[{"id": 16033739, "authorName": "CarmanNJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmannj/", "bidAmount": 10911, "content": "$10,911 bid placed by CarmanNJ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730765547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16033744, "authorName": "bmchan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmchan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love my TIP. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730765591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16033761, "authorName": "STLYRT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stlyrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT, the narrative calls out 'Turbo-look wheels', while the window sticker and seller's write-up (image 128 of 131) recognize Technology / Hollow Spokes, a significant difference that may warrant editing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730765748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16033798, "authorName": "STLYRT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stlyrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should really do well with the 2-pedal crowd.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730765966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16034015, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @STLYRT We've updated the listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730767849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16034026, "authorName": "SamRame", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samrame/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by SamRame", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730767949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16034641, "authorName": "Givers986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givers986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like an early build as well! March 98, seems that should be highlighted in the listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730774573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16034830, "authorName": "YELLADOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yelladog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would likely be a hassle free daily driver for the city commute - God forbid those stop n' go traffic days. Nice clean early style - without all the bloated gingerbread look of the current late models. True Southern pedigree of South Georgia and Florida and likely no slogging the salty roads of who knows where. I could go for this down South Scarlet beauty and be Gone With Da \r\nWind!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730777572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16035085, "authorName": "unclepezza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclepezza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious to know if you still have the 12v socket next to the stereo with the non smoker package? Is there anything under that plastic cover? Photo 59. ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730783799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16035901, "authorName": "CP_VT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cp_vt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller just to be clear, does this car have the IMS retrofit installed, or the IMS solution? From the service records it appears that it was the retrofit that was installed, which would need to be replaced at this point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730815972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16036121, "authorName": "Tolley38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tolley38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolute daily driver perfection here.\r\nIf I were on the market, you'd be doing both of us a disservice if you tried to outbid me on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730818035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16037090, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To CP VT: The IMS replacement does not need to be replaced at this time. The warranty expires and that's it. Also note all the other parts on the car have also had the warranty expired. The current IMS should last anther 100-200k miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730826204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16037118, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To unclepezza: The non smoking package came as you see it. There is actually a lighter like unit that fits into the lighter socket, but the lighter plug does not have a lighter filament. Also, there idsno power to the outlet as I have tried to plug in 12v accessories with no luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730826510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16037179, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Givers986: As can be seen in slide # 110, the CofA, the car was built on March 13, 1998. Yes, it's an early model, and soon thereafter Ferry Porsche passed on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730827043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044734, "authorName": "CP_VT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cp_vt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller actually, it\u2019s not a warranty period, the warranty on the retrofit is 2 years. 6 years is the \u201crecommended service interval\u201d, per LN Engineering, who made the bearing in this car. They are suggesting that you replace it after 6 years. Per their website: it is prudent to replace these as a wear item. The IMS Solution is the only permanent solution to prevent IMS bearing failures.\r\nThis is why I\u2019m asking which bearing it is, but looking at the cost of it, it looks to be a retrofit. Just want to know what costs I should plan on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730898172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16047674, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To CP_VT: In response to your question, please see slide / pix No.113 which\r\nshould answer it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730919866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16049027, "authorName": "uscarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uscarrera/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by uscarrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730925592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16049190, "authorName": "CarmanNJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmannj/", "bidAmount": 16911, "content": "$16,911 bid placed by CarmanNJ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730926099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16059558, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many miles do you estimate are left on tires? Any underside leaks or seeps? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731019898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16063216, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Marchese: Based on measuring the existing tread depth of the tires (6/32nd),\r\nThe tires should have over half of their useful life to go. Since the tires have less than 20,000 miles on them, there should bet at least 20-30,000 left on them.\r\nAs for the underside, there are no leaks or seeps and always a dry floor in the garage where the car is parked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731086521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16063937, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the update on tire depth, and verification of no underside leaks. Are there any noticeable chips, dings, scratches in the paint? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731090336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16067606, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Maccheese: The only scratches on the paint are under the front bumper\r\nfrom parking lot lentals. See slide / picture No. 97. These can be seen only from under the car. There are a couple of tiny flying stone patina marks on the front hood which have been treated with touch up paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731103146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16074893, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CP_VT - I own a 2001 which had a dual row which this model year car definitely has. It wasn\u2019t necessary yet I did do the LN IMS , RMS, etc. I am in the boards and group chats often and I have yet to hear anyone having a failure outside the \u201c6 year\u201d mark at this point in time. Anyone here know of a LN failure 6+ years out ?\r\nIn another note - the replacement of the IMS for a tiptronic requires removal of the tranny. In California at least the cost is about 3k incl parts", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731184501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16076516, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Replacing IMS every 6 years is a marketing ploy. Don\u2019t need to retro for a second or third time unless diagnosis justifies\u2026such as metal shavings in oil filter, unusual engine noise\u2026..