[{"id": 3004824, "authorName": "AlainDelon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaindelon/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by AlainDelon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551385303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3004826, "authorName": "Boaty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! That blue is fantastic! I can only imagine how great it looks in person.\r\n\r\nBest of luck with the sale!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551385328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3004839, "authorName": "C3_AG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c3_ag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite Pcar colors...right up there with Mexico and Oslo for me. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551385382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3004870, "authorName": "Edmtwentyone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmtwentyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely amazing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551385581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3004925, "authorName": "Santi23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/santi23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the Porsche With Rare Color Week. Loving it so far. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551385886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3004937, "authorName": "amd7190", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amd7190/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a DME available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551385973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3004910, "authorName": "Cone_Racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cone_racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite Porsche color and M&M.....\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZkErbU_1LE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551386102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005014, "authorName": "Michael_Pancheri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_pancheri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I assume the hood stripe is vinyl and not paint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551386587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005068, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really similar to Mopar 1972 SuperBlue. Awesome Color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551387041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005112, "authorName": "skl48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skl48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Have a PTS Mexico blue 981 Spyder and that and Riv blue are my favourites!\r\nNext best thing to a GT3.\r\nThis should do well...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551387339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005154, "authorName": "Roger911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roger911/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Roger911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551387654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3005282, "authorName": "artmpower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artmpower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sloan was trying to move this a month ago at $115k. I\u2019m expecting the reserve will be north of 100k. \r\n\r\nThe car is gorgeous, nicely optioned and IMO The prettiest modern 911 (997 GTS, no extra vents, slats or spoilers). GLWS!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551388375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005322, "authorName": "AlainDelon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaindelon/", "bidAmount": 45997, "content": "$45,997 bid placed by AlainDelon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551388626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3005334, "authorName": "dennywags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennywags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car. No sunroof makes it even better. Why people order them on the GTS boggles my little brain.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551388749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005440, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artmpower Why so much? I would think this would sell around $70-80k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551389460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005484, "authorName": "artmpower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artmpower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sixtyvalve I haven\u2019t a clue. My best guess is PTS premium, there aren\u2019t many out there in that color so I suppose that means to the moon$$$?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551389713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005609, "authorName": "RoyBoy61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royboy61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I currently own one of these cars. 2012 GTS4 but with the PDK. Much prefer the manual but the car crossed my path and was available so I bought it. The best of the more analog cars (997.2) and (I) much preferred over the 991 model that followed. I haven't gotten into all the details of the new 992 but it looks great so far. I'm not a prospective buyer on this particular example but wished I was actually. The best version of the 997 cars with exception of the GT2 / GT3. Clean, fast, reliable and the best all-around touring version of these very popular and somewhat rare cars. I love paint to sample cars too having owned 2008 C4S in RS orange before my black GTS. This one should bring strong money with the manual transmission and paint to sample (Mexico) blue paint.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551390488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005698, "authorName": "artmpower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artmpower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alaindelon I like your style with that bid ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551390978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005739, "authorName": "nwGTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nwgts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dennywags Look again. All 997 Carreras in the US had a sunroof. Including this one. There was no option to delete.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551391178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3005767, "authorName": "nwGTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nwgts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "16k is low miles but not collector low. And this is generally speaking a stripper GTS. So I don't see this fetching collector pricing despite the color. I own a '12 GTS.. 6MT, LSD but in boring black. This color is hot stuff. And despite the bad rap the CLs get, they make the GTS IMO (and I have the optioned 5 lug.. so no bias). The great pics, fact these are rarely for sale, PTS color and BAT fever could see this one hit the moon. Or fall flat. Entertaining either way! \r\n Good luck to all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551391315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006010, "authorName": "Bracco206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bracco206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great spec but absolutely HATE the color and would have to wrap it. Not sure how you fellas get jazzed over creamy smurf blue but to each their own.