[{"id": 14202493, "authorName": "cqhall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cqhall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hang on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713306404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202495, "authorName": "911993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911993/", "bidAmount": 997, "content": "$997 bid placed by 911993", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713306445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202514, "authorName": "cqhall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cqhall/", "bidAmount": 2007, "content": "$2,007 bid placed by cqhall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713306652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202520, "authorName": "SchwarzWagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwarzwagen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the car available for local viewing? And/or can I get a PPI done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713306718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202555, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning, you can feel the meticulous ownership in the log and spare parts! Possible to receive a DME? Thank you in advance!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713307109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202557, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 9997, "content": "$9,997 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713307121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202563, "authorName": "ArtVandelay2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artvandelay2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi! I am up in Scottsdale & literally just bought this twin (speed yellow 997.1 GT3 w/ PCCB & 22k miles). Only difference is factory black wheels & side graphic. This car MASSIVELY EXCEEDED my expectations. I may have overpaid for it, but I don't regret it given hiw awesome it is. I will be curious what this goes for, but these are epic & nothing will be made like them so they will only go up!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713307193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202568, "authorName": "logical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/logical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speed Yellow > Racing Yellow (and SY matches PCCB's) GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713307251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202587, "authorName": "BGaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgaa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful GT3!! Does anyone know the production numbers for speed yellow?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713307421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202588, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are two DME reports in the gallery. One using my Durametric and one by a dealer tech using PIWIS. Both are very recent and show no overrevs in any range.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713307433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202590, "authorName": "jazillon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jazillon/", "bidAmount": 125997, "content": "$125,997 bid placed by jazillon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713307460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202601, "authorName": "Slowslowcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowslowcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot dog. Let\u2019s get this baby to 200k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713307536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202604, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @seller but I am not seeing the DME reports you mention, which photo numbers are they?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713307578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202686, "authorName": "The_Dude_Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_dude_abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a simply stunning example, GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713308439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202693, "authorName": "Fusionrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fusionrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s up twin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713308516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202700, "authorName": "S62FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s62ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to the owner for spec'ing a sharp example and holding on to it all these years in such amazing condition. And, it's been driven. This is how 911 GT3 ownership is done. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713308585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202738, "authorName": "boobenstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boobenstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the one to have. These long term ownership cars were loved-hard to let go I bet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713308912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202769, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't see the DME reports either. I will contact BaT.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713309159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202790, "authorName": "pilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I just totaled my 997.1 GT3 last weekend and having this would make me feel way better.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713309363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202850, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 photos showing results from DME tests have been added to the gallery.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713309964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202869, "authorName": "silverbulletgti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverbulletgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pilsen I was sad to see the photos on RL. Saw you at the gas station (was in the GT4). I hope you\u2019re doing okay.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713310231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202881, "authorName": "jreifler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jreifler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Take note: THIS is how you own, maintain, document, prep, photo, and present a 997GT car. But you missed one thing, @SirC51 . . . No pics of the rotors on a scale . . .\ud83d\ude09", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713310331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202888, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I measured the thickness of the rotors using a micrometer. The readings are all above the minimum stamped on the rotor hats and none of the rotors show the wear circles that will appear when the rotors are worn.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713310490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202909, "authorName": "silverbulletgti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverbulletgti/", "bidAmount": 127000, "content": "$127,000 bid placed by silverbulletgti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713310655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202908, "authorName": "jreifler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jreifler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirC51 - That was sarcasm. You did it perfectly. The wear circles are visible even on new rotors. The key is that they appear and feel identical to the rest of the rotor, as yours do.\n\n@silverbulletgti - You in the Sapphire GT4 at the Dragon? This would be the one to get . . .\n\n@Bgaa - 47 Speed Yellow US cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713310925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202951, "authorName": "silverbulletgti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverbulletgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jreifler that was me! \r\n\r\nYes- this looks like a pretty nice example\u2026.. 150-175? You seem to know the market.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713311018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202975, "authorName": "jreifler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jreifler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silverbulletgti - Great meeting you! Yes, I think given SY and impeccable records / presentation, this takes top of market. Sub 10k mileage pricing, despite the mileage. 