[{"id": 15405697, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The unlikely heir to the over achieving Turbo FWD econo Mopars of the 80's. Remember when the PT Cruiser was introduced there were long waiting lists and folks were paying thousands over list?\r\n\r\nThis is the premium version with the SRT turbo 2.4, 5MT and 2drs, never mind the droptop. They don't seem to have aged well, at least on the market, but still a premium as a startling sleeper. Cheap fun! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724859861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405710, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a collector Mopar? I think so...\r\n\r\n@bosshoss3406pack @1996MBZ @KDMFan @BadAzp @Mr440SixPack\r\n@1996MBZ @KDMFan @BadAzp @G2Z @caozman @Valiantjim @ChargeRTBob @MLINKK @stevemitchell @lubricator @Mr440SixPack @Dollycat3 @RNash @nokids @flush @Martyn10 @lunchbocks2002 @JDubya @FAO @rgswims @TraceMopar @StevieP @Electraglider @MrTime @_43Sells @thedassler @PDXBryan @cabsclassics @Brodphish @440belvedere @MoparVince @Goldbondh2o @Brownfox", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724859956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405734, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much for looking at my PT Cruiser! Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll do by best to respond as quickly as possible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724860130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405868, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow with such low miles. This design is classic and the color combo. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724860960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405873, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by BestS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724860991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15406035, "authorName": "FAO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Jim, \r\nThanks for the tag.\r\nI have a 2001 PT with 80K on the clock, and will probably keep it forever.\r\nOne thing about these cars is you still see them everywhere.\r\nThere isn't any trip I take over 20 miles I don't see one.\r\nUnlike the Dodge Avenger 1st gen, which they sold a blue-million of.\r\nI almost never see one of those great cars any more, nor for the past 10 years.\r\nWay better looking than the Chevy copy of it.\r\n\r\nAs always, Good Fortune with the Auction!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724862062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15409827, "authorName": "WhyDoThis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whydothis/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by WhyDoThis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724873218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15413454, "authorName": "Brodphish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodphish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cWay better looking that the Chevy copy of it\u201d\n\nEvery time I see either a PT or an HHR I think the same thing", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724888585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15413847, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are becoming collectable", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724892048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15413859, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 1250, "content": "$1,250 bid placed by BestS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724892147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15414014, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the oil been changed recently? Timing belt done? Thanks, and GLWTA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724893409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15414726, "authorName": "coreyw66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreyw66/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by coreyw66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724902417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15414753, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the oil was change less than a 1,000 miles ago. At 32k I don't have a record that the timing belt has been change. Thx.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724902890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15421297, "authorName": "Paul6200", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul6200/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Paul6200", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724960989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15427784, "authorName": "a78911SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a78911sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, two months in a row now that BaT has brought us a beautiful PT Cruiser. The Dream Cruiser in July and now this one are my two favorites of all. This particular color combo is the best looking PT Cruiser ever produced to me. And a 5-speed to boot.\n\nPT Cruisers have had a soft spot for me and I bought a pastel yellow one only offered in 2007 for my youngest daughter's first car. It was a really useful and enjoyable car to own, another one I should've kept. I just checked the 2007 brochure to make sure I had my year right and noticed a Tangerine Pearl color was also offered. I never saw one of these in the wild but did spot a pastel yellow one earlier this week. I do think the bumper revision in 2007 was a miss. Love the bumpers on this 2005. \n\nThis one should sell for more than the Dream Cruiser with the turbo, 5-speed and color combo. GLWTA.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725031088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15428373, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much for the great comments! I think she's special and increasingly unique!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725034911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15430691, "authorName": "Nvsteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nvsteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello seller \r\nWith the trunk lid open, are there any signs of rust along the inside edge of the lid? \r\nWhat's the condition of the rubber weather seals around the top and the windows?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725043977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15431943, "authorName": "OfFCourse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offcourse/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by OfFCourse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725047713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15432097, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi: There is absolutely no rust in the trunk lid. I'm attaching photos that show the area is like new. All of the rubber is pliable and in great shape. I've taken close up pictures for you to review. Thanks so much and please let me know if you have any additional questions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725048109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15442052, "authorName": "JuicesDiamante", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juicesdiamante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know what the minor damage is to this car? Do you have pictures of the damage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725137523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15442491, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are no pictures but what the PO said is that it was a scrape on the rear bumper in 2016 and they had it repainted. It all looks original now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725141063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15442697, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are no pictures; however, the last owner said that the rear bumper was scraped in 2016 and they had it repainted. It all looks original.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725143538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457804, "authorName": "Donaldashton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldashton/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Donaldashton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725319391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15458186, "authorName": "OfFCourse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offcourse/", "bidAmount": 2269, "content": "$2,269 bid placed by OfFCourse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725324716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15465873, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When looking at past values this is way under priced", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725398186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15465878, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 2370, "content": "$2,370 bid placed by BestS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725398205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15467331, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725403516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15467655, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're down to the last day of bidding! Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them quickly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725406458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468075, "authorName": "A55nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a55nut/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by A55nut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725410047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15468241, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725411678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15468511, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's in the bag in pic #140? Do you have the owner's manual, brake fluid flush done? Thanks!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725414875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468539, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bread basket on wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725415192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15469098, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi: The bag in the picture is for the cover for the tonneau cover. The brake fluid is clear and I'm not sure if it's been flushed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725425077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15469540, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve driven these PTs and loved the heck out of it. Here in Indianapolis I see these quite frequently. I\u2019m not sure they will ever be a great collector piece but to just have fun in? Yes, it is a steal at the current price! Snapper.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725451721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15469542, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Jeffsnapp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725451761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15469560, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725452102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15469569, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 3001, "content": "$3,001 bid placed by BestS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725452256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15469572, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Jeffsnapp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725452291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15469590, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725452629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15469622, "authorName": "tvtommy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvtommy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve owned one of these\u2026.the GT is incredibly underrated. It corners like a cat on Velcro and has embarrassed more than a few people. You MUST burn premium fuel in it. Budget fun!!