[{"id": 9124310, "authorName": "davidb72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidb72/", "bidAmount": 2019, "content": "$2,019 bid placed by davidb72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658848681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9124325, "authorName": "peanutbutterfordogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peanutbutterfordogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019ll be interesting how the reveal of the new FL5 Type R affects the current FK8 market", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658848769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124349, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peanutbutterfordogs One needs only to look at the FK2 market in the UK to have an apples to apples comparison. The FK8 replaced the FK2 with the same K20C1 engine in the same tune with the same transmission with a hugely improved car with more niceties and creature comforts on top of improved dynamics.\r\n\r\nThe FK8 to FL5 is going to be the same story, but for the LHD world.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658849044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124387, "authorName": "USM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smart to dump these as the values plummet with the new one coming out, not to mention the CTR and Integra Type S and Corolla GR all will be the newest and greatest. Additionally with economy slow down - there won't be the crazy markups that Covid economy has seen. The FJC Land Cruiser etc other markets have def slowed considerably already.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658849499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124393, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTS! I have a CTR SGP with 184 miles on it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658849550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124421, "authorName": "Jusmid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jusmid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Controversial opinion... I actually love this light blue/grey color that honda has on the 2019+ model civics", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1658849813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124428, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@usm I think they will hold there value and go up seeing that this is the first ever civic type r to come to the US. Also I believe a FK8 would still beat that Toyota you speak of. I payed 36k for my CTR and dealers trying to give me 50k now on trade in", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658849864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124439, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Park a Golf R next to this and no one will think the VW is very fast at all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658849933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124459, "authorName": "fortifyv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fortifyv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Instant classic", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658850079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124455, "authorName": "USM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2RsandaS2k - of course none of us have a crystal ball - thus just my .02 Turkish Lira of an opinion. I think the values will dip and come back later. \n\nExample - I paid 29K brand new for my second S2000 back in 2007. Look at mint values today. They were very affordable for a while. Same as in 2004-05 when we leased NSX at $699 a month from La Times ad - NSX were 30K all day and have come back. \n\nMy MSM Miata bought new for $18,750 (Sticker 27k) -- Thousand Oaks Mazda and all LA dealers couldn't give them away...their values were in the dump - coming back again. \n\nWill a mint white 19 CTR be valuable someday? 100%. In the near future - no way. \n\nIf your dealer is giving you 50K on a CTR trade in -- grab it and run quickly", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1658850117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124463, "authorName": "mimimoomoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mimimoomoo/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by mimimoomoo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658850118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9124464, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2RsandaS2k I'm confused by your comment. You're saying that even though crazy markups are all starting to come back to earth, and a new CTR is on it's way that the old one will still go up in value? I'm not sure what evidence there is to back that up. It's not like the CTR is an immediate collector car off the showroom floor. I am not trying to be argumentative, but I am trying to better understand how that's possible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658850125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124515, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoopCity how are you confused? The FK8 was the first civic type r to come to America. That right there made it a instant classic. Go look up low mileage ones. See I payed 36k for mine in 2019 , it has 184 miles on it and is worth over 50k now. Anyone remember that low mileage s2000 CR that just sold for what ? 200k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658850632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124547, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@USM you might be right but the new civic doesn\u2019t look good to some of use big time Honda guys! I also have a s2000 and NSX but my NSX is a NC1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658850890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124579, "authorName": "USM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of big time honda guys here that have owned all Hondas and have big collections ;) No one is arguing that CTR isn't going to be a collectible. It just won't be now.... Your S2000 200K example (bought by the guy in PA) - actually makes my point for me. :) Have a good day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658851231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124613, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2RsandaS2K I think we are sort of aiming at two different points here. I am not saying your car isn't great, and for the record I believe you're an enthusiast without needing a full list of the cars you have. I believe you so no worries. What I am saying is that the market is dictated by more than just \"big time Honda guys\" liking or not liking a car. If the whole market sees a dip it's hard to imagine that one specific model of CTR will move in the opposite direction. That has nothing to do with your (admittedly) cool car going up over a long period of time. I do agree with the other comments below that if you are getting those types of offers on your CTR, take the money and run! Best wishes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658851491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124727, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoopCity I know your not saying that, I\u2019m just saying that my CTR has already gone up in value by 14k since I bought it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658852464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124736, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "omg...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658852524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9124846, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658853438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9124903, "authorName": "ForzaV12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzav12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really fun to drive. Quick for what they are. Certainly collectable at some point(probably now). I just can't warm up to how it looks. Unfortunate as Honda used to pen some wonderfully clean designs years ago.