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Old 04-09-2018, 04:29 PM
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Default Can you look up build option codes from the vin?
Looking at buying another car but, I wanted to know if I can use the vin number to see what the build/option codes are. Mainly if it has a lsd and its a x50. I can't ask the seller directly. That is why I have this question.
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Try this:

https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Porsche
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That seemed to work. The option list matches what I can visually see.
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Then, you're welcome.
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Thanks KCAttorney, I got a a coolant pipe failure as the only known issue (reported), but no extensive detail on the options...
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Yes, Thank you very much! Sorry for my manners lol I was doing 4 things at once at the moment of that reply. Now to see if I can get the price where I want it. I'll report back.
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Thanks KCAttorney, I got a a coolant pipe failure as the only known issue (reported), but no extensive detail on the options...
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Yes, Thank you very much! Sorry for my manners lol I was doing 4 things at once at the moment of that reply. Now to see if I can get the price where I want it. I'll report back.
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Deposit made! 87k miles and scored it for under 30k with a very very nice mod list.


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Deposit made! 87k miles and scored it for under 30k with a very very nice mod list.
Under $30k? What's wrong with the car?
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Nothing is wrong with it. Why do you assume that there is?
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Originally Posted by trendy996
Nothing is wrong with it. Why do you assume that there is?

Because its a ~14 year old used car with 87k miles. Unless there is a unicorn horn coming out of it, there's something wrong with it. That doesn't mean it wasn't a good deal, just that if I were a betting man I'd wager there are at least 1-2 things you've already noticed and plan to fix/change.
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Nothing is wrong with it. Why do you assume that there is?
Because that's way under market value, so you got a smoking deal or there's something wrong with it.
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Originally Posted by trendy996
Nothing is wrong with it. Why do you assume that there is?
Because it's way under market value. Check out Big Swole's 996 Turbo that he has for sale. It's a well sorted out car with +87k miles, and he is asking $38.9k.
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As much as I know there is nothing wrong with it. Of course I’ll change things but, not to the tune of bc something Is broke. What do you think the value is on it?
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Is it a 6 speed?
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