150-75 should be spot on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713311354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202985, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car can be inspected locally by appointment. The file of service records is too large to put in the gallery. I might be able to share the records by an alternative means such as LiquidFiles sent to an individual email address.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713311443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202996, "authorName": "outlaw77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlaw77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I am sure many will agree, the speed yellow looks right on this GT3.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713311543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203031, "authorName": "wpaugh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wpaugh911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning!! @SirC51 Great work on your presentation. From one GT3 owner to another, I know it wasn\u2019t easy to make the decision to let this go. To all bidding, there is no better feeling than being behind the wheel of a 997 GT car. Good luck to everyone!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713311864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203061, "authorName": "pilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silverbulletgti thanks for the kind words. I recall you mentioning you wanted a white or SY 997, this would fit the bill perfectly! I think I need @jreifler\u2019s RSA in my life next but this is so tempting given the condition.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713312063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203162, "authorName": "outlaw77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlaw77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The speed yellow looks right on this GT3.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713312932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204114, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - thank you again for the incredibly meticulous presentation and quick responses. Two more questions: (i) have the coolant lines been pinned or welded (I assume no given the service log does not include it) and (ii) how much track time (if any)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713325738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204277, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The coolant lines have not been pinned or welded. They were inspected by a local shop last year and showed no sign of leakage. \r\n\r\nAfter a proper break-in, the car was driven on local tracks in some PCA DE events in 2007 and 2008. It was never raced. And never suffered any damage or ill effects, except tire wear. The car has not been tracked since.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713330642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204312, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! And the only modification is the GMG roll cage, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713332147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204442, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A spectacular Speed Yellow 997.1 GT3 - GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713346530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204556, "authorName": "Genevieve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genevieve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sorry for the dumb question but could you please explain the common concern I see about pinned or welded coolant lines ? thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713352594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204647, "authorName": "NSXavier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxavier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Genevieve \r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu-RBG5hKYA\r\n05:15\r\n\r\nThis is on a turbo engine, but the cooling system on the GT3 Mezger is the same design. It just doesn't have the coolant feed for bank1 turbocharger. The plastic coolant pipes under the oil cooler manifold also crack, and should be replaced with the metal pipes from Sharkwerks. \r\n\r\nA lot of tracks in the US will not allow GT3's or Turbo's with the Mezger engines on track without documentation that the coolant pipes have been remedied.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713354864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204721, "authorName": "981D4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/981d4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A GT3 with zero ignitions in range 1? That's some serious restraint!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713356196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204797, "authorName": "Genevieve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genevieve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NSXavier thank you for the very informative demo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713357334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14205128, "authorName": "BGaa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgaa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Range 1 starts at 9000 rmp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713360701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14205150, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only modifications to the car are the GMG roll bar, Carnewal radiator intake screens, and the Valentine One radar detector mount and wiring on the rear view mirror post. In addition, the side marker lights were changed from orange to clear, the tail lights were changed to solid red, and the fuel cap was changed to aluminum, all with OEM parts.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713360937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14207712, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact of zero overrevs does not show \"restraint.\" Instead, it shows that I never stuffed the car into the wrong gear when downshifting, e.g., going from fifth to third. Overrevs only occur on downshifting. Overrevs on acceleration are impossible thanks to the rev limiter.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1713375661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14209824, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "+1 to @seller. Some models have lower set of ranges such that it is typical to see a variety of revs in the 1-2 range (like a 981 GT4) just from bouncing on the redline and then the 997 has such a high set of ranges (9K for range 1) that it is relatively common to see clean DME with zero over-revs. \r\n\r\nIn case people are curious, two good resources are:\r\nhttps://911virgin.com/engine-revs/\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKgOAWMjZLQ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713382101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14211870, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super stellar GT3 and the original owner\u2026I love it!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713389402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14212210, "authorName": "JSNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$200K + all day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713391378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14212644, "authorName": "ScottAz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, all these mezger gt3's in the valley...definitely need to schedule a get-together LOL! I'm sorry I never got to cross paths with this beauty (live in Gilbert, work in Scottsdale). And I concur with the sentiments expressed about the 7.1...just an awesome, unbreakable, and all-round great car (still miss my GR 7.1!). GLWA! And I know for a fact you can log a type 1 without a missed shift (zing it off redline in first and see what happens! This car was clearly treated right!).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713395911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14213783, "authorName": "DRVN2WK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drvn2wk/", "bidAmount": 129000, "content": "$129,000 bid placed by DRVN2WK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713410974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14214134, "authorName": "JoeJo3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joejo3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how many of these gt3 were made?