[{"id": 15049910, "authorName": "Andrewwj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool blast from the past, I hope it does well!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049973, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would do truly unspeakable things to acquire this.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721668243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050085, "authorName": "Henryw31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryw31/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Henryw31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721668661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15050809, "authorName": "CDR_Viper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdr_viper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe I missed in the reading material, but was this originally an NA?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721670846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051388, "authorName": "Diamond_Dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamond_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CDR_Viper - yes, although obscurely worded for some reason, given it says \"the Turbo II hood was added\" and a 13b \"that has been turbocharged\".\r\n\r\nWere the brake upgraded to turbo spec as well? Has it been tuned professionally.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721672724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053212, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression numbers?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721677817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053631, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(a) I previously owned an 87 RX7 Turbo which was an amazing handling car, and (b) I currently own a 1:18 scale metal model of this EXACT car, all white with front air dam like this and even white aftermarket alloys (but going from memory those may be 5 spokes)\r\n\r\nSo I approve of this listing :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721679275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053690, "authorName": "ifoke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifoke/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by ifoke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721679441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15053821, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CDR_Viper\r\nFactory Turbo would have a boost gauge lower left in the dash cluster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721679903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15054870, "authorName": "901Loser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/901loser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All this work and after market parts and they didn\u2019t street port?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721683858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055822, "authorName": "JerryLH3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrylh3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing is worded as such to imply it was originally a non-turbo converted to turbo, but the instrument cluster (volt meter and 8k rpm redline), door jamb tire label (showing 15" wheels), the seats, and the single diaphragm brake booster all confirm this being an originally normally aspirated car. ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721691945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055907, "authorName": "Rotaryrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotaryrocket/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I notice the car hasn\u2019t been registered since 2023. Are there currently fees due or is it under non operation status?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721692934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15056095, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like a man crawling in the desert looking for a drop of water....I am dry mouthed wanting a good drive along video....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721695169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15056760, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rotaryrocket its non operation status", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721703314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15056974, "authorName": "RX7_R1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7_r1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisphan94 could you elaborate on the fluid leak please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721707970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057251, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rx7 r1 there is no leaks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721726969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057252, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes this was originally an NA engine swapped out for a turbo 13b currently 5k miles on it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721727045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15063119, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was the previous owner, who \u201cbuilt\u201d the car from stock. It is an NA chassis with a full JDM S4 turbo 2 engine and tranny swap.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721765576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15063143, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check out these links for more info and pics of the car:\r\nhttps://offerup.co/4psAepdktLb\r\nhttps://petrolicious.com/articles/years-of-searching-and-wrenching-led-to-this-crisp-mazda-rx-7", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721765656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15063223, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few more comments to note when I sold it to the current owner: \r\nThe engine is not a 6 port, it is a proper 4 port turbo engine\r\nThe engine is not ported for reliability purposes\r\nThe engine was built by a local So Cal builder who builds many rotary engines \r\nThe NA chassis came with the sport brakes, the same 4 piston calipers as the turbo model.\r\nThe car made 244 whp and 232 tq at 10 psi boost on a dynojet\r\nThe power FC was tuned (with the water meth injection) by DK at Garage Life in Upland, CA\r\nThe car has working power steering and ice cold air conditioning \r\nThere is absolutely no rust on the car at all", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721765978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15066994, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the roll cage welded into the car or bolted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721800620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15070683, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The roll bar is bolted on with the proper mounts", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721844076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15070809, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721844442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15070828, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@celbii video of my psi just uploaded", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721844494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15070942, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721844775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15075854, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please note, the car is tuned to run on 91 octane pump gas. If you have access to better gasoline or switch to E85 you can make much more power. The engine is built to handle much more", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721865098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15076062, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you mean fluid leak, is it oil or coolant?