[{"id": 4935067, "authorName": "DEO1992", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deo1992/", "bidAmount": 1995, "content": "$1,995 bid placed by DEO1992", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597867368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4935122, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by RWD-FTW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597867557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4935286, "authorName": "appleguytexas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/appleguytexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice pictures!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597868236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4935316, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm unsure of which is more impressive Merlot Mica or 17K miles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597868357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4935341, "authorName": "Unoskruame", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unoskruame/", "bidAmount": 4444, "content": "$4,444 bid placed by Unoskruame", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597868463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4935393, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by RWD-FTW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597868717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4935632, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High mileage compared to mine (LOL!) but in great condition, has an extra 200cc's and is even local MI car! GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597869674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4935646, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to inspect for any interested parties (or even just to meet a local Miata BaT guy!) @Mitten_Miata", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597869928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936046, "authorName": "SteveN.L.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steven.l.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another low mileage Miata. Am I the only one who drives one of these cars? I have read that these NA & NB cars can easily run 200K miles with good maintenance. Yet, all that we see on BAT are the ones that sat for years in the shed. \n\nMy 2003 NB has 71K miles, which would seem like low mileage on any other car, but seems like a high mileage car compared to what we see on this web site.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1597871808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936122, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SteveN.L.\nSteve I drive em, but would not mind having a low mileage garage queen to wax and admire. YES they can be super reliable and still look really nice beyond 200k miles, as one of mine does (219k I think it is right now).\nI will sometimes ask people to guess the miles on that one (blue NB2) and usually it's 40k-50k guessed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597872166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936150, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a great looking Mazda with some low mileage. I kind of like these older ones better than the new ones, I think because they seem a bit bigger, more substantial.. The colors are great and the interior looks very nice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1597872314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936210, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by SDCR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597872534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4936233, "authorName": "Daved77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic looking car, super low miles, great interior, M-Edition. It ticks just about all the boxes. The undercarriage looks like it needs help. This car has seen it share of MIchigan winters. I know it only has 17k but the undercarriage does not look it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1597872663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936269, "authorName": "SteveN.L.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steven.l.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RWD-FTW I think that I would rather have a car that has been used, loved and well maintained instead of one that has sat unused for years. It isn't good for a car to sit unused. Your high mileage car sounds very cool. I treat mine like is was a high value car, because it is such a high quality car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597872844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936333, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I treat mine like is was a high value car, because it is such a high quality car.\"\r\n\r\nI like the cut of your jib, my friend. All my Miatas get garage spots, while some much newer/more valuable vehicles are in the drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1597873279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936387, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Undercarriage looks like it could be refurbished. But sure doesn't represent most low mileage Miatas.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597873878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936440, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who have more experience with rust and miatas, would the rust be difficult or expensive to remove?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597874737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936480, "authorName": "Jmewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "? Antilock brakes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597875378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936482, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to @DEO1992 @RWD-FTW @Unoskruame and @SDCR for getting this auction kicked off to a great start! Thanks to everyone else for the comments - please let me know if I can answer any questions for you all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597875398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936492, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jmewart yes this example has antilock brakes - you can see the indicator light turn on (and back off) during my cold start video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCRtvaM-S-U", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597875561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936593, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrbee anything can be fixed with time and money. See this thread where a very low mileage Miata undercarriage is being refurbished.\r\n\r\nhttps://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=712957", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1597877139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936610, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The chassis rust is going to hold this one back a bit I think. Holland MI is in the heart of the lake effect snow belt. I don't think any or the rust is structural but its unsightly and not consistent with such low miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1597877561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936800, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cincycaddy thank you, that was an interesting article. One more question for seller. Any idea why radio does not power?