[{"id": 3178320, "authorName": "Ensposito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ensposito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Le Magnifique! That is beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556140221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178331, "authorName": "JPhilB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jphilb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Want! Very curious to see how the mileage affects this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556140901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178437, "authorName": "GBcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Timing belt 2012 equals new belt now. But no big deal, you can rebuild the engine on an NSX for less than a tune-up on a 512BB! (kidding)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556142221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178551, "authorName": "BaTuser3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batuser3/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by BaTuser3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556143245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3178558, "authorName": "Jasondk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasondk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks to be really nice. Beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556143292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178679, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car , I say $65,000 to $70,000 will buy it. Very few 2004's around for sale. Good luck with the sale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556145545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178699, "authorName": "The_Dude_Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_dude_abides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I daily drove a 2005 NSX for 15k miles every day back in 2006. Snow too. It's a shame that they became so valuable that driving and racking up the miles makes for a difficult decision.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1556145951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178746, "authorName": "peanutbutterfordogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peanutbutterfordogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leather looks exceptionally great for the mileage. \n\nCurious that there appears to be overspray on the driver side of the exhaust (pic #109) yet the BaT description notes the car being hit on the passenger side. The auto body bill also shows repairs consistent with the LT (driver) being hit, the dead giveaway being blending of the fuel door (pic #123).\n\nAnd don't let the $400+ OEM O2 sensors scare anyone away from ownership. Suitable aftermarket options can be had for hundreds less.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556147379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178768, "authorName": "danz76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danz76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a beautiful and well maintained car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556147825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178769, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Superbeeandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556147827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3178886, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 bids. $50,000. 7 days to go. Owners got to enjoy the car. Love red cars....especially this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556150504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3178963, "authorName": "joepags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joepags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "15k miles a day is a lot of oil changes just to get to work and home.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1556152505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3179192, "authorName": "esemes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esemes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beauty... i need to re-paver my driveway prior to this!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556157829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3179216, "authorName": "brimble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brimble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car \"in the wild\" - my parents live just outside of Wellington. How I have dreamed of owning it...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556158344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3179299, "authorName": "Eazy_E_SOC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eazy_e_soc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the first photo one can tell this is an outstanding example regardless of mileage. \n\nIf I were going to pick nits...a comprehensive detailing would have paid for itself 10X over.\n\n#GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556160386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3179329, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not intended to be a negative comment, but this is one of few cars where I actually prefer the pop-up headlights. My dream NSX is of course a 1999 Zanardi example, but I'd settle for a 1998 slicktop base model (rare!). One thing for sure is that I love NSXs, and the 3.2L paired with the 6MT is the combo to have...no question. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1556161143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3179379, "authorName": "U0NLYLV4N0W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/u0nlylv4n0w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My memory is truly not the best but I do recall a video on a teenager stealing one and taking the cops/state troopers on a lengthy chase. Eventually, the youngster lost control, remained in car as it became airborne, turning upside down and landing in a growth of, I believe, pine trees. While the tires were still rolling the kid climbed out, scampered down one of the trees and was apprehended. The NSX appeared unscathed. If someone is able to find the video and post it here I'm sure it would be interesting. I do recall thinking at the time if my 1986 Volvo 240 would fare as well as the NSX.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556163106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3179489, "authorName": "tallmac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG I hate to give up this car, but I bought a Tesla Model 3 (a bit easier for this 80 y. o. to enter and exit) and my wife won't let me keep both! It's a rare week that I don't get several thumbs up or comments as I drive back & forth to West Palm Beach! The other day a guy actually got out of his car at a light and came over to tap on my window. He told me what a fabulous looking car it was, but said I should get a hidden radio antenna! He thought it would improve the look. I will definitely miss the fun and pride of driving this one! My prior car was a Lotus Esprit S4... great fun and a beauty, but it was in the shop for repairs much more than in my garage (LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious)!\r\n\r\nRegarding the Exhaust paint overspray on pic 109, Fantastic Finishes did an outstanding job on the right side repair but also touched up, blended, and clear-coated the entire car. They are factory authorized for Rolls Royce, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, and a host of others, and use factory original paint. The pictures speak for themselves. While there, I also had them replace the driver-side door gasket which was allowing a leak at the top of the window in heavy rains.