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658853954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9125042, "authorName": "itrdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itrdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CTR's will be worth serious money some day when most of them have long since 'disappeared' from the planet due to use, misuse, abuse, accidents. Type R of any variety will always be worth a premium, but how much all depends on supply/demand at any given time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658854937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9125131, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@USM it didn\u2019t take long for that CR that was maybe 52k with mark up if the original owner payed that and I doubt he did to get that price. What 12-13 years. The FK8 was the first to come to America and the last to be built at the UK plant. Seeing what the actual Honda guys are saying on here proves my point .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658855328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9125281, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2RsandaS2k you sound much too personally invested to have an unbiased opinion. You are also i assume holding two FK8s, and since you're proudly touting your sub 1k mileage I'll assume you're parking it as an \"investment\", pointing to the CR as why your logic is sound.\r\n\r\nLet me preface with i own a 2007 S2000 and traded my FK8 for a 6MT CV2 Accord.\r\n\r\n1. Late model cars are bad financial investments. This isn't an opinion, this is a fact. You would make more money holding $SPY than any car, even ones you could hindsight values on. BMW 1M appreciation is less than $SPY, and if you're not driving the car, what's the difference between a number on a screen and an item in storage?\r\n\r\n2. That CR was a 2009 CR, one of the last ever made. A regular FK8 is not apples to apples, that CR is more equivalent to a MY22 LE. It's a special edition of an already low volume car. S2000s are special, \"the market\" has decided CRs are specialer.\r\n\r\n3. Go drive your car. They're a lot of fun on track <3", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1658856177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9125598, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the red shifter ball. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658857319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9125659, "authorName": "2RsandaS2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rsandas2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ducky21 I had a Rallye red I put 6k on and I live near the dragon so I know they are a blast to drive. Some of my Hondas I drive and others I collect . Proud owner of ITR 00-685 . I am in no way mad at anyway or trying to fight. It\u2019s simple they made these cars for 5 years just like they made the s2000 for 9 and Made about 66,000 total for US market threw those years I believe less FK8 were made and I know that the CR is rarer. Oh I have plenty investments I don\u2019t need the sell of my FK8 at all. Just like knowing that I have the lowest mileage one out there. I bet you think a NC1 won\u2019t bring in big bucks in 5-6 years either", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658857510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9126099, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peanutbutterfordogs\r\nSo I just clicked on this auction, and had your exact same though and was going to post it nearly word for word (until I read the comments and saw you already brought up the question with the market for these with the new gen CTR now released). \r\n\r\nI agree... it should be interesting for sure. Of course one car, on one day, at one auction does not necessarily always tell the whole story, so moving forward and starting with this one (with the new CTR officially released now), the trend/direction should be interested. \r\n\r\nThe huge styling philosophy difference between the 2 CTR generations here back-to-back will most likely by itself create a pretty big divide. \r\n\r\nHeck.... look how much folks here and online like to debate the S2000 AP1 vs AP2 like they are as different as a new mid-engine Corvette and a new Ferrari F8 Tributo.... when the differences are more subtle and with slight refinements in nature. \r\n\r\nEither CTR 'camp' you are in.... it's nice to see that even in todays automotive conservative marketplace where every manufacture wants to bring a carbon copy duplicate of their competitors model fighting for their market share.... that Honda still has a connection to their enthusiast past to make a connected enthusiasts drivers car and with a proper stick and 3rd pedal! \r\n\r\nCheers to all and GLWTA\r\n\r\n\"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658859248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9126873, "authorName": "Rustler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quote: \"If your dealer is giving you 50K on a CTR trade in \u2014 grab it and run quickly\" \r\n\r\nThis is good advice to the many CTR owners who bought these as speculative investments. But it doesn't make any sense to anyone who actually drives theirs or bought theirs to function as a car, because they are just so damn good to drive. What would you swap it out for that drives as well for the money (or double this money) with a hatchback and strong reliability? I think it'll be refreshing when values dip, which I think they will, because then we can get back to talking about the absolutely brilliant driving dynamics and plethora of wings, pro or con. And forget pricing. \r\n\r\nAlso, interesting comment below about how the very different styling approaches of the FK8 and incoming Type R may actually preserve an separate audience for each. I wonder if that was intentional by Honda? Assuming the new one drives as brilliantly as the FK8, I thought it was going to be the perfect solution since I think the styling of my FK8 is a bit ridiculous. But then I saw the reveal, and thought, oh my, that's just a little bit boring.\r\n\r\nIn any event, I suspect that many comments are written by people who haven't driven one (or at least haven't flogged one on a twisty road), because once you have, you'd be disingenuous not to at least mention the driving experience, even if you think it looks dumb.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658861968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9127207, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@USM, I am having a difficult time understanding some of your logic whereby you are suggesting to dump the 1st generation CTR's based on plummeting values once the 2nd generation CTR launches?\n\nIn addition for you to suggest that there won't be any crazy ADM's for the new 2023 FL5 CTR is very hard to comprehend.\n\nWe are all aware of the supply chain issues that have plagued the automotive industry for the last 2 or 3 years therefore suggest that Honda's Yorii assembly plant in Japan will also encounter challenging times when it comes to overall production numbers which I expect to be low for the 2023 launch MY.\n\nCase in point I ordered a 2022 Cadillac CT5 V-Series Blackwing on April, 10th, 2021 and stay in touch with both Cadillac corporate and the dealership each month and still no VIN assigned based on supply chain issues.\n\nWith a total of 1307 Honda dealerships in North America (1070 U.S & 237 Canada) along with all of the logistical/supply chain issues that appear to not be going away soon, I can see many Honda dealerships not being allocated even one example for the launch model year and the dealerships that do get an allocation will know exactly what they have on their hands.