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713434994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14214503, "authorName": "GW123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 1 owner GT3, that seems rare now. These cars trade hands so much. Absolutely love Speed Yellow. Mine almost always had a bee or ladybug or both on it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713445434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14214533, "authorName": "TheKosherStogie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thekosherstogie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look immaculate! Yellow bring the \ud83d\udd25 and best color on the 7.1GT3. Have your twin car. Less and less for sale and more and more crashed. Good luck everyone! They\u2019re pretty darn bullet proof, especially the .1", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713445720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14214831, "authorName": "stephenkim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephenkim/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by stephenkim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713448466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14224062, "authorName": "Cruzerguyyy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruzerguyyy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very beautiful GT3!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713534906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14224632, "authorName": "SchwarzWagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwarzwagen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirC51 How can I get in touch with you to come see the car? I'm extremely serious but would love to see it in person if possible. I'm nearby.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713540067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14225263, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you email me as some bidders have?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713544391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14227725, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schwarzwagen\r\nPost your phone number and I\u2019ll call you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713552956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14231391, "authorName": "Gmurrayl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmurrayl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Inexplicably I find modern 911 look really great in yellow - one of their best colors .\r\nBut not pre 2004 cars . Not sure why \r\nPerfect generation - GT3 , manual , no screen glare , old left key , I never check my G\u2019s , tire pressure is nice but no other need for screens \r\nCd i like having one . And then a Mez engine u can see .. the best", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713577167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14232620, "authorName": "Bigbar365", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbar365/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nsxavier while that may to true about some tracks, I think these 997s are a seriously rare sight at a track these days! Putting a $100k car in the wall would stink, but a $250k car\u2026nope!\r\n\r\nThe coolant system is definitely a weak point on these cars though. I just bought a 997.2 GT3 and PPI was fine, then it shows up at my door on a delivery truck with coolant pouring out of one of the radiators which had bulged and cracked on the plastic piece at the side. Swapped it out for a CSF rad which looks a WAY better design \r\n\r\nThis one owner car in yellow will bring serious coin. They aren\u2019t making any more of these Mezger\u2019s last time I checked!! LOL! \r\n\r\nSuch awesome cars!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713619892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14235248, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pursuant to a bidder's question offline, the Maintenance Log in the Gallery is updated to add the replacement of front brake pads in early 2009 following the replacement of rear pads in late 2008. Also, mileage on tires is less than 4,000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713637897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14235980, "authorName": "Type911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirC51, were you chasing a brake squeal issue? \r\n Curious on why front & rear PCCB pads were replaced at 5200/5300 miles. \r\n\r\nGreat car you have taken exceptional care of!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713640945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237334, "authorName": "autosbyhart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autosbyhart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will a dme be provided?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713649546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237341, "authorName": "autosbyhart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autosbyhart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nevermind i see it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713649670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237460, "authorName": "Userabc123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/userabc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no brake squeal using carbon brakes. They are changed at 5k mikes due to track time ans hard braking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713651339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237530, "authorName": "Userabc123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/userabc123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the cage welded in? Bolted in? Were the stock carpets damaged or cut? Did you keep stock carpet? Please explain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713652168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237563, "authorName": "trimarc140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimarc140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow I have never seen a speed yellow 997.1 GT3, really cool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713652660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237569, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@userabc123\r\nThe roll bar (not a cage) is bolted in at OEM mounting points. Carpet was cut to gain access to rear mounting points. No carpet was removed. Front mounting point utilized seat belt anchor points. See photos nos. 159-160.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713652709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237633, "authorName": "Type911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@userabc123...right, my experience as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713653403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237713, "authorName": "rhom102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhom102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original paint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713654456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14238272, "authorName": "trimarc140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimarc140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhom102 read the listing and look through the pics", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713661725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14238905, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhom102\r\nYes, original paint throughout. Uniform paint thickness reading are some confirmation of that, but be aware that thickness readings are greater where there is protective film.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713677125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14239929, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Userabc123\r\nAlso see photos nos. 166-168 showing the professional installation of the roll bar without mutilating the carpet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713711561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14241111, "authorName": "BrooklynAutoSales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooklynautosales/", "bidAmount": 131997, "content": "$131,997 bid placed by BrooklynAutoSales", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713720412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14244570, "authorName": "aarodynamics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aarodynamics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have and can you share PCCB rotor measurements?