Door VIN sticker
10-15-2014, 12:24 AM
#16
Rennlist Member
Hello Doubleurx, not trying to start a fight, but I am not sure what kind of service you got that "blew you or your family away". I got zip from Porsche until I called them. Then I asked for it in writing and after several calls, I got a vague email. I call my dealer and he says call my rep. I call the rep and get no response. Being my car is not here, and it was ordered in 2013, and I have no clue as to when it will come, I am not seeing any customer service at all. Yes I paid a deposit in 2013 and had a commission number in January and even a VIN but no car. Am I doing something wrong? Like I said, I am not trying to fight, I just want to understand what service is/was offered to others? If I had my car 2 months ago, it may be easier to swallow, but at this point, I think Porsche service ranks pretty low. Thanks for any insight you can offer Rich
10-24-2014, 09:32 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Hello all, just a follow up to this thread. My car came today and it has a 9-14 sticker on the door. Now, I know this car was assembled in February. It was completed ( with a "bad" motor in March), so either the sticker is installed at the very end of the process, or this one got changed.
I was told the motors that were changed at the factory ( like mine) got a new vin sticker and assembly date, and if it was done in port, the original stayed on. I find this very interesting and would love to hear from anyone who could add to this.
I love old cars, and in 25 or 30 years when I am gone to the Pearly Gates ( I hope) someone will be trying to solve the puzzle of the 9-14 titled as a 2014, when cars built 9-14 are also a 2015.
Thanks for any input
Rich
I was told the motors that were changed at the factory ( like mine) got a new vin sticker and assembly date, and if it was done in port, the original stayed on. I find this very interesting and would love to hear from anyone who could add to this.
I love old cars, and in 25 or 30 years when I am gone to the Pearly Gates ( I hope) someone will be trying to solve the puzzle of the 9-14 titled as a 2014, when cars built 9-14 are also a 2015.
Thanks for any input
Rich
10-24-2014, 10:22 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
This is a good topic and confusing one also.....production stickers are applied to vehicles as one of the final processes before car exits production line. The stickers are preprinted based on month of scheduled completion. I do not know nor does PAG contact know how or why the stickers would be changed due to engine swap as most went on through assembly process (stickers applied) and were stored until engine investigation and eventual replacement was done.
10-24-2014, 10:28 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Hello all, just a follow up to this thread. My car came today and it has a 9-14 sticker on the door. Now, I know this car was assembled in February. It was completed ( with a "bad" motor in March), so either the sticker is installed at the very end of the process, or this one got changed.
I was told the motors that were changed at the factory ( like mine) got a new vin sticker and assembly date, and if it was done in port, the original stayed on. I find this very interesting and would love to hear from anyone who could add to this.
I love old cars, and in 25 or 30 years when I am gone to the Pearly Gates ( I hope) someone will be trying to solve the puzzle of the 9-14 titled as a 2014, when cars built 9-14 are also a 2015.
Thanks for any input
Rich
I was told the motors that were changed at the factory ( like mine) got a new vin sticker and assembly date, and if it was done in port, the original stayed on. I find this very interesting and would love to hear from anyone who could add to this.
I love old cars, and in 25 or 30 years when I am gone to the Pearly Gates ( I hope) someone will be trying to solve the puzzle of the 9-14 titled as a 2014, when cars built 9-14 are also a 2015.
Thanks for any input
Rich
10-25-2014, 12:12 AM
#20
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
I can not be positive, but my rep, and my dealer said the car was completed, but waiting for a new motor.
I was told the car was complete, but would not ship due to the stop sale. I cant say with any degree of certainty that there ever was a sticker on the car, but I will say this, this is the first brand new car I ever bought that does not smell new.
It smells clean, but certainly does not smell new. I attribute that to the fact that it was complete ( as my rep said) and sitting in Germany for 7 more months waiting for a motor. Now that I think about it, I was done out of my new car smell. Damn, I guess I can start smoking in it tomorrow guilt free.
Honestly, I don't know for sure there ever was a sticker there. But the motor number stickers have 2, so why some stickers on but not others?
I was told the car was complete, but would not ship due to the stop sale. I cant say with any degree of certainty that there ever was a sticker on the car, but I will say this, this is the first brand new car I ever bought that does not smell new.
It smells clean, but certainly does not smell new. I attribute that to the fact that it was complete ( as my rep said) and sitting in Germany for 7 more months waiting for a motor. Now that I think about it, I was done out of my new car smell. Damn, I guess I can start smoking in it tomorrow guilt free.
Honestly, I don't know for sure there ever was a sticker there. But the motor number stickers have 2, so why some stickers on but not others?
06-13-2015, 01:12 PM
#21
Intermediate
Rich, the sticker you are referring to is in the driver's door jamb and was not replaced. It will reflect the month and year of initial production, VIN, manufacturer, and other info, but does not show the engine number.
There are other smaller stickers in 3 locations (edge of hood, passenger door jamb near the door hinges, edge of rear deck lid) that do show only the engine number and VIN. These were to be replaced when new engines were installed.
There are other smaller stickers in 3 locations (edge of hood, passenger door jamb near the door hinges, edge of rear deck lid) that do show only the engine number and VIN. These were to be replaced when new engines were installed.
Am i right to assume that the unique engine number for my car is the serial number after M175 on the lower line ?
