[{"id": 7880952, "authorName": "DocK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dock/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by DocK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644593842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7880956, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. That escalated quickly. Stage is set.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644593884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7880980, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Defacto \"S\"\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644594063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7880989, "authorName": "Pathfinder11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathfinder11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks nice, original ceramic brakes? Any maintenance records? Thnx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644594133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7881037, "authorName": "MurderMammoth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murdermammoth/", "bidAmount": 50996, "content": "$50,996 bid placed by MurderMammoth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644594637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7881050, "authorName": "m_ericks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m_ericks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward to seeing how this one plays out. X-50 with PCCBs and a high spec makes this one crave-able. Those wheels make it pop, but my personal preference would be the Sport-Techno or twsits.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644594794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7881441, "authorName": "mivmont", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mivmont/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gorgeous wheels. anyone know the specific model?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644598263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7881783, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only evidence of maintenance I have are the 21 records referenced in the Carfax above (I don't have those receipts) and the clutch, oil change, new belt and filters early in my ownership (about 700 miles ago). I will try to upload those receipts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644601011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7881800, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe (without evidence) the brakes are original. They don't wear like regular brakes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644601113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7883246, "authorName": "Group-AWheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/group-awheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the sizes and date codes on those tires. i ask because the Proxes T1r has been discontinued by Toyo in 99 percent of the sizes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644608516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7887112, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front tires are 235/35/ZR19 with date code 2013. Rear tires are 315/25/ZR19 with date code 2012. There is plenty of tread all around and I have not tracked the car, so they have suited my purpose. Additionally, the build sheet indicates \"18-inch GT3 wheels\". My guess is that the previous owner went to the current 19-inch wheels and reduced the tire wall height to arrive at the same over-all tire diameter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644626800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7888660, "authorName": "Migadile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/migadile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like this is 1 of 5 2004 manual Atlas Grey Metallic Cabs with x50 and PCCB's. It seems Atlas was a 2004-only color for this model.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644676902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7888824, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644678657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7888833, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've uploaded the receipts for the maintenance items during my ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644678738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7889092, "authorName": "TKono", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tkono/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO the pictures don't do this color justice. Atas Grey changes its appearance depending on the lighting. I have the twin to this car and will never sell........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644681769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7889248, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TKono Thanks and I couldn't agree more. Some see grey, some see black, some see blue... depending on the lighting and the paint finish is impressive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644683469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7889308, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not a photo of the garage ceiling; it's a photo of the frunk lid with the ceiling clearly shown in the reflection demonstrating the paint finish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644684000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7889880, "authorName": "Group-AWheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/group-awheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for the answer. those date codes are pretty old 9 and 10 years. lovely car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644689810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7890027, "authorName": "DerkPerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derkperk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The PCCB brakes are awesome. Great stopping power without the dust. Expensive, yes but last 100k mikes. \r\n@Migadile I\u2019m loving your contributions of production numbers. Any way to contact you about our 996tt???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644691211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7890345, "authorName": "Migadile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/migadile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DerkPerk - it\u2019s fun to know isn\u2019t it? I don\u2019t know is the short answer - maybe bat can put us in touch? I\u2019d hate to distract any ongoing auctions by posting in the thread -", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644693035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7890723, "authorName": "jlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Migadile thank you for the production info. I had no idea there were so few...I own one of the other 5 -- same spec, except natural brown leather interior. Awesome car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644694416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7892889, "authorName": "Migadile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/migadile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlands - 75804? yes nice spec, the only one in natural brown. Quick correction - 1 of 6 - I missed one that was built late 2003 as a 2004 - 75587 - which also sets itself apart with yellow, red, white and blue dials. The other last 5's for those playing along at home are 75854, 75985 (savannah interior), 76212 (this one) and 76436. Curious on the instrument dials - I assume you only get one of those colors, I'm hoping I'm wrong on that though :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644704166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7893859, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right stuff 996. X50, Ceramic. 6 speed manual. Make a good mate to my 03, coupe, X50, ceramic, 6 speed. White dials in mine. \r\n\r\nThese are light handling, easy to drive fast, agile and powerful enough. Nice, very very nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644708618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7894614, "authorName": "TKono", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tkono/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where fo you find that info? Mine is 75807, everything except the PCCBs, but still highly optioned. Yellow calipers, yellow belts, yellow stitching. Now back to our program, I am most interested to see where this one ends up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644719958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7894894, "authorName": "jlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Migadile Yep, that\u2019s the one. Thanks for the info, very interesting. This one looks great, should do well. Seller, glwta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644725985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7894997, "authorName": "m_ericks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m_ericks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@migadile and @jlands. I own the 75895 (savannah interior) car. It\u2019s a beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644729327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7896064, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@allied85259 , can you comment / inform on CarFax shown failed emission test recently? Would you?