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597881897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936857, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrbee I am not 100% sure, but I believe it is something internal to the radio itself. I have verified it is getting power but no luck. I have read that there are folks in the community who can repair them but I have not gone down this route yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597882850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4936866, "authorName": "SSydnor24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssydnor24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a Michigan car that is almost rust free, all appears to be minor surface and could easily be sealed up with some rust proofing paint and be good to go for many many many years to come \r\n\r\nGreat looking vehicle glws", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1597883031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4937291, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one will be interesting to watch. Rare and desirable color, crazy low miles, yet not the cleanest one we've seen lately, and with a busted radio and that underbody I'm interested to see where it lands. It's off to a strong start though that's for sure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597891111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4937671, "authorName": "Bjej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercarriage has seen salt, and the salt is still on it. One exposure is all it takes with the new magnesium chlorine to cause the chassis to look like this. On humid days the salt will draw moisture from the air reactivating the salt\u2019s corrosive properties. This car needs to be washed with Eastwood salt neutralizer immediately to prevent further deterioration.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1597913130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4937864, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to the community for your continued engagement on this auction! Are there any more questions I can answer this morning?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597927718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4938030, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction is a great example of how you can show all you need to see without needing to weed through 500 photos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1597930698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4938054, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RWD-FTW thanks for the feedback! With that being said - let me know if there are any areas of the car of which you would like a more detailed view.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1597931056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4938060, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RWD-FTW, I was thinking the same. This looks to be a great example. \r\n\r\nThe surface rust on the undercarriage shouldn't scare anyone. It only takes a few salty drives without washing off afterwards to create the level of surface corrosion seen here. Most likely this happened during the first few years of ownership and it's been in this state for ages. Focus on the beautiful paint and interior and live a happy life with a great looking Miata.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1597931109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4938142, "authorName": "Hughesatonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hughesatonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Dings can be repaired by a good PDR guy. Merlot Mica holds up well with PDR. I own one also. Good Luck with the sale.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1597932381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4938414, "authorName": "Bob_MX5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob_mx5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrbee, the Miata at the link provided by @cincycaddy is mine. The effort was not particularly difficult but it was extremely time consuming. As noted in that thread, I removed every part that I felt was necessary to get to the corrosion. No special skill is required. That being said, given the level of corrosion shown in these 95M photos, I believe a similar effort would be orders of magnitude greater. This is not \"simple\" or \"light\" surface rust. As such, I would be more inclined to replace the corroded undercarriage parts with used parts from one of the several miata recyclers. And I'd hope like hell there isn't hidden rust damage that would require more than standard backyard mechanic skills.\r\n\r\nbob", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1597936743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4938632, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about media blasting then powdercoating these components? Overkill? Sure would look nice--", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1597939562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4942795, "authorName": "stevefi12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevefi12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From my experience, rust is a lot harder to deal with than you would expect.\r\nIf the rust bothers you and you aren't experienced at successfully dealing with it, good luck.\r\nOtherwise, if you really love the car and you aren't looking at it as an investment, drive on and don't look underneath.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1597978397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4946772, "authorName": "Liqdsunshyne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liqdsunshyne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious if the reserve will be in the territory of the 93LE that met with RNM recently. If so it looks like a Bull market for NA era Miata's. My Merlot I sold on BAT a few years ago had a considerably lower reserve then the 93LE that didn't sell. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598045425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4949748, "authorName": "wendellgee28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wendellgee28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know if the timing belt has ever been replaced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598151232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4949932, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wendellgee28 no, the belt (along with basically all of the equipment on this example) is original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598179566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4951224, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Zero reason to replace T-belt here.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598233331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4952024, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Liqdsunshyne I'm a few days late here I know, but still felt the question merited an answer. I highly doubt this will get anywhere near the LE territory. That one only went so high because of the LE and interior. Merlot is rare sure, but not compared to the LE. Still expect this to be in the teens though. NA values have certainly shot up in the last couple years! I bought one for $2k 2 years ago, and sold it in minutes for $3k a couple months back. Then looked more into values, and realized I likely could have gotten close to $5k for it... Oh well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598280955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4952654, "authorName": "Lobster70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobster70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My theory on NA values (and the fact that new MX-5s are also selling very well) is that people are finding unused vacation money and putting it toward something fun. Same for RVs, ATVs, and swimming pools. Whether the values will remain or drop remains to be seen. And that's always the rub with desirable older cars. As with every 95M that appears here, I'm watching with keen interest to see if I need to increase the insurance coverage on the one in my garage.