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713751101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14245987, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aarodynamics\r\nThe PCCB rotor thickness measurements as shown in the gallery photos are:\r\n\r\nLF 34.2 (#222) RF 34.5 (#223)\r\nLR 28.1 (#232) RR 28.2 (#231)\r\n\r\nAll are above the minimums stamped on the rotor hats and none of the rotor discs show the wear circles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713794704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14246140, "authorName": "Gmurrayl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmurrayl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess that is why these are so hard to buy when new. One can put 20k miles on and make back every dime spent on the car over almost 20 years. \r\nits a free ride if you already are wealthy and know your stuff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713796050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14246297, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gmurrayl\r\nA seller might recover the original purchase price but not necessarily \"every dime\" spent in giving the car TLC over the years of ownership. There is no \"free ride\" (or lunch). But the enjoyment of driving a car such a this is priceless!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713797637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14247462, "authorName": "aarodynamics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aarodynamics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirC51 - Do you have PCCB rotor density measurements instead of those thickness measurements? Porsche states that PCCB rotor life expectancy is measured through density rather than thickness. Here's an example of what the measurements look like: https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4-spyder/977083-pccb-wear-measurements.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713805869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14248303, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aarodynamics\r\nI do not have PCCB rotor density measurements. My thickness measurements were instructed by a Porsche Technical Service Bulletin that measured thickness.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713808172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14253180, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - as we head into the final stretch, do you have a particular highlight that stands out from owning this GT3 over the last 15 years? Any fun road trips?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713831212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14253453, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dshrp\r\nIt's hard to choose one memory over another. I still remember the day the transporter delivered the car to my home. I took delivery, got on the computer to print a 3-day temporary tag, and drove it to a PCA event to show it off. Later that year I entered the car in the annual Route 66 car show in Flagstaff, Arizona and brought home a very big Best Porsche in show trophy. (I'll throw that in with the car if you buy it.) Still later, I entered the car in multiple PCA Arizona Region Concours (which always inspired a thorough cleaning) and I captured several class trophies. And valets at restaurants often parked the car in front of the restaurant, which made me proud.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1713834428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14253685, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love those stories!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713837029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14253908, "authorName": "TheAutobarnStables", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theautobarnstables/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by TheAutobarnStables", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713839950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14254879, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning bidders and GT3 admirers. I will be available until the hammer falls to answer your questions and exchange comments.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713877111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255452, "authorName": "Kinky_Streets", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kinky_streets/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I assume they are original Pads on the PCCB brakes, what % is left of those pads, if you already answered this, sorry I missed it. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713883018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255720, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kinky Streets\r\nBrake pads are not original. They were replaced. I cannot estimate the % of pad remaining (the car is at home and I'm at work, and even if I measured the remaining thickness I don't know the original thickness). Suffice it to say that there is ample remaining pad, the wear indicators have not triggered a warning, and, in any event, brake pads are not a high dollar item.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713885514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255772, "authorName": "jreifler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jreifler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aarodynamics / @Kinky_Streets - No one without access to a PCNA / Snap-On machine that costs more than the rotors themselves will have density measurements. Thickness and weight measurements are stamped on the rotors themselves, but the differences between new and worn are miniscule. New is 34/28mm, and the margin between that and worn is literally .5mm. Those are not reliable indicators. Porsche's workshop manual goes by visual inspection and surface roughness. These rotors are in excellent condition, but here's a link to the official Porsche guide: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/997-gt2-gt3-forum/1372366d1705432481-the-997-gt3-rs-cars-for-sale-thread-wm-465102-checking-fr-disc-pccb.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiElaev0diFAxWA_8kDHdHoAs8QFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2zcSgaLMkIzvsugSetvLFL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713885847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255814, "authorName": "bobmilleriii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobmilleriii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @SirC51. Thank you for being so accessible. Can you advise a couple of quick questions: 1) brake pads changed at 5k miles??? To get there, how MUCH track time on the car? 2) No ECU over-rev report?? 3) paint meter readings are all over the place - generally film is about 4-6mil. Yours seems to be showing up at about 6-8 mil and changes. Any ideas? Thanks so much!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713886210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255917, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobmilleriii\r\nAs shown on the Maintenance Log, rear pads were changed at 5,231 on 12/31/08 and fronts at about 7,000 on 2/2/09. \r\nAs reported before, after a proper break-in, I drove the car on track in PCA DE/TT events at several local tracks, but never raced per se. I cannot quantify the track time in sessions or miles. I stopped all track use in 2009 after I bought a GT3 Cup car. \r\nThe Gallery includes two reports showing no over-revs. \r\nProtective film was applied to the full nose, headlights, fog lights, mirrors and rockers during break-in period and before any track use. I believe that film on rear arches is factory. Film was replaced on the nose in 2010 under warranty, although I paid a small amount ($375) for some reason I can't recall. \r\nThe paint readings on the unprotected surfaces are relatively uniform. The thickness of the film is what it is. Perhaps my friend was less than expert in using the borrowed meter for the first time while I took the photos.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713887213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14258525, "authorName": "changedriven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/changedriven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After years and years of longing for one, I picked up my first 997 GT3 last week. ( 2007, 997.1) I couldn't wrap my mind around the prices for so long. The second time you drive this car, you'll realize how truly special it is . So much more than the sum of its parts, and it's worth every penny. I hope everyone has the opportunity one day. 10/10 car. Does everything so well. Speed Yellow is just the jam. Seller you have done an excellent job fielding questions. I wish you the best of luck and the buyer will be very happy with the car!