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551392993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006062, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bracco206\n\nYou are that guy that goes into the Porsche dealer and gets Paint to Sample silver, don't you ;)", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1551393301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006116, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551393617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006138, "authorName": "Bracco206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bracco206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sixtyvalvle lol no. I just find opaque based colors terribly awful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551393791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006310, "authorName": "TheHolyOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theholyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic 993 color. Probably only a couple 997 GTS's in this color around the world. Enthusiast Spec. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551394951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006448, "authorName": "dennywags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennywags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nwGTS Really? I stand corrected.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551395651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006494, "authorName": "flachbau993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flachbau993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite modern Porsche model. IN PTS? No way", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551395930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006564, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artmpower exactly, that was quick and shows that many dealers never actually have possession of a car and merely are trying to broker/float a deal vs. writing the check and buying the car to sell. Glad that will make this cars pricing A LOT less than the SLOANS price earlier this year and someone can get into a very unique 997!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551396786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006632, "authorName": "YGOSLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ygoslo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this is a nice 911. Love the PTS. Not a fan of the black wheels on this (or very many other cars for that matter) but it doesn\u2019t matter because this is out of my league. Sure nice to watch tho.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551398571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006637, "authorName": "Lip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kcbs on the radio, always a good sign when looking at a 911. Really nice car, would replace the steering with a leather wrapped one and remove the stickers. All preference and easy changes. Other than that, perfect. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551398667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006719, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a '95 993 Cab in Riviera Blue with an option list a mile long and a sticker of over $100,000. Bought it in 2007 I think. It had leather everything. Love the color and I think I would still own it if it was a coupe. It was the car that formed my opinion that the '95 (OBD1, non-varioram) is the best naturally aspirated 993------I realize my opinion is not the majority opinion. This one is drop dead gorgeous-----and I am looking for a car-----have not thought much about another 911. Because I really don't want to hear my really good friend tell the porcupine joke again, for the 1000th time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551400692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006745, "authorName": "Baur2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baur2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artmpower when have you ever seen Sloan not ask top dollar. Even with Richard no longer around they are a top shelf shop for top shelf buyers along the Gold Coast of CT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551401303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006800, "authorName": "wprater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wprater/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by wprater", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551403092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3006855, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is an over-rev report available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551404606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006880, "authorName": "FuriousLucy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/furiouslucy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color, and overall appearance of this car is stunning and so beautiful. My fear is that, with the stiffer GTS suspension, and a 20 mm drop in height, and with the Alcantara holding you tight in the seat - this may not likely be a car comfortable on rough roads or long trips.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551405234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3006949, "authorName": "notjerryseinfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notjerryseinfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Manual GTS + Riviera blue = GT3 money", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551407068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3007591, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by JerseyDirt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551448216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3007602, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding some comments related to the -20mm suspension, keep in mind that drop is measured from the based model Carrera (non-S). All Carrera S and GTS come standard with PASM which is already -10mm and then the Sport Suspension option lowers that an additional 10mm. It's really hard to tell the difference between a CS or GTS with and without the sport suspension.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551448538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3008169, "authorName": "1000songs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1000songs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Great spec but absolutely HATE the color and would have to wrap it\"\r\n\r\n- applying a vinyl wrap to PTS Riviera Blue is the automotive equivalent of wearing a burka over a bikini.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1551458152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3008315, "authorName": "boquin09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boquin09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That battery tender is funny to me. To buy that branded battery tender is like ~$200. The CTEK 3300, which is literally all it is, is ~$50. So the Porsche sticker that's slapped on it is apparently worth $150.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551460587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3008576, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@furiouslucy no 997 is great on road\r\nTrips unless they contain twists and corners. Loved my 997 aero kit however talk about ROAD NOISE. These cars left the factory being loud. Many people have put extra insulation in the rear to try to silence the penetrating tire noise. But it\u2019s a Porsche... so it could make hyena noises 12 hours a day and I\u2019d still be happy as a clam.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551464804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3008913, "authorName": "MyCarScout", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mycarscout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Break BAT blue!!! This car is awesome!