Define the buying brief
Specify new, used or either, plus BEV, EREV or a comparison of both. Include accepted years and essential equipment. State destination country and port, approximate quantity and timing. If supplying a budget, identify currency and whether it concerns the vehicle alone or a broader delivery scope.
Identify flexible requirements so alternatives remain relevant. The powertrain comparison and condition guide help make those choices explicit. A website enquiry begins a sourcing discussion; it does not reserve a car or establish purchase terms.
Separate comparable cost lines
Identify the vehicle reference, declared condition, inspection, preparation, accessories and proposed delivery stage. Write exclusions clearly. Mark estimates as estimates and state what determines the final amount. Separate lines are easier to compare than an undefined all-in figure.
If named trade terms are used, parties should agree the applicable version and named place in the transaction. Do not infer every allocation of cost from an abbreviated message. Destination requirements and charges need confirmation with appropriate local parties. A general sourcing quotation does not establish a universal landed-cost or customs outcome.
Record evidence and timing dependencies
Show which details have been verified and which still depend on sourcing or inspection. Establish decision points before substitutions, preparation expenses or shipment arrangements are accepted. Clarify whether an offer concerns an identified candidate or a specification awaiting a match.
Request a validity period and identify what can change the amount. Keep payment recipient and contract information consistent with agreed transaction documents. Confirm changes through established business channels. Initial website enquiries do not need bank credentials or identity-document copies; supply only the information needed for the buying discussion.
Keep batch differences visible
Use a common requirement sheet with individual vehicle rows. Note variations in production information, equipment, mileage and preparation. A batch total should not hide meaningful differences. For replacements, preserve the original reference and review the new candidate against requirements.
Align the final quotation with the specification, inspection and handover plan. Unresolved items should stay visible until answered. This lets the dealer assess price with evidence and scope, and describe the accepted offer without inventing inventory or services that were never included.
Example: two offers with different inclusions
One offer includes a specified inspection and charging accessory, while a second lists only the vehicle amount. Ask the second seller to price or explicitly exclude the same items before comparing totals. Keep any delivery estimate separate from confirmed vehicle costs. If the accessory combination has not been verified, a price line does not resolve suitability. The final comparison should show both cost and evidence, making it possible to choose deliberately instead of mistaking an incomplete scope for a better deal.
Model reference: GAC’s AION i60 presentation and AION’s manufacturer overview. Model information gives context; the offered vehicle needs its own specification and condition evidence.