EddScott said:
I think its 3.5 grading as those bidding on the cars will know its out of 5
technically it's out of 7.
6 is as new from the manufacturer.
S is superior to grade 6.
full list for reference.
Auction Grade
Exterior
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S Superior to Grade 6 or higher
6 or higher As good as new. Exterior and interior are in immaculate condition. Some cars in these grades have never been driven.
5 A car does't need repair. A car has been repaired slightly, and the repair is in very good condition. No body parts have been changed.
4.5 A car has bee repaired slightly, and the repair is in good condition. It becomes a grade-5 car with slight repair. There are a few slight scratches or dents.
4 A car is in good overall condition, but there are a few scratches or dents.
3.5 A car has some conspicuous scratches or dents. Some car's head-light support panel or back panel have been repaired.
3 A car has many conspicuous scratches or dents. A car has some paint blemishes.
2 A car is in very bad condition.
1 A car which has following :
1. An aftermarket turbo
2. An automatic transmission converted to manual transmission
3. Flood damage
RA A car which has had accident damage which can be ranked MINOR, and has been repaired.
*** A car which has had accident damage, and has NOT been repaired yet. Or a car withan engine that does not work with major engine trouble.
The auction definition "A car which has had accident damage" is a car where some parts or panels have been repaired or replaced or need to be repaired or replaced (or has some visible marks from frame damage) Panel
Interior
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A Immaculate condition
B Slightly dirty
C Slightly dirty, and has a few cigarette burns and stains.
D Dirty, and has some cigarette burns, stains, and wear
EDIT.....hadn't read the rest of the discussion.
A SCRATCH
U / B DENT
W WAVE TYPE DENT
P PAINT FADE
S / C RUST, C IS USUALLY MAJOR RUST
X DAMAGED PART
X PART THAT WAS REPLACED, NOT NECESSARILY INDICATING AN ACCIDENT
hope this helps anyone that was curious.