[{"id": 16489389, "authorName": "ajmatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajmatson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \"Baseball Optic\" stitching was so dynamite when these came out. To my eye, the design has aged very well too. Great cars, good luck seller!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735687148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489628, "authorName": "Sean0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean0/", "bidAmount": 250, "content": "$250 bid placed by Sean0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735690455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16489630, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by fastcash21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735690461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16489752, "authorName": "Gussy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gussy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video please.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735692479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489781, "authorName": "2b2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2b2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735692990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489865, "authorName": "steveholland999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveholland999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May we please see the OBD-II data display?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735694469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490024, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure I can do that on Thursday. I can get a scanner since tomorrow is a holiday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735697546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490314, "authorName": "Senna27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senna27/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Senna27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735704601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16490329, "authorName": "TTQ2K2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttq2k2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steveholland999, what does that mean? Your question? What data? \r\n\r\nStandard OBD-II scanners don't read Audi specific codes via the OBD port. So if you're looking to see if a specific code is stored in the ECU, the seller can't tell you/us without the proprietary \"reader\": VAG-COM/VCDS.\r\n\r\nI suspect most TT owners do not have it. \r\n\r\nDid I miss a check engine light that would cause you to need a VCDS Code check?\r\n\r\nB.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735704975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490705, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear bumper looks like it was painted. Any info on what happened?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735736917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490844, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for that info TT Q2K2. I didn't realize that a standard scanner won't work. There are no engine lights on at all. It runs great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735741034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490855, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not know about the rear bumper ever being painted. There is a mark in the bumper on the driver's side that is about an inch and a half long. I attached photos for you to see.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735741418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16492814, "authorName": "Ssafdie1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssafdie1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@braga1407, lovely low mileage roadster here! forgive me if i missed it- how many keys are with the car- i note you mention one remote is inoperable. Also, the clearcoat in several photos (maybe lighting/swirl marks?) seems rather dull. I'm sure a good paint correction can help here - or is it a result of the Az sun? Exterior finish just doesn't seem commensurate with the beautiful condition of the seats. Finally the (left) AC control knob seems cracked and perhaps attempted to be remedied? Pls elaborate if you can.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735771827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16493416, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Ssafdie1. Thanks for your questions. There's only one key fob. The person I bought it from sold it for her deceased elderly father and they couldn't find the other fob. She told me that if she finds the other fob while cleaning his house out, she will give it to me. I can reach out to her tomorrow to see if she can attempt to find it soon for me. I also noticed in some of the photos there's swirls in the paint. I think it was the lighting. That said, I can take some more photos and add them in while the vehicle is outside in the sun light. I just checked the left AC knob and its worn. I took some photos of it to give you a closer look. Please let me know if you want any specific photos of the paint or anything else.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735782523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16493753, "authorName": "Gussy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gussy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again, can you provide a driving video???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735790866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16494041, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The roads have salt on them from the snowy weather we've had. I don't want to expose the vehicle to any salt. If the roads clear up I'll be happy to drive it for you. What specifically do you want from the video. Let me know what you had in mind.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735816771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16498121, "authorName": "Gussy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gussy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to see how it tracks, brakes, handles the road at highway speed. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735849389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16499630, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok. It's supposed to be dry on Saturday. I'll get some videos uploaded.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735856495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16502067, "authorName": "TTQ2K2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttq2k2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gussy, really? At highway SPEED: tracks, brakes, handles?\r\n\r\nMaybe ask the seller will take it to The Ring for a run, too. \r\n\r\n\r\nGuys....this is an auction for a normal FWD TT. A driving video as seen on many auctions is a legit request. These tend to be on side roads where it is safe and at NOT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS where the sellers friend/partner videos a back n forth; and you see it in motion and you see the brake lights work when the driver reaches the end of the run. \r\n\r\n@seller, I can't tell you what to do but it is ok to respond with BaT-normal replies to not BaT-normal rediculous requests.\r\n\r\nB.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735913073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16504562, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TTQ2K2 Thank you for your comments because this is my first time using this platform and I'm very concerned about taking videos while driving or having somebody else video me while driving on the highway. It is still snowy and icy here and there's salt all over the roadway. I would hate to drive the vehicle on these salty roads and expose the vehicle to these harsh conditions. I don't think getting salt, ice, or snow on the vehicle is a responsible action for the person winning the auction at this point, or whoever ends up winning the vehicle. It drives great and handles great. I will be moving the vehicle from the heated garage out onto the driveway once it stops snowing to take some photos of the paint to show any swirls or scratches.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735930431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16505158, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like this small square piece underneath the driver's side tail has been repainted. I can see a small mark on the tail light and that's where the mark on the bumper is at that I took the ruler to for the photos the other day. The rest of the bumper doesn't appear to be repainted. I will upload more photos of the rest of the bumper and other angles of the vehicle while outside.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735932278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16505191, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This portion of the bumper looks like it was not repainted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735932390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16505244, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some additional photos using the natural light. Unfortunately no sun here in Michigan. The final photo shows a scuff behind the door handle. Everything else looks good on the exterior.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735932577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16505398, "authorName": "Gussy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gussy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TTQ2K2, where have you been hiding? Most successful BAT auctions include a driving video. Not the best time of year to be offering this Audi from Michigan, I understand the seller's concern with salt, ice, etc. Best of luck with the auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735933159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16508226, "authorName": "TTQ2K2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttq2k2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, yes it woyld be irrispinsibke to \"salt\" it during the auction. Actual bidders will appreciate that.\r\n\r\n@gussy. Re-read my comment. I wrote that driving videos are common and sellers oblige requests when they can. It is not a requirement to list or to bid. \r\n\r\nYour request to see a video at highway speed so you can judge \"handlng\" is uncommon and borders on rediculous. Rediculous because you won't be able to tell a G.D. thing about \"handling\" from a crappy iphone video shot from a trailing automobile.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735948426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16508259, "authorName": "TTQ2K2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttq2k2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readers, I could not edit the typos before the edit window closed. I apologize.