Mileage: 142,000 km. Modified steering wheel, ambient lighting, rotating tweeters, red calipers; silver wrap (registered). Range display at full charge approx. 315 km. Paint: right A-pillar partial respray, left front door respray, trunk lid, right rear wheel arch (2000 reading), right rear door, right front fender bodywork. Body: original steel parts. Front windshield replaced. Small battery, chassis rubber bushings, and radiator cleaned/serviced. Wrap condition uncertain; paint investment needed.
We conduct basic visual inspections and freezing point tests. If the antifreeze's freezing point is insufficient or the engine oil is severely degraded, we will document it. However, considering the shipping duration, we strongly recommend a comprehensive "Full Fluid Service" upon arrival.
China has a large number of luxury cars and a fast turnover rate. For luxury cars of the same year and mileage, the FOB offshore price in the Chinese market usually still has a 10%-15% arbitrage opportunity after deducting shipping costs, especially for models with high depreciation rates.
A proper inspection relies on equipment, not just eyes. The inspector should use a paint thickness gauge to measure 50-60 points across body panels; original paint is typically 80-150 microns. An OBD diagnostic scanner reads stored and pending fault codes across all control units, and for EVs it also reads battery state of health and charge cycle counts. The car must go on a lift for the underbody check: frame rails, suspension components, oil leaks and accident repair marks are only visible from below. A battery tester checks starting voltage and charging system health, and a tread depth gauge documents tire condition. Ask for the report to include raw readings and dated photos rather than a simple pass/fail summary - that is what makes it verifiable.
