[{"id": 10929660, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the timing belt last replaced? Also please confirm all electrics work (radio, air, power windows). Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678627888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929667, "authorName": "EP23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ep23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned to \" pop the clutch\" on one of these when I was 14. GLWA \"Save The Manuals\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678628025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929675, "authorName": "mach7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mach7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the listing of the 924!\r\n\r\nIs there any more information on the sagging drivers door? \r\nAlso do you know why the coolant temp gauge does not work?\r\nThe listing says the sensor was replaced, possible gauge failure?\r\nAccording to the listing you have only driven the car 1000 miles in\r\n6 years?\r\n\r\nThanks\r\nMark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678628084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929698, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a fun car. I wish I had the budget to bid. \n\nFun fact: this has 2x the horsepower of a 1980 VW Scirocco (1.6 n/a) yet less than half the horsepower of a modern Golf R (also a 2.0T). All three are great driving experiences, IMO.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1678628516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929732, "authorName": "DennisCavallino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denniscavallino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ep23\n\nThe one time I popped the clutch of my 924 S, the clutch broke into two pieces. I found out what journalists already had tried to explain the hard way: don't do a burnout in a 924/944! \n\nThese machines need a rolling start, from there on you can go full send. Lovely driver's cars and quite practical too. I got a second S and a Turbo, because they were so much fun. I had other cars with a Transaxle in the back, including a couple of Alfa 75's (Milano's), but the 924 S and Turbo were the better machines (while the 75 was already the best to me!).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678628951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929873, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 924 came out in '77 to a somewhat frigid reception due to the motor and concerns over power. This car was aimed at remedying that criticism. In '83, the 944 finally got the equation mostly right. Not great years for my favorite marque outside of the SC, which was a LOT of $.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678631221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929981, "authorName": "Mikeyy39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyy39/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Mikeyy39", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678632307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10929986, "authorName": "pikll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pikll/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by pikll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678632339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10930009, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Miss my 71 931. Still if you had the cash the GT or GTS are truly spectacular", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678632534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10930097, "authorName": "mec011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mec011/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a fun color combo! \r\n\r\nThis 931 can't seem to find a permanent home! Here was its Aug 2020 auction: https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/dealtank-1980-porsche-924-turbo-1/\r\n\r\nIf I'm not mistaken, I found it listed on Facebook marketplace sometime after the 2020 auction.\r\n\r\nHopefully it finds another good caretaker!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678633479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10930381, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mec011 and @seller- one of the comments posted from the Aug 2020 pcarmarket auction stated : The rip in the frame rail and the broken/bent strut, control arms, bearings, wheel, and the paint/bondo on the left rear are a little disconcerting.\r\n\r\nComments ???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678636212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10930583, "authorName": "Thindor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thindor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to the radio button? It was included in the Pcarmarket auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678638011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10930609, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very unique car. You will probably see if you were of these at a Porsche meet then you will see GT3 models. I would love to have one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678638210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10933261, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have not had the timing belt replaced during my 2 year ownership. The shops I have had it at have said it is not currently needed. All of the electronics work. I have the button for the radio but it came off. The driver door sagging is due to the hinge. If that is replaced it will work great. The actual temp gauge is faulty. I have owned the car for 2 years - I bought from Switchcars in Ohio. I have only put roughly 1,000 miles on it since then since I\u2019ve been having it worked on and gone through as money has permitted. I would love to hold onto it, and me selling it is not fault of the car. I don\u2019t have the space right now, and I have too many other cars that come first. The paint work has been discussed every time this car has been for sale in the past. None of the work done to it has ever effected how it drives nor have I noticed a compromise in saftey.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1678649120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10937082, "authorName": "Chatham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chatham/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Chatham", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678713553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10937189, "authorName": "GS83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the twin to this car except with a tan interior. \r\n\r\nThese are interference motors so the timing belt should be address if not otherwise documented. The good news is that replacement is the equivalent of replacing a drive belt. Very easy and very straightforward. \r\n\r\nThese are great cars, the last of the affordable vintage Porsches but not for long. The market is really starting to take to these", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678715030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10939040, "authorName": "pikll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pikll/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by pikll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678728897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10943058, "authorName": "RoscoeTurner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roscoeturner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking 931. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678745864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10945230, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving/start videos?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1678796917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10965547, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed-driving/start video would be reassuring. The 2017 BaT ad has one, but a lot can happen in 5+ years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678989767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10967226, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all! I have a driving video from a few months ago! Let me figure out how to get that uploaded.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678995589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10967385, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678996300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10967397, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also have an extra roll of seat material and floor carpet that will come with the car upon sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678996353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10969099, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! If you can do a cold start\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679002362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10970736, "authorName": "PRSCC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prscc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car! I speak from 924 experience...had it not been totaled (everyday driver) I would still be in it today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679017188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10974258, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679075072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10974265, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone has any other questions let me know!