\n\nNo question that supply and demand will take over and we can unfortunately expect huge ADM's for the FL5 Civic after which time that scenario will probably have a positive effect on the values for the 1st generation FK8 CTR's that were previously built in Swindon, England.\n\nNot sure if you have spoken to many or any Honda dealerships of late but based on my conversations we can expect ADM's that may be just as high as the 2021 CTR LE model but hope that I am wrong.\n\n@Rustler, enjoyed your last paragraph and agree totally with your comments with respect to seat time and driving experience with these cool cars. \n\nStarting back in 1986 I purchased an Integra LS hatchback and drove it for 5 years after which time I was very fortunate that Honda Canada sold me their brand new Integra 1992 GS-R launch vehicle and from that time on I was hooked on the Honda/Acura brand which includes 2 CTR's, 2020 MDX PMC's and a 2022 MDX Type S Advance.\n\nI wish the consignor of this beautiful 2019 CTR all the best and congratulations to the eventual new owner!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1658863704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9129826, "authorName": "jamesb18cjdm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesb18cjdm/", "bidAmount": 22019, "content": "$22,019 bid placed by jamesb18cjdm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658874508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9131114, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658890080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9131195, "authorName": "trper91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trper91/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very interested to see where this ends up at, currently have two 19\u2019s Type R being preserved with under 100 miles. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658891865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9131443, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just landed on this. Any debates about Civic Type R values going on yet?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658897458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9132145, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m done with the \u201cwhat\u2019s in my garage\u201d flexing. I love the color, love the car (minus the boy racer wing), and what I\u2019m sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for is a startup and rev video with the mic right next to the custom exhaust!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658927736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9132313, "authorName": "mpokel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpokel/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by mpokel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658929416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9133551, "authorName": "PedicleScrews", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pediclescrews/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by PedicleScrews", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658940316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9133603, "authorName": "mpokel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpokel/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by mpokel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658940739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9135235, "authorName": "PedicleScrews", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pediclescrews/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by PedicleScrews", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658947491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9137083, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "admittedly not conversant with the 'Rice Rocket' subculture I still recognize this as an aces vehicle.\r\n\r\nfrom the comments preceding one can deduce that certain of these and related models have been identified, since introduction, as potential 'collector' cars. a mixed blessing to be sure for those who would enjoy these.\r\n\r\nany rate, great looking car (possibly better without the wing) that promises scintillating performance. the window sticker touts 306hp but makes no mention of torque. one can assume there is enough to spin the tires.\r\n\r\nthis will appeal to the 'boy racer' in all of us.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1658954602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9138165, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658959841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9142539, "authorName": "mphjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mphjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never really understood all the complaints about \"boy racer\" look. I'm 75 and I like it and you need something to differentiate the look. If I wanted a plain vanilla Civic, I'd buy one, NOT. I had a racing red and loved everything about it except the garbage head unit which continually crashed especially when trying to use Apple Carplay. Yes, it could be faster off the mark but that's never going to happen with a manual, front wheel drive, 4 cylinder. Handles like a dream once moving and super functional as well.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1659028144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9149538, "authorName": "itrdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itrdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I give Honda credit for making a bold statement with FK8 styling especially considering their tendency for extreme conservatism in that department. New Civic and CTR look like a half-baked attempt at being similar to Audi A3, but guess it's really just a smaller version of the Accord look. Less polarizing design will sell more units and that's what they really care about.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659100913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9155442, "authorName": "chadjohnwick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chadjohnwick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will be interesting to see how this does. While it's not stock, it still could give some indication if the market for these is inflated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659135495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9156596, "authorName": "Mike_Parsons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_parsons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am 63 and have a blue 2018 as my daily driver, has close to 70k miles and every day at some point makes me feel like a teenager again. I have a larger intercooler and switched to Pilot sport 4s tires in a 255 size. Ride quality improved and now when you nail it in second it doesn\u2019t immediately bang the rev limiter spinning the tires. First gear is still hopeless although fun.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1659151367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9157127, "authorName": "Teener", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teener/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Saturday morning! I sent you a message on Wednesday and have not heard back; please check your messages. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659182258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9157708, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And still no startup/rev video (mic close to exhaust please)! Yo, @CMSPORTS, whaddup??