[{"id": 17138016, "authorName": "Shaungeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaungeorge/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by Shaungeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742561856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17138017, "authorName": "greystone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greystone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color combo.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742561860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138050, "authorName": "SkyHazeGreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyhazegreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1742562200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138072, "authorName": "Moorechez67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moorechez67/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "USD $11,000 bid placed by Moorechez67", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742562450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17138104, "authorName": "Jgh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any reason the axles seals and brake calipers were replaced with mileage at 4 miles?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742562717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138193, "authorName": "jbuchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbuchman/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "USD $50,000 bid placed by jbuchman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742563523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17138211, "authorName": "generalZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/generalzee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cAny reason the axles seals and brake calipers were replaced with mileage at 4 miles?\u201d\r\n\r\nWhat @3Pedalonly said. This repair was likely performed before delivery, by the dealer during inspection.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742563749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138200, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Any reason the axles seals and brake calipers were replaced with mileage at 4 miles?\"\n\nIt's a Lotus...\n\n(Sorry, couldn't resist. But, kidding aside, things can happen on any new car and of all cars, the Emira is worth it regardless. I have driven these and all the positive things that have been said about them are true. It is an absolutely amazing car and it will truly be a sad day when these are gone and we are left without manuals and ICE, driving soulless electric appliances, or worse, being driven by soulless electric appliances.)\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1742563804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138226, "authorName": "hdprofits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdprofits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a guess, but a lot of these first editions Sat around for a long time on the ground in England, then at the port here, and the at the dealerships without being able to be delivered due to the fact that they did not have clearance from the US government to sell these cars in the states. I took delivery of mine in April or May of last year, and my car was built 8 months before I was able to take delivery.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1742563908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138234, "authorName": "jthein87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthein87/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "USD $50,500 bid placed by jthein87", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742563975, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17138880, "authorName": "JMCrate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmcrate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance a couple tweaks like changing supercharger pullies and ECU programming can bump a 400 hp 3.5L V6 to more like 600 hp. That would make this $100k beauty a beast.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742569676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17138969, "authorName": "Sonderwunsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsche/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "USD $51,000 bid placed by Sonderwunsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742570328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17138999, "authorName": "Sonderwunsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the 2nd key included (didn't see it in the pictures)?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742570620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17139130, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure why the dealership decided to change @Jgh, this was done before we took delivery. It is good to know that Lotus inspected thoroughly prior to handing off.. it was delivered with 40 miles.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742571388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17139168, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the question @Sonderwunsche, yes, the Emira does come with two keys.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1742571601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17139407, "authorName": "kanghm32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kanghm32/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "USD $65,000 bid placed by kanghm32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742573081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17140240, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the owner\u2019s reason for selling it so early with such low miles ?\r\nWhat exactly is left on the factory warranty?\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742577436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17140803, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hdprofits. This car did not hang around: according to the door jamb sticker it was built in March 24\u2019 and put into service ( first registered owner) on June 3 24\u2019 , and just 2 months in early August later was back for the warrantied repairs shown above with a mere 98 miles, ( Lotus factory answer to the door issue is not exactly reassuring either).\r\nI assume the axle hub and brake repairs were carried out before the car was first sold; is there paperwork for that?\r\nSo the car has done just 343 miles in 10 months .\r\nI know this type of car often gets little use but the mileage seems extremely low. Any idea as to why DM7.\r\nStunning looks.\r\nGood luck with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742579952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17140974, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the questions @DB6, owner has a large collection so is needing to make room for other incoming vehicles and with collections some don't get a lot of road time. It is a lovely spec and I'm sure next owner will be very happy to have in their garage! \r\n\r\nFor the factory warranty, I'll reach out to Lotus here to get that specific information and come back to you in next days.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1742581047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17141031, "authorName": "MKM89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkm89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Assume no PPF on car? I realize low miles but any chips/ paint damage? Also some \u201824s had paint bubbling issues, i assume non of that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742581317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17142897, "authorName": "GWagoneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwagoneer/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "USD $65,500 bid placed by GWagoneer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742587995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17143363, "authorName": "Natealex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natealex/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "USD $66,000 bid placed by Natealex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742589450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17145619, "authorName": "Vikingpaso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vikingpaso/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "USD $66,500 bid placed by Vikingpaso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742597106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17146320, "authorName": "Tulrich08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tulrich08/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "USD $67,500 bid placed by Tulrich08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742605389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17146844, "authorName": "kanghm32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kanghm32/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "USD $68,000 bid placed by kanghm32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742611896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17146893, "authorName": "Tulrich08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tulrich08/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "USD $70,000 bid placed by Tulrich08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742612826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17146919, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Transliterated from Arabic, Emira means \"princess.