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721866951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15078177, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I sold it to the new owner, it had the infamous rotary engine oil pan gasket leak- those things are prone to leak. I don\u2019t know if that is the leak he is referring to", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721914871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15083284, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by celbii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721937363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15090893, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t miss out on this gem.. the pictures really don\u2019t do it justice. Check out the links I put in a previous comment for professional pics. This car is the cleanest FC you will ever find. Period correct mods, tastefully modified, fast, gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722017831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15092276, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait I'm confused, is alexmtnz or chrisphan the current owner?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722022161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15095943, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold this car to chrisphan 2 years ago. I built the car myself from stock. As far as I know, he hasn\u2019t done any changes to it since he bought it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722040702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15096788, "authorName": "EndJuan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/endjuan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick question. Is there a particular process in order to register this car or does it remain the same as any ordinary vehicle? (CA)\n\np.s. Beautiful RX-7, read the process of upgrading and taking this car to the next level. Hoping to pick it up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722057995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15096795, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Endjuan you register it like any other car. The only tricky part is getting the smog taken care of. If you are in a state that doesn\u2019t require it than your golden", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722058202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15096963, "authorName": "bigbd03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbd03/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the compression numbers are 85-90? Time for a rebuild and probably way down on power from the power numbers given. How many miles since rebuild? What do you mean by the car is non operable?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722071376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098822, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The compression was taken shortly after the first start up of the rebuilt engine. The compression should be higher by now. I don\u2019t own the car anymore so I haven\u2019t done a more recent compression test. The engine has less than probably 6k since the rebuild", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722099598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15102591, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey guys theres 2 more days left!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722113471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15102601, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722113526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15104537, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any recent driving videos you can take? A/C still cold? Any issues to be aware of?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722140549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15107589, "authorName": "alexmtnz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmtnz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Full list of modifications:\r\n\r\nEngine:\r\nRebuilt 13b Turbo engine with FD rotors, Rotary Aviation Classic seals, stock ports\r\nS5 Turbo transmission\r\nFD Oil Pressure Regulator\r\nCustom Turbo engine to NA differential driveshaft\r\nPainted manifold, alternator, block\r\nApexi Power FC ECU, modified by AP Engineering, tuned by DK at Garage Life\r\nApexi Power FC Commander and Banzai Racing mount\r\nSnow Performance Stage 2 Water-Methanol injection \r\nCustom engine harness with unnecessary plugs removed\r\nWalbro 255 lph fuel pump\r\nFD alternator with twin belt pulley modified for FC\r\nAll emissions removed with block off plates\r\nThrottle Body with TB mod, secondary throttle plates removed\r\nApexi air intake\r\nAEM intake pipe\r\nSARD blow off valve\r\nRacing Beat 3\u201d downpipe\r\n2.5\u201d presilencer\r\nRacing Beat cat back exhaust\r\nExedy Stage 1 clutch\r\nOEM S5 turbo fuel injectors cleaned and tested by RC Fuel Injection\r\nMazdatrix stainless steel clutch hose\r\nJAZ dual oil catch can\r\nKoyo aluminum radiator\r\nCusco radiator cap\r\nSamco Sport radiator hoses\r\nMazdaspeed motor mounts\r\nMazdaspeed tranny mounts\r\nR Magic oil cap\r\nRotor brake fluid cap\r\nRotor crank angle sensor cover\r\nGreddy magnetic drain bolt\r\nFAL Black Magic Xtreme 185 cooling fan\r\nCarbing cooling plate\r\nPolished thermostat housing\r\nCustom oil cooler air duct with electric fans\r\nHidden fuel cut off switch\r\nWire tucked and painted engine bay\r\n\r\n\r\nSuspension/Brakes/Exterior:\r\nProfessional alignment and corner balance by Chassis Masters in San Diego\r\nBC BR-series coilovers\r\n1988 GXL clutch type LSD\r\nTanabe front strut bar\r\nTanabe front lower cross brace\r\nSuspension Techniques front sway bar\r\nEnergy suspension bushing kit- front and rear\r\nMazdaspeed differential mounts\r\nRacing Beat Rear Toe Eliminator\r\nMazdatrix rear camber adjuster\r\nRussell Stainless Steel brake lines\r\nEBC green brake pads\r\n18-inch Volk Racing TE-37 white wheels (refinished with new decals)\r\nHankook Ventus RS-4 tires\r\nRays Dura-Nuts lug nuts\r\nVolk Racing valve stem caps\r\nSabelt front tow strap\r\nSylvania silverstar headlights\r\nYellow fog light bulbs\r\nTurbo II hood\r\nOEM turbo front lip\r\n\r\nInterior:\r\nMomo Champion steering wheel\r\nRE Amemiya shift knob\r\nRE Amemiya horn button\r\nMazdatrix short shifter\r\nRazo pedals\r\nRazo dead pedal\r\nAluminum defroster vents\r\nAutopower 4-point roll cage\r\nAutometer Pro-Comp ultra light coolant temperature gauge\r\nAutometer Pro-Comp ultra light oil temperature gauge\r\nAutometer Pro-Comp ultra light boost gauge \r\nAEM wideband O2 sensor with gauge\r\nGlow Shift gauge pod\r\nCustom center console gauge pod\r\nPioneer stereo\r\nJL Audio rear speakers", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722189882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15108411, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hood has paint damage discoloration?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722193004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15109385, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@celbii AC and PS fully working", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722197684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15109397, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moxiemotors just a slight in the latch area", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722197797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15109603, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possible to get a driving video and walk around video of the car? Any issues to be aware of?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722199734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15111268, "authorName": "_Cooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_cooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It says, \u201cfuel leak noted\u201d. Is there anymore information on that like location, amount, etc?