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1556167753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3180015, "authorName": "alum04org", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alum04org/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good fortune with your sale, tallmac. I am watching with interest as my 2004 just came out of winter hibernation. Betchergonna miss it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556202042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3181622, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the annual life cycle production figures, it's no wonder that Honda discontinued the NSX, but this example is all the more valuable for it. \r\n\r\nYear \tUnits sold\r\n2007 \t2\r\n2006 \t58\r\n2005 \t206\r\n2004 \t178\r\n2003 \t221\r\n2002 \t233\r\n2001 \t182\r\n2000 \t221\r\n1999 \t238\r\n1998 \t303\r\n1997 \t415\r\n1996 \t460\r\n1995 \t884\r\n1994 \t533\r\n1993 \t652\r\n1992 \t1,154\r\n1991 \t1,940\r\n1990 \t1,119", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556221102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183028, "authorName": "boost4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boost4u/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by boost4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556238697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3183179, "authorName": "NSXKRIS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxkris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, good luck seller!!!! I\u2019ve owned two NSXs before and these are great cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556243072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183556, "authorName": "TheSimon27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thesimon27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, don't mean to be disrespectful but I'd rather go for divorce than selling this baby lol, anyways GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556271214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184571, "authorName": "JeffreyAgman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreyagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SteveTheodore Why a 98? The special order hardtop was available from 95-01(95-96 still being the 3.0 5 speed though). During this time only roughly 20 were ordered with a fixed roof making them extremely rare. A few years ago, I posted on Supraforums that I was hunting for an 00-01 NSX coupe and I believe it was you that told me that finding an 00-01 coupe would be impossible as there were only 5 made in 00 and only 2 made in 01.. An 01 special order coupe (last non-targa NSX ever sold in the US) now resides in my garage :)", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1556300577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3185151, "authorName": "vivanshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vivanshah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JeffreyAgman that is truly the best NSX if you don't care about the targa top. All the mechanical and interior updates of the frog-eye with the classic pop up styling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556306611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187084, "authorName": "falcongoggles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/falcongoggles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a noticeable gap from the left side of the nose (tight) to the right (wide). Anybody else notice that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556331398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3188709, "authorName": "rpasea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpasea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@falcongoggles I see that....extends over the headlight. Front hood out of alignment?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556425383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3188772, "authorName": "ngoan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngoan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeffreyagman Some consider the 00-01 NA2 Coupe as desirable (if not more) than a Zanardi because of the vastly improved ABS system and a non red paint scheme! With the exception of the 1/1 2000 MCBP NA2 Coupe, you have one of the best NSXs ever made.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556435198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3188781, "authorName": "ngoan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngoan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice example to enjoy without the guilt of racking up the miles. If you\u2019re going to buy a fixed headlight NSX, I would highly recommend the 2004/2005. Only about 445 were made for North America and these years had some very unique changes. The faces on the gauge cluster have a cool blue tint and the material surrounding the cluster is also different from previous generations. The super heavy shift knob was a nice addition as it makes the throws much more fun. Oddly, the passenger door unlock button was removed (not sure why?). And I kid you not, the best part about these last 2 years is the updated keyless entry system. The archaic 91-03 key fob had only one button that serves for both locking and unlocking. That isn\u2019t all that horrible in itself but combined with the lack of visual or audible cues, it\u2019s useless. The 04/05 system with its updated key fob, separated buttons and a beep and flash with activation was a very welcomed addition. Okay, end rant, good luck to the participants!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1556436884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3193114, "authorName": "tallmac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding peanutbutterfordogs' comment about possible driver side damage or accident: Just to be clear and on record, there was none. Even the right side damage was minimal and limited to the fender & door as she bumped into me side by side and just pushed me over a bit. I couldn't get over the repair cost, but they did an outstanding job and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. \r\n\r\nYour bidder name reminds me of how I got a rescue Collie we took in, to trust me. She had been abused by a male owner. While my wife could interact with her from the start, no matter what I tried, she would never let me get close. We spoke to a trainer who suggested I put peanut butter on my finger, get down low, and hold my finger out for her to lick. It worked! Bit by bit (or lick by lick) I slowly I gained her trust, and she gradually became my best friend and the best dog we've ever owned. Heartbreaking when she died years later, but forever in my memory. Your bidder name brought back all the great memories!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1556593413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3193809, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeffreyagman, I mentioned the 98 and 99 models mostly because of the 3.2L/6MT combo. For me, that was the 'best' drivetrain for these great cars, so couple it with the hardtop roof and you have a recipe for the best overall performance package. The 99 Zanardi obviously takes that even a couple steps further, and is the closest thing the US market ever received to a JDM Type S model. They of course also received the Type S Zero and the ultra-coveted Type R models, which sadly we never did.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556636587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3193875, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car should be a lot higher , my 2005 22,000 mile NSX is the best one of the 3, I own and wouldn't sell it for less than $100,000 , this should hit $75,000 to $80,000 great condition for the mileage, a well cared for example. Good luck tot he Seller ,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556637766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3195470, "authorName": "JoMaHa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jomaha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s always a bummer when these are damaged. Because of the all aluminum construction (body and frame), and the extremely high quality factory paint (24? Layers/steps), it\u2019s essentially impossible to repair 100% back to factory condition. Aluminum panels are not as easy as steel sheet metal to repair, and good luck finding aftermarket painters that will do the same type of work as the factory process that is so complex. I think a lot of the general public, not knowledgeable about the car, don\u2019t realize how difficult accident repairs are to do properly on these cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556653803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3196967, "authorName": "JeffreyAgman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreyagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SteveTheodore Yes the Zanardi is certainly the closest the US market came to getting a Type S. We in the US get to only dream about what it would be like to pilot a Type R NSX. As for the 3.2 6 speeds pop-up headlight cars, they were available from 97-01. The 00-01's also received a much needed revised ABS system, a perforated leather interior and 'A' center caps instead of 'ACURA' center