[{"id": 7753890, "authorName": "Boxfullofjunk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxfullofjunk/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by Boxfullofjunk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643222540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7753910, "authorName": "sdotchen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdotchen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this capable of passing CA Smog?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643222671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7753928, "authorName": "Guido_V4L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guido_v4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice. One of my dream cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643222732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7753967, "authorName": "Coreyosaur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coreyosaur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the restoration paid off, this looks amazing under your ownership.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643223002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754228, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first Toyota I really liked. Should have bought one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643223961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754386, "authorName": "CJForrester", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjforrester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful car. Love the Paint!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643224454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754458, "authorName": "16v4age", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/16v4age/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "12k paint job damn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643224638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754563, "authorName": "BodyByFisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodybyfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GuardianED Nicely done! Looking forward to seeing where this ends up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643225039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754614, "authorName": "HollyPBBC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollypbbc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That interior is amazing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643225260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754629, "authorName": "sean.yao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean.yao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait... Am I seeing this right, 12k paint refresh but didn't put the side molding back on?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643225297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754633, "authorName": "Kleanish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kleanish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah man this just exquisite. Love the interior. Another beautiful 86 that will pass me by :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643225304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754712, "authorName": "spadedracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spadedracer/", "bidAmount": 8555, "content": "$8,555 bid placed by spadedracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643225604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7754827, "authorName": "BrucePhilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucephilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just threw away an old 1985 R&T where they tested this car vs. the CRX, X1-9, MR2, Alfa Graduate, and a Fiero. This car won.\r\n\r\nI remember as a kid liking how the door card design lined up with the dashboard. It was the first time I ever saw that. Nowadays, all cars have it. \r\n\r\nI bet this is a fun car to own GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643226209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754858, "authorName": "Wbmatch58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wbmatch58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove these brand new as a high school kid washing cars at the local Toyota dealer. Fun!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643226359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7754904, "authorName": "CanuckCollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canuckcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @GuardianED for keeping this lovely car alive and pouring more love into it. Has the motor ever been rebuilt? If so when? Long live the 82AE's!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643226561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7755026, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sean.Yao - the side markers were quite brittle and didn\u2019t survive the removal process. We looked at aftermarket options, but I think it looks better as-is!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643226994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7755051, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CanuckCollector - no rebuilds on my watch, but it runs like a dream and has passed all inspections with no issues!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643227092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7755077, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sdotchen - yes, this vehicle passes smog with no issues!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643227163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7755254, "authorName": "A_Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a_lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, needs to be lowered a little.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643227809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7755276, "authorName": "jtsunami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtsunami/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by jtsunami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643227879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7755378, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BodyByFisher - thanks for the kind words! Looking forward to seeing where this ends up as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643228242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7756332, "authorName": "cfrost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfrost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doesn't always need the side molding to look good :) especially in 1-color", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643231837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7756474, "authorName": "LinLin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linlin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i agree it looks better as-is, never really liked the side moldings. Seller have you done compression test for the engine? And is it possible to get some clearer pics on the pinch welds and frame rails?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643232401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7756483, "authorName": "LinLin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linlin/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by LinLin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643232436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7757537, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LinLin - haven't done a compression test, but it's one of the most healthy feeling 4AGE's I've driven. I'd be happy to get some pictures of the rails - let me know the areas in particular that aren't in the above photos and I can snap some.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643235952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7757562, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@A_Lewis - I wanted it to ride a little tall - just slightly lower than stock, but the front coil overs can be adjusted to drop it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643236030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7757810, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will prove to be a very profitable purchase indeed for the seller! She\u2019s lovely though, so it\u2019s very deserved.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643236757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7757913, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "320k miles? That's a real testament to Toyota's durability at this time. I don't think the newer ones were built quite like this gem. You can also rest assured Toyota will never build anything else quite this cool.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643237149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758051, "authorName": "Lowjazz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowjazz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the original bigger tail lights that come with the 1984-85 year models, because the tail lights that you have on right now are the small ones that belong to the 1986-87 year model.