m adopting this beauty out to someone who will get more of an opportunity to drive it. It is a lovely machine, that has never failed to put a smile on face each time I light it up and drive it. Porsche nailed it as far as I\u2019m concerned with the 993 series, and this machine is absolutely glorious to drive with top down and the concert of engine music playing behind you.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691098209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12100682, "authorName": "Espanolie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/espanolie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guards Red 993 Cab - what a classic 90s car. Shows very well and fairly oem including the fancy updated classic stereo with nav. GLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691098309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12100701, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@black993 - Thanks for starting the bidding off !!! Hope you stay with to the end\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691098368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12100890, "authorName": "nero308qv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nero308qv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great license plate!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691098966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12100967, "authorName": "Spec308", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spec308/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was wondering when you could get a nice 993 for half what they go for today. Apparently that was 3 years ago. GLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691099172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12101011, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beauty 993. And A+ to BaT for successive red 911 Carrera Cabrio listings. Always interesting to see side-by-side.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691099377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12101131, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first and hopefully only correction here: I bought this beauty here in 2020, not 2019\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691099785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12101284, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691100308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12101570, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know you fellow BAT enthusiasts will be asking for more details as we move forward. I just added here in the comments the obligatory \u201cCold Start\u201d taken after the car had been sitting for five days. I have asked BAT to pull photo 102 on the paint meter readings, I had that photo as a sample in file and included it in error - it obviously is for a different VIN. I\u2019ve got a paint meter and will add some individual pics of the readings at different locations. I also will add a video of the top retraction/extension sequence, plus hopefully, a driving video as we move forward. I look forward to answering your questions, and adding photos to support this auction. Thanks for your participation and comments!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691102516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12102843, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An image showing paint meter readings for another vehicle has been removed from the listing.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691118864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12102952, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@97nasd90 - This little Island town is the second oldest community in our state - I will check with them on MON but I really doubt it they\u2019ll change the name to Cabrioville\u2026. :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691121236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12103025, "authorName": "97nasd90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nasd90/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by 97nasd90", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691123298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12104363, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to 97nas90, for his bid yesterday evening! A fellow PCA member passed this little tidbit of history to me last night by email, which I quote in part here:\r\n\u201cMy understanding is that Porsche withheld the first 60 VIN numbers each model year for their own internal use and so VINs started XX0061. That would make yours (340861) the 801st Cabriolet for the year\u2026\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691160157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12104577, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A while back, PCA Mart had this little hard bound sales track up for sale and I bought it. It\u2019s a nice capture of where Porsche was 30 years ago and how they intended to raise interest in this, the last of the Air Cooled 911\u2019s. Of course, it comes with the car as it passes to it\u2019s next owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691161882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12107446, "authorName": "ed1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed1969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - I have this exact same car\u2026complete with the PCCM upgrade. If it weren\u2019t for the slightly higher mileage and exhaust mods I\u2019d be checking my garage to make sure it wasn\u2019t stolen.\r\n\r\nThe 1995 993 cab is basically a one year model being OBD1, pre-varioram, etc. Only 3,718 US models built.\r\n\r\nI hope both buyer and seller are happy with the result. This car is a masterpiece.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691174921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12112204, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ed1969 - OBD-1 is definitely a sweet spot for me. I\u2019m just an old analog guy, trying to survive in a digital world\u2026. 1995 is the 993 for me!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691201272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12117458, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waking up and ready for some exercise\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691265189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12118940, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To offer a bit of clarity about exhaust note - Ceramic coated Fister Stage-II mufflers (ceramic coated) were installed when I did the Spring Service (3/23). The heat shields shown in the comparison photo were transferred to the Fister mufflers before the install. They are OEM Bischoff mufflers modified by FD MotorSports. Throaty sound - no drone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691272246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12129071, "authorName": "jamesstacker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesstacker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On July 15th 2020 I purchased a Porsche 996.2 from this seller. We arrived at the seller\u2019s residence after a 50 mile drive to find the garage door open to an immaculate space. The seller encouraged me to take all the time I needed to check the car out. He even jacked it up for me!! \r\nWe started out with him driving on the test run and I drove it back. Satisfied, we finalized the deal. \r\nUnfortunately Covid was still a huge threat so we didn\u2019t stay but under different circumstances I\u2019m sure we would have all enjoyed chatting over lunch. The car drove faultlessly to its new home. All service was up to date so with the exception of installing a new battery, just to be on the safe side, I simply drove the car. \r\nAfter exactly one year I compared the accrued mileage on the 996.2 to our three other vehicles. Combined, the mileage total of the three was less than the 996.2. To date