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722223122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15111577, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by satoru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722237165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15111586, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any other paint issues? Looks like some of the panels are slight different shades. Was there some repainting?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722238046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15112402, "authorName": "elebron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elebron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i noticed the dyno sheet is 4 years old. do you have recent dyno numbers? and also in one of the pics it looks like it smokes, is it on idle only?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722263009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15114609, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe rhetorical but are windows, heater, radio all gauges etc all working.....?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722275896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15114704, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im guessing the average lazy lieng conniving mechanic cant work on this\u2026.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722276215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15114718, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once again there is no leak\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722276250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15114721, "authorName": "chrisphan94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisphan94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything works\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722276265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15114977, "authorName": "elebron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elebron/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by elebron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722277027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15115091, "authorName": "elebron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elebron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/29/24 for $8,300 to elebron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722277321, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15115130, "authorName": "ifoke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifoke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, buyer got a good price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722277459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15115220, "authorName": "elebron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elebron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "guy doesnt want to sell the car?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722277722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15115253, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got back to the auction too late but anyways I was hesitant as well because it looked like all the videos were old and I also thought in the pictures the paint looked like different shades that\u2019s why I wanted a recent driving video and walk around video would have only taken 30 minutes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722277823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15115347, "authorName": "elebron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elebron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why are we putting cars at no reserve if we arent willing to let it go? makes no sense!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722278082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15115388, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elebron ah he\u2019s backing out? That\u2019s a bummer probably expected to get much more based on the original listing he bought it from at 27k. Well should have done a better job providing information that was asked\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722278187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15116124, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @elebron, thanks for letting us know and sorry if there's been some problems closing the deal here. We'll be in touch shortly. - BaT", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722279987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15116385, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait so is the seller selling the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722280641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15116402, "authorName": "celbii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@satoru no Im assuming the price was too low so hed rather just burn his BaT account.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722280675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15116475, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So basically he's not selling the car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722280840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15117725, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every RX7 is questionable. I don't know if anyone here knows these cars but they are completely unreliable. Buying one of these you need to know what kind of car it is or have a legit mechanic who knows what they're doing You sell now for a crapload of money, but back in the day you could pick one up for next to nothing because it was in everyone's mind that these things are unreliable!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722284429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15118182, "authorName": "MoxieMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moxiemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's all pool together as a community and start bidding on these for what they are actually worth and not the ridiculous numbers they've been going for. They cost a fortune to maintain. There's a reason there's next to no rotaries on the road anymore", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722285708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15118307, "authorName": "nicksantan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicksantan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ban the seller and require all new sellers to have a bat account for at least 6 months before selling", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722286135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15118853, "authorName": "satoru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satoru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a shame that he did this because he's apart of the FC3S Facebook club. People like him should be banned for pulling a quick one. Chris Phan guys", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722288134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15119530, "authorName": "elebron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elebron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a trailer should put it into policy to require a 1k secured penalty fee for the seller that would go directly to the highest bidder of a no reserve auction in the case the buyer backs out! This was a total waist of time since I was also eyeballing another listing that's no longer available. It's a shame SMH", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722292510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15130805, "authorName": "deplum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deplum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sucks but I'm my experience there is some encouragement from BaT to sell at no reserve. Stating they feel it's the best way to achieve fair market value. I was told that, but I stated I could not take the risk. We did agree on a reserve, which in my case saved my car from selling cheap. It sold much higher, on consignment, at a local dealer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722384593, "type": "comment"}]