Import ??

hiya, Im curious whats Grade 4 mean, on a supra coming from Japan?<br>All this seems so complicated :<br>But ive gotta know all this, i need a jap car/import helper <br><br><br>Tina <br>

cars at jap auction are graded i dont know the scale but obviously 1 is rough and i think its 5 is mint<br><br>Jim

Found this<br><br>Is an auction grade a good guide to a car's condition? <br><br>Be careful not to place too much merit in the auction grade of a car. One cannot accurately judge the condition of a car by one number. We have seen grade 4 cars that were very rough indeed, and we have bought grade 3 cars that are excellent. There are different inspectors and auctions differing in quality themselves. Auction grade 5 is generally the highest grade, for cars that are almost off the showroom floor, and of course, there prices reflect their condition. 10 year old cars, for example would never have a grade 5, unless perhaps it were a museum piece. <br><br>We believe it's of paramount importance to check out each potential car personally, taking a close look for any signs of abuse or neglect. A number can't tell you about these things. Worth bearing in mind typically of the grade 4 cars we see, we usually don't bid on 50-60% because they're not of the high standard we feel is necessary. <br><br>More a normal sort of view<br><br>Auction grade 4- excellent condition.

many thanks.<br>I know i'll be back to ask you more Q's <br><br>just wait till i wanna learn the technical stuff !!<br>

nice one dave!<br><br><br>paulo

ALSO!!!<br><br>R or A will mean the car has had an accident repair. It might still be a good car of course, and the report shows each panel replaced and lists repairs done. Grades 1, 2 and 3 are perhaps worse than these as they will have damage (scratches and dents) which have not been repaired. Grade 4 is a good, clean straight used car, with grade 5 meaning "as new". Grade 4A or 4.5 is therefore "excellent", while 4B is worthy of a grade 4 but does have some blemishes, usually filler. See an example of an auction house report.<br>

Ermmm yeah alright, i can see it n i aint gotta clue <br><br><br>

isn't that in japanese aswell?<br><br>well i guess its an import so its bound to be!<br><br>but thats no good for us!<br><br>Paulo

looks like the grade number is in te top right hand corner on that one<br>

this is true mate, looks like a four to me!<br><br>paulo