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644768278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7896291, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m0nitor This was right after I received the car. I took the emissions report, attached, to the local Porsche mechanic. He said it\u2019s not that the car has an emissions problem, but the ECU was not communicating with the test equipment. He guessed that the car had very recently been tuned to stock (before I received the car) and that it needs to be driven quite a bit in various conditions (speed, acceleration, temperatures, fuel level, etc) to map the ECU. There have never been any CELs. He suggested I get \u201cCollector Car\u201d insurance and skip the emissions requirement here in Arizona. That\u2019s what I did.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644770205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7896436, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@allied85259 , thank you... makes perfect sense.\r\n\r\nDo you BTW have the ECU print of the RPM excursions which are stored there? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644771525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7896516, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m0nitor Have a look at photo 137 (DME report). If this is not what you're seeking, let me know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644772241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7898125, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@allied85259 , Thanks... a partial and inconclusive response. Selected part of a DME report.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644782354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7902848, "authorName": "SP007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sp007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have heated steering wheel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644853817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7903298, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of the top operation was added above. Thank you for viewing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644858408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7904192, "authorName": "Hurtig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hurtig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can certainly hear the famous \u201cMezger sound\u201d in the convertible top up and down video. This confirms the vehicle has an authentic Mezger motor! :) Love the way they sound, so mechanical! Glwa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644864907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7905416, "authorName": "MurderMammoth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murdermammoth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@migadile, seems I missed you contacting me on another site/forum regarding X50 production. I can\u2019t find it now. Would you mind sending again? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644868638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7907926, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 51496, "content": "$51,496 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644878082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7908764, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have uploaded the PPI I had performed prior to my purchase back in Sept 2019. Following are my comments to their findings:\r\n\r\nClutch: Yes, the clutch was \u201cgrabby\u201d and I didn\u2019t like it, so I replaced it. Problem solved.\r\nHeadlights: The hazing mentioned is very minor and is at the edge of the lens. You have to look closely to see it.\r\nTail lights: Both tail light lenses have been replaced and are flawless.\r\nWheels and tires: They are what they are.\r\nDriver\u2019s seat: The flex cable was rubbing. Moved flex cable. Problem solved.\r\nDriver\u2019s visor mirror cover broken: New cover installed.\r\nFuse box cover pops off: This has not happened during my time.\r\nPassenger\u2019s seat: The flex cable was not connected, so I reconnected it and it operates as it should.\r\nFuel cap strap (lanyard): Never bothered me.\r\nAir filters: Engine and cabin air filters have been replaced.\r\nRadiators: I removed the front bumper and cleaned the radiators.\r\nRear spoiler: The rams are wet, but the spoiler operates as it should.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644882314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909226, "authorName": "jeff101352", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff101352/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m0nitor Just curious about your remark that the DME report (pic 137) was only partial and inconclusive? I just got a DME report on my similar '04 x50, and it looked very similar to this one, with only 2 ranges; which is what I understand these 996s have when viewed. Was there something else that should show up also? Thx for info. Always looking to be educated..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644888839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7909506, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeff101352 , If this were a stock 996 that had been in standard street use the partial DME report would be enough but there are some things that looks like this one was tracked or otherwise exercised thus I personally would look at all 6 groups and particularly times since excursions. Any good Porsche dealer advising would do that if they were certifying a car but when a car has changed hands and is being second hand reported as having been checked by some Porsche dealer or mechanic... there is not the certainty I require.\r\n\r\nNot meaning any shade on this car, has a lot of the right stuff and other than a few things that catch my eye as needing a bit of check like a personal PPI or PPI by a shop that is not friendly to the seller. Admittedly since I have had 23 911s for street use and been a crew chief for SCCA through WEC Porsche efforts, I am thorough to the point of being anal. \r\n\r\nThis car is probably fine. Just not for me. Get a PPI you trust and you will have no regrets. Again just my opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644891722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910133, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1) just my opinion but a full DME showing current date,all Rev ranges would be helpful and answer questions about legitimate reservations.2) invoice in photo #147 states \u201cvehicle tampered\u201d details on the back of invoice. Can you post a photo of the back of that invoice. Im sorry but I\u2019m unclear what was actually done to repair the issue. 3) Photos 68-72 they are scratches right? What happened? 4) @Coolclassicsintl if you want this Cab with X50 I\u2019ll take the one with M blue interior and top you outbid me by $500 for that\u2019s the one I want \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644907171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7910386, "authorName": "Etchhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etchhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking turbo! Just commenting on the DME report- 996 only had two ranges where as the 997 had 6 with more definition throughout the range. I\u2019ve had 996turbos and this is a great looking DME with very low count on 2nd (redline). This is a very robust platform.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1644929831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7911864, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll keep trying. 1) photos 68-72 look to me like scratches? If so what happened there? 2) the invoice from 2019 in photo #147 states the car has been tampered and failed. To me it\u2019s unclear what caused the failure and what was done to fix it. This is why the DME photo is being questioned IMO because it could have information we are uncertain about. The photo has no date, it only show\u2019s the Rev Range and there is much more information available on a full DME. So I agree with @m0nitor if I don\u2019t have the info I\u2019m not going to bid. I want one of these and bid with the current high bidder loosing by only $500.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644945545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7912132, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GW.Huffalo The \u201cVehicle tampered\u201d text is part of the emissions form and has nothing to do with this car. I addressed this in my post of Feb 13. Yes, there are photos of scratches\u2026 trying to be forthcoming with the car\u2019s faults.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644948008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7913428, "authorName": "TKono", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tkono/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no further info on a 996 Turbo DME. Two ranges only. The last type 2 was over 150 engine hours ago.....not an issue.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1644954347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7919317, "authorName": "littlehandegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlehandegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice car, X50 package and PCCB is a huge add!\n\nJust to echo the other comments this is a really clean DME and shows exactly what you can and want to see on a 996 report!\n\n\nNot sure what the other poster is talking about, I am guessing he is confusing a 997 DME.\n\n\nNice!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1645025657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7926729, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hurtig \"the famous \u201cMezger sound\u201d... an authentic Mezger motor!