[{"id": 12520154, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695403092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12520321, "authorName": "therealmccloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealmccloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695403615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12520627, "authorName": "acrosier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrosier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I must have a 4 door and a stick. I had a CTS-V and just bought a new wrx . ( really fun ,like driving a go cart) This car is stunning ! Note to Canadians this is a Holman so there will be duty I would think", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695404827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12520847, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Arekusan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695405359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12520874, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would make a nice upgrade to my 109k-Mile 2009 G8 GT silver metallic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695405451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12520974, "authorName": "SilerSays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silersays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, this one's going to get the big bux.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695405946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12521811, "authorName": "MomsTA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momsta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Too bad the timing is so lousy. On the eve of the GXP\u2019s debut as the most powerful of the Australian-built, Holden Commodore\u2013based Pontiac G8 lineup, the U.S. car market is slogging through its worst sales slump since 1983, and General Motors is estimated to be four to six months away from running dry of cash and going bankrupt. Even if the GXP is a failure, it will at least be remembered as the most powerful stock Pontiac ever.\" Car and Drive, 2008. Ya' think! Who needs 3 of these????", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1695408798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12522997, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695413785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12524538, "authorName": "cosmoso4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmoso4/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by cosmoso4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695420382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12524582, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Delivery Date: 05/26/2009\r\nDelivery Type: 010---INDIVIDUAL\r\nDelivery Odometer: 13\r\n\r\nVehicle Information\r\nVIN: 6G2EP57W19L316180\t\r\nModel: 2EP69-2009 G8 GXP\r\nService Contract: Yes\t\r\nBranded Title: No\t\r\nWarranty Block: No\t\r\nPDI Status: Yes\r\nOrder Type: 70 - RETAIL - STOCK\r\nField Actions: 2 Open\t(Recalls)\r\n\r\nVehicle Build\r\nModel: 2EP69 - 2009 G8 GXP\t\r\nOrder Number: NDFPD0\r\nBuild Date: 04/17/2009\r\nBuild Plant: L", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695420714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12524662, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695421593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12525307, "authorName": "vegas_ss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vegas_ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just like mine! Only 110,000 less miles ;)\n\nI'm just getting mine put back together, rebuilt motor/trans new clutch (monster twin disc), MGW shifter and about everything else new. Mine had a mild cam/headers when I won it on here 2 years ago... had it retuned and it put out 475 rwhp on 91 octane. Cam is a little bigger now (cam motion LS3 high lift) using johnson lifters... should be pretty close to 500 rwhp with excellent street manners.\n\nWinning and interested bidders should check out the G8board website for info on these special cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695429898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12525601, "authorName": "4nauset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4nauset/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by 4nauset", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695434023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12528758, "authorName": "SSGTurner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssgturner/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by SSGTurner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695490563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12540362, "authorName": "Pontiacdoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vegas_ss Sounds like fun, I'm jealous! G8board is indeed worthwhile.\r\nABA - always be accelerating", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695607095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12557882, "authorName": "chrismalish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrismalish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@papajoel, are the tires 2009 vintage? Had a regular G8 GT, traded it for a minivan when kid no. 3 was born...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695775296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12558129, "authorName": "papajoel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papajoel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrismalish, yes, the tires are the ones which originally came with the car. They have a code date of 3908.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695778408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12559872, "authorName": "jhardie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhardie/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by jhardie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695824152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12575089, "authorName": "fisherma95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisherma95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I want this! So nice to see one that has been well-cared for in original state. Also kudos for not letting the front bumper get drilled and for not doing the key rotation recall!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695937286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12575444, "authorName": "papajoel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papajoel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fisherma95, Thank you for the kind words. I've done my best to baby this car and keep it as original and in the best condition I could while I owned it. The prior owner took very good care of it as well. He had towels on the front floor mats when I bought it just to keep it looking as clean as possible, and I kept them there during my ownership. Those floor mats look like new.\r\n\r\nThe interior looks pretty darn close to showroom condition-you really can't tell it's ever been driven. Even the driver seat looks like new.\r\n\r\nI've only taken it for a one or two short drives each year during my ownership, just to give it a little exercise. Although, I would have loved to take it for much longer drives, I resisted for the sake of milage. But it is a blast to drive!\r\n\r\nGood luck to all who may be interested in bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695938545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12578168, "authorName": "MS3DALE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ms3dale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It always intrigues me as to why the recalls are never done, see it all the time with cars such as this, one of the recalls on this one is for the seat belt cable/tensioner, I don't know why you wouldn't want to get that one done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695993732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12578816, "authorName": "Steve996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it's a great performance sedan, but for those with kids it's a great family car too. Huge trunk, ample rear seat room, head room, etc. I sold mine to get a 997.1 turbo however I do miss that G8 and in a way wish I still had it.\r\n\r\nGood luck to buyer and seller - she's a beaut!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695999535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12578915, "authorName": "leusgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leusgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Recalls, and dealer service in general are just such a pain to deal with. Make an appointment, drive the car there, get picked up or Uber back home or work, wait, get back to dealership somehow, get car. This is especially true if you have other things going on in life kids events etc. Much easier to ignore the letter especially if there are no symptoms of something being wrong.