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735948837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16509229, "authorName": "Gussy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gussy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TTQ2k2, you are entitled to your opinions. Opinions are like a certain unmentionable part of our anatomy...everybody has one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735964771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16509270, "authorName": "Gussy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gussy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will probably be chastised for asking but according to the Carfax report, it looks like you have only owned the car for about 3 months. May I ask why you are letting it go so soon?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735966123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16510070, "authorName": "Tuckerclan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuckerclan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too, would like to know why you're selling. It doesn't matter if you bought it to sell it as a dealer, but as an individual it might be of help in bidding to know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736001904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16510554, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I've only owned it for a few months. I considered keeping it because it's a ton of fun to drive but I already have 2 cars that I only drive in the summer months. The previous owner passed away and his daughter wanted to sell it so I got a good deal. I want to be fully transparent.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1736007730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16514819, "authorName": "DM608", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm608/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by DM608", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736057373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16517200, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I uploaded photos of the scanner showing no codes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736103797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519795, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Do you know how recently brakes, rotors, and tires were replaced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736173667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519928, "authorName": "nwalsh5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nwalsh5/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by nwalsh5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736175408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16520158, "authorName": "DM608", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm608/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by DM608", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736178075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16520185, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good morning, @fastcash21 The brakes were replaced on 8-17-17 at 23, 932 miles. I do not know about the rotors. I will measure the tires when i get home from work. I can take some close up photos of the tires for you as well. Please let me know if you want any specific photos of the tires, rotors, etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736178396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16520321, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller thank you I don't need the photos of the tires, but I would appreciate it if you could let us know how much tread is left. I just want to know whether I will need to spend on tires breaks and rotors to get the car ready for regular driving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736179703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16520900, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I completely understand. I can take care of it this evening.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736185582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524509, "authorName": "TTQ2K2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttq2k2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fastcash21, should you bid/win, and decide to drive home, and get new tires (if needed), I can recommend Costco. When I bought my 2002 Roadster this past February, the tires on it had good tread but were 10YO. Not wanting to chance it for the 2k mile trip home, I ordered tires (225/45-17) thru costco and had them delivered to the costco nearest the Seller. I flew in, finished the sale, and drove to costco for the install. \r\n\r\nIf you're not a costco member; you should be able to do similar at one of the other National chains like DiscountTire.\r\n\r\nThe TTR is a wonderful roadster for a long drive home...especially with new tires. \r\n\r\nb.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736202155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524580, "authorName": "2b2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2b2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What @fastcash21 said. \r\nI did something similar. \r\nSwapped out the fat fives for the nine spokes to get the extra inch diameter and went thru Discount Tire with Michelin Cross Climates. 235/40 x 18. \r\nNew rubber, for me, is like new suspension. \r\nThe Discount Tire folk here are enthusiasts, the manager being an SCCA instructor. I got the widest which would fit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736203136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524593, "authorName": "2b2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2b2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Baseball interior. \r\nRoadster\r\nI mean, really.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736203334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16525121, "authorName": "Braga1407 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braga1407/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure when the tires were actually replaced but I looked up the DOT number on each tire. The front passenger tire shows it being manufactured on the 9th week of 2021 and measures 9 32nds. The rear passenger tire shows it being manufactured on the 23rd week of 2014 and measures 7 32nds. The front drivers side shows it being manufactured on the 6th week of 2014 and measures 6 32nds. The rear drivers side shows it being manufactured on the 24th week of 2014 and measures 7 32nds.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736209146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526386, "authorName": "Ssafdie1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssafdie1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@braga1407 thanks for the detailed fire info @fastcash21 - I would put a new pair of sneakers on her , a professional paint correction and detail and drive her until the wheels fall off! Just put that into your math.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736253656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16530762, "authorName": "yardfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yardfish/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by yardfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736279633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16531055, "authorName": "BMURPHY17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmurphy17/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by BMURPHY17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736280616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16531344, "authorName": "Tuckerclan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuckerclan/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by Tuckerclan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736281882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16531403, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by fastcash21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16531420, "authorName": "weekenddriver_09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weekenddriver_09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a jump!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16531430, "authorName": "nwalsh5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nwalsh5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW I'm out", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736282243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16531437, "authorName": "Daytona_john", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daytona_john/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Daytona_john", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16531441, "authorName": "Tuckerclan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuckerclan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "he must want it more than i do", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736282275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16531447, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cutting it close there John", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16531450, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by fastcash21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16531452, "authorName": "william_wattiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_wattiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like knowledgeable car guys are bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16531468, "authorName": "Tuckerclan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuckerclan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or just people with deeper pockets", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16531484, "authorName": "fastcash21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcash21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/7/25 for $13,000 to fastcash21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282421, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16531520, "authorName": "william_wattiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_wattiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrads fastcash, Smart purchase!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736282592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16532369, "authorName": "2b2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2b2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Solid transaction. Boy are you going to have fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736285680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16533521, "authorName": "TTQ2K2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttq2k2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fastcash21, your first mod needs to be an ECU reflash like APR's. When on 93Octane, it bumps the HP to 215 from 180 and TQ to 247 from 173. That completely transforms the car. FWIW, given the much lower weight, it also bests the stock 225s power/weight ratio. At $399, that's almost free power \n\nI had my 180 reflashed the morning after I took delivery. It is designed to work with stock components so no additional mods are required to enjoy.\n\nJust a tip from your old Uncle Bob. :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736296882, "type": "comment"}]