[{"id": 12944888, "authorName": "MDRB235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdrb235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve never seen one of these. I like the MSD coils. The hood support design is both strange and wonderful. As someone who is under the hoods of many cars every day, unobstructed access is a lovely thing. Good luck with your auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699806207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12944906, "authorName": "High123bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/high123bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you still have it come late December, I would like to come see it when I go to Sierra Vista.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699806362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12945408, "authorName": "montagna_lunga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montagna_lunga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bigger and better than the earlier Biturbo isn't saying much is it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699810851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12945437, "authorName": "LarrytheWineGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrythewineguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car perfectly illustrates why I visit BAT daily (trufthfully, multiple times a day). The interior of this car alone merits serious comment. I immediately thought about the rear buckets of the Volkswagen Phaeton. Is the dash suede or am I mistaken? The GM designers of the Cadillac Catera (Steinmetz!) must have been influneced by this Italian beauty. I'm looking forward to commentary from the knowledgeable BAT community.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1699811118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12945519, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think about it....469 cars in seven years of production! Begs the questions...\r\nMaserati...why stick with a car that you would only produce an average of less than 70 cars a month? Even Rolls and Ferrari were turning out more vehicles per month over that time frame......\r\nParts availability?? Even when new, parts and service was a roll of the dice, and Alitalia's room for freight on their airline.\r\n...and today the current Maser dealer network will probably NOT want to work on a 33 year old car.\r\n I make that comment because my neighbor just came back from the BMW dealer, where she has bought her cars continuously, since buying a brand new Bavaria in 1972. She was having trouble with her 2011 BMW and when she tried to make a service appointment, was told , rather curtly, by the service manager....\"We're not accepting any service or maintenance appointments on cars that are more than 10 years old....Sorry\"\r\nThe last service record on this one is from 2004...that's 20 years and a little over 4,000 miles ago.\r\nAnd.......There's a reserve on this one.......", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1699811717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12945529, "authorName": "De-marko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de-marko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unique! That's quite the padded interior and interesting hood blanket!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699811776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12946374, "authorName": "hsohaei", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hsohaei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not sure about these numbers and a 7 years production run? I have owned my 228 since 1991, second owner, as far I know, they started in Europe in 88, first year of delivery for US was 89 and the run ended in 1991. I have only seen 89 & 90 here and the numbers for US I had heard were in low 100s.\r\n\r\nAbout the car: The mechanical is identical to the 430 / Spyder of the same era, the track is wider and the wheels offset is different, although at a quick glance they look the same as the 430 & Spyder (which I also own) ... The interior of the 228 is truly nice and a special place, the dash is Alcantara as is the Headliner. You can carry two adults in the back seat with no problem.\r\n\r\nThis one looks like a nice car with few modifications: The battery has been relocated presumably to the trunk, the power steering reservoir is from a QP III which is a good choice replacing the original plastic one and also the coils.\r\n\r\n@seller, where did you get your HVAC panel repaired, GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699815468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947652, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to my auction! I'm proud to offer this rare survivor in great condition. The numbers I heard were about 50 cars sold in North America. I've lusted after one for a while.\r\nThe PO was an older gent, who bought the car in CA about 20 years ago and took it with him through several states. He didn't drive it much and the car was mostly garaged , as evidenced by the cosmetic condition. \r\nWhen I received the car several items did not work or worked intermittently. Most issues were solved by rebuilding the fuse box (I guess they all need that at some point). @hsohaei The NOS climate control unit came from Auto Italia. AC now works great, as good as the one in my 2009 Maser GT. Old unit suffered from ribbon cable failure. If it's repairable it is beyond my capabilities. It will come with the car.\r\nOther spares included with the car are front caliper rebuilt kits, SS hoses and brake pads. Nothing wrong with the current brakes, they work great and rotors exhibit little to no wear.\r\nThis is my 4th Maserati. I don't drive much since retired. It was nice to get intimate with the 228 and sort out few issues, but now I'm hoping I can find it a good home. Car is great and should make the new owner quite happy.\r\nParts supply between Auto Italia and MEI is good and prices are quite reasonable.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699820281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12948485, "authorName": "67bmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ALL the FI biturbo haters have never owned or even driven one. They claim to be experts because they watched some English tv show that ridiculed an earlier carburated version.\r\n\r\nThese 228s seem to be fewer and further between than the spyders. I think the only ones I have seen were at CI.\r\n\r\nIt is most likely true that no current Maserati dealer wants to have anything to do with these or ANY earlier Maserati. How many Ghibli's do you see in a dealer service bay? However, parts are readily available through Auto Italia or other similar sources. It does make ownership easier if you can do service and repairs yourself! If you have no mechanical aptitude, it's probably wise to sit on the sidelines and just spectate.\r\n\r\nThere is a biturbo community out there, but given the limited number of actual running cars these days, there is a low probability of seeing one at cars and coffee :-)\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1699823301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12948608, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 2280, "content": "$2,280 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699823783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12948854, "authorName": "cmlf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmlf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the oil leak location been diagnosed, and why 0W-20 oil?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699824884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12948914, "authorName": "countachguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countachguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After hearing Joe Walsh sing \"my Maserati does 185...\" I wanted a Maserati. So back then (early 90s) the Biturbo was the cheapest option. Yes, they had their problems, but when running well they were a joy to drive. Since then I had several and still keep two (one 89 Spyder - close to this). What I'm trying to say, is that these are small cars (smaller than the Civic) but have high power to weight ration and - shift down to third, pedal to the floor, and you'll feel like traveling in a Space X capsule.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699825144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12948971, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmlf1 excellent question!\r\nI filled the engine with Mobi1 0/20w to flush it out with thinner synthetic oil, since prior maintenance history was uknown to me. I would recommend switching to thicker synthetic oil at next oil change.