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10 Things Serious Buyers Check Before Buying a Luxury Car

Before a serious buyer commits, they check these ten things. Get ahead of them.

10 THINGS SERIOUS BUYERS CHECK FIRST

  1. 01

    The VIN matches everywhere: dashboard, door jamb and title.

  2. 02

    The title is clean: no salvage, flood or rebuilt brand.

  3. 03

    Service records are real: receipts, not just "fully serviced."

  4. 04

    The mileage adds up across every record and the odometer.

  5. 05

    An independent shop inspected the car.

  6. 06

    Video of a cold start and the car running.

  7. 07

    Signs of past damage: paint work, panel gaps, repairs.

  8. 08

    Open recalls have been fixed.

  9. 09

    Modifications are disclosed, not hidden.

  10. 10

    What's included: keys, manuals, books, tools and any transferable warranty.

A DDD Report covers all ten in one link.