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Old 09-21-2007, 10:16 AM
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Default How to tell which options are on the car?

I'm sure this is a dumb question but need to know..

Without a window sticker, etc? Just wondering if it can be tracked by the VIN or some other way?
Old 09-21-2007, 10:21 AM
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The option codes are on the paper sticker on the underside of the trunk just aft of the latch.

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Old 09-21-2007, 10:23 AM
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Under the front bonnet, there is a sticker listing all of the original equipment codes. Use those codes to see the associated options using this decoder:

http://www.kindel.com/Porsche/options.asp

It's going to look like this:

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There should also be an options sticker in the Warranty and Maintenance book.
Old 09-21-2007, 12:06 PM
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If the option sticker under the hood is missing, make sure you find out why!
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I couldn't read the one under the hood. I finally found the one in the Warrany and Maintenance book. Then go to the decoder website:
http://www.kindel.com/porsche/options.asp
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Thanks. I hope the one under the hood is still there but I doubt it. The car was hit a week after I got it and the hood was replaced, so looks like I'll have to try the other way.

Thanks!
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A more costly option would be to write a check to PCNA and request a COA from them. IIRC, it's up to about $100.
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A new Porsche store can run the VIN and pull up the history of the car as delivered......most don't want to, but I've had it done by a friendly dealer



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