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713898565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14258760, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@changedriven\r\nThank you. And welcome to the GT3 fraternity (or is it a religion?). I will be back in the congregation again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713899321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14258844, "authorName": "trimarc140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimarc140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the commenters with the detailed questions are actually going to bid on this amazing car", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713899578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14258877, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trimrac140\r\nIt's OK, I'm enjoying the banter and don't feel like working today.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713899678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14258947, "authorName": "trimarc140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimarc140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The PCCB's and color alone make this price an outright steal for someone. Good luck @SirC51", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713899893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14258970, "authorName": "doc997s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doc997s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car should sell itself. Regretfully I sold mine this week and I am now in the \"what were you thinking\" stage! It is hard to put in words what the driving experience is like.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713899957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14259753, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PCCBs on this car look perfectly fine and on street driven cars, these rotors last a lifetime.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713902760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260121, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 136000, "content": "$136,000 bid placed by ryneodonnell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713903901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260236, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryneodonnell I\u2019m rooting for you. I\u2019ve seen you bid on several 997s recently and you got very close on the white 7.2GT3. Could this one here be the one?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713904368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260334, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JerseyDirt - thank you sir. This one probably isn't the one - but it is so clean I just had to bid. I just am really set on white. But I wouldn't mind this in the garage for the right price! Just did a \"garage expansion\" so have room! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713904723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260373, "authorName": "pilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I totaled my pristine 997.1 GT3 ten days ago and since then have been trying to figure out the replacement car. I\u2019ve been ALL over the place, but the bottom line is there\u2019s nothing that compares to these cars. I\u2019m so bummed I can\u2019t get this one as the replacement, but whoever gets it is getting one incredible vehicle.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713904881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260388, "authorName": "mattonthewater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattonthewater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "997 GT3 is the GOAT, this should be much higher for such a rewarding driving experience.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713904930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260382, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always believed that paying up for a clean well-maintained car is well worth it. As they say, you only want to cry once. This belief has always served me well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713904979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260409, "authorName": "BrooklynAutoSales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooklynautosales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheAutobarnStables are you coming back in ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260428, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To paraphrase a song, \"come a little bit closer, this is your kind of car.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260453, "authorName": "pilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilsen/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by pilsen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260452, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's see where she lands! I'm a recent 997 GT3 owner, and they're good as people say they are!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260472, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @ryneodonnell, now I have to root for @pilsen. His story tugged on my heart strings.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260494, "authorName": "VKJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vkj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pilsen - my heart ached when I saw your pic of your car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713905330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260509, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260522, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think @pilsen can have it! My heart is set on white. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260523, "authorName": "CompassCollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/compasscollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We know this car and its owner and cannot speak highly enough of both. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260539, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh @dshrp chiming in here. Wouldn't be a GT3 auction without the usual suspects. :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260545, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't forget to refresh your browser!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260546, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One day all of us will have our 997s and spend our time driving them instead of bidding on them lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260553, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That would be fun! @dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260556, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare car in a rare color, what's not to like?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260561, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 142000, "content": "$142,000 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260570, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 143000, "content": "$143,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260571, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So few of these in speed yellow. Now find me another one owner with documented history and PCCBs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260575, "authorName": "mcomito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcomito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is worth 10s of thousands more", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260580, "authorName": "jaredq22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredq22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw a similar spec to this driving around over the weekend. I caught myself and everyone else waiting at the traffic light all drooling over the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260584, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcomito\r\nI agree!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260585, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sat on the sidelines looking for a certain color, then read up on the production numbers of said color, then cried and just bought a black one :)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1713905636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260587, "authorName": "pjjames512", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjjames512/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by pjjames512", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260597, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 146000, "content": "$146,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260598, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To be fair, I have excel plotted most every GT3 sale (997.1 and 997.2) in the past year or two. The statistical average is 22,000 miles on the nose and $129,257 average price for 997.1s", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713905674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260600, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 147000, "content": "$147,000 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260606, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shh with your logic, let your emotions flow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260614, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The BaT gambling genes kick in about now! