[{"id": 4130489, "authorName": "R0chMaN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r0chman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My original Dream Car since I was a kid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581456130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4130740, "authorName": "JohnPaulJose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnpauljose/", "bidAmount": 964, "content": "$964 bid placed by JohnPaulJose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581457870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4130853, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You keep throwing these beauties at us and I feel like an injured reserve at a bidding contest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581458529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4130867, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 5964, "content": "$5,964 bid placed by larrygk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581458607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4131031, "authorName": "Volvoclassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoclassic/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Volvoclassic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581459925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4131146, "authorName": "Jarod64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarod64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty car in the right colour. Looks like MM cup 1 wheels, not OEM, though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581461008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4131258, "authorName": "Kiko81780", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiko81780/", "bidAmount": 11111, "content": "$11,111 bid placed by Kiko81780", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581463035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4131701, "authorName": "Brulej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brulej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a very similar car. Here's hoping it brings good bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581473376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4131844, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well... There she is. \r\n\r\nThis was my car back in the day. I rebuilt that engine with my own two hands. Put my own special flair on it with special internal coatings, balancing, cam timing... Dynoed at 450HP when I was done. It was a pleasure to drive. \r\n\r\nI drove my family up to Wisconsin in it and entered the car in the Parade concours. Won 1st place in my class with it. My son was on the cover of Panorama cleaning it for the judging (he was four). My friend Bruce Anderson took the photo. \r\n\r\nIt still looks very much the same. I sold it to pursue a 993 (which also was a very nice car). The gentlemen who bought the car from me sent me the reproduction Cup 1 wheels & I kept the RUF wheels that Isringhausen had sold it off the showroom floor with (to my dear friend Bruce who bought it new. Bruce past away after he sold me the car). \r\n\r\nNevertheless it is a wonderful machine. The backlit gauges, warmed up 3.3 and sport seating were always welcoming, and they never disappointed. I am quite certain that trend will continue with the next keeper.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1581476491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4131963, "authorName": "smb127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smb127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Panamera issue for Sept 2001 if anyone is wondering which. What I can remember from 4 y.o. Is that it was an epic car that I loved riding in the back seat of with a Recaro car seat when I was picked up from pre-school. @MichaelB thanks for being a cool dad.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1581479583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4132085, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 11361, "content": "$11,361 bid placed by ArminVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581483346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4132088, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carfax warns odometer rollback. What happened?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581483385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4132151, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MichaelB - glad you found this. You were very gracious when I was buying the car in 2003 and it's much the same as it was then. Hope you're well. Glad the car brings good memories.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581485731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4132181, "authorName": "Merelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merelli/", "bidAmount": 12345, "content": "$12,345 bid placed by Merelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581487030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4132182, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hanfrac What happened to odometer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581487094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4132218, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by ArminVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581489291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4132398, "authorName": "965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/965/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steve from Imagine was the go to guy for tuning these cars back then. A shame he is no longer around. beautiful car although I notice some hardware painted that normally is cad yellow. Are there paint readings for this car and the front smile can easily be fixed which would be a huge improvement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1581512641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4132755, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Arminv8 i honestly don\u2019t know. When i bought the car, I was confident in the odometer. I\u2019m pretty sure I ran Carfax back then and those funny entries were not there. I have a copy of Michael\u2019s title showing \u201cactual mileage.\u201d I believe the entries in Carfax that trigger the Odometer error are mistakes. I tried to dispute these with carfax several years ago when i discovered them, but was unsuccessful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581519606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4133215, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Up to $80k already with 6 days left! I wonder how much over $100k this will go for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581527677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4133231, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The six-digit mechanical odometer shows just over 91k miles, approximately 25k of which have been added by the seller\". Your title shows mileage of 53848 and current odometer shown on pic 42 reads 91,172, the difference is 37,324, not 25K. Am I missing something? or is this a typo by BAT?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581527953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4133247, "authorName": "vengerider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vengerider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got a '91 Slate Grey Turbo and they are amazing cars. Never disappoints although mine is stock and this one would be a bit more exciting with the bump in HP. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581528250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4133288, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hanfrac Front bumper's grill is arched in pic 8 and both side areas underneath front bumper are shown in pic 101 and 102, but no pic of center area. Could you kindly add a pic showing center area underneath the bumper as well? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581528780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4133355, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ArminVB\r\nI acquired the car at 64-65k miles (I\u2019m out of town and am going off memory), so I\u2019ve put 26-27k miles on in 17 years. \r\n\r\nLet me get you the picture you need", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581529851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4136417, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hanfrac mileage and registration date shown on vehicle title (pic 133) and Carfax (pic 135) are the same, 53,848, August 3 2000, but you are saying it was 64-65k when you acquired the car? I\u2019m now confused.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581554494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4137081, "authorName": "smb127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smb127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ArminVB the title picture is from Illinois in 2000, and the auction states the car has a clean title from California (where it\u2019s currently located). The IL photo is clearly a copy photo from before the current owner bought it. \u201c17 years owned.\u201d 2000 would be 20 years ago. CarFax states the car was titled in Texas 02/03ish. That\u2019s the 60-65k mile mark as seller noted. CA was a little after that. BaT doesn\u2019t always include a picture of the title in the ad man, That is just a copy pic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1581573661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4137095, "authorName": "smb127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smb127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ArminVB my mistype, \u201cinspected in Texas\u201d, registered in CA only after he bought it 17 years ago.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581574321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4137934, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct - I purchased the car in 2003. Had I purchased it in 2000, I would have owned it for 20 years. Carfax does not reflect my purchase. I included the copy of the Illinois title to show that the car was an \"actual mileage\" car and to support my strong belief that the odometer issue is an error within Carfax, that those services were performed on a different car. The Texas buyer bought the car from Michael B. I purchased the car from Texas in 2003, it was shipped to Florida. I relocated to California in 2005 and have been in California since. I've owned the car for 17 years and have added about 26-27k miles during my ownership. Never tracked, raced, or otherwise driven hard, which is sort of a shame.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1581610492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4139224, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos have been added to the gallery by the seller.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581625163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4139249, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, per @ArminVB request, 3 pictures underneath the front fender smile.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581625385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4139424, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hanfrac Thank you for uploading those pics and clarification on the odometer difference. ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581626613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4140852, "authorName": "Yolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone stop bidding so I can afford it ?\r\n\r\nThanks in advance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581644134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4142402, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is going to get huge cash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581701572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4145227, "authorName": "cyuschak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyuschak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've driven that particular car, really well kept and impressively quick for a 30 year old car. Congrats in advance to the new owner, that car is sweet!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581721817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4145581, "authorName": "nikitino25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikitino25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please excuse my ignorance/forgetfulness, is this car AWD or rear wheel drive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581728993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4145998, "authorName": "4orsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4orsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nikitino25 the 964 Turbos are the last to be RWD.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581741900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4146375, "authorName": "CARFINDERDAVID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfinderdavid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it bother anyone else when they see a car like this or similar with the cheapest tires you can find??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581775670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4146422, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CARFINDERDAVID, yes and makes you question more things that you may have otherwise overlooked. I know what you mean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581776807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4146671, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve run the budget-wise Kumho & Sumo\u2019s on DD 911\u2019s for decades and saved thousands. They\u2019re workaday tires which simply means this turbo was driven to work not the track. I wouldn\u2019t read anything beyond this into it. Great DD turbo here GLWA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1581782402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4150059, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought less expensive tires for a couple of reasons: \r\n(1) I never needed maximum grip because I only drove the car around town at modest speed\r\n(2) I wanted something less \"stiff\" and more \"compliant\"\r\n(3) I didn't want to have to replace them as quickly as higher performance tires require\r\n\r\nI have not cut corners during my ownership. That said, I also have not tried to extract maximum performance either. Here's something Michael B wrote me in 2003 when I was thinking about the car (he had already sold it to the owner in Texas):\r\n-----------\r\nWell, the engine build would retail for $16,000 +/-. I thought that it would add value for sure, but really did it because the car deserved only the best. I never looked at it with resale in mind though. It\u2019s hard to get a good return on sweat & tears. BTW, the engine can deliver that 450 HP, but it would need a more performance-oriented exhaust system to do so. The stock exhaust limits the car to 415/425. However, please read on\u2026\r\n\r\nThe car is a pussycat. The chassis of the C2T and the coilover set up of the factory suspension is 100% up to the task of the additional power output. Tom also recently improved the shock absorbers. I am sure that its better than ever now. I think my mother could drive this car everyday without concern. Or, you could hand it over to a Pro Driver & still keep that type very entertained. It\u2019s a win-win. The current factory exhaust system keeps the car 100% enjoyable and in check. I personally like it just as it is, but if you really needed a jolt, you\u2019re just a set of headers away.