[{"id": 12039677, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*time capsule*", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1690498883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039681, "authorName": "CarCrazy33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa \ud83e\udd2f", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690498942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039687, "authorName": "lpolger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lpolger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early guesses on the final bid?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690498968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039722, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's in the \"Tequipment\" box?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690499361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039741, "authorName": "yaminashi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yaminashi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ipolger\r\nA billionquadrillionmillion", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1690499568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039782, "authorName": "Aochstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aochstein/", "bidAmount": 5944, "content": "$5,944 bid placed by Aochstein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690500069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039787, "authorName": "porsdrvr95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsdrvr95/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by porsdrvr95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690500102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039802, "authorName": "Lightfoot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightfoot/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Lightfoot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690500233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039811, "authorName": "WildKat520", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildkat520/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by WildKat520", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690500302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039822, "authorName": "Marcy_Kid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcy_kid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these museum pieces. I had one in 1987. It was a stunner then and looks terrific today. What a find.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690500436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039828, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo of factory build options sticker?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690500471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039853, "authorName": "944turbo1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/944turbo1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful! Says in description anti lick brakes those came with the 1987 year along with airbags.so I assume no anti lock brakes", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1690500698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039937, "authorName": "bonjo2661", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonjo2661/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by bonjo2661", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690501407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039972, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CARFAX shows delivered new in Florida, not as shown on window sticker to Pawtucket, Rhode Island?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690501684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039986, "authorName": "WildKat520", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildkat520/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the deal with 20 year gap in service RO's? Looks like the car was sold at auction in 22 for 105k... Details on this sale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690501817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040039, "authorName": "Mitch944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitch944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow 50k bid on day one that\u2019s just insane imo\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690502447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040051, "authorName": "sjmorgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjmorgan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Though it only has 2300 miles, I would not start the engine until the cam and balancer belts have been changed. They have a 5 year life... When they break, you have to fix all the bent valves. At 37 years, they are a bit outdated. \r\n\r\nThis is a relatively extensive service, which usually includes installing new tensioners and a water pump while the car is apart. \r\n\r\nOther than that, it's nice to see one without a cracked dash pad, or worn upholstery,, and the original radio with a working sunroof (such as it is. If you want sun, you need to remove the roof panel and stick it under the rear window...). \r\n\r\nThe price will be pretty high on this one.It will probably never be driven.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690502717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040062, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all BaT bidders and viewers. First, thank you all for the early activity and bidding. Please allow us to take you back to 1986 with this already mentioned \"time capsule\". The car is truly a piece of Porsche transaxle history. This 944 came by way of a local collection and awaits the next collector or driver to proudly own. As a Porsche Classic dealer, we did go through the car, update the necessary services, and complete the Porsche CTC (Technical Certifricate), which is on the way. Once recieved, we will go ahead and post those pictures as well. We will most certainly be as attentive as possible and answer questions throughout the auction. The car is on our showroom and available for viewing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690502782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040097, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having just driven my '86 turbo (w/54K miles total on it) to and from work today (25 miles round trip) and had a blast, seeing these ultra low mileage cars that have never been enjoyed creates mixed emotions... yes, a time capsule, but what's the point? If it hasn't been enjoyed, why bother? Hopefully the new owner will drive it, but my guess is that's not going to happen. If this doesn't sell north of $100K I will be mighty surprised though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690503196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040127, "authorName": "kiwiusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwiusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful!! Hole in exhaust pipe? Common although with only 2300 miles stated? This is due to acidic exhaust gases condensing and dribbling back towards the muffler. However in my 1986 the pipe did not hole out until 25000 miles. True the ABS was not available on 1986 model year. Introduced in 1987 and that is why the factory Fuchs alloy wheels only available for the 1986 model year. The options listed on the sticker are hard to read but a lot of boxes checked. Looks like only options not checked are rear wiper, LSD, sport seats. These are such great cars no matter your perspective. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1690503487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040215, "authorName": "BMWE90Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwe90guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My grandmother had this EXACT car\u2026 a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo, same color combo. I can\u2019t say enough how great this car looks, not to mention 2,300 MILES!! I miss when cars from Porsche, BMW, etc were focused on driving dynamics ONLY - not how much tech (screens) were in the car. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1690504562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040254, "authorName": "WildKat520", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildkat520/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kiwiusa I agree with you 100% Something is off on this car but it got by Mecum Auctions and sold for big bucks. Pics 65-68 make me think the car has been put together. Very easy to replace the old VDO gage clusters and all of a sudden you have a car with 2300 miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690505098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040316, "authorName": "LoudounPrime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loudounprime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't seeing anything that indicates something being off. Photos show a car as clean as it gets. The underside photos show as expected and the mileage is backed up by a carfax that has steady progression. @Aaronzee00 - might be good to get a shot of the oil pan and underside of engine if you can.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690506016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040337, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We can certainly get as many additional photos as needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690506321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040381, "authorName": "aitalam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aitalam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bonjo2661 congrats. Well Bought!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690506960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12040725, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do perform any maintenance as (maybe) needed, then drive this automotive wonder from the \u201880\u2019s. It deserves to be enjoyed & driving experience will inevitably be wonderful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690511801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041022, "authorName": "series3v12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/series3v12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup, destined to lead a trailer queen life.......sigh", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690518389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041033, "authorName": "lsaxen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsaxen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last weekend I got my first ride and ultimately the chance to drive my friends sub 20k mile 944 turbo. Red over black, just like thus one. He bought it a few years back with less than 15k miles, so there is hope someone will enjoy it. That said, what a fun car!!! The 80s were a great time for Porsche", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690518742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041224, "authorName": "Youngtimerclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youngtimerclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@series3v12 Oh I know what a shame , 25,000 + 944 Turbos made and of all those this one was kept as if it was still new from the factory. How could someone do that?! \r\nIf this had 100k miles and was beaten down for most of its life like what I see on marketplace everyday, the world would be a better place I\u2019m sure!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690529745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041345, "authorName": "De3de8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de3de8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would really appreciate knowing source of hood insulation as I need for my 3200 mile 86T.\r\nAnd here I thought I had a low mileage example. Will be watching this one for selfish reasons for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690541340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041483, "authorName": "Bluesky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold a 9000 mike turbo sometime late last year for $81000. I think these are phenomenal cars, but 2500 miles and 25000 miles are not to different. I replaced everything on mine, even the couch that tottered out, it\u2019s a great value but it\u2019s not actually a new car, there is no free lunch on 35 year plus cars, regardless of age. \r\nRed/ black, I guess value at 75 to 80. Hiwcever wins it will be very happy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690546055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041485, "authorName": "Bluesky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The clutch that rotted out\u2026 not the couch!! Lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690546103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041732, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a beauty. GLWTA. I just did a clutch on my 23k mi \u201887 951. It\u2019s a bear of a job. Figure $5k+ and do the research. Stay away from aftermarket clutch components, I had an awful experience with Spec Clutches: 3 defective hydraulic TO bearings later, I went with OEM club setup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690550003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12041760, "authorName": "Manteo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manteo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So.....a 37 year old car driven an average of 67 miles a year. If you plan to drive this, plan on replacing every fluid, all the rubber and God knows what else. These cars were made to be driven so I hope the new owner does so with gusto.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690550259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12042099, "authorName": "Yellow41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellow41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 68 doesn\u2019t look like a 2,300 mile car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690553210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12042301, "authorName": "JerVegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jervegas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This phrase (which some have missed below) from the Seller is important: \"As a Porsche Classic dealer, we did go through the car, update the necessary services, and complete the Porsche CTC (Technical Certifricate), which is on the way. Once received, we will go ahead and post those pictures as well.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690554833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12042567, "authorName": "tzimis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tzimis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been around 944 turbos since the early 90's and love them. I've owned 4 of them, all 86 and Red. I'm happy to see them getting noticed finally. This car looks fantastic and I wish both seller and purchaser the best of luck in the transaction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690557202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12042890, "authorName": "eye.surgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eye.surgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw and sat in this car at Porsche Monterey, it's truly a museum piece and the price will reflect that. For those doubting the provenance, in speaking with the dealership they bought this car from a high power collector along with other rare cars. My impression in going over the car is that it presents as a 2300 mile car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690559898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12043144, "authorName": "WaileaRose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wailearose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something does not seem right with the passenger side dash....weird marking on it...why is that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690561479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12043390, "authorName": "eye.surgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eye.surgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will almost certainly be the lowest-miles 944 Turbo to be sold ever again. Price will be record-setting.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690563168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12044063, "authorName": "Youngtimerclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youngtimerclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yellow41 What about it is wrong? The exhaust shield looks like it can be eaten off. The car is almost 40 yrs old.