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598289838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4952829, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lobster70 I think it's just the people who grew up lusting after the Japanese cars now have the money to go for them, these are classics now, and I think the prices will continue to rise now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598291164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4953716, "authorName": "Liqdsunshyne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liqdsunshyne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your input @bforbesut and @Lobster70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598295449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4956862, "authorName": "Kover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example overall. I was a bit shocked to see the effects of even a little winter driving on the chassis.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598326172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4957792, "authorName": "Lestat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RWD-FTW so you think T-belt can last for decades if the mileage is low? I changed it on my 1992 miata last year, 54k orugunal miles, and it looked still very good (it was the original one). Here in Italy we use to say it must be replaced within 10 years or about 60k. miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598368210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4957839, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lestat I have usually changed them if they got too old, but it's for piece of mind only, every time they have looked pretty new when I have done so. My NA was a 95, still on original belt with 145k and I sold it earlier this year. As a non interference engine I decided to risk it as the engine wouldn't be destroyed if it snapped, but never gave me any issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598368878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4957850, "authorName": "David_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lestat - just thought I'd chime in on your question to RWD-FTW. Only speaking about early Miatas, I have never heard of a story of one failing from age. I have two close friends both with 1990 Miatas. Both are on their original belt. One car has 64k miles and the other has 57k miles. Neither of them are concerned about changing the belt yet. Plus it's a non interference engine so if it snaps, it will strand you but won't destroy your pistons or valves.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598369066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4957867, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lestat \r\nQuote: \"so you think T-belt can last for decades if the mileage is low?\"\r\n\r\nYes. My direct experience and that of a few hundred thousand others agrees.\r\n\r\nYou are safe changing the belt based on miles alone, 100k at that (the interval in CA).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598369342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4957912, "authorName": "Lestat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I remember I had a small leak from the water pump, so at that point it was wise to replace even the t-belt I guess. Thank you for your advices and good luck to the seller of this great merlot!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598370043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4959679, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes once you are doing either TB or WP, may as well do both.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598383943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4962195, "authorName": "Howie38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/howie38/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Howie38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598401921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4962231, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Howie38 thanks for the bid! Good luck to everyone in the last day of this auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598402531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4962376, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Howie38,\r\n\r\nYes, thanks for the bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598404952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4962970, "authorName": "spikael75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spikael75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking Miata. I can\u2019t believe the undercarriage looks like that after 17,000 miles. Nasty MI winters.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598435729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963223, "authorName": "stratos175", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos175/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was able to purchase a one owner '04' with 35K a few months ago. LOVE the car!!!!!!! I have a 69 Cutlass convertible as well and the Cutlass is cool to drive but the Miata is just damn fun and won't break the bank owning one either.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598446567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963346, "authorName": "lebrunseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lebrunseven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any paintwork done to this car?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598448609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963392, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @lebrunseven no this example has not had any paintwork done to it. I tried to capture it in the photos, but there are some scratches on a few of the panels along with small dents. I was happier keeping the original paint with a few blemishes instead of trying to touch it up - and I have left the options open for its next caretaker!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598449290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963414, "authorName": "lebrunseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lebrunseven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for the info. are there any 'rust bubbles' visible on the exterior. not talking about the undercarriage- thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598449587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963485, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lebrunseven There is textured paint on the bottom of the door panels (for example) but I believe that is a OEM feature and not a \"rust bubble\". I just took another look and I can not see any \"rust bubbles\" on the paint. I also shot a text around to a few other folks who have seen the car in person and they agree that they did not see any either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598450609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963497, "authorName": "lebrunseven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lebrunseven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok, thanks. yeah, mfg's like mazda & nissan used a rubbery-based product on rockers, and painted over it..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598450883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963516, "authorName": "moziz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moziz/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by moziz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598451121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4963609, "authorName": "Paul-CaymanS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul-caymans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just seeing this now, I live 20 minutes from you. I'd really like to look at it but working today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598452463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4963652, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @Paul-CaymanS if you do end up getting free time today let me know and I would be happy to show it to you in person!