[{"id": 1556812, "authorName": "maxima302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxima302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brilliant Silver Metallic over Berry is an all time classic SL combo, and one of my favorites! Great looking car. I also love the Alphards specific to the SL600 of this generation.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1496092095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1556814, "authorName": "Potomacduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potomacduck/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Potomacduck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496092267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1556816, "authorName": "comox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/comox/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by comox", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496092466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1556855, "authorName": "The_Swede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_swede/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "0-60 in under 4 seconds? Typo \r\nI had an S600 sedan, it's mid-4 seconds.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1496095417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1556871, "authorName": "Iamtheeggman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamtheeggman/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Iamtheeggman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496096665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1556899, "authorName": "CEC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice color combo for sure. \nFirst I'd do is slap on some lowering springs and install a set of 18\" monoblocs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496098726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1556918, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always found it entertaining when drivers would have the roll bar up even though it automatically deploys when needed. Okay, I guess some may have been broken but I don't think that many were", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1496101090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1556925, "authorName": "coolcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one just in this color scheme for a few years. I sent the engine and transmission ECUs to Kleeman for tuning. Factory hp and torque went from 490hp /690 ft lbs to 650 hp and 795 ft/lbs. Did this by increasing the low end boost. Car was exhillerating. Blisteringly fast. Very cool. Hardly ever had the top up. 35F outside? Start up had a great exhaust note which slowly settled in. Awesome! Put on a stocking cap, gloves, steering wheel heater and seat heater and go tear up the roads.\nOne afternoon, my buddy had his Supercharged ZR1? Corvette out and we did some high speed runs, you know, rolling racing starts. Starting around 75mph and race to 125, again 75-140, etc. SL600 hung respectively well.\nSold it in 2008 when world went south. Dang I miss that machine.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1496102196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1556938, "authorName": "Optimader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/optimader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needwheels,\nHas to not deploy just once to earn membership to the organ donor club. No harm/no foul if it is in the deployed position when being driven vigourously/stupidly.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1496103401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1556979, "authorName": "chitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitt/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by chitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496106270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1556991, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apple CarPlay is a great feature, but doesn't removing the stock head unit mess with the COMAND system, and therefore other electronics in the car? Or did they not integrate to that degree until later models?\n\nCan the steering wheel buttons still be used to raise/lower the volume and operate the stereo functions?\n\nReplacing the systems in cars like this always gives me pause. I like buttons and volume knobs anyway; the touch screens are always a PITA to use while driving. Might be worth the tradeoff to have CarPlay though.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1496107522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557018, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That USAA warranty is a big deal. This R230 is like buying an old Land Rover.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1496110124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557048, "authorName": "TrentEMN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trentemn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just bought a SL600 that had 'full service history' off of here. Full, meaning the owners claims were complete lies and BAT never responded to me via e-mail. Not worried - I'm a distributor of parts for Magna and ZF - but holy hell, these PDF's are worth at least $450 or $475 to the next precious bidder.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1496112932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557070, "authorName": "jasarshadi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasarshadi/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by jasarshadi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496115695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1557087, "authorName": "Syrupflow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syrupflow/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Syrupflow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496119457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1557153, "authorName": "Eep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TrentEMN-- based on what you saw, do you think the seller fabricated records, or do you think they got ripped off by whoever was supposed to perform the service?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1496138820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557176, "authorName": "reddituser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reddituser/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by reddituser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496144367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1557276, "authorName": "Calli74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calli74/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Calli74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496151161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1557290, "authorName": "reddituser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reddituser/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by reddituser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496151845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1557302, "authorName": "normsled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/normsled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best color ever. Inside and out. I keep coming back to the rear wheel gap at the top of the tire. Is it just me or does the rear end looked jacked up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496152635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557333, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@normsled -- The wheel arch gap is definitely off on this one. This could be indicative of several things, ranging from simple/inexpensive to very expensive. I believe the suspension is adjustable and the ride height is controlled by a sensor, which could have gone bad. There are also a dozen other things that could have malfunctioned. I'd definitely want some kind of explanation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496154066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557419, "authorName": "johans430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johans430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I remember, the suspension can be raised to an intermediate and a high setting via a button just aft of the gear lever. To me, all arch gaps seem high. Makes me wonder if the pictures were taken with the car in the high suspension setting. Pulling this knowledge from a '03 SL55 that is currently within our family.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496158671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557439, "authorName": "Static50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/static50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Apple unit has taken all of the buttons for ABC and raise/lower ride height away. So how do you adjust? Could it be stuck in the raised position?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496159567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557497, "authorName": "maxima302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxima302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Static50 - The ride height adjustment for the ABC suspension is not located near the COMAND system (now Apple unit). It is located below the gear selector. In one of the photos (the one just before the door jamb photo) it looks like the 2 red dots are illuminated, which indicates the suspension is at its highest setting. The seller should un select and then re photograph to confirm.