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690565371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12045147, "authorName": "NHRASSA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhrassa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be going out on a limb here..... But often I hear the comment on ultra low mileage P cars that \" Isn't it ashamed that the car has not been driven \" or \" the car was never enjoyed because it was never driven \" or something to that effect. This car is a perfect example and of a car that will attract those comments . \n\nAs a owner of a very low mileage 89 951 I have lived with those comments for years, including coming from my own wife.... \" Honey you need to drive it to enjoy it \"..... well after being annoyed one too many times with that comment I returned the comment \" Honey when was the last time you took your dolls out of your collection and played with them ??..... of coase never ... My point being I do not have to drive my car to enjoy it. Just knowing I have it , looking at it in the garage , and tinkering with brings me tremendous joy, and of coarse taking it out for a cars and coffee now and then.\n\nThe person that buys this car will no doubt have enough $$$ and have multiple cars at their disposal and will drive whatever suits their mood that day. I for one hope this car is only driven with the goal to share with the public, If only to show what a great example of a 944 actually looks like . I attend the PECLA Morning Shift regularly and out of the 100's of P cars gathered , there might be 2 or 3, 944 /924 cars . Additionally those 2 or 3 cars might lets just say \" a little rough \"....... Anyways sorry for the winded OpEd, and hope this car brings a very strong price and is preserved for many years to come.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1690569015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12046023, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eye.surgeon \"This will almost certainly be the lowest-miles 944 Turbo to be sold ever again. \"\r\n\r\nUntil it is sold again, as this one already has been, several times.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690571905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12046564, "authorName": "brianm1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianm1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just curious...What is the green battery setup? Pretty sure the original had a \"normal\" batttery, and the elusive battery cover that is hard to find on any 944. I don't think that original cover would fit that setup. But with a car of so few miles, thought it would be origianal 100%.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690573926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12050761, "authorName": "Emily0513", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emily0513/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car does not have abs, this really needs to be updated in the ad. Abs was not available until 1987 as an option. Very pretty car and amazing time capsule.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690630491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12051203, "authorName": "Yellow41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellow41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@youngtimersclassics I was referring to the appearance of the spare tire well with the missing drain plug. It looks rough to me", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690637282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12057178, "authorName": "Chrisj355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisj355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 65 shows what looks like rust holes in the tailpipe. Can the owner confirm?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690669320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12057914, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint meter readings ? Any active leaks at engine and/or transaxle. Steering rack intact? Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690678732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12058322, "authorName": "kiwiusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwiusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed @brianm1962. I have managed to retain my original battery cover even though it doesn't fit over some batteries. You would think at 2300 miles the battery cover would be with the car and placed for the pics. Still a great looking car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690685496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12058679, "authorName": "TAP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It one set of 16\" Fuchs away from absolute perfection.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690699598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12058875, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TAP Fuchs and LSD\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690716880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12060155, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yellow61 there never was a drain plug for the spare tire wheel well drain - not on this car, my turbo or any 944. It\u2019s intended to allow any water that might end up there to escape\u2026 hence drain.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690732433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12060177, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisj355 very common for the exhaust to rust in that exact location for low mileage 944 cars, where they are started and run for short durations, not long or hard enough to truly heat up, leading to condensing water sitting just after the muffler and causing rust.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1690732619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12063760, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TAP and AirBoss -- Fuchs, LSD, sport seats, and sunroof-delete....??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690748883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12065823, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690764677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12065966, "authorName": "Emily0513", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emily0513/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They have a little rubber plug that is supposed to go in the spare well. It is kind of a pinched rubber to allow water to drain out as mentioned but there should not be a large hole. The plug is simply missing.\r\n\r\nPlease remove the ABS reference, that is completely inaccurate for an \u201886.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1690766738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12076585, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On no other place than BaT can you find such low mileage examples of your favorite ride. Everyone has their own particular tastes for \u201cgarage art\u201d. Bonus to the hobby that such low mileage cars exist. A definite point of reference for those restoring a high mileage example. You could put on 10 or 20 thousand miles on this car and still have bragging rights that you own a very low mileage 944. A unique situation to say the least! GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690900116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12081490, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1690923238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12082139, "authorName": "Appleseed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/appleseed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quik944 - wrong. The 'drain plug' @Yellow41 and @Emily0513 are referencing is PET no. 111.701.309 and should be present in the wheel well. It's slotted to let water drip out of the bottom of the wheel well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690925488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12082243, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many total owners of this car? Odometer original? Thanks in advance", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690925928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12083836, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690940378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12084008, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Appleseed Yep, just checked my car and indeed there is a slotted bung in that hole. I was thinking of the spaces behind the rear wheel wells, but of course, the drain tubes from the rear hatch latches drain through those.