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696000345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12579246, "authorName": "papajoel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papajoel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding recalls, In my case, I did not plan to drive this vehicle (I only put 75 miles on it during the 7 years I owned it), so I chose not to do the recalls. Whether that is the right or wrong approach is open for debate, but that was my rationale for not having them done. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696002604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12579360, "authorName": "fisherma95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisherma95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many G8 owners, especially ones with pristine GXPs, choose to not get the key rotation recall done because they don't want to surrender the original switchblade key. I have two GXPs and both have open recalls on them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696003279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12579894, "authorName": "svt98cobraa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svt98cobraa/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by svt98cobraa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696006683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12580041, "authorName": "jhardie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhardie/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by jhardie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696007215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12580128, "authorName": "m0206539", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m0206539/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the most deserving car I've seen on here of the fabled, \"Ken Oath\" award.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696007566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12580212, "authorName": "k9t8m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k9t8m/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by k9t8m", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696007851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12580856, "authorName": "brooksgn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooksgn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid is still very low for rare low mileage example like this. As to recalls, many can be a detriment to the car. My CTS had a recall for seat heater getting too hot, so the recall was to limit it to the lowest setting which is worthless. I can't undo it either. Basically lost my heated seats. Now I read the recalls.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696010597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12580972, "authorName": "topsdown72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topsdown72/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by topsdown72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696011007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581256, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 35750, "content": "$35,750 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581313, "authorName": "joemasterp8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemasterp8/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by joemasterp8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581329, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581347, "authorName": "joemasterp8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemasterp8/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by joemasterp8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581358, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581381, "authorName": "MomsTA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momsta/", "bidAmount": 37001, "content": "$37,001 bid placed by MomsTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581400, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 37251, "content": "$37,251 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581409, "authorName": "MomsTA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momsta/", "bidAmount": 37501, "content": "$37,501 bid placed by MomsTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581420, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 37751, "content": "$37,751 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581459, "authorName": "joemasterp8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemasterp8/", "bidAmount": 38001, "content": "$38,001 bid placed by joemasterp8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581476, "authorName": "MomsTA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momsta/", "bidAmount": 38251, "content": "$38,251 bid placed by MomsTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581487, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 38550, "content": "$38,550 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581485, "authorName": "MdPensfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdpensfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could cook an egg on my G8s seats when its seat warmer was on high. I miss that car, even if the switchblade key poked holes in all my pockets!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696012948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12581510, "authorName": "MomsTA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momsta/", "bidAmount": 38801, "content": "$38,801 bid placed by MomsTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696013041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581524, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 39400, "content": "$39,400 bid placed by Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696013090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12581582, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/29/23 for $39,400 to Cabo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696013211, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12581595, "authorName": "papajoel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papajoel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to all the bidders!\r\n\r\n@Cabo Congratulations!! I look forward to connecting with you once contact information is shared!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1696013243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12581600, "authorName": "Cabo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Joel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696013259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12581602, "authorName": "MomsTA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momsta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! Congrats Cabo! You got a heck of a deal and I am happy for you. I guess I get that new puppy now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696013267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12581621, "authorName": "MdPensfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdpensfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought for sure that was gonna RNM.. Congrats, @Cabo!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696013323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12584014, "authorName": "GXPaycheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gxpaycheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on a great car! And kudos to the seller for NOT getting those silly recalls done. Destroying parts of a perfectly good car for no real safety reason is ridiculous. Those that know, know. Mine will never be done. Enjoy the drive Cabo!\nAnd once you\u2019re on the G8 forums and FB pages you\u2019ll find the GXP Registry. Please join in!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696021877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12584235, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Cabo!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696022552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12588059, "authorName": "bfellows", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfellows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Keep the clutch fluid clean, speaking as someone who had to replace a slave cylinder and clutch at 64k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696087591, "type": "comment"}]