[{"id": 15758112, "authorName": "LiveMoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livemoore/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by LiveMoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728074548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15758133, "authorName": "Redbird41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redbird41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet ride! Anything with a 4g63 is fine by me. Curious why the recall wasn\u2019t done before the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728074579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15759226, "authorName": "Gunkata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gunkata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those door jamb protectors and can they be removed ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728076704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15760242, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see this back up here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728083206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15760801, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon, everyone!\r\n\r\nThank you for taking another look at my Evo 5! In the previous auction, it came so close to meeting the reserve price, and I\u2019ve decided to relist this beauty for another chance through BaT.\r\n\r\nTo address any concerns regarding the car's condition, I\u2019ve included the full CarVx report, which details everything, including the Ralliart cluster swap. Just a reminder, the car has been rarely driven during its time in Hong Kong, primarily due to strict regulations on modified vehicles, which increase the risk of impoundment.\r\n\r\nThis is likely the last time it will be listed, so don\u2019t miss your chance! Good luck, and happy bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728089587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15761006, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redbird41 Thank you! I was wondering the same question when I looked at the report. As far as I know about Evo, their differential is weak and Mitsubishi never realized that after they released the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728092584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15761010, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gunkata Yes, they are used as door jamb protectors and can be removed if you want!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728092653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15761016, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CL65driver Yes! Hope it goes to a good home and it could be yours!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728092787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15768461, "authorName": "Jailey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailey/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Jailey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728188086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15772657, "authorName": "minh240z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minh240z/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by minh240z", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728255181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15773120, "authorName": "Jailey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailey/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by Jailey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728262743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15780075, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon everyone,\r\n\r\nI wanted to provide an update as we are midway through the auction. The previous owner took the attached photos when he purchased the car in 2018. As with many JDM vehicles, surface rust can develop due to factors like age, the materials used, and storage conditions. However, the previous owner in Hong Kong took the proactive step of applying an undercoat, not to conceal rust, but to extend the car\u2019s lifespan and protect it\u2014addressing a common concern among buyers of JDM cars. I aim to be as transparent as possible, so please feel free to ask any questions. I\u2019ll do my best to respond promptly and provide any additional details you need!\r\n\r\nBen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728334373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15782768, "authorName": "tuner1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuner1212/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by tuner1212", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728350688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15782942, "authorName": "p1_motorcars_ltd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p1_motorcars_ltd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No doubt this is a well sorted V and looks as good as the last time it was here. Too bad about the cluster and while collectible, no documentation about the change is unfortunate. \n\nFront seats look great as they have pretty minimal sun bleaching as these are prone to not aging very well. \n\nI\u2019d recommend to the @seller to snap some pictures of the rear legs and pull back the inner trunk panels and snap some pics to make sure there is nothing to worry about.\n\nThese cars hold water in the rear subframe area and it\u2019s a large job to replace/repair these. Rust can also creep up on the inside of the quarter panels too. I\u2019d snap some pictures of these things to put potential buyer\u2019s concern at ease. \n\nBest of luck and again, a very nice V.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728353074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794302, "authorName": "LiveMoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livemoore/", "bidAmount": 7922, "content": "$7,922 bid placed by LiveMoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728480514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15801596, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@p1_motorcars_ltd Thank you for your recommendation and support since the last auction. I've attached three photos that highlight the rear car's legs and the subframe area of the images has been brightened significantly to showcase the details. I plan to take more pictures of the inner trunk area later this evening. If anyone has further questions, please feel free to reach out!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728511537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15802508, "authorName": "Opost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opost/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Opost", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728520243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15803550, "authorName": "mntbiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mntbiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do we know what the actual milage is?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728536619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15813050, "authorName": "Jailey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailey/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Jailey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728608476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15813163, "authorName": "Proudproblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/proudproblem/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Proudproblem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728609798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15813239, "authorName": "Opost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opost/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Opost", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728610630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15813395, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mntbiker Since the cluster has been replaced with a collectible Ralliart cluster, I estimate the car\u2019s total mileage to be around 160,000 km. The previous owner in Hong Kong drove the car infrequently due to the strict regulations there and the risk of impoundment for modified vehicles. They mentioned that they put less than 1,000 km on the car each year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728612692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15813951, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728624337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15814000, "authorName": "ChiTown_Phenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitown_phenom/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by ChiTown_Phenom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728627913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15814185, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, everyone!\r\n\r\nToday marks the final day of the auction, and I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who's been placing bids and sharing in the excitement throughout this past week. Remember, this is a No Reserve auction, which means this V is guaranteed to find a new owner today!\r\n\r\nThis stunning piece is in exceptional condition\u2014a dream for any JDM enthusiast. It's a rare opportunity to own a piece of rally history, combining performance and style that will turn heads wherever it goes.\r\n\r\nWishing all bidders the best of luck\u2014may the highest bid win! Happy bidding, everyone!