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690943250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12092614, "authorName": "VanCronk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancronk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a good looking time capsule.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691019924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12094264, "authorName": "wxflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wxflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keeping a car like this in 'as new' condition is not easy. It's a tremendous exercise in self-control. There's more to car enthusiasm than the rush of speed or the thrill of the upshift. Congrats to the current caretaker, and the future owner. No matter your thoughts on the subject, isn't it great that cars like this exist, so that others (like us) can enjoy them? GLWA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691066102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12094851, "authorName": "Zog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No idea how this car can have such low miles, I put more than that on my 944S this year already. Beautiful car though GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691073702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12094937, "authorName": "P89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p89/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by P89", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691074614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12094964, "authorName": "NHRASSA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhrassa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With just a few hours to go on this auction\u2026 I don\u2019t know about you, but I find it odd that the seller has shown little to no interaction. Would imagine that it has a very long way to meet reserve \u2026. Or am I completely missing something", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691074835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12095246, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All, Yes we are down to the final few hours of our auction and thank you for those who have bid thus far. We feel pretty confident that our collector 944 Turbo will sell today. There has been some assumptive comments below, but assured, this car is as nice as one could presume with only 2300 miles. A real time capsule car. The car has been displayed on our showroom floor and with a few BaT enthusiasts stopping by to admire, all would validate its concourse condition. Please bid with confidence and we look forward to turning over the keys to the new proud owner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691076953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12095543, "authorName": "jcohn001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcohn001/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by jcohn001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691079308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12095686, "authorName": "Christopher803", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christopher803/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man what a time capsule. My cousin parents bought him one exactly like this beauty. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691080311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12095750, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching this with keen interest for my retired neighbor across the street. He's got an '87 NA, in red, 31K original miles, original owner, concours winner. Widowed now, he's tossing around the idea of selling but realistically I think it will be at least a couple years before he pulls the trigger. He drives it once per year across town to a concours event, and once per week for 30 minutes going back and forth in his driveway in a very deliberate rpm sequence, so it gets exercised (to some extent). The car is pristine, only missing a turbo..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691080736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12095830, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "paint meter readings?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691081225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12096152, "authorName": "aitalam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aitalam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvodoug have him call me :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691082867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12096372, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691083626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12096436, "authorName": "S2cab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s2cab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You still haven't removed the reference to ABS? What's up with that?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691083883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12096439, "authorName": "TSSG16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tssg16/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by TSSG16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691083897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12096484, "authorName": "jcohn001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcohn001/", "bidAmount": 53750, "content": "$53,750 bid placed by jcohn001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691084065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12096790, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to the BaT community for reading our listings closely. We've removed the mention of the ABS. \n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691085125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12096867, "authorName": "TSSG16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tssg16/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by TSSG16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691085356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12096939, "authorName": "jcohn001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcohn001/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by jcohn001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691085595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097572, "authorName": "Youngtimerclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youngtimerclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got my popcorn early and good seats in the house\ud83c\udf7f", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691087583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12097620, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691087759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097661, "authorName": "jcohn001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcohn001/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by jcohn001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691087875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097757, "authorName": "Caleb348", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caleb348/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NHHBBFAN has won alot of auctions got to watch out", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12097789, "authorName": "Doranboom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doranboom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "prettiest lil 944 ... really enjoyed this listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691088410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12097795, "authorName": "MS551GG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ms551gg/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by