\r\nThe oil weep is at the rear of the engine, most likely from rear main seal. No big deal at this point and may go away with using thicker oil. Just wanted to mention it in the interest of full disclosure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699825402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12948981, "authorName": "Markindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markindy/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Markindy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699825455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12949701, "authorName": "cmlf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmlf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@benzin101 Thank you for the reply and the rear main seal disclosure. This is a wonderful car and I hope it finds a home and you and buyer are happy at the end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699832232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12949889, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality - 469/84 months is 5.583 cars per month . . .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699834932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12949906, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality - the local Ferrari dealer is working on my 1985 308 GT4 . . . and the local Chevy dealer did work on my 1986 Corvette Pace car last week . . . It all depends on the dealership.\r\n\r\nand GOLETA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699835096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12949939, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1975 308 GT4, brain fart for a minute", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699835449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12951675, "authorName": "brighton_corgi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton_corgi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the FI model Biturbos, I would be more concerned on rust & interior than the engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699884572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12951697, "authorName": "brighton_corgi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton_corgi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic Italian car garages can fix this much easier than a current Maserati dealer. Everyone that had a standalone Maserati dealership in the States before they came back pretty much lost their franchises.\r\n\r\nMaserati wasn't interested in franchising to small dealerships that were their backbone for decades. All the mechanics and know how from the Biturbo and older cars opened their own repair shops or may be retired at this point.\r\n\r\nPlenty or resources and enthusiasm out there to keep the remaining Biturbos on the road.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1699884823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12951980, "authorName": "Jpfindlay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpfindlay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother has had one of these for many, many years. I have always loved the shape and the \"differentness\" of it. He has had the usual issues with it (electrical, etc.), but that is to be expected of any old Italian car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699887422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12954017, "authorName": "hsohaei", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hsohaei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Use a good 10W-60 synth oil on the next change, that is the factory recommended oil on the later 4 valve cars. I use Moly Lube with a little Zinc additive which is good for any engine. Make sure you buy the correct filter. Auto Italia or MIE have them. The later cars like this did not have much electrical issues. Factory supplied a new separate harness with two fused Relays to run the fans, this update eliminated for the most parts the heavy load going through the Fuse panel when everything was on at the same time, AC / Lights / Fans.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699900273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12959632, "authorName": "AML1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aml1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see one of these quite regularly at the local C&C. This car was the last gasp for Maserati in the U.S. market since we never officially got the other biturbo variant Ghibli or the Shamal. The Quattroporte was long gone by this point. If you love the marque, all of that history, etc., this car will appeal to you. The \"safe\" bet is always going to be BMW or Mercedes. I think this is truly an exotic. People dumped on the biturbo series because it \"diluted\" the Maserati name. But these cars were exotic then and remain exotic now, whereas you can find used \"new\" Maseratis on any car lot in any U.S. city.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699924424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12971719, "authorName": "nickguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got to drive this car when visiting seller. It reminds me quite a bit of my Alfa 164S but more refined. A subtle wolf in sheep's clothing kind of car unlike the Alfa. Well behaved in traffic but serious grunt when called upon, while enclosed in those comfy seats. Also think the styling trumps the traditionnal BiTurbo by a long shot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700069407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12977618, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the seats electric and or height adjustable? Is it tilt steering wheel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700096028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978171, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Noticed picture 41, the unfortunate exposed screws holding the after market stereo in place, hopefully that can be corrected. More concerning is the carpet on the right side front seat. Carpet appears to be water damaged. Was there a leak of something in that area?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700103899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978722, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700118642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12978783, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "During the cold start demo, the speedometer is indicating 15 mph and the tach is at 900 rpm. After start the speedometer still indicates 15 mph and the tach is fluctuating from 2100 rpm to 1900 rpm. You can hear the rpm drop but it sounds like much more than a 300 rpm difference. These are electronic instruments, both seem to have failed. Would you have any idea how difficult it would be to repair them?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700125680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12979829, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mark3383 The steering wheel is manually adjustable. The seats fore aft movement is manually adjustable and the seat back is power electric. There's no height adjustment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700149245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12979866, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@800ETOPS The area of the carpet you are referring to is molded as a bulge from the factory to hide the engine ECU behind it. No water damage \ud83d\ude00\r\nI'm going to look at the gauges later today and will report back", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700149558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12980898, "authorName": "AML1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aml1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Styling-wise, this car is more refined, and it is more of competitor for a BMW E24 6 series or Mercedes W124 coupe; whereas the original biturbo was solidly in BMW 3-series territory. The original biturbo had a rough, almost bulldog-like stance (it was also compared to a manx cat). The 228 doesn't really have that as it's longer and the proportions are not as compact. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700157339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12984940, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AML1 I would also add that the 228 is wider than earlier Biturbo model. It is a \"large\" car compared with the Spider", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700172085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12984992, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700172285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985021, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, regarding the gauges: both speedo and tach have limit stops for the needle resting position, as you can see in the pictures below. The speedo rests at approximately 15mph, and tach rests at 500rpm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700172400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985041, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700172508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985092, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Therefore the speedo operated as designed. After a quick needle repositioning the tach now operates as designed as well. Please watch the video below to see the warm idle at 800rpm, smooth needle operation when throttle is applied, and resting position after engine is turned off. To sum it up, all gauges are functioning perfectly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700172709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985125, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700172843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985156, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an added bonus, I also cleaned the clock electrical connection, and the clock is now operational. I think that just added $1k to the car's value, judging by how much those clocks are being sold for \ud83d\ude00", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700172998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985686, "authorName": "Growingupin80s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growingupin80s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are such underrated Italian hot rods. Great fun to drivr.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700178361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985941, "authorName": "pforddc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pforddc/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by pforddc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700181081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12986424, "authorName": "Fargin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fargin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see what you did there with that bid, pforddc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700187321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12986525, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the investigation and explanation regarding the speed / tach gauges. I was not aware of the way they operate. BEST.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700188670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12986552, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car, any chance you could do a full drive video (residential streets up and down shift and some on a highway at speed) ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700189132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12993707, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car sold on the Hemmings site on August 7, 2023 for $6,501. That site still has the photos and descriptions and states it had 67,000 miles. If that\u2019s accurate you have put 5,000 miles on the car in just 4 months, is that accurate?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700261801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12993817, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@800ETOPS its the same car fwiw. Link is https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1989-maserati-228-916950/sold", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700263015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12999120, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "During the turbo demo video I can hear a strange sound, like a grinding or some sort of sound related to either engine or transmission (thinking more transmission), it would be very helpful to listen to a full drive video if you have the opportunity. I\u2019d love to bid for the car if I could see a long drive video with several gear changes and length of time at highway speed above 65mph. Absent that video i just can\u2019t make an assessment and place a bid. Thank you and best of luck with your 228.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700337167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13001188, "authorName": "WELLIS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellis66/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by WELLIS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700346561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13001714, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700352827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13002832, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's amusing to note that after a lengthy foray with V-8 engines in the early 2000s, modern Maseratis have returned to the twin-turbo V-6 layout that they pioneered in the 1980s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700378530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13003184, "authorName": "M.B.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.b.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding parts availability, there's a company in Italy called Passione Biturbo that recently started making new parts for the Biturbo family. I have no affiliation with them and in fact never owned a Maserati myself, so do your own research.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700400662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13003319, "authorName": "Zwoollett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zwoollett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like it could have been my old car, which would have been in the 2003-2005 timeframe. Absolutely loved driving this thing and the sport/lux combo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700402739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13003331, "authorName": "Benzin101 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning all! Apologies for my absence last few days. We've been busy entertaining family who have came down for the holidays.\r\nRegarding the Hemmings auction, it was an interesting one! Very few pictures and little description. But if you zoom in on the interior picture you can actually see the 72k miles on odometer. Not sure why 67k was listed, but it's in line with the overall sloppy presentation. \r\nThe car is 100% better now than when I received it, and I hope I did a much better job presenting it here.\r\nI would've loved to make more pics and videos, but rest assured, she drives as good as she looks.\r\nI want to thank all the bidders so far!\r\nOne of you will get to take her home and will have no regrets!\r\nThank you all and good luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700402933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13003781, "authorName": "Fargin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fargin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Benzin101 You should have at least included a photo of the speedometer with the needle pointed at 185. . . even if only km/h!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700408079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13004870, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700417476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13004956, "authorName": "pforddc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pforddc/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by pforddc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700417849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005011, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700418108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005188, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700418743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005192, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm local to this car so no shipping fees for me. Giddyup!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700418765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005204, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700418793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005221, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those classic maximas were so cool @crtimes. Great taste.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700418880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005248, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tell you what, let me have it and you can borrow it if you come to AZ.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005254, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had onw of the Maxim\u00e1s back in college, loved it. A 1990. Such a great cat!