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643237727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758138, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lowjazz - I do have the original tail lights that came with the car, though the ones I have on there are period correct (I believe!) for early model AE86 vehicles in Japan. The late model are the red-line style. But, there are definitely people out there who are bigger experts and I could be mistaken!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643238103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758591, "authorName": "Stock86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stock86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "those are the correct (JDM) tail lights for that year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643239931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758693, "authorName": "Lowjazz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowjazz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's get this corrected for the American version the taillights are bigger, on the very first two year 84-85 they are bigger and then minor exterior changes for the remaining two year 86-87 they came out smaller, what is known as JDM. I own a 1984 and a 1986 SR5 and between those two you can see the different taillights plus the front grill for 84-85 is tall and short directly in center and on 86-87 the grill was shorter on height, but length was longer from corner to corner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643240504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758812, "authorName": "UncleZed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclezed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's just barely broken in...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643241763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758995, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may sound like a strange question for a Toyota, but has the engine ever quit on you while driving? I have spent countless amounts of time beating my head trying to get a 4age powered MR2 started after it would randomly die while driving. We think the trouble was a bad throttle position sensor but never confirmed, just instead swapped it for a later 20V blacktop engine. That has forever given me suspicion of the complex 80s fuel injection on a 4age.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643243647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7759228, "authorName": "AlfaS77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfas77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my old Girlfriends bought one of these not knowing how to drive a stick. I met her at Phipps Plaza Parking Lot in Atlanta. One hour later and she was good to go for the most part. I told her Practice Practice Practice. Surprisingly Fun to drive little car and deserted parking decks late at night make a great place to practice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643246283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7759231, "authorName": "mikeyee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a zenki doing a kouki impression", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643246311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7760189, "authorName": "SavoryChicken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savorychicken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks almost identical to one I owned 21 years ago. Was such a great car. Wish I never sold it. \ud83d\ude41", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643259760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7760192, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643259842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7760328, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like you\u2019ve made some excellent improvements @GuardianED! The paint is a biggy, but the seats and steering wheel really catch my eye too. I love it when folks add value!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643264793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7760342, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - thanks for the words! We\u2019re all just stewards of our cars in our own time aren\u2019t we!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643265537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7760442, "authorName": "LinLin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linlin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GuardianED hey can you try to get full length photos showing the frame rails on each side, i know it might be hard without a lift. And also under each wheel well please. Much appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643278530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7761084, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GuardianED\r\nWell said!\r\nBy coincidence I happened to dig up an old Road & Track magazine in the attic yesterday. And wouldn\u2019t ya know, the August 1983 edition had an article introducing the brand new Corolla line-up. Some interesting quotes in the text especially considering the AE86\u2019s history since then -\r\n\u201cToyota has retained it\u2019s traditional rear-wheel-drive setup\u2026the company\u2019s engineers maintain that rwd offers the optimum in handling, especially for racing.\u201d\r\n\u201c1.5-liter sohc carbureted engine is standard, but the optional dohc 16-valve 1.6-liter power-plant is technically more interesting and far more exciting\u201d.\r\nAnd my favorite - \u201cFor all it\u2019s power-plant sophistication, the Corolla chassis seems anti-climatic. Toyota\u2019s justification for this setup: less weight. Oh well, better a well tuned live axle than an \u201cundependent\u201d design.\u201d\r\nAmen to that!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643294519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7761580, "authorName": "Work4Rocks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/work4rocks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "who did the seats?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643299030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7761758, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Work4Rocks - the seats were done at Ray\u2019s Upholstery down in Watsonville, CA. Fantastic place and they did a great job!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643300727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7761832, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LinLin - Got acquainted with my garage floor this morning - let me know if these are what you're thinking!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643301355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7762370, "authorName": "csb1237", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csb1237/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the 1986 variant of this fantastic little car that I bought used around 1994/5(?). Absolutely loved it. Sold it to a housemate of mine (in like 1998/99) who later sold it off and I lost track of it. In the condition it was when I had it (which I would have said was good/very good) today it would fetch $20K easily. Anyway, does this one have the LSD? Mine didn't, but my good friend's '85 GT-S \"coupe\" did. It's a nice feature to have on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643306229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7763323, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@csb1237 - The axle code for this vehicle as per the VIN plate under the hood is 282, which I believe is indicative of an open diff. That would have been the last piece I would have done, is hunt down an OEM LSD. I personally never noticed it engaging however on my previous AE86 that had a Weir-packed LSD; modern tires are just too good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643311890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7767727, "authorName": "68ea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68ea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful car, why did you decide to sell it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643331746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7768456, "authorName": "the86life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the86life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lowjazz - I believe you are incorrect on the tails. These are JDM Sprinter tails which came on the 84/85 models known as \u2018zenki\u2019 in Japan. The smaller versions you are referring to are \u2018kouki\u2019 which had a larger center garnish. Was also a redline version avail which is still highly sought after. Anyways, this is a clean hatch. Curious to see what the bid ends at. GLWS op.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643341801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7768477, "authorName": "the86life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the86life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where does it state the paint job was $12k?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643342266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7768839, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@68ea - I\u2019ve decided to sell the car mostly because of a recent life change. I got married, and this AE86 is more of an embodiment of my single life. I\u2019m looking forward to picking up a fun car that both my wife and I can enjoy together!