\r\n\r\nBen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728642735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15814262, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728646584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15814460, "authorName": "Opost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opost/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Opost", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728650741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15814511, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728651547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15814549, "authorName": "Opost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opost/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Opost", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728652114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15815269, "authorName": "Jlangford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlangford/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Jlangford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728659365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15815350, "authorName": "LiveMoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livemoore/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by LiveMoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728660071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15815531, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728661512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15816075, "authorName": "Jlangford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlangford/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Jlangford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728665660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15816812, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728668737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15817366, "authorName": "LiveMoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livemoore/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by LiveMoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728670617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15817509, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728671089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15817538, "authorName": "LiveMoore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livemoore/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by LiveMoore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728671176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15817889, "authorName": "Prime.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prime.-user/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Prime.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728672332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818179, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728673151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818378, "authorName": "Prime.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prime.-user/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Prime.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728673764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818671, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728674941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818763, "authorName": "ChesterH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chesterh/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by ChesterH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728675247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818850, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by CL65driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728675561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818901, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728675733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818963, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by CL65driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728675950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818974, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728675980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818978, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by CL65driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728675989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818983, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15818990, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by CL65driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819000, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819004, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by CL65driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819039, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819051, "authorName": "ChiTown_Phenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitown_phenom/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by ChiTown_Phenom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819114, "authorName": "DASWTASN4U", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daswtasn4u/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by DASWTASN4U", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819149, "authorName": "ChiTown_Phenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitown_phenom/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by ChiTown_Phenom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819188, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819198, "authorName": "ChiTown_Phenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitown_phenom/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by ChiTown_Phenom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819247, "authorName": "DASWTASN4U", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daswtasn4u/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by DASWTASN4U", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819257, "authorName": "ChiTown_Phenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitown_phenom/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by ChiTown_Phenom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819263, "authorName": "AJR887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajr887/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by AJR887", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819283, "authorName": "DASWTASN4U", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daswtasn4u/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by DASWTASN4U", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819305, "authorName": "ChiTown_Phenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitown_phenom/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by ChiTown_Phenom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819322, "authorName": "DASWTASN4U", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daswtasn4u/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by DASWTASN4U", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676975, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15819329, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting bidders here\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728676988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819380, "authorName": "DASWTASN4U", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daswtasn4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/11/24 for $28,000 to DASWTASN4U", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728677095, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15819425, "authorName": "Sarcazm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sarcazm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CL65driver I thought this was gonna be yours!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728677207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819461, "authorName": "CL65driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cl65driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It woulda been but I have an opinion that\u2019s not positive about how this went down. Shoulda just took my deal the last time when I won.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728677288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819707, "authorName": "Sarcazm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sarcazm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CL65driver I hear you, and I also agree. $28-30k seems to be the spot for the Evo V", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728677928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15823078, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DASWTASN4U Congrats! We will be in touch asap!\r\n\r\nAlso, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in the auction with their support and comments. I truly appreciate all of your feedback!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728721666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15823088, "authorName": "benji0505 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benji0505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CL65driver Thank you for your support during both auctions! Unfortunately, we couldn't close the deal last time, but it was a learning experience. I hope you'll soon find another great opportunity for your dream car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728723933, "type": "comment"}]