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Old May 4, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Hi guys,

I am a former C4 owner.
I sold my baby a week ago as I wish to become a member of the C5 family.
I'm going to try one next tuesday It's a light gray 2001 coupe.
The owner gave me the VIN of his car and I'd like to know if there is a website that can give me all the optional features this car has given this number.

Thanks for your replies and infos.

Greg
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Old May 4, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Three words... "Excessive Oil Consumption"! Make sure the 01 your going to look at doesnt have this problem.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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What is the reason for this excessive consumption?
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Old May 4, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Ring Flutter, at high RPMs lots of oil blows past the rings...
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Old May 4, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Thanks for this input...How can I surely identify that the car has had this problem ?
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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Dudule
Thanks for this input...How can I surely identify that the car has had this problem ?
Run the Vin through GM Service History at any GM Dealer and get a report of any and all repairs, recalls, ETC performed at a Dealer level. Good info to obtain when buying any used car.
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