vin decoding
10-18-2010, 09:07 PM
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vin decoding
i have an 06 gt and i have some questions about options that may or may not have come on the car. my in laws bought the car for my wife but didnt look at options. everything other s197 ive seen that is stock has a different exhaust then mine and is a lot quiter and i have done nothin to the car. im just tryin to figure out if there were different options and how to figure out what mine might have. thanks for any help.
10-19-2010, 02:50 PM
#2
What is your VIN? If you are willing to share that with us. With the VIN, we can take it apart and possible help you.
To get started, the VIN begins with "1" which means it is made in America. The next character is "F" which means it is made by Ford.
The 10th character should be a "6" which means your car was made in 2006.
These are just initial guesses off the top of my head.
Just some trivia: A Vin is simply a VIN, not a VIN number. If you say VIN number, you are saying "Vehicle Identification number number!" <===Redundant
To get started, the VIN begins with "1" which means it is made in America. The next character is "F" which means it is made by Ford.
The 10th character should be a "6" which means your car was made in 2006.
These are just initial guesses off the top of my head.
Just some trivia: A Vin is simply a VIN, not a VIN number. If you say VIN number, you are saying "Vehicle Identification number number!" <===Redundant
10-19-2010, 03:17 PM
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Location: Texas
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That's a new one, I have never heard of identify theft with a VIN. Sure people can get information on your car but what else can they do? Also if it isn't meant to be public why is it displayed in the driver's side windshield for all to see?
10-19-2010, 07:35 PM
#5
It's a privacy issue.. the right people with the right info can do all sorts of deeds these days.
10-21-2010, 05:06 PM
#7
When a perspective buyer comes up, the VIN must be disclosed. Even if the buyer decides to back out.
As for even used cars of the everyday breed, the VIN must be disclosed; Carfax and all require it. Also, if you are buying a car directly form another owner (i.e. not through a middle man or a used car dealer), it is always wise to ask for the VIN and do a background check on it: see if it is stolen, been in wrecks, etc.
As for even used cars of the everyday breed, the VIN must be disclosed; Carfax and all require it. Also, if you are buying a car directly form another owner (i.e. not through a middle man or a used car dealer), it is always wise to ask for the VIN and do a background check on it: see if it is stolen, been in wrecks, etc.
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