\" Fittingly, the Lotus's hardware is a kind of royalty\u2014old of blood and long feted..\" - C&D", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1742613424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17146980, "authorName": "kanghm32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kanghm32/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "USD $71,000 bid placed by kanghm32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742614855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17147272, "authorName": "Traylow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traylow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I typically hate these new \"primer gray\" shades. However, on this car it looks sexy as hell.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742625067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17147334, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DM7. And always named beginning with the letter \u201cE\u201d.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742631535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17148368, "authorName": "bjbstewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjbstewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh wow is that a beautiful spec! That gray with the black pack is stunning!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742655875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17148713, "authorName": "Tulrich08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tulrich08/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "USD $73,000 bid placed by Tulrich08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742658642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17150397, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MKM89, no paint chips or damage on Emira at all.. the dealer just did a paint correction on rear bumper and I will upload invoice in next day when I have it. No ppl but there was a dealer option/added spoiler guard installed at time of purchase.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742669207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17150427, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Dealer option/added Spoiler Guard at time of Emira purchase for $1,295.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1742669306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17150506, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100% agree with you @Traylow and @bjbstewart the Zinc Grey looks very good with the black pack added.. the Emira has beautiful lines!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742669555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17150606, "authorName": "GDEV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdev/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "USD $75,000 bid placed by GDEV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742669985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17150754, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Lotus Emira represents a sort of watershed in the history of the British brand. It is in fact the last combustion engine car from the Hethel manufacturer before the transition to a totally electric range. In this sense, it marks at the same time the end of a journey that began decades ago with the Elise and Exige and continued with other models such as the Evora, but also the beginning of a new era, especially in style. This was also often stated by Russell Carr, head of the brand\u2019s design since 2014, who with the Emira wanted to define the look of the Lotus sports cars of the future.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1742670648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17151913, "authorName": "ericrr-70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericrr-70/", "bidAmount": 75900, "content": "USD $75,900 bid placed by ericrr-70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742675677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17152576, "authorName": "Tulrich08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tulrich08/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "USD $77,000 bid placed by Tulrich08", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742679025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17153712, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- short video of Emira warming before a drive. *exhaust notes captured with external mic.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1742696194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17154528, "authorName": "Robert8198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert8198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, basically a rebodied Evora with some suspension tweaks. If you are able to get in and out of one of these beauties, then the fun can begin. One of the best driving cars on the planet!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742733653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17154546, "authorName": "chirowolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chirowolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice spec.\r\nThis one should go for good money.\r\nIt\u2019s difficult to get a better driving experience than the old Evora but I know the Emira is on the next level higher\r\nThe Emira Is a continued refinement and very difficult to be at this price point", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742733934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17155147, "authorName": "Ro_JaBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ro_jaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To confirm, no bubbling on the doors or any other body panels? I know Emira owners are dealing with some paint issues and that they\u2019re covering under warranty, but I worry about dealing with my specific local Lotus dealer. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742742008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17159149, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct @Ro_JaBoy, no paint issues or any issues on this Emira..", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742779833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17159187, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments @Chirowold and @Robert 8189 - a wonderful driving experience at any speed whether a city road or open highway.. while similar in some ways also quite different then the Evora or Elise... I thing Lotus did a great job with the Emira.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742780436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17159451, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- for previous comment - @chirowolf & @Robert8198", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742785984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17159661, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see someone getting in and out of the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742794012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17160054, "authorName": "chirowolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chirowolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know some people say this does not have quite the sound that the previous lotus cars have.\r\nThere\u2019s a very simple fix.\r\nAdding a decay pipe and/We\u2019re getting old/or Milltek exhaust valve controller\r\nThe valve controller allows open exhaust in any driving mode\r\nThese mods take about a hour and cost about $600 total\r\nYou don\u2019t even have to do the decat pipe the valve controller alone will help transform the exhaust and takes about 20 minutes to install", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742819899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17164245, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm 76 with a bad back. I have an Emira and entry and exit are a breeze.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1742842831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17169721, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hlweeks1. Can we see that please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742878211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17171325, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cSave the Manuals!\u201d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742916120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17171518, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One area where the Emira will stand apart from most other sports cars is its steering. It uses a traditional hydraulic power assist system rather than an electric motor. That means the driver will get some feedback through the steering wheel, providing a much more accurate assessment of how much grip is available to the front tires. The only other sports car maker that still uses a hydraulic system is McLaren, so this little Lotus is in good company.