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1496162094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1557990, "authorName": "WesTxStoner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westxstoner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The Swede--Car and Driver Short Take road test shows this car achieving 3.6 seconds 0-60: \"From a standing start, the Mercedes SL600 can hurl its 4501-pound bulk to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Does that sound like a very brief interval? Clue: yes.\" Note: EPA fuel economy, city driving: 13 mpg; C/D-observed fuel economy: 14 mpg. So plan your trips by gas station locations...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496171145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1558690, "authorName": "Static50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/static50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maxima302 my mistake. Even though I owned two of these SLs I am so used to seeing the buttons on the dash like S and CLs I also have had. I can't tell if the lights are lit on the buttons that raise and lower the car.\nThanks for the correction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496177552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1558986, "authorName": "samtimtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samtimtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The zero deductible bumper to bumper warranty makes this a potentially inexpensive foray into the world of luxury sports cars for a couple years....maybe for the Dr. that just graduated med school and still has a bunch of loans to pay off but needs something to drive to the high school reunion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496181156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1559141, "authorName": "Jasodeb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasodeb/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Jasodeb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496183225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1559297, "authorName": "Dwitz74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwitz74/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Dwitz74", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496185601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1559479, "authorName": "The_Swede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_swede/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WesTxStoner: I saw that C&D report, but see it as an aberration. Might be more accurate for the ad to quote the article as you did. Overall, not a huge deal, but to me it's important for an ad to be accurate or at least put figures into context. Anyhow, an awesome car and glwta!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496193960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1559521, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by bill930p", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496196090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1559559, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The colors are good on a showcar, but the red would be hard to look at every day. I dig the R129 V12, but too crotchety to like newer stuff.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496197814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1559699, "authorName": "Syrupflow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syrupflow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samtimtom, what about just for the Dr. Period as we don't make enough money as a profession to buy these things new even twenty years into our career. Lol.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1496205852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1559753, "authorName": "nesayian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nesayian/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by nesayian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496211541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1559801, "authorName": "Lookoutvt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lookoutvt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercarriage carnage is typical of a car that has been introduced to a snow bank, These brief but fun introductions typically end up ripping and tearing skid plates and such but rarely do much more. Could someone really have tried to drive this rear wheel drive beast in the snow? I did notice a picture of the trunk showing a snow scraper.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496229449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1559827, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by bill930p", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496232821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1560094, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in near Denver is it possible for me to come see it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496245401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1560113, "authorName": "reddituser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reddituser/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by reddituser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496246116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1560135, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, is the warrantee transferable? If so, what is the cost?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496246798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1561817, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the seller is MIA on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496286491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1562208, "authorName": "nesayian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nesayian/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by nesayian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496324647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1562212, "authorName": "jrgordonsenior", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrgordonsenior/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the front license plate bent and mounted off center without the proper OEM frame? Did the car suffer any damage when the brakes recently failed?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496324779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1563891, "authorName": "bill930p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill930p/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by bill930p", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496370186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1563898, "authorName": "Nurburgringer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nurburgringer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, amazing car. \nFascinating to read through the \"VMI\" report. New engine mounts (\"Engine removed\") came with a \"Complimentary exterior wash. $10.95 value\" which is nice. \nWish I could get such a report on the 2005 CLK55 I recently purchased - anyone have an inside source? Called the local Merc dealer and they wouldn't provide due to \"Client confidentiality\". Pfft. \nAnyway, she's a gorgeous machine I'd just be thinking \"here be dragons...\" every time I popped the hood.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496370771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564013, "authorName": "MrcBnz55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrcbnz55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The Swede\nYou are correct about the acceleration figure. MB listed it as 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. 0-60 mph is slightly less, but it is definitely not below 4 seconds. All acceleration figures given by U.S. magazines are not real. The U.S. magazines take the raw figures and run them through their proprietary formulas which always result in artificially low numbers. If you want to know real acceleration figures, look at the factory figures or the test results of European magazines.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496379609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564145, "authorName": "McDesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdesign/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was afraid people didn't realize that my CL had a V12; the chrome on silver paint \"V12\" badges kinda' disappeared. Consequently, I painted the side V-12 emblems insignia red . It always gets an eye-roll at MB club events, and I feel pretty.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1496405060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564478, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a great set of specs on the car: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-sl600-instrumented-test-specs-page-1 Lists 0-60 at 3.6 seconds", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496417658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564480, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Answers to questions below: Why is the front license plate bent and mounted off center without the proper OEM frame? The car did not have a front license plate frame when i purchased it so i bought one that is one that allows you to adjust the angle. Easily replaced if need be. Did the car suffer any damage when the brakes recently failed? No, none whatsoever.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496417777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564481, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The extended warranty is transferable and the fee is $40", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496417843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564492, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The snow scraper was in the car as just a precaution because the weather can change quickly in Colorado - it was never driven in the snow. The scratches and other slight damage under the front bumper is from places where the car, which sits very low to the ground hit a dip in the road and coming up against parking curbs that were too high.