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731199737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16077962, "authorName": "backdra988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backdra988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the tires need to be replaced they are date coded to 2013 over 10 years old not safe!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731250163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078168, "authorName": "backdra988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backdra988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missed this years oil change", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731253073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078595, "authorName": "paulmale1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulmale1/", "bidAmount": 17161, "content": "$17,161 bid placed by paulmale1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731257291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16079009, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To backdra988: The annual oil change was done on 11/05/24 with a new filter and Liqui Moly. MY ASE Master Certified mechanic was away on personal business so we were a bit late this year with the oil change. It should be noted that since owning this car I've installed a magnetic oil drain plug we analyze along with the filter for any metal particles at each annual oil change. The filters and magnetic plug have always been found to be clean and free of any metal particles. The tires have no aging cracks or unusual wear characteristics as the car is always garaged except while being driven. They are in excellent condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731261924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085127, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - tires for 2013 \u201c exc visual condition w no aging cracks or unusual wear characteristic \u201c as you say \u201c ARE NOT DEEMED SAFE\u201d\u2026. So hope your not implying as such to any potential possibly naive first time porsche buyers.\nBeen down the road before and rubber degrades over time and internally \u2026 and aside low speed parade, they are not for spirited canyon carving on a hot summer day any longer without increased risk.. safety first and foremost -thank you", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731347261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16088707, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least the 2013 tire date codes makes for a convenient excuse to tell the wife that new tires are required\u2026and getting rid of M&S tires and replacing with a performance oriented tire will immensely change the driving characteristics. Maybe a few power drifts (be it intentional or otherwise) on these are in order b/f the swap!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731360914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16088746, "authorName": "ExpressChuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expresschuck/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by ExpressChuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731361035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16088981, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Maccheese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731361882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16089025, "authorName": "ExpressChuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expresschuck/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by ExpressChuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731362065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16089162, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To teamgomez: Your comment is quite appropriate. I thought about changing the tires until I decide to sell the car. For me, and I assume for others, tire brand is very personal for most. Yes, it's a good excuse to choose your own preferred brand. And, a good way to finalize the current rubber.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731362504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16089641, "authorName": "L84A-SK (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l84a-sk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are down to the last hour and I want you all to know I have lowered the reserve and believe the car will have a new owner by the end of the day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731364092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090082, "authorName": "Raceman00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raceman00/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Raceman00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731365797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090199, "authorName": "ExpressChuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expresschuck/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by ExpressChuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731366235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090270, "authorName": "idling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ExpressChuck is in it to win it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731366448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090430, "authorName": "Raceman00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raceman00/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Raceman00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090523, "authorName": "ExpressChuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expresschuck/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by ExpressChuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090532, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090545, "authorName": "RobinC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinc/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by RobinC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090574, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090586, "authorName": "Shadwms", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shadwms/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Shadwms", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090595, "authorName": "RobinC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinc/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by RobinC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090599, "authorName": "chadrouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chadrouse/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by chadrouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090604, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Maccheese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090609, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090619, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Maccheese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090636, "authorName": "RobinC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinc/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by RobinC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090639, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090649, "authorName": "RobinC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinc/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by RobinC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090669, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Maccheese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090697, "authorName": "philthyphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philthyphil/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by philthyphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090725, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Maccheese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731367890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090760, "authorName": "Maccheese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maccheese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/11/24 for $25,000 to Maccheese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731368010, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16090763, "authorName": "idling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to Maccheese! Sweet car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731368013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090791, "authorName": "Frogi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frogi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! @Maccheese", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731368094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091173, "authorName": "uscarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uscarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a 996 fan this was a nice purchase put some new tires on and enjoy the ride \ud83d\ude00", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731369796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091735, "authorName": "Bluthunder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluthunder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice purchase. This car rolled off the line 24 cars after the one I am currently appreciating (#0963). Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731375539, "type": "comment"}]