the 996.2 has only required filters and fluids. \r\nI have chosen to proactively address some issues but not out of necessity. \r\nMy point, the seller had taken almost fanatical care of the car \r\nand we have been the beneficiaries of that care. \r\nI would expect that this 993 received the same care and that the new owner will be very happy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691419230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12129153, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jamesstacker - thanks for your comments. That 996.2 certainly was, and is, an enchanting machine. I do take a lot of pleasure in the maintenance side of things. I\u2019m posting a couple documents here of the last time I had the 993 on the jack stands. There are times (all the time actually) that I long for a lift to perform maintenance :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691420063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12129642, "authorName": "97nasd90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nasd90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jamesstacker @xavmech - Ironically I'm bidding on this 993 cab to replace my 996.2 40th Anniversary sold on BaT last year.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691424457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12131440, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FLY \u2018N DRIVE?? Perfect time of the year fly into Paine Field (Everett, WA) for W.Coast bidders, or SEATAC for bidders outside of the region. Logistics are easily handled either way, drive home in your 993 Cabriolet!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691432908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12134595, "authorName": "baloo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baloo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could I please get some pix directly of the seat bolster wear? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691445007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12134869, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@baloo - coming up: Driver and PAX seat/seat back wear photos!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691447815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12135022, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driver\u2019s seat bolster photos. (The pro photos in the gallery are much better lit - these are with my cell phone)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691449379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12135051, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PAX seat bolster photos (again, pls do check out the pro photos in the gallery). The appearance of the bolsters shows flex wear to the finish, the leather is good with not cracks or tears.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691449604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12136597, "authorName": "baloo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baloo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for those pix. Looks very good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691487506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12137514, "authorName": "Cleanturns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleanturns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been a friend of XAVMECH for a few years now and I too have purchased a vehicle from him before, a beautiful 2001 330i. His stewardship of these fine machines is beyond impressive. His attention to detail, thorough documentation, and organized approach to any work is quite inspiring. This \u201995 993 is as good if not better than it looks. Do not hesitate to bid on this one, as you will not be disappointed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691505423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12138656, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a little video of manual extension/retraction of the spoiler. I\u2019ll add one of the convertible top soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691514420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12138675, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a short video of manual spoiler operation. I\u2019ll do the convertible top next\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691514513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12140133, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And now, here\u2019s the top going down and extending. Normally, if I\u2019m going to leave it down and put the cover over it, I stop about half way through the retraction process to help \u201cfold\u201d the rear window, and the top itself\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691519174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12140145, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tomorrow: a \u201cDriving Video\u201d\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691519236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12142604, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Give me a thumbs up if you agree with this statement:\r\n\r\n\"You can't call yourself a car guy if you have not owned a 911.\"\r\n\r\nBecause I haven't.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691527347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12143937, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcorrallo - can\u2019t bring myself to agree with the statement, despite owning several Porsches over the past many decades of rather eclectic gathering and enjoying vehicles. The Porsches have been \u201cspecial\u201d - but so was my 1960 Pontiac Catalina. And I\u2019ve been a \u201ccar guy\u201d since I was a kid. I also drive a 2000 Toyota Tacoma Reg Cab 4x4, and as you can see in my history here - most recently smitten with a rather amazing 1997 JEEP Cherokee (my 5th Cherokee, BTW)\u2026 Logging into BAT on any given day is like walking into a wonderful bakery early in the morning\u2026 Many wonderful opportunities await.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691534577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12144329, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XAVMECH .. I agree with you. I was just curious how the Porsche fanatics thought about it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691538359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12147247, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little update with Paint Meter readings. Keep in mind I had the hood off the car for paint repair (it looked like someone got too aggressive with a buffer in the lower RH corner, so I had the outer surface repainted (the inside paint/label is OEM). My crude map shows where the readings were taken.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691596296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12148510, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a little more coherent map of the paint meter readings than picture 135 (scratch paper in the shop).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691602959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12148702, "authorName": "97nasd90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nasd90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xavmech - Thanks for all these paint readings - very thorough. How would you rate the match on the trunk lid to the outside fenders? Similarly the older paintwork? I had a red Land Rover that over time showed the difference in reds between original and repaint. However, this seems infinitely better - testament to the quality I suspect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691603745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12148852, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@97nas90 - This old beauty looks the same color all the way around. The local shop that did the frunk lid is a quality shop that has done work for me before. They looked the whole car over before I submitted the frunk lid, so they knew exactly what I needed. It is not a show car, per se, I just happen to enter it in one show each year and it has generated a lot of positive response. Here it is last year at the county fair grounds for Whidbey Island Car Show. The Frunk and fenders look very nice together :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691604219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153420, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by CollectorCarsChicago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691621500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12156012, "authorName": "MemphisRaines", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memphisraines/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty!\r\nI have a similar '95 in midnight blue.\r\nCan you tell me about how you accomplished the clear turn signal lenses?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691677817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12156667, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning all, on this final day of my 993 Cabrio\u2019s auction. Please use the Contact Seller button for any questions you may have of me. Your comments here are always welcome, thanks for being part of this auction! Here\u2019s a little \u201cdrive by video\u201d we just took: \u201cSwan Song in Second gear\u201d\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691683760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12156956, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MemphisRaines - thanks for your comment, if you check out photo #114 in the gallery you\u2019ll see the box/label for those clear lenses. If I was going to shop for a pair today, I\u2019d start with Pelican Parts, or just do a google search on that PN.\r\n@CollectorCarsChicago - Thanks for the bid!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691685627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159282, "authorName": "FOoGAR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foogar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the seller of @xavmech 's last purchase of the 97 XJ... I'd like to say he was a pleasure to work with, very smooth transaction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691694011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159433, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FOoGAR - That was a fun auction and a real education of life on the trail. I\u2019m so looking forward to getting off the pavement with your beautifully built old XJ!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691694535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159818, "authorName": "porscheguy609", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheguy609/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is the mats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691695709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159844, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@porscheguy609 - the \u201cmats\u201d are there. The gallery has the exposed floor pan areas predominantly shown but you have to look at the interior pics to see the carpeted mats installed\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691695828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159847, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "T-3 minutes 'til take off. Let's Go!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691695849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159879, "authorName": "pdc1524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdc1524/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by pdc1524", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691695967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159884, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691695993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159890, "authorName": "pdc1524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdc1524/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by pdc1524", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159901, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 46750, "content": "$46,750 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159902, "authorName": "z3to993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z3to993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was expecting the action to already pick up on this. Really nice example with the right additions by the seller.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691696068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159911, "authorName": "pdc1524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdc1524/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by pdc1524", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159913, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159923, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is going to be very happy when this rolls off the transport and you light it up!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691696132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159943, "authorName": "porscheguy609", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheguy609/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by porscheguy609", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159949, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 48750, "content": "$48,750 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159950, "authorName": "Napolison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/napolison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you've ever driven in a 911 cabrio, you know how great they are. That sound is amazing, especially in an air-cooled car like this beauty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691696237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159956, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW auction winner: You can have this with either the CUP-II\u2019s or the Turbo Twists - your choice\u2026.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691696255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12159975, "authorName": "porscheguy609", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheguy609/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by porscheguy609", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159978, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 49250, "content": "$49,250 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159982, "authorName": "porscheguy609", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheguy609/", "bidAmount": 49500, "content": "$49,500 bid placed by porscheguy609", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159984, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 49750, "content": "$49,750 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12159986, "authorName": "z3to993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z3to993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the CUP-IIs are perfect on this. The Turbo Twists are better suited for the 993 Turbo or wide body S models IMO", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691696363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160014, "authorName": "porscheguy609", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheguy609/", "bidAmount": 51250, "content": "$51,250 bid placed by porscheguy609", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12160015, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think Carl knows the real value of this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691696436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160018, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@z3to993 - the CUP-II\u2019s are what this beauty left the factory with. Loved the way they looked in this morning\u2019s video \u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691696452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160024, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 