\"\n\nWhile I've never encountered an \"inauthentic\" Mezger, I do get your point about that singularly unique sound. I've read it described as a drunk bumblebee hovering near one's ear, with random fireworks in the distant background\n\nBut nothing is quite like actually experiencing this mythical motor, that was derived directly from the water-cooled 962 powerplant that won LeMans. In fact, not even the 993 Turbos have this engine: only 962, 959, 993/996 GT1, & 996/997.1 Turbos (NA 996/997 GT's notwithstanding)\n\nFolks think these are \"like\" the air-cooled but they are not. In fact, with the exception of the scant 22 unobtanium GT1 Strassenversions, there has never been any street-legal 911 of any generation with an authentic Porsche Motorsports homologated engine like this one; before or since:\n\nhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a21206672/1998-le-mans-porsche-911-gt1/\n\nThese engines are in truth far more like their 962 predecessors than any air-cooled\n\nAir-cooled only wishes it had this motor", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1645100403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7934612, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such an awesome perfect 911 these 996 turbo x50\u2019s are. What\u2019s up with the shifter was the cat or dog driving this thing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645165319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7934755, "authorName": "m0nitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0nitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lovedrivinfast , good catch. Never had a mark on ours. I am guessing someone driving with a scratchy ring. Maybe someone with a diamond pave band https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/358024.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiApL2QBhC8ARIsAGMm-KE7yehtrdU2oDbiZxxfht-skWReF5hhV_Z2FYQ5r-lyXY2ER2b2DmoaAg1wEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds // very strange marks on a shifter that would not be easily marked up like that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645182110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7935274, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous owner was Capt. Hook?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645194407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7935326, "authorName": "6e0ff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6e0ff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SP007 I have a similar 996TT x50 with the same heated seats package. It is seats only, no heated wheel. The heated seats have both a high and low heat position on the switch and it gets good and warm on the high position.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645195008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7935375, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't realize a heated steering wheel was really an option. You would think for $161k in 2004 you would get the heated wheel and a coffee maker.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645195573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7935893, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning all. I will be close to the car and available for any questions, detail photos, etc. you might have.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645200689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7936101, "authorName": "6e0ff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6e0ff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think s heated wheel was ever an available option in the 996. Some newer cars (volvo comes to mind) offer a heated wheel as a part of the \"cold weather package\" that includes heated seats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645202903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7937198, "authorName": "DocK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller what is the brake pad life remaining?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645210888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7937313, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great spec, 6sp X50, great color, not sure what else you could want. I prefer the original GT3 wheels it came with, but that is personal preference.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645211181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7937329, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No heated steering wheel ever offered as option on 996. Would have been nice to see sport seats though!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645211222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7937390, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@docK From what I read, the carbon ceramic brakes are good for at least 100k miles, so I would guess they're good for another 50k miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645211409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7937653, "authorName": "Mercyhealth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercyhealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The PCCBs can last much more than 100k. All depends on how it\u2019s driven. More specifically how the car was slowed down. I\u2019ve seen 190k ceramics that still have more than 50% life. \r\n\r\n@bmdaia right on. As we are probably only going to end up with hybrid or electric cars in the future we will never see any engine as famed as the Mezger.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645212136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938091, "authorName": "Wolfie82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfie82/", "bidAmount": 51996, "content": "$51,996 bid placed by Wolfie82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938107, "authorName": "jsilver212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsilver212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price I may as well pick it up to have a spare 996tt around!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645213377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938106, "authorName": "DocK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller no way lol last forever? I\u2019ve never heard that in my life and I\u2019ve been in the car business for two decades. On a Mercedes\u2019 amg id the car has carbon ceramics and over 30k miles no one touches it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645213377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938113, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938143, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have read many first hand accounts of Porsche PCCB lasting well over 100K miles if not tracked hard\n\nZero dust - almost zero maintenance\n\nWin - win", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645213514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938147, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938184, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938186, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 54500, "content": "$54,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938192, "authorName": "BgrGrgeNeeded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrgrgeneeded/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by BgrGrgeNeeded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938197, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938209, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938213, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938228, "authorName": "BgrGrgeNeeded", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrgrgeneeded/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by BgrGrgeNeeded", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938231, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938238, "authorName": "littlehandegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlehandegan/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by littlehandegan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938244, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938248, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938252, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938253, "authorName": "Jjensen0305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjensen0305/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by Jjensen0305", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645213937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938195, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DocK \"On a Mercedes\u2019 amg if the car has carbon ceramics and over 30k miles no one touches it\"\n\nI can't vouch for Mercedes PCCB longevity, but I can attest almost all new AMG cars now use floating rear calipers to save money\n\nLike a Toyota Camry\n\nWhich is pathetic", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645213995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938279, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938280, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The reserve has been met.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645214092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938281, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938283, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LIftoff", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938287, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938301, "authorName": "DatZtho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datztho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome news for a Friday, good luck bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938324, "authorName": "PlanC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a steal!