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598453142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964010, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and beautiful driveway.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598457927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964138, "authorName": "eatpasta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eatpasta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful NA! The interior is pefect....my mom has this same car. Its beautiful and the color is amazing as long as you can keep it out of the sun. Ive seen versions of this car that have lived their life outside and the paint turns a kind of brown color.\r\nUnfortunately, hers keeps getting hit in parking lots so she never drives it. I think she has 50k on hers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598459252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964289, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @eatpasta! I agree - the interior is in pretty amazing condition. I am also very happy that the car has also lived out of the sun - it would have been a sad day to loose the merlot for some sort of brown.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598460742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964298, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @IanJ! I am so glad that I had the ability to care for this car - and I am excited for someone else to get to experience the joy of having it in their life.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598460853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964536, "authorName": "70sKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70skid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lobster70 - I would be curious to know where you are referencing current MX-5 sales data. I usually check in with carsalesbase.com for such information. Doing so today, I see that MX-5 sales figures are currently down once again this year since last spiking in 2017. Not even the release of the ND2 was enough to break that trend and create a rise in annual sales. Even more sobering is the fact that that last spike in 2017 represented nearly a 70% decrease in sales as compared to Miata sales three decades ago. \r\n\r\nI don't blame this on the MX-5 so much as the car-buying public in general. The fact that the Miata is actually a \"car\" as opposed to a CUV is working against it. Fewer and fewer people these days are turning to automobiles to enjoy the journey of getting from point A to point B ( or wherever else the road might take them). On top of that, it would seem that many buyers just aren't finding as much attraction to the ND cars as they are with the older generation Miata's. But it's definitely not just Miata's \u2014 values are up across the board for almost all collector/vintage/enthusiast cars these days ever since the pandemic hit. This was confirmed for me by the Hagerty Insurance agent I spoke with recently. Apparently they've never seen anything like it since Hagerty has been around. Crazy times.\r\n\r\nWhether a buyer is focusing on NA Miata's or any number of other cars, watching the way things are playing out now it would seem wise to get 'em while they're hot \u2014 before they become scalding (relatively speaking of course).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598463581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964560, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the last hour of this auction! Thanks to everyone for the great discussion and questions over the past week. Good luck to everyone on bidding and please feel free to ask me any questions as the minutes count down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598463774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964619, "authorName": "WabashMX5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wabashmx5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the owner of a '94 with a much cleaner undercarriage (but 100K more miles and repairs in progress for a little rocker rust), I'm eager to see where this comes out. The '95M is IMO one of the best looking Miatas ever (though the 2000 SE may be even better), and this seems like an overall very nice example where puttering away at some TLC items over the winter could make her a real stunner by next spring. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598464475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964639, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WabashMX5 thanks so much! I agree that with a little puttering this winter would make her even more stunning next spring. I am super excited for the next person who gets to love her as much as I do!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598464676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964660, "authorName": "WabashMX5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wabashmx5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And to confirm, yes, the heavy texture below the character line on the sides is just a rubberized chip guard under the paint. It's easy to tell in person if rust has begun bubbling underneath it. (I know by watching it happen to mine for several years before I got a fix underway.) As long as the texture is uniform, nothing ugly should be hiding under it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598464758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964688, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WabashMX5 that is great to hear - from my (unprofessional) assessment the texture is uniform to both the eye and to the touch. The good news is I haven't noticed any change to this area either during the time she has been in my care.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598464930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964692, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598464939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4964698, "authorName": "moziz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moziz/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by moziz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598464959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4964703, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not gonna be able to watch the end of this one, headed into a meeting, so in advance, congrats seller as I have no doubt you'll get a good amount here, and congrats to whoever the new owner ends up being, these NA miatas are phenomenal cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598464973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964712, "authorName": "DWisnieski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwisnieski/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by DWisnieski", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598465005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4964717, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much for the well wishes @bforbesut!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598465020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964719, "authorName": "moziz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moziz/", "bidAmount": 8850, "content": "$8,850 bid placed by moziz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598465028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4964721, "authorName": "AdamIsAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamisadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn on hand. Mouse clicking locked away safely to keep me out of trouble! (maybe)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598465033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964730, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the bidding @DWisnieski and @moziz. Thanks so much for your interest!