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643355376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7768840, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the86life - The paint and body work is documented in the attached photos, with receipts from Weston\u2019s in Santa Cruz. They do amazing work!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643355422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776099, "authorName": "dorsen36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorsen36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's up with the loose interior wiring??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643427616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776234, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dorsen36 - Do you mean the speaker wiring in the rear hatch area? When I received the car the aftermarket rear speakers were connected to the amp without wires cleanly routed. I installed 6x9\u2019s in their own enclosures to replace, and left the old speakers in the stock location. The hanging wires are just the old leads. They can easily be reconnected or cut off completely, up to the new owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643431040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776349, "authorName": "dorsen36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorsen36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought I saw a bunch of wires hanging out under the steering wheel in the drivers footwell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643434227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776377, "authorName": "APToro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aptoro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible to post a cold start video so we can see how it fires up, idles, and exhaust smoke (if any)? A driving video would be great too so we can get a sense of how it drives, how it shifts, etc. Many thanks. Otherwise, nicely done on keeping such a beauty alive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643434949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776470, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dorsen36 - ah, the wires under the wheel. The new stereo has a good amount of wiring that had to be fit behind the head unit, and speaker wires and microphone had to be routed. No issues!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643437520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776473, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@APToro - sure, I can film a cold start and driving later this weekend. I replaced the shifter bushings so it shifts like a dream, and there\u2019s certainly no smoke to speak of.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643437637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7777798, "authorName": "Fern007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fern007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643473452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783183, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the status of legally driving this in CA? Does it pass or require smog?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643505612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783430, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@realq86 - Smog and driving in CA are both 100% legit. Engine is stock so no issues with emissions testing, and it\u2019s titled and registered in CA with zero issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643509342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7786566, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@APToro - Here are a few links to a cold start, short drive, and warm start. Let the nostalgia of driving as a kid with an adult in a fun car wash over you! (especially with the camera position - please excuse the lowish mounting point.)\r\n\r\nCold Start - https://youtu.be/Du656vvOf2s\r\nDriving - https://youtu.be/bbOmGWYWTTc\r\nWarm Start - https://youtu.be/cPtHWlhZOHs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643571181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7788975, "authorName": "APToro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aptoro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GuardianED\r\n\r\nThanks a lot for posting these. The \"Driving\" video, for some reason, comes up on YouTube as a private video and requires signing in.\r\n\r\nBut just based on the cold and hot start videos, wow...stock at 320k miles, the engine sounds fantastic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643580838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7789994, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@APToro - the driving video should be fixed now. But yes, kind of amazing the longevity of these early cars! Mileage is just a number right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643587118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7796837, "authorName": "APToro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aptoro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, Yes, I can see the video now. Car sounds great driving and looks like it pulls strong with no issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643668045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798529, "authorName": "sdotchen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdotchen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any records of drive belts being replaced? \r\n\r\nAlso in the invoice from AE Motorsports they mentioned they found a good amount of metal material in the old oil pan and oil. Did they give any more details on this? Has the oil been changed since?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643679443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798722, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sdotchen - we tightened the belts and they\u2019ve been running great, no noise on startup. Haven\u2019t changed the oil since swapping the pan, but was going to do an analysis on next change after getting some miles on it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643681740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800598, "authorName": "SavoryChicken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savorychicken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this one come with the optional factory LSD?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643733318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7804473, "authorName": "gpagdilao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpagdilao/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by gpagdilao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643751995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7804774, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SavoryChicken - I mentioned LSD status a bit further down, but here's my response from before for you: \r\n\r\nThe axle code for this vehicle as per the VIN plate under the hood is 282, which I believe is indicative of an open diff. That would have been the last piece I would have done, is hunt down an OEM LSD. I personally never noticed it engaging however on my previous AE86 that had a Weir-packed LSD; modern tires are just too good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643752858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7806014, "authorName": "mk1spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mk1spyder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever gets this for the love of god put the factory decals back on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643756694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7806031, "authorName": "mk1spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mk1spyder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats what a $12,000 paint job looks like.............heard that lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643756788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7807690, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice-looking car, but photo 8 really has me scratching my head. Some very strange camera artifact going on at the front-left corner and the passenger side fender (two antennas!)\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643775715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7807864, "authorName": "samurai7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samurai7/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by samurai7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643781396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7807925, "authorName": "LinLin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linlin/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by LinLin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643784285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7807931, "authorName": "SavoryChicken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savorychicken/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by SavoryChicken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643784867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7808400, "authorName": "TXGunner308", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txgunner308/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$13K huh? Wow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643810361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7808415, "authorName": "Mr285", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr285/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the original owner of a 1985 MR2 (24,000 Miles), I am amazed at the number of parts in these two cars that appear to be interchangeable. The MR2 being mid-engine, the engine was simply rotated from its longitudinal position in the front engine Corolla. Head lights, instrument panel, steering wheels all appear to be nearly the same. Well, I know that these cars were highly prized at the time and one sold here on BaT a while back brought really nice money. This should be an interesting auction to watch. Good luck seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643810653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7808939, "authorName": "Texgrande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texgrande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$13K for that car is a real stretch. I can't believe someone would want that car for 13K. Beauty is in the eye of the moneyholder.