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1742917398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17176131, "authorName": "Socalnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "man, the closest thing you can get to a 458 in looks, but an even better transmission and less than half the cost brand new!!! \r\nSo tempted to sell my low mile minty 6MT R8 for one of these....\r\nCongrats to the lucky winner of this auction....drive the hell out of that thing!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742933690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17179071, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was asked if the Emira had the original wheel lock nut and tow hook, yes it does, as well as the factory Lotus battery maintainer.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1742944196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17181002, "authorName": "trong74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trong74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you post picture of the spoiler guard?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742969621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17182830, "authorName": "Speedy49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedy49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will car be sold under a dealer contract or private sale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743003309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17184339, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedy49 - sale is private.\r\n\r\nI will try to get that photo for you asap @trong74", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743010467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17187692, "authorName": "Red99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT \u2013 can you please confirm why Verified Checkout isn\u2019t available for this private-party listing? \r\n\r\n@seller \u2013 beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743020836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17190983, "authorName": "BigPimpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpimpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning inside and out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743038326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17196354, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 77500, "content": "USD $77,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743100871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17199372, "authorName": "GDEV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdev/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "USD $78,000 bid placed by GDEV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743110596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17201651, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- as I mentioned earlier in auction, the Lotus dealer invoice for correcting the rear paint blemish. \r\n\r\nAnd for the warranty, which follows the car - 3 year coverage of mechanical components to interior, corrosion coverage for 8 years and paint coverage for 3 years, no matter the miles driven.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1743124863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17201674, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is @BigPimpin, stunning inside and out - but get behind the wheel for the real excitement! \r\n\r\nThank you @Red99, the designer knocked this one out of the park for sure.. also, for the certified checkout I opted out because I handle all the post auction paperwork between parties, which is quite streamline and quick. If you have any other questions I can help with feel free to reach out via contact seller as well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743125179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17201823, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few important things to note for this auction. Lotus mentioned there is roughly, only 1,675 Emira V6 manual's in the US currently and now with the latest 25% tariffs on new cars being imported, could potentially limit their current orders and production. \r\n\r\nIf we summarize all that - this is a stunning, very low mile example in a beautiful Zinc grey with a 6-speed manual transmission.. it doesn't get better than that! \r\n\r\n- the auction ends tomorrow, Friday at 10:25am", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743126684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17201931, "authorName": "chirowolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chirowolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased a dark verdant green Emira with 1500 miles back in December and paid $98k. I still think that is a good deal on a rare very capable car,\r\nLocal dealer is asking $113k for same car with delivery miles\r\nSeen some on BAT going in the 80s and 90s but of course you have to pay buyers commission.\r\nSeems like the V6 is becoming a bit more rare with the intro of the AMG i4\r\nLocal dealer has 7 i4 and 1 V6\r\nIf this goes under $90k consider it a bargain", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743127898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17203667, "authorName": "MM15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mm15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will the sale be from a person's name vs say an LLC? (I'm in AZ and this affects sales tax) Thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743172343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17203729, "authorName": "PhilippRedford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philippredford/", "bidAmount": 79000, "content": "USD $79,000 bid placed by PhilippRedford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743172807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17203954, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Title is in owners name, not an business @MM15", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743174574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17203963, "authorName": "GWagoneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwagoneer/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "USD $80,000 bid placed by GWagoneer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743174651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17203994, "authorName": "bjbstewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjbstewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is screaming for black lotus emblems!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743174836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17204275, "authorName": "Dobby-the-Elf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobby-the-elf/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "USD $81,000 bid placed by Dobby-the-Elf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743177129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17204276, "authorName": "ravalencia3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ravalencia3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "throw your hat in the ring @mm15 , we don't pay sales tax in AZ for private party sales.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743177137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17204374, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- a work of art..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743177979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17204543, "authorName": "Champa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champa/", "bidAmount": 82000, "content": "USD $82,000 bid placed by Champa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743179063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17204753, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 82500, "content": "USD $82,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743180244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17204906, "authorName": "Bfeasel1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfeasel1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're looking for a Lotus Emira, buy this one and save 25%. These are the best vehicles made for 100k, drive one and see for yourself.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743180965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17204914, "authorName": "Mywave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mywave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact that dealers are buying Emira\u2019s on here plus the commission, shipping, selling them and coming back to bid again says Emira\u2019s are undervalued on BaT. Especially with tariffs looming .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743181002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17204978, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely agree with you @Bfeasel1, outstanding driving experience.. perfect size and beautiful lines. \r\n\r\nA very good time to buy right now @Mywave especially with some changes coming up with imports and taxes.. This is an ideal example that checks off all the boxes!