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598465074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964750, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AdamIsAdam a few bids here and there never hurt anyone - I think I heard bidding makes popcorn taste even better. Sort of like a digital form of artificial butter product.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598465142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964777, "authorName": "eddiepaletti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiepaletti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mitten_miata, can you comment on the rust on the underbody and suspension? Is it superficial?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598465256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4964842, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eddiepaletti I am definitely not an expert in rust - from what I can tell the bulk of it is on the surface. There have been some really good ideas in the comments earlier this week on ways to clean this up - and from my perspective these seemed like they would be a good path forward.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598465539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965064, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less than 10 minutes to go! Good luck to everyone - please feel free to use the few minutes we have left to ask any questions that you may have.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598466682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965067, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by mrbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598466696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965072, "authorName": "moziz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moziz/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by moziz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598466730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965073, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the bidding @mrbee! Thanks for sticking around all week!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598466732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965086, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 10200, "content": "$10,200 bid placed by mrbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598466807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965117, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598466964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965127, "authorName": "kalq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kalq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These numbers are hurting my heart haha. Best of luck in the last 3 minutes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965129, "authorName": "moziz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moziz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ahh here come the hi-rollers =D", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965130, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by mrbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965132, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965144, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kalq thanks so much! I am excited to see who will get to take her home!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965153, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to all in these last few minutes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965159, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by mrbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965161, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965164, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrbee you almost gave me a heart attack!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965175, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mrbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965176, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965177, "authorName": "kalq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kalq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The battle begins", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598467266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965178, "authorName": "AdamIsAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamisadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH BOY! I have to go refill my popcorn!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965183, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AdamIsAdam there is still time for you to \"accidentally\" click bid", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598467295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965189, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by mrbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965191, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4965198, "authorName": "ygz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ygz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And this stunning low-milage MX5 goes to...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965200, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It could be anyone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965202, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@karl22 @Mitten_Miata that\u2019s my max, sorry to see this go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598467434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965206, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - the last two minutes come to life again! Bidding up by almost 50% from start of serious bids around 1:30 or 15 minutes ago", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965214, "authorName": "karl22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karl22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/26/20 for $13,250 to karl22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467473, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4965216, "authorName": "kalq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kalq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Karl!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965218, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By bidding I mean amounts bid ($) !\r\nGood luck bidders and seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598467480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965219, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @karl22! I hope you take good care of her!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1598467483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965224, "authorName": "mrbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @karl22", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965225, "authorName": "Mitten_Miata (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitten_miata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry it got away @mrbee - thanks so much for bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965231, "authorName": "AdamIsAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamisadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow! nice auction! exciting Now I can go potty finally! Was holding it in. (TMI?)