Auction Report
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- makawatoo
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Auction Report
I've put a holding deposit on an FTO GR while I sort out insurance. The problem is that I asked the dealer for the auction report, but it seems his dog has eaten it.
Would anyone buy from a dealer without an auction report? Is this basically saying he's a dodgy brother.
Is there any other way he can proove the grade of the car?
Cheers
Makawatoo
Would anyone buy from a dealer without an auction report? Is this basically saying he's a dodgy brother.
Is there any other way he can proove the grade of the car?
Cheers
Makawatoo
- GPXXX
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welcome to the forum dude.
without the auction report, you'd literally have no choice but to take the dealer's word for it, and because of that he could be bullshitting you for all he cares just to make the sale...
if you have eagle eyes, do a thorough inspection all over the car and check for any inconsistent panel fittings, paint finish, rust, worn interiors, etc etc. i usually despise used car salesmen like germs, so i am extremely sceptic (hence that's why i bought mine directly from an auction myself so i get the full auction inspection reports etc)
in a nutshell if you trust this guy, go with your instincts... personally i'd stay away and play it safe.
without the auction report, you'd literally have no choice but to take the dealer's word for it, and because of that he could be bullshitting you for all he cares just to make the sale...
if you have eagle eyes, do a thorough inspection all over the car and check for any inconsistent panel fittings, paint finish, rust, worn interiors, etc etc. i usually despise used car salesmen like germs, so i am extremely sceptic (hence that's why i bought mine directly from an auction myself so i get the full auction inspection reports etc)
in a nutshell if you trust this guy, go with your instincts... personally i'd stay away and play it safe.
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- FTO338
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Try RACQ! They like NRMA for Syd & RACV for Mel. Or u can call up any mobile mechanics, they do the same stuff!!!
Well the best is 2 put it on a hoist , check all the weld part, & if u c any uneven or different color then u know its been in an accident. It goes the same under the bonnet.
Also check the power steer rack, bushs as well!!!
Cheers
Well the best is 2 put it on a hoist , check all the weld part, & if u c any uneven or different color then u know its been in an accident. It goes the same under the bonnet.
Also check the power steer rack, bushs as well!!!
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yeah that's right..FTO338 wrote:Try RACQ! They like NRMA for Syd & RACV for Mel. Or u can call up any mobile mechanics, they do the same stuff!!!
Well the best is 2 put it on a hoist , check all the weld part, & if u c any uneven or different color then u know its been in an accident. It goes the same under the bonnet.
Also check the power steer rack, bushs as well!!!
Cheers
u will never know unless you are real expert of car..
Auction sheet..90+% dealers don't provide..
Why? all import car are ODO rewound and bad history and etc
I saw one fto pop up real odo later..
- makawatoo
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Well, I got my hands on the auction report, doesn't help me too much since I can't read Japanese. It does tell me the mileage and Auction Grade though, which definately helps.
It shows a number "2" on each wheel and a line going to a couple of the panels with a "U" or maybe a "J" (can't tell). Any thoughts???
cheers
Makawatoo
It shows a number "2" on each wheel and a line going to a couple of the panels with a "U" or maybe a "J" (can't tell). Any thoughts???
so what your saying here is that everyone's FTO has had it's ODO rewound and has a bad history...Auction sheet..90+% dealers don't provide..
Why? all import car are ODO rewound and bad history and etc
I saw one fto pop up real odo later..
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Makawatoo
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how do you wind back the odometer on the FTO? aren't they digital? ...oh, i guess it is possible to replace the entire dash cluster from a newer wreck i suppose, but then it may not be consistent with the overall condition of the car....??
oh well, this is one main reason why i do not buy from dealers... you never know how dodgy they can get!
oh well, this is one main reason why i do not buy from dealers... you never know how dodgy they can get!
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I think what u got there is the de-registed paper, scan a copy & post it on the forum, from memory someone can read jap here!!! So hopefully He/She can translate it 4 u.makawatoo wrote:Well, I got my hands on the auction report, doesn't help me too much since I can't read Japanese. It does tell me the mileage and Auction Grade though, which definately helps.
It shows a number "2" on each wheel and a line going to a couple of the panels with a "U" or maybe a "J" (can't tell). Any thoughts???
Makawatoo
Ohh & about winding back a digital ODO, its can be easily done! I've seen lots of cars & motorbikes been done after they did the engine swap, so like 02NV said, i only get my cars from either direct from jap or importer (not dealers) that i know really well!
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I think what u got there is the de-registed paper, scan a copy & post it on the forum, from memory someone can read jap here!!! So hopefully He/She can translate it 4 u.makawatoo wrote:Well, I got my hands on the auction report, doesn't help me too much since I can't read Japanese. It does tell me the mileage and Auction Grade though, which definately helps.
It shows a number "2" on each wheel and a line going to a couple of the panels with a "U" or maybe a "J" (can't tell). Any thoughts???
Makawatoo
Ohh & about winding back a digital ODO, its can be easily done! I've seen lots of cars & motorbikes been done after they did the engine swap, so like 02NV said, i only get my cars from either direct from jap or importer (not dealers) that i know really well!
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