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551468047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3009343, "authorName": "SF997GTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sf997gts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck with sale! I have a white '11 in similar spec with sport seats so very curious what the market looks like now days. LOVE the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551471329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3009875, "authorName": "L1MTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l1mtd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bosshog I guess to each there own, but I don\u2019t find my 997 that loud at all. I did 700mi in a day and wasn\u2019t much worse than the same trip in my 1M.\r\n\r\nAnyhow, yes, approaching GT3 money but I guess you could say \u201ctry and find another like this ever again\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551475552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3009997, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@L1MTD pretty notorious issue/forum chat on the cabin noise from 997's. It prob didn't help I had Pirelli P Zero's. I've done the Seattle to LA drive a couple times in the car and I am a spring chicken - my ears hurt at the end of a 10-12 hour day. Not complaining, just saying for a modern car it's quite loud and has a road drone / white noise type thing going on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551476310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3010605, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This might of been posted already - but is the stripe painted on or decal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551480176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3011098, "authorName": "mhat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhat/", "bidAmount": 65536, "content": "$65,536 bid placed by mhat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551490935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3011101, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by JerseyDirt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551491013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3011427, "authorName": "HRPinDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrpindc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Grabber Blue Porsche......sweet!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551500959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3011448, "authorName": "alex123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw the ad on Ferrari Chat for this car ... $115k. Not sure a $5k option translates to this kind of ask .... But no doubt it\u2019s the best depreciation proof option. I hope the reserve is more realistic. We will see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551502257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3011502, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all and thank you for the attention. This is my 997 swan song and it had been wonderful. I'm passionate about everything Porsche and the most enjoyable drive up the CA coast. Now it will pay for my daughters tuition :). I'm happy to field any additional questions and here are answers to questions I've seen so far: I've submitted the DME to BAT and it will be posted as a picture soon. No over-revs. The stripe is vinyl and was installed by Walter's Porsche. I feel the sport exaust on the GTS is sublime and ideal - but that is of course subjective. Fresh annual service at Redline Los Angeles plus new rear tires. I didn't mind the porsche uncharge for the trickle charger. I'll keep on the lookout for additional questions. Thank you again for all the kind words.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551505132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3011701, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, is there any type of paint protection film applied on the car and if so, what areas? Can you describe the overall condition of the paint including any chips or scratches, particularly on the front bumper and hood where they are most common? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551531168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3012056, "authorName": "alex123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drwijad when was the vinyl stripe installed by Walters? \r\n\r\nWould anyone who has experience of these comment on whether you would expect to see any difference in paint color after removal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551541347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3012328, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car appears as fresh as it was when I picked it up in 2012 from the dealer. No visible rock chips. If I encountered any damage, I would have addressed it professionally. There is no touch up paint on the vehicle. I do not use clear wrap protection and I'm not 100% sold on it - I could be wrong. The GTS lives indoors and occasionally driven with mindfulness and in temperate California weather. I am confident there is no discoloration under the stripe, however, I understand and appreciate your concern. I felt the same way origionally and I'm pretty OCD about cars, then I thought of decal cars i.e. R's, GT3RS etc and I guess I'm comfortable with that. Feel free to contact Marc Bixen of Redline Los Angeles for another set of eyes, as they just performed the annual service and it also feels 100% sorted and dialed in. I welcome any additional fresh eyes on the vehicle. Thank you for addressing good topics.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551548639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3012379, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DME plus driver & passenger seats both front & rear, uploaded.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551550238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3012409, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The DME and seat pictures were just added. The DME report shows 92 ignitions in range 1 and zero in all other ranges.\n\nHave a nice weekend!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551551336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3012839, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a scratch on the alcantara steering wheel? Were gloves worn while driving?\r\n\r\nWhat is the overall condition of that wheel and it is fairly worn down? It is tough to tell by the pictures posted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551566850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3012948, "authorName": "alex123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 2011 997 Turbo S in Mexico Blue with a $175k msrp was recently available at 120k. That\u2019s 32% depreciation based on list. Might be a good benchmark here for what a PTS does to depreciation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551571651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3013102, "authorName": "jkfuel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkfuel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool to see a 997 PTS! Who else loves Riviera Blue?!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551578337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3013299, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting stat from the DME report: If you divide the miles travelled by hours of operation, this car has apparently averaged 19 mph over its life--maybe one of the problems with living in Southern California.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551591239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3013329, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is stitching on the steering wheel at 12:00, but I haven't seen a scratch. I'm sorry, I do not wear gloves while driving. This car has never seen a track, nor is it a daily driver. My dd is a Mercedes '92 500E. My other, sort of, sedan Porsche.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551594933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3014187, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummer that this car does not have the adaptive sport seats.....checks all the boxes on my wish list with the exception of those. Wonder what a set would cost to put in the car & park the factory ones in my garage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551652448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3014236, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Circled the part of the steering wheel I am talking about - where it appears there is a scratch through the wheel.