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598467552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965232, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @karl22 - well bought indeed and enjoy a great car; I had one when brand new and loved it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598467558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965261, "authorName": "moziz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moziz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mannn I never even had a chance @LBCfan the big boys just wait in the bushes to snipe at the last minute", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598467726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965339, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moziz\nNot true. BaT adds two minutes to the auction anytime someone bids with under two minutes to go!\nSo... what you wrote is no excuse ..... (next)?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598468111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965549, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think he meant never had a chance because the late bids were over his max - maybe.\r\n\r\nIn any case, proper result here I'd say.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598469178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4965650, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moziz - my commiserations; I can empathize with your frustration but I also have to agree with @JRL's observation that BaT's 2 minute reset avoids the last second sniping prevalent on certain other auction site(s) and IMHO is a great feature of BaT that really sets it aside (the invaluable comments of various marque experts aside; another unique great feature) . Having watched a lot of (and bid on a few) auctions, it may however also be conducive to the last few minutes frenzy which is very common of many BaT auctions - so maybe the big bidders only join a few minutes from the published end time unlike the more steady build up throughout other sites' auctions. Or maybe with Covid more people can still be present at that conclusion time and so don't feel need to go overly big early in process and hope no one outbids them later?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598469564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4966390, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LBCfan\nThe bidders that really want it usually come in at 5 minutes to go or less. They may throw up an early bid but everyone here knows it's the last 2-3 minutes that count,\n(98% of the time).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598472727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4967753, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRL - agreed; sometimes may be best not to show one's hand too early but that has to be frustrating to seller. I've witnessed quite a few significant run ups in the bid amounts in the last few minutes of many BaT auctions recently, and in addition to having been loser in other two-horse finales have also sweated through a final two minutes as the then highest bidder only for bids not to reach seller's reserve.\r\nFYI (and @moziz if interested) the auction for a beautiful 1993 LE with 22k miles just went live; in the first thirty minutes opening $6500 bid amount was doubled to equal (and has now surpassed) the $13,250 that won this 95 LE beauty. I guess the \"big bidders\" started staking claims early on the 93 LE - and with 7 days still to go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598480262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4967781, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LBCfan\r\nWhat's LBC?\r\nI saw a very expensive (over a million dollar) car's bids nearly DOUBLE in the last 5 to 10 minutes! \r\nThis car went from about 500K to OVER a million in that period of time, and...\r\nit STILL was a no sale!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598480664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4967839, "authorName": "LBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRL - it's the old acronym often for all \"Little British Cars\" collectively; of course I may have to amend it to somehow include the Miata LE and Honda S2K I've been following / looking to purchase recently unless they're the true descendants, at least spiritually, of the LBCs?\r\nI think the serious BaT bidders do exactly what you describe - check it out early possibly, but wait until last five minutes start bidding when it really counts. As a potential seller (waiting for my accepted submission to go live) I'm going to find that frustrating unless there's a decent run up earlier, but I wonder how often a seller might have lowered a reserve if bidding were already close much earlier in the process, especially if seller him/herself cannot make the last few minutes for other reasons? The $1M one doesn't surprise me - just same process with more 000's and maybe a lot of last minute bottom fishers hoping for a bargain which could happen if several bigger bidders miss the final stretch? I've seen several auctions recently where commentators observed favorably that a buyer \"stole\" the vehicle at the final hammer price for which it sold (but still to seller's somewhat pleasure as above reserve?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598481519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4968662, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@karl22 Congrats on the low mile 1995 Miata M Edition! Well played and very well bought. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598500841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4974708, "authorName": "70sKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70skid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LBCfan - I always get a kick out of those comments from people that the winning bidder \"stole\" an auction. I suppose that sounds more cool than just saying that they feel the car was worth more than the winning bid. The reality is that very few cars are stolen in the old school sense here on BaT thanks to the 2-minute reset feature which is awesome. What does happen often on BaT is that a car doesn't sell to it's potential because the seller didn't do a good job with the presentation with the vehicle. (These are often the cars that people feel are \"stolen\" when all is said and done.)\r\n\r\nThose sellers (typically dealers) who really do well here on BaT (almost irrespective of the vehicles being sold) are those who understand the value of quality product presentation. I'm not just talking about having a good understanding of lighting and placing the vehicle in a nice setting, but also about digital image editing (things like level setting, color correction, saturation settings (this is a big one), sharpening, etc.). If the seller themselves do not understand these things, you can bet that someone they've contracted with or someone in their employment does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598596968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4984478, "authorName": "binderdundat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/binderdundat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel these cars are undervalued. Of course the market ultimately determines The value of collectible and sports cars. The fact that there were so many Miata\u2019s made is also probably a large influencer on keeping the price down because they are not \u201crare\u201d. Additionally they are not big horsepower vehicles. However this is probably a good thing for many. Because The Miata is most definitely a drivers car. As the Japanese designers mantra during early development for the Miata was \u201chorse and rider as one\u201d. And I\u2019ve always describe my feeling when driving the 55 Miata\u2019s I have Owned like putting on a glove over your hand. They become part of you. They certainly have been a big part of my life.I would encourage every car enthusiast to own one at some point Especially since they are so reliable and affordable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598891258, "type": "comment"}]