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BoxsterWanted · 09-06-2006, 08:10 PM

Hello all,
First time poster here...I've been lurking around here for few months and finally bought 2004 boxster from my brother.

I was wondering if there is a way I can find out more about my car via vin #? Like the info from window sticker at dealers...Unfprtunately, my brother can't remember all the little details. Just curious...

Any lead would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks,

MNBoxster · 09-06-2006, 09:10 PM

Hi,

Congratulations and welcome. The VIN isn't the best source of information. It would be better to look at the codes on the Build Sticker located under the Hood. This sticker will contain a series of 3 digit option codes which tell you everything that went into the car. Never post the VIN (which I'm sure you already know), but it's OK to post the option codes from the Build Sticker and we can decipher them for you. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... im'99

Jeph · 09-07-2006, 04:49 PM

Why do you never post VINs?
Aren't they required on sites like eBay and Autotrader?

09-07-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeph

Why do you never post VINs?
Aren't they required on sites like eBay and Autotrader?

Jeph, there was a good thread about this a few months back. I'll try to find it.

09-07-2006, 04:57 PM

Jeph, here is the thread:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5079&highlight=number

Jeph · 09-07-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

Jeph, here is the thread:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5079&highlight=number

Thanks bmussatti. Wow, my memory is fading pretty fast these days... I even had 20% of the posts in that thread.

Hmm, February...

BoxsterWanted · 09-10-2006, 07:05 PM

Thanks MNBoxster,
Here are the codes: C02 232 394 424 446 454 476 535 551 584

MNBoxster · 09-10-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterWanted

Thanks MNBoxster,
Here are the codes: C02 232 394 424 446 454 476 535 551 584

Hi,

Here you go...

CO2 - US Emissions
M232 - 17" Tires
M394 - 17" Wheels
M424 - CD Storage in Center Console
M446 - Colored Crest Wheel Centers
M454 - Cruise Control
M476 - PSM - Porsche Stability Management
M535 - Remote Controlled Alarm - USA
M551 - Windstop
M584 - Rear Storage Box

Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

denverpete · 09-11-2006, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxsterWanted

Hello all,
First time poster here...I've been lurking around here for few months and finally bought 2004 boxster from my brother.

I was wondering if there is a way I can find out more about my car via vin #? Like the info from window sticker at dealers...Unfprtunately, my brother can't remember all the little details. Just curious...

Any lead would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks,

You know, after reading the other thread about the scammer - I just have to wonder about posts like this. I'm sure this is a good person and all, but what a strange first post. Although I guess it's better than the typical "this broke how do I fix it" type of introduction.

Time will tell I suppose...

BoxsterWanted · 09-12-2006, 09:43 PM

Thanks MNBoxter...that's certainly helpful...

Denverpete,
I can understand why everyone including myself is on edge everytime we hear or read about some scams.

Like I said, I've been hanging out and reading up post here a while. I searched for the newbie section to introduce myself, but no luck. I decided to post my first one shortly after purchase of the car.

I'm curious how was it that my post similar those scammers.

Asking for help on my first post might make me a jackass to some, but I don't think my post was any where near to those "post like this".

Anyway, like you said, time will tell...

Brucelee · 09-13-2006, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterWanted

Thanks MNBoxter...that's certainly helpful...

Denverpete,
I can understand why everyone including myself is on edge everytime we hear or read about some scams.

Like I said, I've been hanging out and reading up post here a while. I searched for the newbie section to introduce myself, but no luck. I decided to post my first one shortly after purchase of the car.

I'm curious how was it that my post similar those scammers.

Asking for help on my first post might make me a jackass to some, but I don't think my post was any where near to those "post like this".

Anyway, like you said, time will tell...

Welcome aboard Mate!

denverpete · 09-13-2006, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxsterWanted

Thanks MNBoxter...that's certainly helpful...

Denverpete,
I can understand why everyone including myself is on edge everytime we hear or read about some scams.

Like I said, I've been hanging out and reading up post here a while. I searched for the newbie section to introduce myself, but no luck. I decided to post my first one shortly after purchase of the car.

I'm curious how was it that my post similar those scammers.

Asking for help on my first post might make me a jackass to some, but I don't think my post was any where near to those "post like this".

Anyway, like you said, time will tell...

My apologies if it came off wrong. I don't think asking the question you asked makes you in any way shape or form a jackass. It's just that your post came so soon after the whole VIN thing with the other guy - who really is a jackass.

Seriously - my apologies if it came off wrong.

Welcome and congrats on the Boxster!