lewissheridan
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Hi,
Here's some useful information i'd like to contribute regarding Japanese Auction Grading, this is mainly for people who are looking at purchasing a DC5 (like myself) Apologies if this has been produced before, i had done a search of the forum but couldn't find any information regarding it.
I'm currently researching my purchase of a DC5, Champ White '01 model with c-spec. I've pretty much decided i'm going to purchase either from linney.org (gt-culture.com)or lichfieldimports.co.uk due to their reputation. (peace of mind). The only doubts in my mind is the quality of the import, looks like i'll be going for Auction grading 4 or above My budget is 15k max, but i hope to pick one up for 13.5k region.
Great forum btw :0)
Here is the original URL http://www.hatchback.co.nz/Auction Grading.htm (presented in a nicer tabular format )
Auction Grading Explained
There are many auction houses across Japan with the main ones being USS, JU, Toyota Auto Auction, Honda Auto Auction, Nissan Auto Auction, CAA, JAA, HAA & AAAI.
Vehicles presented for sale at auction houses are given a grade to describe their general condition. The auction houses have inspectors that inspect the vehicles and grade them based on its condition and faults (if any). Although each auction house may have its own variations they all follow similar grading guidelines. The condition of the interior and exterior are both graded. The following is a basic outline of the grades and what they mean
Exterior Grade / Description
5 A vehicle in as new condition, no marks and usually reserved for cars 12 months or newer.
4.5
An excellent condition used vehicle usually with no marks or a small scratch or dent not easily noticed.
4
A vehicle in good overall condition with some minor scratches or dents.
3.5
An average condition vehicle with usually more than 2 panels requiring repairing. Generally about $500 - $700 to spend on reconditioning.
3
A vehicle in poor / rough overall condition. Many blemishes, dents and scratches. Generally about $700 - $1200 required to spend on reconditioning.
2 & 1
Vehicles in very bad condition, usually included flood damaged and rusty cars.
0, RA, A, R
Vehicles that have had previous accidents. This includes un-repaired vehicles and accident repaired vehicles. The accident repaired cars have typically had some structural reapairs and panels replaced.
Interior Grade / Description
A
Immaculate, excellent condition
B
Good condition
C
Average condition
D Below average, poor
Kind Regards,
Lewis
Here's some useful information i'd like to contribute regarding Japanese Auction Grading, this is mainly for people who are looking at purchasing a DC5 (like myself) Apologies if this has been produced before, i had done a search of the forum but couldn't find any information regarding it.
I'm currently researching my purchase of a DC5, Champ White '01 model with c-spec. I've pretty much decided i'm going to purchase either from linney.org (gt-culture.com)or lichfieldimports.co.uk due to their reputation. (peace of mind). The only doubts in my mind is the quality of the import, looks like i'll be going for Auction grading 4 or above My budget is 15k max, but i hope to pick one up for 13.5k region.
Great forum btw :0)
Here is the original URL http://www.hatchback.co.nz/Auction Grading.htm (presented in a nicer tabular format )
Auction Grading Explained
There are many auction houses across Japan with the main ones being USS, JU, Toyota Auto Auction, Honda Auto Auction, Nissan Auto Auction, CAA, JAA, HAA & AAAI.
Vehicles presented for sale at auction houses are given a grade to describe their general condition. The auction houses have inspectors that inspect the vehicles and grade them based on its condition and faults (if any). Although each auction house may have its own variations they all follow similar grading guidelines. The condition of the interior and exterior are both graded. The following is a basic outline of the grades and what they mean
Exterior Grade / Description
5 A vehicle in as new condition, no marks and usually reserved for cars 12 months or newer.
4.5
An excellent condition used vehicle usually with no marks or a small scratch or dent not easily noticed.
4
A vehicle in good overall condition with some minor scratches or dents.
3.5
An average condition vehicle with usually more than 2 panels requiring repairing. Generally about $500 - $700 to spend on reconditioning.
3
A vehicle in poor / rough overall condition. Many blemishes, dents and scratches. Generally about $700 - $1200 required to spend on reconditioning.
2 & 1
Vehicles in very bad condition, usually included flood damaged and rusty cars.
0, RA, A, R
Vehicles that have had previous accidents. This includes un-repaired vehicles and accident repaired vehicles. The accident repaired cars have typically had some structural reapairs and panels replaced.
Interior Grade / Description
A
Immaculate, excellent condition
B
Good condition
C
Average condition
D Below average, poor
Kind Regards,
Lewis