\r\n\r\nALSO - right above the entry skid plate - the plastic piece looks to be severely beat up. Can you clarify the condition of that or post better pictures?\r\n\r\nI have circled the issues I'm referring to in the picture below.\r\n\r\nhttps://i.imgur.com/at2WShD.jpg", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551654052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3014438, "authorName": "TheHolyOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theholyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Inner door sill scratches quite easily on 997s. Pretty common. Replacement part is around $200 dollars or so. @socialpro1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551665131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3014490, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you socialpro1 for your input and assistance. I'll further inspect the steering wheel and the skid plate with some daylight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551668391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3014503, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you TheHolyOne for the inner sill scratch issue. Of course, I couldn't wait and I just came from the garage. There is some rubber residue from my sneaker on the plastic door sill and there also is some wear. I'm glad it's a $200 part, however, I'd leave it there since my foot will continue to exist. The scratch on the steering wheel, is actually Alcantara grain and I rubbed it out easily. There is no scratch. Thank you for the good comments!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551668963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015438, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NewtownGT3 There were 4 seat options for the 997\n1) Comfort seats- Power adjustable and NO shoulder winglets. \n2) Sport seats- Manual adjustments and has shoulder winglets. \n3) Adaptive seats- Same as sport seats but with more adjustments and all power. \n4) Bucket seats. These were the GT2 racing style seats. Rarely seen since it was an $8k option.\nThe sport seats and adaptive seats look exactly the same, except the latter has buttons for all the electric adjustments and offer more adjustability. But the seat profile is the same. The GTS came standard with the sport seats, which is what this car has. I only point all this out because many people confuse the lack of adaptive seats with having the non-sporty comfort seats, which is not always the case since you can have the regular sport seats. The comfort seats are always listed as an option.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551724808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015494, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JerseyDirt thanks for the clarification - I had adaptive seats in my turbo and comfort seats in the 997 ... was wondering where these fit in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551725201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015750, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JerseyDirt I've seen cars with all of these (even the buckets on a red 997 GTS that was offered to me from Cananda). I really wanted the adaptive due to the memory functionality. This one shows Sport seats on the MSRP & no comfort option on the MSRP, so we can only assume that is has them. Maybe the seller could post a photo of the entire seat showing the seat back? @DRWijad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551727112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015774, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seats are sport seats with hard backs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551727259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015788, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DRWijad thanks for the clarification. I also sent you an email about possibly seeing the car in person, did you get that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551727382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015811, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw the request originally and could not see a way to respond outside of this post. I\u2019m happy to meet Tuesday morning. The car is in Encino.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551727617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3015903, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DRWijad I will send another request & put my email, so we can coordinate. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551728229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3017860, "authorName": "samwise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samwise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man.. a 997.2 GTS PTS with the proper transmission... man I want this so bad!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551744618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3018070, "authorName": "AXXXXXh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axxxxxh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to an XLS I have for North American production of 997.2s - the flat paint (non-metallic) (code 98) PTS's are extremely rare. The XLS indicates only 3 but I think it may be closer to 8-10 for Mexico, Riviera and Miami blues across all 911s. Or maybe people are repainting them to get the $20k+ premium these cars fetch over the usual P colors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551751140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3018429, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you JerseyDirt. Seats are:\r\n2) Sport seats- Manual adjustments and has shoulder winglets.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551765608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020104, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Mark for coming to see the GTS this morning. I welcome and encourage any serious bidders to do so as well. Update to description: There is an ever-so-slight ding on the driver's quarter panel. It's a paint-less repair, which I will try to get someone over to fix in time, or, I'll credit the winning bidder the $120.00 to fix it. I will also credit the $200 for a new plastic door sill. I'd leave it personally, however, I'd like this GTS to be perfect for the next owner, hence the fresh service as well.. Thank you again Mark for the visit! Thank you all who appreciate my spec., I feel that this is a very special Porsche.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551815294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021910, "authorName": "997gts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/997gts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be bias here, but this is one of the better options to get into a Porsche in a while", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551828590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022686, "authorName": "brandonelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandonelliott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is it. Do 997s, outside of GT cars, get any better?