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496418018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564496, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding this comment: The Apple unit has taken all of the buttons for ABC and raise/lower ride height away. So how do you adjust? Could it be stuck in the raised position? The ABC buttons are on the center console and not in any way affected by the Apple Carplay installation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496418178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564506, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding this question: Apple CarPlay is a great feature, but doesn\u2019t removing the stock head unit mess with the COMAND system? The installation is integrated so that the steering wheel controls still work. The system also has an integrated backup camera. It can all be put back to stock if desired with the parts included.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1496418343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564520, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding this comment: The wheel arch gap is definitely off on this one. The pictures where definitely taken with the car in the high suspension setting. I will try to submit one in the low setting.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1496418864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564562, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the seller gone MIA? I'm local and interested and would like to arrange seeing this car in person. Also would be nice to verify the warranty transfer process.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496420667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564587, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies to the seller, it appears we must have been typing our comments at the same time. Thank you for answering the questions. Is it possible to see this car in person in Denver?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496421163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564742, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bismark - yes, I live in Denver and could show it to you today if you have time. You can reach me on 720-399-4952\n\nThe extended warranty is through USAA and cost over $5k. It is definitely transferable", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496425200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567022, "authorName": "Alienviking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alienviking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The Swede \u00c4r du svensk? Var bor du?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496548445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567027, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alienviking. I live in Denver", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496549146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567171, "authorName": "eidansegev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eidansegev/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by eidansegev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496583540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1567185, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone reviewed the invoice photos? Too fuzzy for me to read most of them....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496584685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567245, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by CascoPhil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496588821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1567507, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cascoPhil here is a list of the invoice items:\n1st doc is copy of extended warranty\n2nd doc is passed emission inspection\n3rd is Service B invoice\n4th replaced trunk shocks, steam cleaned engine, replaced parking pawl seals \n5th replaced license plate bulb, tested battery, ordered extra key remote\n6th replaced trunk lid actuator, replaced radiator \n7th brake fluid flush, new spark plugs installed, replaced synthetic oil and filter, air filter, replaced wipers, campaign recall, and transmission serviced\n8th quote to repaired retractable top, A service, l & r control arm bushings replaced,\n9th front and rear alignment, replaced cracked brake light lense \n10th invoice for item 8 above, plus added ride height calibration \n11th invoice from car toys for Nec audio system with apple carplay, google play and back up camera \n12th invoice for new battery\n13th replaced emergency brake pull hande and replaced SBC brake system\n14th. Quote for above\n15th is a service history print out from Mercedes provided by prior owner\n\nThanks", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1496615588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567659, "authorName": "BBosveld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbosveld/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by BBosveld", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496632453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1567662, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrzell11\nVery helpful- Thanks for itemization!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496632890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567934, "authorName": "007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's quite a lot of \"whoosh!\" for the money at the current bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496674299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1567943, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Bismarck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496674829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568038, "authorName": "1969Torrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1969torrey/", "bidAmount": 16126, "content": "$16,126 bid placed by 1969Torrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496679703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568107, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 16600, "content": "$16,600 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496682998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568112, "authorName": "Sarif", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sarif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does anything not work with this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496683123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568154, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is not anything on the car that is not working", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496685333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568170, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller. Any luck with the hydraulic suspension being stuck on high? One of your invoices states that alignment can't be properly done because car is stuck at the high ride height. This should just be a button on the dash somewhere.. Your little Mercedes mini-manual should point out where it is. Push down and hold and watch each light go out 1 by 1 as you note the car dropping in the bum, then the nose. If not it'll need repair, which, unless i read it wrong, the invoice suggested it needed. Very handy for crawling over curbs in .. ahem.. certain parts of town.. ?\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496686022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568192, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car controls to raise and lower the car work fine and it is not stuck on high.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496686879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568193, "authorName": "1969Torrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1969torrey/", "bidAmount": 16851, "content": "$16,851 bid placed by 1969Torrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496686903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568225, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 17101, "content": "$17,101 bid placed by Bismarck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496688182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568261, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 17351, "content": "$17,351 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496689051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568279, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 17675, "content": "$17,675 bid placed by Bismarck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496689313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568284, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 17925, "content": "$17,925 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496689398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568341, "authorName": "300GWRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300gwro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious if current USAA \"bumper to bumper\" covered any of the repair/service costs listed?\r\nThanks !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496690612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568347, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So far the USAA warranty has so far covered every problem I have had other than maintenance of course.