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679075112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10977723, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 5924, "content": "$5,924 bid placed by Kishote", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679088290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10978190, "authorName": "pikll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pikll/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by pikll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679090190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10980729, "authorName": "Williswheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williswheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlvanness did you see the question below from @Dinodino? Specifically did you ever have a shop look at the frame rail and the rip in it to get their thoughts? My sense is it\u2019s not significant and stuff happens but wondering if you had it evaluated. This is a really cool 924 but it would be good to get comments on that. Neither the pics of the car for the current Bat auction nor the previous one show the rails fully as a past auction did. Beyond that this car has great documentation, is a cool color combo and nice driving video so it\u2019s tempting if you could comment on that call out. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679144629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10980909, "authorName": "RJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the dash has begun cracking in several places since the last auction. I'm guessing it hasn't been garaged?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679147091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10980953, "authorName": "Capthorod1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capthorod1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Current status of the frame rail is my only hesitation. Don\u2019t care how it happened just would like to see the current state. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679147608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10982629, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had the frame rail checked - right after I bought the car. The condition is no worse then it was in prior auctions and I was assured it is a non issue. Regarding the cracks in the dash the car was always garaged when in my possession. Sadly, when I had it at a local shop for 7 months - I am guessing it did not always get garaged like I was told.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679160765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10984405, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious why it spent seven months at your local shop-thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679168223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10984461, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spent that time in the shop waiting for the new fuel distributor. They had it sent off to get remanufactured. That took a lot of time. As I mentioned I have full service history for it which will be provided.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679168361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10986977, "authorName": "Williswheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williswheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlvanness thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679186096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10988986, "authorName": "AlfaBase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfabase/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by AlfaBase", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679239843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10989021, "authorName": "Capthorod1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capthorod1/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Capthorod1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679240309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10989281, "authorName": "pikll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pikll/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by pikll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679242685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10989521, "authorName": "jlvanness (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlvanness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all! At this rate sadly nobody will take this home - just keep in mind the last sale along with the work that\u2019s been put into it. I\u2019d love to see this go to a new home but we\u2019re going to have to generate some interest here in the last few minutes for that to happen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679244609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10989571, "authorName": "VenaGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/venagt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlvanness If there is going to be any action, it will be in the last 2 minutes of the auction. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679244927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10989966, "authorName": "Fritsie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fritsie/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Fritsie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679246767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990058, "authorName": "Gulf-Porsche_21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulf-porsche_21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While the 924 Turbo (931) is an interesting and relatively rare Porsche, it\u2019s also somewhat of a unicorn. I believe some 931 parts would be difficult to find. Just my opinion \u2014 the presentation could be better. The floor mats are dirty, the pictures are not as good as I often see on Porsche submissions. The paintwork is showing its age. The driver\u2019s seat is torn. This 931 needs some TLC. The collector 931 market is probably more focused on premium quality examples. Presentation matters. Not that there is anything wrong with a driver quality example, that\u2019s simply not where the strong money is at this time. Hopefully the bidders will soon prove me wrong. It\u2019s a good vintage Porsche for the right buyer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1679247025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10990144, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 7931, "content": "$7,931 bid placed by tannat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990168, "authorName": "AlfaBase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfabase/", "bidAmount": 8050, "content": "$8,050 bid placed by AlfaBase", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990182, "authorName": "GCCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gccars/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by GCCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990199, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by tannat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990202, "authorName": "GCCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gccars/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by GCCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990221, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by tannat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10990249, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/19/23 for $8,900 to tannat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679247842, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10990266, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlvanness will be in touch soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679247937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10991547, "authorName": "GS83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen. There is a ton of value to be added back into this 931. Documentation is virtually priceless on these cars as so few are documented. Address the seats and carpet and detail the engine bay will go a long way. Congrats to both the seller and buyer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1679253550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10991551, "authorName": "pikll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pikll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy!\r\nGot tied up and couldn\u2019t bid.\r\nBought an S model brand new in 80!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679253564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10992831, "authorName": "tannat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tannat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pikII I was curious what happened to you, thought for certain you had this in your crosshairs. I'm pleasantly surprised to have won. Having to sell a 931 project that I was really excited about to justify this purchase-was going pasha interior and rose red 024 for paint. Hoping to find a good home for it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679258844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10993906, "authorName": "Roverguy67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverguy67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done!!! These are really fun cars!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679267127, "type": "comment"}]