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551852711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023034, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DRWijad, the write up references driveway entry scrapes, but I am not seeing them in pictures. Apologies for pointing this out, but if you could please post a picture where I could see this, it would be much appreciated. Just a beautiful car and you appear to be a standup seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551882434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023352, "authorName": "striou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/striou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish this had a leather dash!! I would be all over it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551889232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023644, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Haulgas. The scrape on the plastic chin spoiler is passenger side & mostly underneath. I equate it to the plastic sill piece; Cheap and protective, I'd prefer to keep it in place for the next scuff. I highly encourage any serious bidders to come view the vehicle for yourself. The front end (bumper, hood, fenders) are rock chip free and new looking. The vehicle has NOT even seen a paint shop. I attribute that to my 'don't drive behind cars/trucks' policy and overall care taking approach. Newtongt3 saw it in person and commented on the outstanding front end with no wear from rock chips. I'm proud of it. Happy to post a pic of the driveway scuff on the chin spoiler asap. Thank you folks for the nice comments! Best, David", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551894914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3024474, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the very straight forward explanation. As an east coast resident, it probably isn't feasible for me to make the trip. Your explanation is confidence building.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551902802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3024554, "authorName": "dbrsf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbrsf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've too have a 2012 GTS (2) 6-Speed with Sport Suspension and a few more options. I purchased it new and although it has only 9k miles at this point, it is definitely in my \"never sell\" column as long as my left foot continues to work. The more I drive this car the more special I realize it is. The second gen 997 is the last of the 911's with the short dash, and still feels like a more nimble sports car compared to the 991. And the GTS is the best of the 997's for me, as I prefer natural aspiration. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the 991 (I have a GT3 Touring parked next to the GTS), but there is something special about the 997, both interior and exterior, that is gone with the GT nature of the 991. The GTS reminds me more of the 993's (which also share my garage space with it). To me it's the soul of the 993 with a few modern conveniences, and of course faster with better handling. A note on the Sport Suspension - to me there is a substantial improvement in handling on all out twisties compared to the \"normal\" GTS suspension, and yes I have driven both. With the Sport Suspension the handling truly is phenomenal. No need to go after market on anything suspension related. The only downside is that it is not great for city driving with bad roads, potholes, etc. as it will rough you up, but it is tolerable as long as you take it out of the sport mode for the suspension setting or, even better, out of sport mode entirely. But of course why drive this on inner city streets at all.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1551903840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025476, "authorName": "dbrsf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbrsf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DRWijad Just noticed that the VIN of my GTS is only a few away from yours. I am on the west coast as well, and suspect our cars were stable mates who made the journey to California together. You will miss this car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551910306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025768, "authorName": "NJLo17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njlo17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently purchased a PDK GTS. This one is a beautiful example and a great investment. It's the first PTS that I've seen with the desirable (and somewhat rare) manual transmission. To bad it was'nt listed back in Jan :( Whomever wins this will have a gem! GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551912716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026176, "authorName": "Nater34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nater34/", "bidAmount": 69972, "content": "$69,972 bid placed by Nater34", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551918983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3026961, "authorName": "Expunged1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expunged1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 500 E and GTS, envious! Nice example, have the same one, same mileage, in PDK and Cab for my wife. Buyer will be totally pleased! And I suspect we have met reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551965145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026990, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Riviera Blue will ALWAYS be highly prized in the world of Porsche. What a stunning GTS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551965576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027007, "authorName": "Expunged1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expunged1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can any Porschephiles verify this statement, perhaps provide a link? \"19\u2033 RS Spyder center-lock wheels were standard on the GTS\" Thanks...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551965959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027073, "authorName": "Gerhard997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gerhard997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all GTS 911 have centerlocks unless optioned or dealer swapped as some did for easier changing, cleaning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551967458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027087, "authorName": "Gerhard997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gerhard997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also must concur with dbrsf...I purchased my 997 GTS with just under 4k miles in 2013, also 6 speed w/ all the sport options....now @ 44,234....ninth Porsche I've owned and hands down best...will have to pry this one from my cold dead hands...If goshdarn spring would rear its head I could actually drive it since its been hibernating since Christmas:(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551967731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027109, "authorName": "CTK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Expunged1; yes CL wheels were standard on the GTS, but you could option 5 lugs. GTS wheels were unique to the GTS. GTS and 997.2 TT shared the same CL wheels in front, but the rear CL wheels on the TT had a wider rim. I had a 997.2 GTS for 5.5yrs and just sold mine. Great cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551968266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027115, "authorName": "Expunged1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expunged1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @CTK, I wish I was not expunged...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551968342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027154, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the build sheet for my 997.2 GTS says \"19\" RS Spyder center-lock wheels,\" so though not necessarily unique to the GTS, they are different than the TT CLs. I think the ethos of the 997.2 GTS is that, coming at the end of the 997 production run, the engineers went to the parts bin and spec'd a 997 the way they would want it. Wide body, rear wheel drive, 6mt, p17 sport suspension -20mm, x51 power kit, naturally aspirated, CL wheels, sport seats, and some other bits. For me, someone who doesn't really go to the track, it strikes the right balance for spirited drives on public roads.