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581962724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4150948, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like I was a wizard with the written word even back then... \n\nIt still stands true. I had a full B&B exhaust on it when I owned it (and extracted the extra power). But when the twin towers in NY were hit everything plummeted price wise (that was when the car was for sale) so I sold off the easily swapped out higher performing external bits and bolted the factory equipment back on to recoup some of the expense. The car was still faster than anything in my area, and the factory parts made it an easy sale. \n\nThe car has only had wonderful thoughtful and enthusiast owners its whole life. I would not hesitate owning it again if I were so inclined. \n\nI could stand a solid hug from those sport seats again that is for sure.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1581971959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4151024, "authorName": "Cjm986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjm986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice car and good luck with the sale. Only thing cheap about the tires are the comments below.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1581972558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4151629, "authorName": "965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/965/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hanfrac These are great cars offering a unique driving experience as up know although achieving 450BHP out of a 3.3L T is very hard to do and it requires much more than what was noted and far more than an exhaust upgrade. My 3.6T is at 450BHP and it has the B&B exhaust along with a bunch of mods including a hybrid K27S turbo, 1 bar spring and a 3.6L engine amongst other upgrades and improvements. \r\n\r\nThese cars don't need much done to them they aren't today's hyper cars but a blast to drive and only require some suspension upgrades to make enjoyable. I hope you don't regret selling but someone should gobble this up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581977229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4151885, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@965 I will no doubt miss the car. But with 2 teenage drivers, 4 cars, and 2 garage spaces, something has to give. On top of the fact that I'm driving this car 700 miles per year. It deserves to be driven and appreciated by someone with more time and passion than I have. I've enjoyed my 17 years with it.\r\n\r\nOn the engine mods and the potential of the car, I'm just passing along what Michael told me. I never tried to extract more HP, but believe he knows what he's talking about. I just figured I would share it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1581979469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4152217, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@965 - Read the build sheet before you cast any doubt. I am pretty well versed in all things 3.3 liter... And this car indeed dynoed at 450HP back in the day (20 years ago). Internal coatings, 14lbs boost, K27/7200 quick spool, headers, pipe, custom cams, and my own special pixie dust... Viola, 388 RWHP div by .86 (14% driveline loss) = 450HP @crank sir. Many - many 450HP 3.3's came raining down from me & Stephen at ImagineAuto. Not fiction. Just fact. \r\n\r\nBoy what we did with 3.6 liters was even more than lethal. 450? Childs play.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581987019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4152411, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video has been added to the listing.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581992304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4152545, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I took a video of my car starting after a 12 day rest (hasn't been out of the garage since the photo shoot). I hope it's helpful. It was dusk, so the light wasn't great. I considered driving it around the block, but decided that if I ran into a tree doing it, I'd hate myself.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1581997127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4152568, "authorName": "TonesVette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonesvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow ! A 43% bump in output from 315 hp stock to 450 hp after a simple $6,250 balance, blueprint and cam job ? Those engineers from Stuttgart sure left a lot on the table.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581998572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4152601, "authorName": "3pedalstable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalstable/", "bidAmount": 80500, "content": "$80,500 bid placed by 3pedalstable", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582000045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4153057, "authorName": "965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/965/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MichaelB I spoke with Stephen many times very knowledgeable when very few knew much about these cars. I have the same HF turbo in my car I purchased from him. It did make a huge improvement in both spool up and power at 1 bar. There are so many factors and I know these cars quite well. There is a 3.6T in slate gray Imagine did for a friend. It is currently for sale locally and I have no doubt is putting out 500BHP+ with stand alone ECU. Although cutting edge at the time a bit antiquated by today's standards but still a great build. I did mention earlier you guys were the go to guys of the day until you closed which was a shame. \n\nI did not see the cams listed at first glance so I will have to defer to your expertise and Pixie dust. LOL I would need to know the specs of the cams but even with cams most every 3.3L I had seen tested with similar mods did not produce over 330rwhp on a mustang dyno which is what I trust. A dynojet told a different story. \n\nFor reference using the HF K27 I purchased from Imagine and all the mods this car has minus the cams I am at 386RWHP and a bit more torque out of a 3.6T. I have not noticed any significant improvement in builds with or without coatings. My understanding is these are good for reducing wear and saving an engine if oil pressure is lost amongst other benifits but I am not sure and have not observed any power gains by their use.\n\nI wish pricing for builds like this were still at these levels. Today you would be adding at least a 1 more likely a 2 in front of the 6 on your invoice.\n\nWith only 6 hours this car needs to see some bidding as it won't sell at this price. I wouldn't let my C2 go at this price nevermind a turbo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582036686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4153170, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great read. \r\n\r\nMy most favorite thing about our builds back then are that so many of them are still in the same construction, still making power, driven often & enjoyed. This C2T being one example, the slate gray 3.6T being another. There are many more out there. Simply built to last. \r\n\r\nWhile Stephen moved on I am still making power. @TonesVette mentions that bump in output built back in Y2K is big? Just last month my team assembled a simple bolt on kit (including turbos) onto a S6 Audi sedan that took the output from 450 to just under 700HP... Never even went inside. This 3.3 required a lot of internal tricks (including a 7.5:1 compression bump) that the Audi had no use for. Yes, a lot left on the table stock.