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659191602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9158698, "authorName": "PedicleScrews", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pediclescrews/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by PedicleScrews", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659200764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9163595, "authorName": "IHeartMiatas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iheartmiatas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color. These are special cars. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659241679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9163712, "authorName": "beansquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beansquad/", "bidAmount": 33333, "content": "$33,333 bid placed by beansquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659245944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9170172, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itrdave, no question that the FL5 platform is much more conservative in design than the previous FK8 platform but suggest that the launch of the 2nd generation 2023 CTR's will be more appealing to most Honda Civic Type R enthusiasts.\n\nThe rounder design and less edgy lines of the 2023 Type R which will now be assembled at the Yorii, Saitama, Japan factory will be more widely accepted than the FK8 Swindon, England built example but suggest that we will see low volume production numbers for the launch of the 2nd generation CTR's based on the ever ongoing supply chain shortages.\n\nWith an increase in HP/torque along with a reduction from 20\" wheels to 19\" wheels but wider and stickier Michelin Sport 4S tires, Brembo brakes and possible tighter and stiffer suspension the new 2023 Civic Type R is going to be a more refined handling vehicle than its 2021 predecessor and will be a very attractive performance prospect with an incredible MSRP price point.\n\nBeing a person that loves Red vehicles I really like the all Red bucket seats and the all Red carpeting and can only imagine what a new Rallye Red example would look like?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659326511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9170670, "authorName": "CMSPORTS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright, alright @damaho912, here you go.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/v3tMIoyYneQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659357578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9170768, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glorious! Thank you @CMSPORTS. That should be good for about another $5k on the selling price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659359308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9175767, "authorName": "I_likey_cary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/i_likey_cary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool car! Thought about one, then age (mostly), killed it for me. 15 years ago, I'd be \"all in\"! GLWA! (owned multiple STi, R32/R, and others). Happy for this next owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659387661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9175805, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a good looking Type R. These are solid cars. As the owner of a Civic, I've found that these cars don't rattle. The color looks sharp. It's got low mileage, that's for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659387825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9176082, "authorName": "johnss2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnss2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lord_Balfour_IV 295 for torque if memory serves me correctly.. Having had one for 3 years, no torque steer either. Traded mine last march for what I paid for it new, off the showroom.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659389195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9178141, "authorName": "farmer1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmer1/", "bidAmount": 33600, "content": "$33,600 bid placed by farmer1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659407378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9178556, "authorName": "New001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/new001/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by New001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659417474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9178652, "authorName": "beansquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beansquad/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by beansquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659424519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9178820, "authorName": "PedicleScrews", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pediclescrews/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by PedicleScrews", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659441242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9178900, "authorName": "Jimmyblues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is so aggressive looking that it could almost get you a ticket sitting still. \ud83d\ude00", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659443046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9179263, "authorName": "Bones45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bones45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 mufflers, eh?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659447656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9179372, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first time I saw one of these in the wild it was being driven by a white haired old lady. The second one, maybe same one, an elderly couple was gassing it up, husband could barely walk. I almost asked them why they bought something completely opposite of the Buick Encore they were supposed to buy.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659448726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9179488, "authorName": "New001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/new001/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by New001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659449830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9179538, "authorName": "Rhsturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhsturbo/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Rhsturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659450291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9179634, "authorName": "S2jeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s2jeff/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by S2jeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659451358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9179693, "authorName": "Motorush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all the upgrades and such low mileage, I wonder if this was someone's autocross rocket ship.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659451915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9179742, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would immediately restore it to stock.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1659452376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9179827, "authorName": "originaljeeps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originaljeeps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you want to know about the actual car in this auction, and want to save 5 minutes of your life you will never get back - do not read the 47 comments....unless you want to hear a back and forth of whether or not it will appreciate in value. Seller - sweet looking ride, GLWA!