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551968915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027253, "authorName": "wesayhowdyhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesayhowdyhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551970694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027367, "authorName": "Nater34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nater34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only we can stop this auction right now! Then I can decide if I should fly out to Cali and drive it back to VA or not! ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551973057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027435, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll meet you there and co-drive back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551974145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027789, "authorName": "DRWijad (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwijad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct on CL and yes, I feel it is the perfect spec - at least for me. Agreed on the sport suspension as a must have. Sport exhaust on a GTS is sublime. \nIf it helps anyone with this auction for another perspective: I have a recent comp from BAT, which was a '12 GTS White/Tan which sold for $82k with 54,000 miles. That is well over 3 times this example's mileage with no PTS.. Further, it is a pristine, one-owner, dealer serviced example with a fresh annual service and new rear tires (yes, I have the comp and can email it). For me, it's as perfect as it gets. Normally aspirated, 6Speed, PTS, wide-body combination is always my preference. The GTS is a no-stories, swan song 997.2. Thank you for all the terrific inquieries and I'm happy to field any questions. David: 310-849-0136. Please however, no questions on reserve and I will only work within BAT's auction operation. Title is in hand with no lein or stories. DME, Carfax are top notch and pictured above. Thank you all again for the kind comments, bids, calls, showings and best of luck to all with the bidding process. I'm diggin' the drive back from LA to VA Nater34!. Sounds like a great adventure.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551980441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027911, "authorName": "TXbagman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction is killing me. Beautiful car. Great spec. The elusive 997.2 GTS manual...\r\nI've driven a 997.2 turbo and a 991.2 4S both manual. Different animals. I've been leaning towards a 991.1 manual, probably an S if I can find the right spec. BUT, I've always wanted a 997 GTS... Anyone want to help me here? I've got a serious Porsche bug right now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551982401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027949, "authorName": "allthingsporschesinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allthingsporschesinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drwijad I sent you a message to call me\r\n? Never got a response", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551983070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027976, "authorName": "TXbagman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbagman/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by TXbagman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551983636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3028001, "authorName": "Brabhambt29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhambt29/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by Brabhambt29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551983901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3028021, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time ever bidder with zero comments steps up to the plate with a \"knock out\" bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551984182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028025, "authorName": "SpeedJunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bid but I doubt it will be the knock out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551984220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028037, "authorName": "Driven_Texas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driven_texas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know @brabhambt29 personally. Ive been helping him search for a 997.2 GTS Manual. Hoping he does make the knock out bid. Great guy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551984420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028072, "authorName": "jhmlaxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhmlaxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a GTS that sold in August for 86.5k. I believe same spec/mileage other than it being a non PTS color. Im expecting this to go for more. https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/automobiles-sale/421116-2012-porsche-911-gts-6-speed-manual-1-owner-14-400-miles-loaded.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551984806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028093, "authorName": "pump9000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pump9000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many 2012 997.2 GTS , Manual, stunting PTS , one owner, are there out there for sale I would say none. I would have bid on this one had I not already have one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551985018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028096, "authorName": "SpeedJunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jhmlaxx I'm pretty sure John ended up selling that car for 82k. He came way off the ask. the car was for sale for months. I agree that the car here will fetch much more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551985031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028111, "authorName": "SpeedJunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pump9000 I have to agree. I've never seen a PTS 997 GTS and I've been looking for a while. I'm sure there are a few others out there, but good luck finding one, and with this low mileage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551985197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028156, "authorName": "pump9000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pump9000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@speedjunky\r\nThere are a few for sale but most of them PDK and the usual colors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551985524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028175, "authorName": "SpeedJunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pump9000 That's what I meant, no PTS (paint to sample) for sale that I have ever come across. There are a bunch of manual GTSs for sale currently but all are listed by flippers asking crazy money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551985704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028205, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best one is in NY....Red, MT, Aerocup kit & sub 3k miles for $97k. This car has been for sale for months too. They will list price for a while, then take it down to replace with \"Call for Price\", then put price back up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551985881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028242, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@newtowngt3 do you have a link to this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551986154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028288, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@socialpro1 https://www.ryanfriedmanmotorcars.com/2012-porsche-911-gts-c-512.htm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551986408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028325, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a white MT one with aerocup listed for $94K in PA...the bummer about this car is that I could have bought it for $82k from the elderly lady they bought it from, but was a few days too late.