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260616, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unique cars/builds always bring the money. Averages don\u2019t apply to non-average cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260619, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Statistical average for 997.2 GT3s: 23,722 miles, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t $180,822", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260620, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 148000, "content": "$148,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260624, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I mention that I'll throw in my ex who didn't like the car?", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1713905787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260628, "authorName": "jaredq22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredq22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pass", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260629, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That could kill your sale", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260632, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "None of them are average anymore, @JerseyDirt! :) They are all \"special\" in some way. Limited color, limited options, no accidents, etc. lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260633, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True, lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260635, "authorName": "Kngofswng2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kngofswng2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She hot?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260636, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GREAT color spec one owner GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260640, "authorName": "pavulon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavulon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smoking hot. Cremated.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260639, "authorName": "TheKosherStogie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thekosherstogie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And a couple crashed as of late. Less and less of them\u2026", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713905854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260643, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let DS have it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260645, "authorName": "chobbsey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chobbsey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know the price is too low when the dealers are circling above. If someone really wants this car, better not eff around and live with the RNM nightmare.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260648, "authorName": "pjjames512", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjjames512/", "bidAmount": 149000, "content": "$149,000 bid placed by pjjames512", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260653, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kngofswng2000\r\nAnd she's smart", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260652, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM \"nightmare\" = make side deal without paying $7,500...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260656, "authorName": "changedriven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/changedriven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryneodonnell \r\n\r\nThere are just as many cars that trade hands privately. And often times, for big bucks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260660, "authorName": "ArtVandelay2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artvandelay2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryneodonnell: well then I massively overpaid for the speed yellow 997.1 GT3 I bought from Suburban Exotics w/ 22000 miles", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713905931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260669, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I massively overpay for a lot of things I like. Doesn't change the stats. :) hah.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713905961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260674, "authorName": "wpaugh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wpaugh911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryneodonnell the longer you wait for your GT car the more the averages will go up. They are becoming more and more rare in a .1 or .2", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713905976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260676, "authorName": "pilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thegrayman exactly! My GT4 was RNM on here and seller and I made a deal for less than what the hammer price + 5% would\u2019ve been. Win win.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713905978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260680, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Refresh and keep up the momentum", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260685, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260691, "authorName": "MillenniumCollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millenniumcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Want is real", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260698, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm doing that now @SirC51 \ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260700, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wpaugh911 - if you saw the spreadsheet I have and the graph, you'd disagree. :) 5-year plan, I agree with you. 3-6 month window, I don't.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713906048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260705, "authorName": "JerseyDirt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerseydirt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The BAT fee is maxed out now. Basically free money from here :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713906075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260711, "authorName": "SonomaMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonomamatt/", "bidAmount": 151000, "content": "$151,000 bid placed by SonomaMatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260720, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dshrp your BAT account active only on GT3 good luck", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713906115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260726, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please keep it up. My grandchildren hope to inherit something.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713906137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260728, "authorName": "wpaugh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wpaugh911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryneodonnell less spreadsheets, more downshifts, equals more smiles!