51750, "content": "$51,750 bid placed by Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696472, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12160059, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/10/23 for $51,750 to Carlvs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696592, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12160064, "authorName": "GmundMitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmundmitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's one heck of a buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691696608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160070, "authorName": "FOoGAR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foogar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both... that was fun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691696623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160073, "authorName": "trailer_less", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailer_less/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, nice deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691696632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160074, "authorName": "z3to993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z3to993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible buy @Carlvs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691696634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160095, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Carlvs. You\u2019re going to be dealing with a really nice seller. \r\nGreat car, awesome price. \r\nEnjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691696673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160099, "authorName": "Carlvs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlvs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you one and all for the nice comments. I\u2019m quite excited! Not exactly what I planed to do today if you know what I mean. But it\u2019s been on my mind for a while.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691696684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160110, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeez, folks - give me a heart-attack. This was my first auction as a \u201cSeller\u201d\u2026. Carl - I\u2019ll be talking with you soon. Thanks everyone for the rather spectacular ride!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691696735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160130, "authorName": "jhancock13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhancock13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal Carlvs.... I've been watching this to see where it went. I am listing my 1995 911 Cabriolet. BAT is drafting the listing right now.\r\n\r\nCongrats to buyer and seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691696794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160137, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steal", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691696819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160171, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the winner is going to be pleased with this machine. I really think these early 993\u2019s were a statement by Porsche that they were still in the game. It was a joy to crank it up this morning and zoom around the hill. And yes, the PCCM is a waste of time for the most part - just technology (and blue tooth capability), the sound of the engine and car in motion is pure music to the ears.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691696988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160227, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "993 is the best 911 ever made. Congratulations.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691697151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12160655, "authorName": "Napolison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/napolison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic purchase. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691698632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12161303, "authorName": "Irhmsd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irhmsd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In no reasonable world should a 993 sell for less than a comparable G body (87-89). Blows me away what a great deal this was. Sure, I love the look of the classic G body but there is no comparison in the driving experience.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691700769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12162344, "authorName": "shamansky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamansky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible purchase. A car for the ages. Drive it in good health.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691704842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12163538, "authorName": "ed1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed1969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow\u2026explain to me in real terms what makes this car worth so much less than the nearly identical one owner car that went for $85K or any number of others listed online at $70-100K+\n\nUnless there\u2019s a dead body in the frunk this seems like a deal that is downright obscene. What a strange market\u2026\n\nWell bought, sir.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691717568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12163774, "authorName": "HelpMeHelpU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helpmehelpu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy low, sell high. Nice. Everybody wins. Enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691720933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12165573, "authorName": "XAVMECH (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ ed1969 - Lots of similarities between mine and the one a couple of auctions ahead of me, I agree. I set my reserve at a level I could tolerate, given my situation. And the market varies from week to week. I remember a particular 911 I was in the running for in an auction a few years back. The Seller commented to me that he felt it would bring \u201cX-dollars, no question\u201d. Later, when it sold for significantly and inexplicably less, he said \u201cOne thing is certain, the Market is never wrong\u201d. Carl got himself a beautiful machine for a great price, and I know my Porsche is going to a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691766746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12169871, "authorName": "ed1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed1969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XAVMECH That\u2019s a very mature and classy attitude. You seem like a great dude who sees the big picture. These aren\u2019t assets to be coldly bought and sold, they\u2019re timeless works of art that make life worth living.\n\nNot planning to sell mine for 5-10 years since I just finished the restoration\u2026who knows what the market will look like then but it\u2019s very entertaining to watch these auctions unfold\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691787382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12172821, "authorName": "Kandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!this beats my by 250 bucks!! And I taught i had the buy of the decade!!! Congratulations!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691816561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12212095, "authorName": "BetaSteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/betasteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kandy plz contact me - look in my comment history for forums to pm in or an email address. I have questions on your turbo style C4S engine lid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692226827, "type": "comment"}]