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551986531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028317, "authorName": "SpeedJunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NewtownGT3 exactly. That car sold in NC for 88k a few month ago. When I inquired about price dealer told me he had a buyer already at $108K. I called BS. Then I see it listed for 103k, then 99, and now $97k. Same thing that @allthingsporschesinc does. The GTS he has listed was on Autotrader for $75k and now he's asking $92k. Nothing wrong with flipping cars for a profit. I'm just pointing out that there is a big discrepancy between where these cars can actually be bought from a private party and where the flippers list them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551986531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028460, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@newtowngt3 thank you! And Yes - theres been plenty of times where even hours made the difference of a car sale or not !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551987137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028479, "authorName": "TXbagman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ouch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551987295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028483, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXbagman exactly!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551987323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028606, "authorName": "samwise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samwise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is really tempting me to sell my E46 M3 and just splurge on this. I've always wanted a 997.2 C2S or a GTS. I do think the GTS prices (especially manual) is still in \"silly\" territory (I mean it is a great car, but it's not 30+k better than a well spec'ed C2S...)\r\n\r\nI still want one tho :-p", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551988255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028640, "authorName": "socialpro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socialpro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samwise good point", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551988572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028710, "authorName": "BigSwole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigswole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This GTS needs to go for $101K so I can win the bet on RL!! LOL. Happy Bidding!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551988992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028723, "authorName": "NJLo17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njlo17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my last comment, I didn't want to play the guess what this will sell for game. But! To me the 997 GTS is a special car which is why I didn't hesitate purchasing mine with decent options which included the aero kit :) This one is still way below what I've seen out there. So if the reserve has been met the lucky winner will walk away with a bargain.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551989143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028765, "authorName": "Nater34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nater34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry as this probably isn\u2019t the place but there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this thread I think. Can someone please tell me what makes 997.2\u2019s so much more desirable than say 991\u2019s? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551989347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028857, "authorName": "NJLo17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njlo17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nater34, Rennlist (www.rennlist.com) is your friend :) It would take much time to get into an explanation. In a nutshell the 997's are the last of the raw visceral driving cars. While not like an air-cooled they come close to what us (the) purest wanted Porsche to build instead of the 996. The 997 GTS is the final build for the 997 series and has all the goodies one would want. That's my opinion :)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1551990131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028924, "authorName": "lattebreath85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lattebreath85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NJLo17 well said.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551990708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028933, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What @NHJLo17 said.... +1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551990794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028993, "authorName": "kpatler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpatler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a 997 owner, I\u2019m pumped to see them getting the love they deserve. This is one of the best GTS\u2019 I\u2019ve seen come to market, and if I didn\u2019t already have a C2S I\u2019d be all over this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551991294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029026, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GTS auctions are far and few between so there's no telling whether nothing happens from this price point on, or if things get wild coming down to the wire. I've been waiting for this all week so I hope it gets wild.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551991658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029032, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "predictions?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551991696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029069, "authorName": "jhmlaxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhmlaxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it will start to creep up, but won't get too wild. I'd say winning bid is 90k but doesn't meet the reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551992047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029080, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm guessing reserve is off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029087, "authorName": "lattebreath85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lattebreath85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I missing something, shouldn't it say if reserve is off somewhere on the page?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029090, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nope", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029092, "authorName": "jhmlaxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhmlaxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT doesn't say when the reserve has been met. Only on \"no reserve\" auction do you see that there is no reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029108, "authorName": "cbalster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbalster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The reserve would be met for a standard color at this bid, given the mileage. I would expect a higher reserve than current best bid given the combination of original owner, fully documented California car, PTS, and low mileage. As hard as 6mt 997.2 GTS's are to come by, this is an even more rare combination.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029122, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 82500, "content": "$82,500 bid placed by daveporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029123, "authorName": "samwise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samwise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A brand new PTS GT3 just sold here for 155k... this *might* hit 90k, hope the seller was able to set a high reserve and get a good price for this. Market for p-cars are finicky at the best of times. Too bad I am in the process of buying a house :-/ or I would totally jump on this and try my luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029142, "authorName": "TXbagman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NHjLo17 that's what I told my wife when I went home for lunch today after I had bid! She didn't get it...