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005261, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They were so sweet, the super cool white gauges. And awesome V6 of course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005293, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The velour seats as well lol, and the rear wing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005305, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yup! the rear wing was cool. I owned a NX2000 for years. Nice car too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700419231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005308, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005314, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005332, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005333, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005337, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005339, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005348, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005350, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005357, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gee whiz you like this car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005371, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005384, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005388, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious you can borrow it if you come to AZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005405, "authorName": "tungsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tungsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I thought this was closing at $7k for sure.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700419572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005403, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005409, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005413, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005408, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Mark, but I am too far away. Likewise if you come down to Central America!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005420, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005424, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005442, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005444, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005450, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005452, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This got crazy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700419781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005466, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005487, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mark3383", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005490, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13005498, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You won. Man you LIKE this car. I will take you up on your Central America visit!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700419957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005516, "authorName": "tungsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tungsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - Good thing you got the clock working.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1700420017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005523, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/19/23 for $20,250 to crtimes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700420036, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13005527, "authorName": "AlfaDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfadave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well overpaid! One happy seller here on what are usually quiet Sunday sales. These two really wanted that Maser.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700420056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005536, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark3383 you pushed me to the very end! Another $250 I was out!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700420109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005554, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All my comments are getting delayed for some reason. I think you got a good deal. Would love to visit you and the car in the future.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700420174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005575, "authorName": "Fargin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fargin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are guys like these two whenever I'm selling something?!\r\n\r\nCongrats", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700420255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005592, "authorName": "800ETOPS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/800etops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Congratulations to the seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700420312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005619, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are welcome anytime!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700420440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13006120, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I was surprised how this worked out. This AND shipping to Central America? That has to be like 5K. Crtimes has nice taste in cars for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700422307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13006416, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice rare find... congrats @crtimes\r\n\r\n\"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700423314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13008295, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaDave its not overpaid if you enjoy it. I should have gone to 25K. Oh well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700438071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13008754, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So some crazy ------- person want to transport this thing between continents? Ok......... I hope it thats fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700444599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13016708, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You do know we are in the same continent, right?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700521399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13016720, "authorName": "crtimes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crtimes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, shipping is les than half your est\u00edmate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700521548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017947, "authorName": "hsohaei", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hsohaei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the seller and buyer, judging by this auction, my 228 with less than 20k miles and multiple winner of the Bi-Turbo class at CI, should br worth a lot more ... Maybe in a couple of years I would consider offering it on BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700537978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13058814, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @hsohaei Maserati is a fairly obscure brand these days. Might not want to wait.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701030156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13058844, "authorName": "mark3383", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark3383/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crtimes no hard feelings if I find myself back in CR I would love to see it. Looking at some later model Ghiblis now. Enjoy it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701030554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13065537, "authorName": "Timr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Benzin101 how can I connect with you about your extra Cromadora rims? 2068523554 txt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701117832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13078304, "authorName": "Ticotrip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ticotrip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, what; this Maser is going to Costa Rica?! Any way I can get in touch with the buyer @crtimes ? Would love to come check it out sometime. Had to sell my Biturbo Si (euro version) when I moved to CR almost 20 years ago. Have not seen 1 Biturbo here ever...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701233018, "type": "comment"}]