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1496690761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568373, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 18180, "content": "$18,180 bid placed by Bismarck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496691192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568425, "authorName": "Wagin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagin/", "bidAmount": 18555, "content": "$18,555 bid placed by Wagin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496691786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568428, "authorName": "Bismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bismarck/", "bidAmount": 18810, "content": "$18,810 bid placed by Bismarck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496691830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568429, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the cost of a car with the power of a freight train? Guess we'll find out. Seems pretty cheap so far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496691847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568440, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 19060, "content": "$19,060 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496691934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568465, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a limit on the total mount the USAA warranty. I had a similar one and it had a lifetime limit of $12,500.00. Do you know how much USAA has paid out and it if there is a limit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568474, "authorName": "jrzell11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrzell11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not aware of a limit. The policy is attached in the photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496692489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568475, "authorName": "cjasonvein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjasonvein/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by cjasonvein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568480, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568485, "authorName": "Iamtheeggman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamtheeggman/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Iamtheeggman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568487, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568491, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568496, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568497, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568499, "authorName": "crichard4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crichard4/", "bidAmount": 22600, "content": "$22,600 bid placed by crichard4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568501, "authorName": "300GWRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300gwro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "top actuators replaced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568504, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568505, "authorName": "bigsix87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsix87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like when the bidding goes like this, no waiting for the last second for the next bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496692813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568507, "authorName": "preston_brown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preston_brown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "reading the USAA warranty, the lifetime limit would be the vehicle's purchase price or NADA black book value.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568508, "authorName": "eggbert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggbert/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by eggbert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568509, "authorName": "werd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet it's flirting with being sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568522, "authorName": "chighlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chighlife/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by chighlife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568525, "authorName": "300GWRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300gwro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can the reserve be lifted at seller's request...eg mid-auction ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496692971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568530, "authorName": "werd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@300GWRO, I would certainly hope not.\nThat would call seller's integrity into question, IMHO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568533, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568536, "authorName": "300GWRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300gwro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leap-FROG.......nicely done....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568540, "authorName": "chighlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chighlife/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by chighlife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568543, "authorName": "preston_brown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preston_brown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The big live auction houses allow sellers to remove or lower reserve mid-auction... often encourage people to do so if the car is near reserve to get it sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568544, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568545, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wtf ? reserves are lowered on site at every auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568546, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve can be lifted by seller but usually near the end, when bidding is close but not quite there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568554, "authorName": "eggbert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think reserve can be lifted, and there is nothing wrong with that and it is certainly not a question of integrity.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568548, "authorName": "Bogeyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bogeyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't frogs eat chig(ers)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496693137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568555, "authorName": "noz911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noz911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go Frog. Bidding well. If my stable was not full, I would go to 30k!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568556, "authorName": "chighlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chighlife/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by chighlife", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568558, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1568561, "authorName": "noz911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noz911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As 40+ year USAA member, warranty is worth a lot!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568563, "authorName": "300GWRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300gwro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mainly....recall Dana Mecum shouting \"Reserves OFF\" ! Fuel to the FIRE....recall that FRONGS have no idea as the water begins to boil, lol.......good show all!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568564, "authorName": "Bogeyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bogeyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious funds here, but it looks like a good one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568568, "authorName": "300GWRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/300gwro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FROGS by a wart??????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568569, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "exactly-the most exciting 2 words at the auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568570, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/5/17 for $27,000 to FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693306, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1568576, "authorName": "Bogeyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bogeyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, the frog got his wild ride...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1496693374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568578, "authorName": "landshark83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/landshark83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good auction. I thought it was sold with the 25k bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568581, "authorName": "cscottwalters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cscottwalters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. That thing is a cruise missile.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1568582, "authorName": "Mainlymuscle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainlymuscle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice,square deal ,on an outstanding car,one with the worry of expensive maintenance postponed for a couple of years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496693443, "type": "comment"}]