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743181254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205146, "authorName": "froggee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/froggee/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "USD $83,000 bid placed by froggee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743181813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205155, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 83500, "content": "USD $83,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743181853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205175, "authorName": "jwestAMSD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwestamsd/", "bidAmount": 84000, "content": "USD $84,000 bid placed by jwestAMSD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743181927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205224, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 84500, "content": "USD $84,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205236, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- Just over 300 miles, this First Edition Emira with the V6 and manual is ready for its next owner to get out and drive! Under full factory warranty and come with everything from factory including 2 keys, manuals, took kit, window sticker, paperwork and battery maintainer.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743182131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205245, "authorName": "PlanForIt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planforit/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "USD $85,000 bid placed by PlanForIt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205248, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 85500, "content": "USD $85,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205257, "authorName": "PlanForIt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planforit/", "bidAmount": 87000, "content": "USD $87,000 bid placed by PlanForIt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205260, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The reserve on this Emira has been met...!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1743182236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205259, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 88000, "content": "USD $88,000 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205281, "authorName": "PlanForIt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planforit/", "bidAmount": 89000, "content": "USD $89,000 bid placed by PlanForIt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205288, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 90500, "content": "USD $90,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205285, "authorName": "yellowvert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowvert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is getting a new car today!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743182309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205321, "authorName": "tantalic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tantalic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tariff fears have entered the chat", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1743182452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205353, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "- sneak peek into the garage where the Emira has lived within the current collection..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743182549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205377, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 91053, "content": "USD $91,053 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205383, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "USD $92,000 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205401, "authorName": "meremer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meremer/", "bidAmount": 92553, "content": "USD $92,553 bid placed by meremer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205405, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 93500, "content": "USD $93,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205410, "authorName": "Mywave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mywave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Insane collection, garage and grounds. I\u2019m sure she was well taken care of.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743182702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205418, "authorName": "DG990", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dg990/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great spec with the yellow calipers/emblem and stitching to tie it all in along with the perfect color throw miles on without worrying about swirls and scratches like those dark colors", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743182717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205432, "authorName": "kanghm32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kanghm32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine being the guy who speced the same car yellow red and taking a 10k haircut", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743182764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205441, "authorName": "chirowolf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chirowolf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DG990 Tell me about it. I have dark verdant green. nothing a full PPF can't fix", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205443, "authorName": "drwashakie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwashakie/", "bidAmount": 94000, "content": "USD $94,000 bid placed by drwashakie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205449, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 94500, "content": "USD $94,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205450, "authorName": "jboulter11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jboulter11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea I had a feeling this spec would be more desirable than the McDonald's colors, not surprised to see it up higher than that one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743182817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205457, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Private sale, under warranty and very low miles.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743182833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205466, "authorName": "Tomsavers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomsavers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whoever gets it at these numbers will make money on it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743182850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205477, "authorName": "drwashakie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwashakie/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "USD $95,000 bid placed by drwashakie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205480, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "USD $95,500 bid placed by Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743182898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17205519, "authorName": "Plenkov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plenkov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/28/25 for USD $95,500.00 to Plenkov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743183018, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17205548, "authorName": "yellowvert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowvert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to all! Enjoy this beautiful car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743183090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17205560, "authorName": "jboulter11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jboulter11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, this is the best spec we've seen go to auction so far. Enjoy for 10k less than the dealer!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743183129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17219890, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DM7 Did I see this on Island Crest Way yesterday on MI? Gorgeous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743343638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17220682, "authorName": "DM7 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dm7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A quick thank you for the comments and bids & congrats @Plenkov - also appreciate those helping me behind the scenes to get this auctions up on BaT and special shoutout to our photographer @FathiPhoto, beautiful work! \r\n\r\nThink of us if you are interested in getting a car up on Bring A Trailer, we'll handle everything from beginning to end. www.drm7.com", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743351889, "type": "comment"}]