MS551GG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097863, "authorName": "dtrunko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtrunko/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by dtrunko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088722, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097872, "authorName": "lightguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightguy/", "bidAmount": 62944, "content": "$62,944 bid placed by lightguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097880, "authorName": "MS551GG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ms551gg/", "bidAmount": 63444, "content": "$63,444 bid placed by MS551GG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097894, "authorName": "dtrunko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtrunko/", "bidAmount": 63944, "content": "$63,944 bid placed by dtrunko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097911, "authorName": "MS551GG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ms551gg/", "bidAmount": 64944, "content": "$64,944 bid placed by MS551GG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097921, "authorName": "dtrunko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtrunko/", "bidAmount": 65444, "content": "$65,444 bid placed by dtrunko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12097924, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691088934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098137, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691089794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098145, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 951's time has come!\r\n\r\nIncredible cars to own, providing driving experiences that feels modern all wrapped in the original wide fender car that started the craze (not the E30 M3).\r\n\r\nDrive one within a few minutes you will be hooked!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691089820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098152, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691089847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098160, "authorName": "ehwnnc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehwnnc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stim4u coming in HOT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691089900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098163, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "full send...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691089909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098168, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The reserve is off and the car will be sold!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1691089920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098174, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691089958, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098184, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098185, "authorName": "JerVegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jervegas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone isn't messing around!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098188, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098192, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098195, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Win should be 86,944", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1691090069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098199, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 86944, "content": "$86,944 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098202, "authorName": "irishgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "world record forthcoming !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098203, "authorName": "JerVegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jervegas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NICE!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691090100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098205, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 87944, "content": "$87,944 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098208, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 89000, "content": "$89,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098211, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still only 0.0001% of the $7 trillion 'stimmy'!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098214, "authorName": "sydmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydmachine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100k. Come on!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691090150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098219, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098231, "authorName": "Ronnabbott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronnabbott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was getting ready to bid, but I got blown out before I could enter my top dollar. I guess I'll go back to school. I guess the seller should be very happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098235, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098241, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098249, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 96000, "content": "$96,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098255, "authorName": "JerVegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jervegas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe NOW Porsche will start manufacturing replacement dashboards for us... LOL", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691090270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098261, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 96500, "content": "$96,500 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098264, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 97000, "content": "$97,000 bid placed by nhhbbfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098263, "authorName": "Ronnabbott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronnabbott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "boy you guys want this bad.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098270, "authorName": "Ronnabbott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronnabbott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to who ever wins....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691090336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098274, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12098273, "authorName": "Dholm63444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dholm63444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have to pay for the best in the world", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691090346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098279, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whooo-hooo!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098283, "authorName": "ehwnnc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehwnnc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There it is!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098285, "authorName": "nhhbbfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhhbbfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stim4u Congrats!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691090385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098293, "authorName": "sydmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydmachine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098294, "authorName": "ShStingray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shstingray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098307, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you bidders, a true collectors car here that is deserving of a museum. With Monterey Car Week around the corner, it will be in great company!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691090463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098309, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This had better make BaT\u2019s Exceptional Results list!