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643816269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7808975, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for the conversation throughout, and looking forward to seeing if we can find a new owner today! I will say being a part of the Bring A Trailer family has been the cherry on top of ownership. Attending the alumni gatherings the last few years has been an unexpected plus of ownership!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643816584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7808991, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@magnus - you\u2019re right that is strange. I used Bring A Trailer\u2019s photo service to shoot the pictures, I\u2019ll be sure to bring this up with them. Suffice it to say the car has only one antenna!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643816717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7808998, "authorName": "cdboon1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdboon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Texgrande I agree, no one else bid on it please... I'm totally not waiting until the end to bid... Not that I really want this car or anything...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643816753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7810654, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of love and dedication went into this car\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb,I think you\u2019re going to miss her when she is gone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643829155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7810817, "authorName": "APToro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aptoro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In photo #8, there are also 2 driver-side mirrors, 4 wiper fluid nozzles, 2 driver-side wiper blades, etc. Definitely a photography (not car) issue.\n\nAs to the market value, the range and collectability of these cars has risen steadily over the past couple of years due to their extreme rarity. Prices have landed in the teens to the 30s, often coming in at the low to mid 20s for a manual GT-S (48% of the time over the last 3 years).\n\nThis one has immaculate new paint, an extremely clean/restored interior, starts right up and goes. Not a track car by any means but not a project car either that needs X, Y and Z until it can actually be driven. Even rarer is that with the exception of a couple of basic mods, it's mostly stock, something you don't typically see either.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643829814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7811389, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Builds8 - don't remind me of how much I'm going to miss it! But I do think it's the right choice for now. Thanks for the comments!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643831739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7811407, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@APToro - photo 8 does just look like a long exposure. Kind of trippy. And thanks for your thoughts on market value!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643831786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7811415, "authorName": "90IROC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90iroc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool. I remember buying a Corolla GT-S hatch like this at a dealer auction 15 years ago. It was not as nice as this but just a 'used', rust-free southern CA car. I couldn't find anyone that needed a good little car for anything so I threw it online, my first email was from a guy that said; \"Do you know what you have there?\" I replied that I thought I just had a 'dependable little car' with around 100k miles on it....turns out it was a real-deal AE86!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643831836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7811802, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by realq86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643833117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812104, "authorName": "J.K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a great candidate for a BEAMS 3SGE restomod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812134, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812151, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by realq86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812155, "authorName": "Jekichu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jekichu/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Jekichu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812161, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812174, "authorName": "Jekichu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jekichu/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Jekichu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834574, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812198, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812210, "authorName": "Jekichu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jekichu/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Jekichu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643834668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812278, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812354, "authorName": "68ea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68ea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "original GTS hatch slicktop that is rust free and with clean body is extremely difficult to come by nowadays. \nthe wheels and the JDM taillights really spice up the car. loving those TE37V", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643835287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812419, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by realq86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812490, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812510, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn't already have an FD...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812512, "authorName": "kornfan6589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kornfan6589/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by kornfan6589", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812535, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812546, "authorName": "kornfan6589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kornfan6589/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by kornfan6589", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643835974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812550, "authorName": "ozpall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozpall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@realq86 you need this plus your fd and an fc!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643835992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812566, "authorName": "cdboon1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdboon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what if I bid 17,250 haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812577, "authorName": "Jeff1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1320/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Jeff1320", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812618, "authorName": "kornfan6589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kornfan6589/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by kornfan6589", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812646, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "20+ years ago in college my friends and I had the entire initial D set plus a MR2T and 300ZX Turbo. It was super dumb and fun at the sametime. Did not expect 20 years later we'd be seeing this situation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643836248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812659, "authorName": "Jeff1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1320/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Jeff1320", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812705, "authorName": "kornfan6589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kornfan6589/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by kornfan6589", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812715, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought the Fiero GT over this brand new, what a mistake that was.