caps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556665589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3197839, "authorName": "derekwalsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekwalsh/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by derekwalsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556714709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3198267, "authorName": "tallmac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to you bidders who want this car... but you have to promise you'll take good care of my baby! I stopped driving it about a week ago, and life just isn't quite as much fun. In my Tesla, nobody stops next to me at a light to give me a thumbs up or tell me what a great looking car it is... or to ask me if I'm selling it; and the valet parkers and people standing by for their cars don't comment admiringly. \r\n\r\nDon't get me wrong, I REALLY like the Tesla... it's an extremely comfortable, quiet, amazingly responsive drive, with lots of techy features, but it doesn't compare to the pride of ownership the NSX gave me. But it's time for me to let someone else feel the love. \r\n\r\nBTW, everyone probably knows this already, but the interior legroom in this car is amazing! I'm 6'3\" tall and I have to scoot the seat up from its rear-most position to reach the petals. And my son is 6\"7\" and he has no problem fitting in either! He (and especially my grandkids) had hoped I would keep it, but it just wasn't practical.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1556722953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3198494, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is a great car and a great daily driver , the minor repairs affect NOTHING on the driving of the car.visually it looks like they did a great job..... It is NOT investment grade , it is but worth a lot more than the current bid. IMO good luck on this sale @tallmac", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556727489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199823, "authorName": "alum04org", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alum04org/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon bidders, give this beauty some juice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556741290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199863, "authorName": "zhaniNSX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zhaninsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is about to walk away with a steal here. Interior condition looks great, much nicer than my lower mileage 98, so its been taken care of.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556741509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199969, "authorName": "gregmb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregmb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "either there will be some action soon or we'll get a RNM...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556742157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199974, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bid my mother in law", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1556742213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199979, "authorName": "ofsalesmen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ofsalesmen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this price satisfies the reserve, this will be an absolute steal. What a beauty! And a somewhat rare color for facelift 02+ models compared to the original NA1s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556742264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199981, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 3 now , if I had the money this would be number 4 for sure I have the 2005 twin to this but with 22,000 miles...this should get to $70,000 I hope it gets there", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556742269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199983, "authorName": "derekwalsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekwalsh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/1/19 for $59,000 to derekwalsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556742302, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3199984, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fabulous car Derek. Color combo is perfect. Drive it, enjoy every minute, and keep it clean and well maintained. It will only go up in value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556742309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199986, "authorName": "72Monte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/72monte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556742315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199989, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "win of the century! @derekwalsh", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556742330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199993, "authorName": "TK_Spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tk_spyder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing buy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556742339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199994, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too bad for the Seller, probably what he paid when he bought it...a GREAT BUY... best in months on BaT", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1556742349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199995, "authorName": "ofsalesmen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ofsalesmen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic price for a fantastic car. Congrats to the winner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200002, "authorName": "alum04org", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alum04org/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Screaming deal - I thought \"no way\" 59K hits reserve and buys it.\r\nShould have bid to add my fifth!\r\nGreat deal here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556742422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200005, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was thinking of listing my 2005 22,000 mile, all stock, all original, twin to this .but not now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200006, "authorName": "Rguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder what the reserve was on this, wow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200015, "authorName": "luigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as long as tallmac is happy , that's all that counts. but this is a bad sign for BaT , this was worth more.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556742495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200016, "authorName": "danstitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danstitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW what a steal\r\n\r\nTime to go buy my Supra Now", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556742506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200020, "authorName": "SunbeamBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunbeambill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG, I almost put in a bid, but wife insisted that I drive whatever I buy. I chickened out as I was SURE it was RNM... wow, did I miss out! Congrats to Derek!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200068, "authorName": "rudyy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudyy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The repair sheet in photo #121-#123 show the car sustained a lot of damages. So, I think the price is about right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200389, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rudyy I agree with you that this was priced right or even high. Significant miles and $13k in repairs due to an obviously significant crash. I don't think this has ANY impact on value of a low mileage car with no crash history.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556745697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3201345, "authorName": "4drferio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4drferio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556769480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3213263, "authorName": "ngoan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngoan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@luigit I recently sold my 2002 Silver with 14k miles (no accidents) for $90k. The market has softened on 02-05 NSXs but buyers are still out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557157616, "type": "comment"}]