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713906140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260727, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hah, thanks ... couple close calls but no luck yet :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713906157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260742, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SonomaMatt likes only yellow cars", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260746, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260752, "authorName": "Motorvated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorvated/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dshrp I\u2019m sure FAM would be happy to set you up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260762, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motorvated you are here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260773, "authorName": "SonomaMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonomamatt/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by SonomaMatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260796, "authorName": "Motorvated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorvated/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dshrp, my understanding is FAM runs a great business, many years of happy customers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260799, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 156000, "content": "$156,000 bid placed by dshrp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260800, "authorName": "pjjames512", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjjames512/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by pjjames512", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260808, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember, Biff put on two coats of wax.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713906438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260812, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motorvated Yes, he's had many happy Foriegn Affairs. \r\n\r\nI'll see myself out...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713906454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260813, "authorName": "TurboBoostin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turboboostin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "knockout bid", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713906456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260815, "authorName": "pilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strong bid @pjjames512 I think this car belongs to you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260818, "authorName": "slamnss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slamnss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260823, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motorvated I\u2019ve been taking my cars to FAM for 20-25 years. I wouldn\u2019t let anyone else touch my cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713906478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260825, "authorName": "mattonthewater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattonthewater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still nowhere close to what it would take to get mine. This is still too cheap.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713906486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260834, "authorName": "SonomaMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonomamatt/", "bidAmount": 165000, "content": "$165,000 bid placed by SonomaMatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260835, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjjames512 going from a 981 to this?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713906520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260836, "authorName": "deutschmick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deutschmick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Same year, mileage, and spec as my white one. These are very special cars! Best regards to seller and buyer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713906521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260858, "authorName": "SonomaMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonomamatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/23/24 for $165,000 to SonomaMatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713906636, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14260862, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260863, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @sonomamatt, glad to see this heading to the bay area", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1713906654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260869, "authorName": "pjjames512", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjjames512/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats - best of the best!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260871, "authorName": "Marco77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marco77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It went cheap!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713906665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260870, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @SonomaMatt! Enjoy your new GT3!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713906665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260872, "authorName": "mattonthewater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattonthewater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen. Great buy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713906666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260876, "authorName": "dshrp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dshrp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the amazing presentation @seller \u2013 just a bit outside my range today!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713906677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260879, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SonomaMatt congrats enjoy in good health i guess yellow is the key", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713906688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260886, "authorName": "wpaugh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wpaugh911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonomamatt Congrats! Hell of a car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713906713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260885, "authorName": "ryneodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryneodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Matt! Nice car. PCCB just pops on this thing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713906713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260888, "authorName": "slamnss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slamnss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy ! A steal at that number!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713906719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260901, "authorName": "SirC51 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirc51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A big thank you to all bidders and commenters. It's been a fun week. I will miss this great car.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1713906763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260910, "authorName": "SonomaMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonomamatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the kind comments everyone. Very excited.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1713906802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260916, "authorName": "SonomaMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonomamatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SirC51, I'll be in touch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713906818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14261149, "authorName": "Chi_PT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chi_pt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a buy!! Congrats @SonomaMatt", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713907737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14261205, "authorName": "mcomito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcomito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A steal. Enjoy the (s)miles", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713908014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14261414, "authorName": "trimarc140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimarc140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats SonomaMatt would love to see your face on that first drive!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713910303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14261581, "authorName": "Bigbar365", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbar365/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this was a great buy. This colour in this condition. Unicorn! You\u2019re never losing a dime on it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713912008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14262275, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing machine at a great price. Enjoy with much health.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713919836, "type": "comment"}]