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Auction sheet terms | R32 Reference

Decode Japanese auction grades, damage codes, and translated sheet language before you bid on an R32 GT-R.

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Accuracy notice: 32GT-R.com reference pages are independent enthusiast notes, not Nissan factory publications. Specs, part numbers, colors, import rules, and symptoms may contain errors or become outdated. Verify with official manuals, parts catalogs, inspectors, and current local law before buying parts or cars.

Accuracy labels on this hub

Every reference page shows a label describing how much you should verify before acting on the information.

Confirmed baseline

Widely documented factory identifiers (e.g. BNR32, 5x114.3 PCD). Still verify on the actual car.

Likely / common

Commonly accepted in owner and auction context, but individual cars may differ.

Approximate

Part numbers, paint hex previews, offsets, or counts are reference-only — confirm before ordering.

Regulatory — verify locally

Import and registration law changes frequently. This is orientation only, not legal advice.

Community symptom note

Symptom-to-cause notes from owner forums — useful for inspection questions, not diagnosis alone.

Decode Japanese auction grades, damage codes, and translated sheet language before you bid on an R32 GT-R.

4.5

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction grade 4.5

Grade 4.5 suggests very good cosmetic condition for age — still inspect underside.

 4

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction grade 4

Grade 4 is common on driver-grade R32 GT-R with visible age.

 3.5

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction grade 3.5

3.5 often means noticeable wear, paint, or interior age.

 3

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction grade 3

Grade 3 cars need budget for cosmetics and sorting.

 R

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction grade R / accident history

R indicates repair history on many sheets — read the diagram and notes.

 RA

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction grade RA

RA variants still demand panel and structural verification.

 PS

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

PS panel marker

PS marks suggest panel replacement — confirm quality and color match.

 A

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

A — unrepaired dent/scratch

A marks are cosmetic but can hide poor prior repairs if many overlap.

 U

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

U interior wear

Interior wear is cheaper to fix than rust — still price it in.

 X

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

X — needs work

X items should become your inspection checklist, not ignored after translation.

 RUST

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Corrosion / rust mark on sheet

Any rust notation should trigger underside photo requests immediately.

 ENG

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Engine noise / smoke marks

Powertrain notes outweigh cosmetic grade on RB26 cars.

 AWD

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

HICAS / ATTESA auction notes

Rear-steer and AWD warnings deserve specialist diagnosis.

 M

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Modified (M) marker

Modified marks are neutral — quality of work decides value.

 AERO

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Aftermarket aero on auction sheets

Aero alone does not increase value unless fitment and history are good.

 PANEL

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Replaced panel notes

Compare VIN/chassis context with panel gaps and paint texture.

 ODO

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Auction mileage disclaimer

Many sheets disclaim odometer accuracy — use overall evidence.

 EXPORT

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Export certificate context

Paperwork chain matters as much as grade for overseas buyers.

 TRANS

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Translated auction sheet pitfalls

Machine translations miss nuance — verify critical marks with photos.

 USS

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

USS auction context

USS is a major wholesale channel — grade standards still need inspection.

 TAA

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

TAA auction context

Treat venue name as logistics context, not quality guarantee.

 CAA

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

CAA auction context

Compare multiple venues with the same per-car inspection mindset.

 YJP

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Yahoo Auctions Japan context

Private listings vary wildly — seller evidence matters more than grade.

 DEAL

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Dealer export listing language

Marketing English often oversells — demand cold-start video and underside set.

 PRICE

Auction sheet terms

Likely / common

Start price vs grade mismatch

Low start does not mean hidden bargain if rust or tune risk is high.
Self-expanding reference: New JSON entries in data/r32-reference.json become indexed pages and sitemap URLs automatically. Owner-submitted garage profiles add more indexable pages over time.