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643836409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812720, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious what the competitive bidders have plans for this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643836426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812733, "authorName": "Hal510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hal510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably need to go through the suspension and drivetrain.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643836461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812742, "authorName": "LinLin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linlin/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by LinLin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812745, "authorName": "Jeff1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1320/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Jeff1320", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812767, "authorName": "1953bkn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953bkn/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by 1953bkn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812776, "authorName": "Jeff1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1320/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Jeff1320", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812787, "authorName": "cdboon1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdboon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 way bidding war oml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812786, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm speechless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812798, "authorName": "LinLin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linlin/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by LinLin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812797, "authorName": "Piter46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piter46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will end in March", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643836591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812801, "authorName": "kornfan6589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kornfan6589/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m outta money lol y\u2019all can have it", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643836601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812803, "authorName": "Speedbird32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedbird32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sound of jaw hitting floor.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643836615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812826, "authorName": "Jeff1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1320/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Jeff1320", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7812832, "authorName": "Electrostatic_727", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electrostatic_727/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy it, use it, break it, fix it\r\nTrash it, change it, mail \u2013 upgrade it\r\nCharge it, point it, zoom it, press it\r\nSnap it, work it, quick \u2013 erase it\r\nWrite it, cut it, paste it, save it\r\nLoad it, check it, quick \u2013 rewrite it\r\nPlug it, play it, burn it, rip it\r\nDrag and drop it, zip \u2013 unzip it\r\nLock it, fill it, call it, find it\r\nView it, code it, jam \u2013 unlock it\r\nSurf it, scroll it, pause it, click it\r\nCross it, crack it, switch \u2013 update it\r\nName it, read it, tune it, print it\r\nScan it, send it, fax \u2013 rename it\r\nTouch it, bring it, pay it, watch it\r\nTurn it, leave it, start \u2013 format it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812831, "authorName": "sean.yao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean.yao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forget about crypto, bitcoin and stuff. Just buy a 85 Toyota", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643836688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812870, "authorName": "Jeff1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff1320/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/2/22 for $21,000 to Jeff1320", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643836800, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7812873, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, great auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643836804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812874, "authorName": "cdboon1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdboon1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643836810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812888, "authorName": "SavoryChicken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savorychicken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wooh, congrats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643836835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812897, "authorName": "kornfan6589", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kornfan6589/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey you hit the reserve! I was wondering if this would sell or fall short. Congrats", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643836850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812903, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @jeff1320! Well fought!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643836864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812974, "authorName": "GuardianED (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guardianed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for all the insights, bids, and kind words! I'm glad to see the car go on to a great new next chapter of its life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643837056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7812988, "authorName": "Mr285", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr285/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that was interesting. This is a car that is rarely seen anymore in the rust belt. I think there are few survivors of this model still out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643837099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7813298, "authorName": "Johnvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnvine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Electrostatic_727 So Daft you are!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643838034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7813355, "authorName": "Bri2203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bri2203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not sure if its been asked but is there something unique or rare about this vehicle? It is in great shape but I would never guessed a 320,000 mile toyota would bring over $20,000", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643838175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7813440, "authorName": "realq86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realq86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's the star of a top selling comic and animation in Japan.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643838404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7813569, "authorName": "9600baud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9600baud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this went for cheap, what happened?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643838922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7813673, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, awesome auction", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643839362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7814906, "authorName": "KM_AXer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/km_axer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard work rewarded, or at least acknowledged.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643843427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7816839, "authorName": "Growler_100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growler_100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn ...good for the seller. This is so much coin for a mid-'80s 300K miles Corolla.\r\nI am obviously not 'in the know' on this segment of automobiles :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643864817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7816914, "authorName": "warxion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warxion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@9600baud People get bored of InitialD.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643867881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7819268, "authorName": "68ea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68ea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@growler_100\r\ngiven it's a hatch, slick top and original GTS it's considered a steal at the sold price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643912913, "type": "comment"}]