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1659453154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9180240, "authorName": "Carma786", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carma786/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love my FK8! Solid machines", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659456871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9180583, "authorName": "Bones45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bones45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motorush Id bet 100%", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659459463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9180722, "authorName": "PedicleScrews", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pediclescrews/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by PedicleScrews", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659459969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9181611, "authorName": "CMSPORTS (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to all bidders! Car has never seen the track btw...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659463356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181675, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CMSPORTS, have never really considered Sonic Gray for a CTR but can honestly say your example looks terrific!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659463578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181725, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 8/2/22 at $41,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659463801, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9181768, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, you missed the boat on whatever your reserve is. You're competing with magazine articles about the FL5, which is going to cost about this much and come with next gen Sensing.\r\n\r\nI speak as someone who cashed out my 2019 19k mile FK8 for $38k to Vroom last August. And I DID track mine :)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1659463983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181839, "authorName": "billabongrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billabongrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duck21 I also tracked my ralleye red 2019 and sold it shortly after the FL5 was shown at the Indy race last month. 39.7 with aftermarket exhaust to CarMax. Hard to say what will happen with the FK8!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659464306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181869, "authorName": "Teener", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teener/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad it didn't sell; not too surprised though; I sent two messages via the \"contact\" option; left one message here to that effect; and never heard a word from the Seller over 5-days. I live 25-minutes from his posted location so I would have been a \"bidder\" but not without eyes on the car. \r\n\r\nGood luck next time, Seller!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1659464420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181898, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billabongrob I'm absolutely biased, but I agree with everyone here that these are superb cars that are a thrill to drive every day, even just to grab groceries.\r\n\r\n... that being said, someone offering me MORE than I paid two years and 19k miles prior, and I had paid markup at the time? I took the money and didn't think twice. I think you were smart to as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659464528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181931, "authorName": "Ducky21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducky21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 I'm not going to buy a FL5, I really enjoy my 6MT CV2. You are absolutely correct in that FL5s are going to have heinous markups, but the fact remains that you're still competing with a new car with a sticker around this price, even if the sticker is a magic number that no one is going to actually pay. I speak from experience because I paid markup on my FK8 in August 2019, TWO YEARS after the FK8 came out and before the pandemic and shipping nightmares we have today. \r\n\r\nSo yes, I know what you mean, but if the possibility of getting one at sticker exists (and it will exist, even if it's just on this side of \"impossible\") FK8 values have to reckon with it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659464698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9181891, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ducky21, help me understand how you or anyone else are going to purchase a 2nd generation 2023 FL5 CTR for the same money as this example was bid to?\n\nYou might want to reach out to some of your local Honda dealerships and get their take with respect to the new 2023 CTR and get a reality check as that is not going to happen any time soon.\n\nBTW, based on the number of Honda dealerships in the U.S. and Canada not every dealership is going to get one of these Japanese built examples for the launch year therefore what does that suggest?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659464841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9182033, "authorName": "Sportrdr41va", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportrdr41va/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing to me that this didn\u2019t sell at that price", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659465109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9182283, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ducky21, I speak from experience as well and purchased a 2018 Rallye Red CTR and put ~8,000 miles on it over the next year at which time I sold it back to the original Honda dealership for pretty much the same price that I bought it for.\r\n\r\nAs you mentioned the FL5 unfortunately will be subject to a significant markup therefore do not see how that negatively effects any of the previous generation CTR's and suggest that the Swindon built units will actually be the beneficiary of the new Yorii built FL5's based purely on supply and demand for at least the first year.\r\n\r\nI plan to purchase an FL5 and can't wait to put it through it's paces and looking forward to understanding the improvements compared to my old RR and Phoenix Yellow unit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659466230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9183986, "authorName": "Kogelthebro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kogelthebro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some meh mods, 5k miles, considering MSRP was $37k or so, I'd expect a net of maybe $36k now. RNM at $41k is heinous.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1659472066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9184375, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think that all the mods that Honda spent millions of R&D dollars on getting it dialed in to already be the fastest FWD car in the world would be sufficient, and under warranty. That's just me, I guess.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659473691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10469353, "authorName": "stinkytofu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinkytofu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a 35k car IMO. Surprised someone was willing to go as high as 41k for this. Remember everyone - these aren\u2019t rare cars. They built a ton of these in the span of 4-5 years. The new FL5 IMO really killed the appeal for FK8 for alot of people as it is made in japan. Styling is subjective but i think the general consensus is that the FL5 is a much better looking car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1673635672, "type": "comment"}]