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691090466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098310, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/3/23 for $100,000 to Stim4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090467, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12098315, "authorName": "Campbelljj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/campbelljj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has to be the 1st 944 to hit $100,000", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691090479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098328, "authorName": "irishgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$100,000 for a RED 944 Turbo !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098334, "authorName": "Stim4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stim4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice... Now I own the two lowest mileage 944 turbos in the world (2.3k and 5.2k miles). I am lucky.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1691090539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098343, "authorName": "Doorman2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doorman2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. Beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098350, "authorName": "Campbelljj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/campbelljj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Post a picture of the 5,200 mile 951 please", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098357, "authorName": "Aaronzee00 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronzee00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Stim4u, you are the proud owner of the most amazing 944 Turbo in world. A big congratulations on this car and your collection.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691090590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098361, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Campbelljj Nope...\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-porsche-944-turbo-26/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098382, "authorName": "irishgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cole : Was it red too ???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098368, "authorName": "Cole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a 3100? Mile car that sold here like 2 years ago for about $136k\u2026go look at the history\n\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-porsche-944-turbo-26/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691090675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098397, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@irishgirl Yes - see link below", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098399, "authorName": "Patriot-Dude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patriot-dude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Auction Great Fun to watch! I just bought my first 944T a few weeks ago It is Awesome !! Mine has a few more miles; I hope this one gets to be enjoyed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691090691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098404, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But that one didn\u2019t have moondials!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098412, "authorName": "zkchal4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zkchal4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cole. That was a 89 turboS. Very different car", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691090734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098418, "authorName": "irishgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK...so that was 1989 ? This is a 1986 Porsche .....Big difference !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098424, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was an S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691090783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098440, "authorName": "Campbelljj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/campbelljj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1988 turbo S and 1989 very different models from all other 951. I have 1989 turbo black on black.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1691090830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098450, "authorName": "Cole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zkchai4\r\n\r\nNot officially a \u201cTurbo S\u201d in 89. And 33more HP and moderately better brakes don\u2019t make a \u201ctotally different car\u201d \ud83d\ude09\r\n\r\nSome people love the early offset more than the late model upgrades", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691090861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098492, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I have an '86 951 and no, the 88/89 cars are not at all totally different. Mostly the same, excepting ABS, airbags and bigger turbo, which is partly offset by more weight.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691090963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098510, "authorName": "zkchal4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zkchal4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cole. Yes..I said very different. Drive them side by side. No comparison. If both cars are stock, 89 feels way more \u201calive\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691091001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098580, "authorName": "Cole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 30hp \u201cpeak\u201d gain on a heavier car with heavier brakes, airbags, etc doesn\u2019t make a car all that different. I own an 86 and have driven many 88+ cars. It\u2019s not game changing \ud83d\ude02\n\nThat HP difference is super easy to make up for small money. \n\nI much prefer the looks of the 86 cars with deep wheels", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1691091294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098614, "authorName": "JerVegas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jervegas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The key is to buy the one ya like. I like the '86 951in Guards Red with the teledials. Obviously, today's buyer does, too... LOL", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691091351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098667, "authorName": "S2cab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s2cab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People they are phone dials and the deeper ones on the 86 are much nicer than the later ones. Plus you can switch to Fuchs on an 86 if you want.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1691091504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12098812, "authorName": "trailer_less", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailer_less/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer!\r\n\r\nPure valuation-wise, an 88 Turbo S or 89 Turbo is worth more than an 86 Turbo (all things being equal). Comparing this to the 89 GR Turbo auction is not, I'd argue, comparing apples to apples.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691091897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12099777, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "funny. i have a red 1988 Ferrari Mondial coupe with 5k miles that probably wouldn\u2019t reach $100k. \ud83e\udd11", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1691095054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12102346, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm, so that\u2019s what a new \u201886 944 Turbo goes for.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691111001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12103239, "authorName": "James_98188", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_98188/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...I sold a mint low mileage 1985 1/2 normally aspirated 944 to raise down payment money to buy a house; I guess I should've hung on to it. ('course, the house is now worth five times what I paid for it.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691135379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12107619, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really thought this would make BaT\u2019s Exceptional Results list\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691175416, "type": "comment"}]