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Old 04-01-2018, 07:40 AM
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Hello everybody!

I found a car which I really really like! It is up for sale for quite a while but now I have the money for it.
My question is that I dont know if its a Carrera or a Carrera S. It has Red brake Callipers and Wide body but you can never be sure.
I tried to google it but couldnt find a decent VIN decoder
I have the VIN number, so if anyone can help me with that I will send the number and please let me know.

Thanks!
Old 04-01-2018, 09:37 AM
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Wide body = Carrera S unless somebody fitted new rear panels.
Old 04-01-2018, 10:33 AM
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I know, but I've seen so many aftermarket sofar I cant tell.
Here is the VIN:

WP0ZZZ99ZSS311560
Old 04-01-2018, 10:35 AM
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The option code may still be under the hood.
Old 04-01-2018, 10:40 AM
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Where did you locate that VIN on the car? The 'ZZZ' string appears to be ROW - or rest of world, non-US import originally. Or, are you located outside the US?
Old 04-01-2018, 10:42 AM
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Another way to tell for sure is the rocker panels below the door will be slightly concave and then flair out. It's unmistakable compared to a NB. That will be the tell tale
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Also, a the S will have "Carrera S" written on the tach, grained leather inserts on the dash and doors, and the alu look shifter and hand brake.
Old 04-01-2018, 02:23 PM
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My C4S doesn't have the "S" on the tach. OP if it's a Wide body, it's an "S" car- I can't recall ever seeing an aftermarket Wide-body conversion- that would be insanely expensive for no performance improvement. Also, if it has red Calipers ( Big Red Brakes) it's probably a 4S not just an S- but some people DO make that conversion.
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I'm pretty sure only the C2S has "S" on the tach face. My C4S does not, nor do others I've seen.
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It is a non U.S. car.
I upload some pictures that maybe helps.
And thanks for the help!




Old 04-01-2018, 03:55 PM
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That looks like a narrow body car with turbo front bumper and rear spoiler.

And something doesn’t look right driver side rocker.

Only C2S have “Carrera S” on tach face.
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Agree- that is a NB with a lot of work done to it. The question is WHY?
Old 04-01-2018, 04:52 PM
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Those rear wheels seem to be sticking out way too much...
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Well I think I'll pass on this one
Thanks for the help!
Old 04-01-2018, 05:32 PM
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Why pass? The front bumper cover is a nice upgrade. The rear wing can be reversed to stock for nominal cost. It could be a very nice car... Get the full info on it and do a full PPI. How many miles and any history of accidents?

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