\r\n\r\nLastly bear in mind that the invoices shown (my invoices) have NO LABOR charges. As stated within the auction here this build (back then) would have been $16,000 +/-. \r\n\r\nToday? More.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1582039376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154627, "authorName": "hanfrac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanfrac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to all! If I can be helpful, please let me know.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1582057655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154705, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by ArminVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582058050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4154722, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/18/20 for $81,000 to ArminVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582058171, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4154737, "authorName": "smb127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smb127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats ArminVB excellent value!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1582058249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154745, "authorName": "JBP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this seem low to anyone else? Sweet car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1582058289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154763, "authorName": "Tambourello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tambourello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the previous comment: I know I shouldn\u2019t post this, but to me it seems like all the money and then some. just mho", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582058463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154776, "authorName": "JBP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tambourello Why do you say that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582058628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154833, "authorName": "Tambourello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tambourello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t want to say anything negative about the car because really, it\u2019s a sweet ride. I just don\u2019t think it\u2019s that special And it\u2019s only my opinion. Which could be wrong. And I furthermore take the point made that any car is worth what the market is willing to pay for it. For at least one driver, this car was worth 81k, and I hope he or she has all the pleasure in the world from owning and driving this turbo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582059151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154800, "authorName": "TonesVette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonesvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jbp I don't know about the prices on these, but home-brewed engine tweaks seldom earn a premium and often carry a discount for the risk the upgrades bring to reliability. It's pretty funny to think the engineering and manufacturing teams at Stuttgart don't know how to cam and blueprint an engine. \n\n@tambourello Seems that price opinions are fine after the auction closes. Market information is good. I'm with you on the price point here. But Porsches and Ferraris have a devoted following with means and hence such prices. I'm with anyone who'd rather see the object of their affections parked in the garage at night rather than higher digits on their mutual fund statement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1582059377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4154931, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d say that is good money given the miles on the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582059731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4155109, "authorName": "965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/965/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with the comments that a modded car will bring less. Even though this was built by a known shop that was well known for their work the mileage hurts it. If this was bone stock it should have sold for at least $15k more. There aren\u2019t many of these around and if it were a 3.6T with these mods I would expect it to bring around $190k. Clean low mile 3.3Ts bring $150k or more and clean low mile 3.6Ts are in the $300k range.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\u2019t Stuttgart as much as making a reliable engine that complied with DOT regulations without computers.\r\n\r\nIMO this was a bargain I can sell my 93 C2 coupe for more.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1582060934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4155479, "authorName": "vincenz0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vincenz0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have totally rocked this thing for that price, what a car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582063291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4155845, "authorName": "Carreracup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carreracup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another 964T just popped up on BaT with 1/3 of the miles. Should be an interesting comparison.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582066766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4155971, "authorName": "miata32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miata32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and best wishes to the new owner, these are special cars!\r\n\r\nNote to future sellers, yes at least there was a video here but wow, see 911r's for reference.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582068984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4156242, "authorName": "TurboBoostin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turboboostin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JBP, definitely. I wish I was paying attention. Well bought, congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582075156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4156296, "authorName": "b.flippo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b.flippo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn the luck. Picked the wrong day to fall asleep at the wheel. This would have been a nice bookend for my '78 Turbo. Well bought.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582076241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4156662, "authorName": "ArminVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arminvb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks a lot guys! Looking forward to drive this baby!. @MichaelB I want to get the most power out of her. I'd very much appreciate it if you could point me to the right headers/exhaust set up for her. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582086017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4157791, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ArminVB - You will luv-luv this car lucky bidder. Look to Fabspeed for their full kit of bolt on headers & muffler upgrades for this platform. That will deliver what you seek. Congrats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1582131002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7934597, "authorName": "991.2GT34.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/991.2gt34.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever got this your price tag is lottery status for 2022 now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1645164721, "type": "comment"}]