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938328, "authorName": "Beechflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beechflyer/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Beechflyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938331, "authorName": "denverjaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverjaff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it has been met....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938332, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938326, "authorName": "ksccts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksccts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938341, "authorName": "55canri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/55canri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great deal for a turbo thats for sure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938343, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the greatest 911\u2019s ever made these will be pretty unobtainable in the future", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1645214398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938346, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938349, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 64500, "content": "$64,500 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938352, "authorName": "JeffsGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring it ldf!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938356, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938358, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938360, "authorName": "ksccts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksccts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL unobtainable?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938364, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938370, "authorName": "Maxwell16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxwell16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Essentially a convertible GT2 with the X50, ceramics and 6-speed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938375, "authorName": "JeffsGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They aren't makin' any more Mezgers.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645214541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938376, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938384, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938380, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ksccts \"LOL unobtainable?\"\n\nX50 elevates the Cab into rare, low production territory\n\n& PCCB just ices that cake\n\nThese will be gone soon", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1645214611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938397, "authorName": "ksccts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksccts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia Gone where exactly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938398, "authorName": "DerkPerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derkperk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not gone, just won\u2019t get one for $70k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938399, "authorName": "JeffsGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely top of the 996 cab heap.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938407, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938413, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938419, "authorName": "denverjaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverjaff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "X50 makes this very rare.......the droptop to get....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938429, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very rare and the most fun", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938433, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I stepped on it once with my girlfriend in the car. After the shriek, she said \u201cThat\u2019s terrifying!\u201d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1645214778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938410, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ksccts Mezger Pantheon\n\nAll of Porsche history is building towards it right now", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938435, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by CoolClassicsIntl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938438, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7938453, "authorName": "DerkPerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derkperk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "450 Porsche HP is not like any other. My wife won\u2019t touch 5th gear in her TTS.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645214847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938466, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/18/22 for $70,000 to barhoptom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645214922, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7938468, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen soon", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645214927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938471, "authorName": "ksccts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksccts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy! Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938470, "authorName": "denverjaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverjaff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@barhoptom well bought and one that you can actually DRIVE without guilt.....congrats!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1645214944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938472, "authorName": "DerkPerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derkperk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done! Enjoy it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645214946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938478, "authorName": "ABSTAND", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abstand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats barhoptom. Like I said, there is always a next one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938476, "authorName": "allied85259 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allied85259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Tom! It's a great car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1645214961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938479, "authorName": "PlanC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645214966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938485, "authorName": "CoolClassicsIntl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolclassicsintl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @barhoptom", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1645215000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938487, "authorName": "spchisholm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spchisholm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite the collection being built.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645215009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938491, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all. I look forward to bringing it home!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1645215029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938505, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations it really has the perfect amount of miles this was a unicorn at a terrific price serious awesome", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1645215090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938513, "authorName": "DatZtho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datztho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @barhoptom enjoy this beauty/ beast!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1645215139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938521, "authorName": "barhoptom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barhoptom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back to work... pockets are empty!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1645215190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938659, "authorName": "mezgerturbos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mezgerturbos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These mezgers are the deals we'll look back on in 5 years, congrats @barhoptom! Love the car", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1645215839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7938756, "authorName": "ripper996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripper996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this was a bit of a steal for the buyer.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1645216218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7941849, "authorName": "fehrevilo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fehrevilo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen. Absolutely stolen.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1645232136, "type": "comment"}]