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725453118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470007, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Jeffsnapp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725457832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15470071, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is heating up on a car which is becoming an iconic classic", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725458414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470091, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 5775, "content": "$5,775 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725458651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15470105, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're looking for an SRT-4, but also want a convertible and heated seats, this is your car!\r\n\r\n(FWIW, I have an SRT-4, and I always thought it would be fun to have one of these, too!)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725458707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470215, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 5875, "content": "$5,875 bid placed by Jeffsnapp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725459851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15470251, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725460267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15470300, "authorName": "BestS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bests/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still a steal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725460742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470975, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Jeffsnapp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725465877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15471867, "authorName": "Donaldashton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldashton/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Donaldashton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725470484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15472138, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 6350, "content": "$6,350 bid placed by Jeffsnapp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725471140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15472331, "authorName": "209klassiccycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/209klassiccycles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These PT's are SLEEPERS! Like a well dressed SRT-4.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725471681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15472755, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the great comments and emails. I will be online durimg the last 35 minutes in case you have any questions. Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725473037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473137, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UGW and @209klassiccycle (great hobby btw) You made me look! This GM guy had no idea what an SRT-4 could be. I was familiar with the Dodge Neon and thought it was a pretty neat compact. Didn\u2019t know they had turbocharged it! That\u2019s fine as long as this 73 year old can lift a left leg I\u2019m driving manual shift! Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725474327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473181, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Headed straight to Scranton, PA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725474468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473222, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this PT headed to JB\u2019s old home?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725474599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473286, "authorName": "Drphlbrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drphlbrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And for weekend fun, drop in the Stage 1 PCM for 15-20 extra PT Ponies & hang on!\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725474738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473388, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the 2.4 turbo is understressed in stock form and can handle significantly more tuning without hazard. My son and I can a 2.4 in a first gen Neon autocrosser, SCCA Street Mod, that dynoed 340hp at the wheels with a small turbo for low end torque. The Torsen differential was an important part of the drivetrain. The car was so quick that as a passenger I'd start laughing. Are the various Mopar Stage PCMs still available?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725475099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473433, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725475263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15473436, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wrong coast for me : (.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725475278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473461, "authorName": "Drphlbrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drphlbrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes you can get the PCM from myckee on ebay, also active on the AllPar site. I got one from him. 14psi stock I believe & my gauge now runs to 18+ when I get in it. With good tires my PT hugs the road well. This one is much a more a leave it stock.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725475371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473464, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deal of the day now", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725475379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473467, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/4/24 for $6,500 to Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725475383, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15473482, "authorName": "Roverexprt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverexprt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations! I think you got a great deal! She is like new:)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725475428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473499, "authorName": "Drphlbrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drphlbrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen. That is a great deal on the last year before TIPM & with those low miles, change the belt & water pump & daily it! \r\nCongrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725475484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473505, "authorName": "Paul6200", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul6200/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a steal!!! Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725475500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473507, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deal of the day for sure! Congrats Buyer & Seller. This is one of those I practically regret watching as I'm missing out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725475503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473511, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this wasn't a couple of grand shipping, I would have been allover it..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725475512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473529, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer should buy the seller some medicine. : (.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725475552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473544, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drphlbrt yes, definitely first thing on my list! Thanks!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725475597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15473788, "authorName": "Drphlbrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drphlbrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Belt & pump are an adventure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725476479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15474636, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drphlbrt yes, so I've heard!! But a good investment!! I wouldn't drive this with a 20 year old belt!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725479342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15474801, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uby67vw1958 man-o-man, I missed out on a great deal. I was in the grocery check out line and lost track of time or I would be driving this PT home to Indianapolis! Cr\u2014p! However, congratulations to my BaT friend on winning this cherry PT! You probably saved my marriage! Snapper.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725479905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15475105, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jeffsnapp thanks!! I understand completely, on all fronts!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725480761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15478150, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG...I missed this one. At this winning bid amount, shipping from CA to East Coast would have been NO big deal. \r\nThe deal/steal of the day/week/month...YEOW \r\nCongrats fortunate @uby67vw1958 ...YEOW :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725499075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15478152, "authorName": "VantageAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vantageauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet lordy this is one heck of a steal!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725499110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15478825, "authorName": "MAMilligan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mamilligan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a smoking deal. Best spec for a PT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725508833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15480020, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uby67vw1958 you got a great deal on this - just pay someone to do the belt and water pump with the money you saved. While you're at it, might as well check the cam seals. I did the job myself once, and the next time it was due I considered $1000 to a good shop money well spent. \r\n\r\nI've owned an SRT-4 for 20 years, and the biggest thing I'd watch for on this PT is the plastic bits. They tend to get brittle with age. For example, I kept missing shifts until I found my shift cable bushings had completely disintegrated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725545701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15480154, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UGW Thank you!! I'll definitely look into this!! Maybe do it all at the same time, would save some $$. Do the cam seals leak over time?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725546862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15485791, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uby67vw1958 mine haven't, but many timing belt/water pump service kits include cam seals and a new belt tensioner, too. The pump and belt aren't the cost. It's the labor to get to them that is expensive. At almost 20 years old and low miles, if you're going to do the timing belt and water pump, you're 95% of the way to the cam seals, so might as well do anything else you can while you're in there. \r\n\r\nUpside: you probably won't have to do it again for 10 years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725567771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15486273, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UGW Sounds great! A wealth of information here! Thanks so much!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725569144, "type": "comment"}]