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029143, "authorName": "bdskipper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdskipper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn't love this car more. Want badly. In the Mustang world this is Grabber Blue. Laughing at the comparison are ya? Looking up the lap time at Hockenheim of this vs my Mustang and this is .3 seconds faster. Signed, modified C2 owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551992537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029159, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the DOW being down 200 pts doesn't help bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029178, "authorName": "Brabhambt29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhambt29/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by Brabhambt29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029181, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by daveporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029182, "authorName": "lattebreath85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lattebreath85/", "bidAmount": 85500, "content": "$85,500 bid placed by lattebreath85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551992978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029185, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let the fireworks begin!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551992986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029189, "authorName": "GT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never understand badge removal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029196, "authorName": "MIA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mia1/", "bidAmount": 87000, "content": "$87,000 bid placed by MIA1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029199, "authorName": "lattebreath85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lattebreath85/", "bidAmount": 87500, "content": "$87,500 bid placed by lattebreath85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029201, "authorName": "BGthree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgthree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a new '12 GTS owner, I'm hoping cbalster is right!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029205, "authorName": "MIA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mia1/", "bidAmount": 89999, "content": "$89,999 bid placed by MIA1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029210, "authorName": "HelpMeHelpU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helpmehelpu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Round and round she goes...where she stops, nobody knows. There's probably decent room to go before reserve....and only two+ minutes to go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029214, "authorName": "samwise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samwise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh my, I was wrong, the force is strong with this one :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029216, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 90500, "content": "$90,500 bid placed by daveporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029222, "authorName": "MIA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mia1/", "bidAmount": 92999, "content": "$92,999 bid placed by MIA1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029225, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still don't think we have hit reserve on this one....my bet is $100k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029226, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the 999 bids will get em eventually though...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029228, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "but it's a 997...it should end in 997!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029230, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jt1974 excellent point", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029232, "authorName": "BGthree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgthree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't believe we haven't seen a bid end in 997! A BAT tradition...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029234, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 93997, "content": "$93,997 bid placed by daveporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029237, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bet you a dollar he changes it on the next bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029239, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "okay thats funny", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551993336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029240, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had to do it", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551993341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029241, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @daveporsche....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551993342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029243, "authorName": "MIA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mia1/", "bidAmount": 95999, "content": "$95,999 bid placed by MIA1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029251, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are still pretty big swings from bid to bid. This one may go on for a bit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029250, "authorName": "YesOfficer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesofficer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jt1974 I owe you a dollar, lmk how to pay", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551993368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029254, "authorName": "NewtownGT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtowngt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nothing like having 2 guys on the web that really want a car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551993374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029257, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yesofficer - this ones on me. Get the next one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551993400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029259, "authorName": "NJLo17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njlo17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm rooting for DAVEPORSCHE. LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551993409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029262, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 96500, "content": "$96,500 bid placed by daveporsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029264, "authorName": "granster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Zero to 60 FTW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029265, "authorName": "MIA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mia1/", "bidAmount": 97999, "content": "$97,999 bid placed by MIA1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551993456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3029268, "authorName": "GruppeC956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gruppec956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is solid 997.2 GT3 price territory here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551993482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3029269, "authorName": "daveporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tapped out. all yours.. hope it meets reserve... hell of a car..", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1551993490, "type": "comment"}, {