question on options
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question on options
i am looking at buying a c5 but the guy is not the original owner and has no idea about the suspension package and so on, is ther enaywhere i can go and run the vin and it will tell me all options on this car??? thanks
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Check all option codes at this site - note that the VIN will NOT assist with decipering codes:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...98/98prod.html
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...98/98prod.html
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Go to your dealer's give them the vin # and they'll give you a complete report on the car. Service history the works. You can also post a question to Sponge Vette and he'll send you one I am sure.
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Yes, Sponge Vette did I spell that right?) can run your VIN and get a factory options list for you. You can also look at the glove compartment door (or for older C5s, underside of the cover for the drivers side storage cubby) fo a list of facotry option codes...
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Originally Posted by borris
i am looking at buying a c5 but the guy is not the original owner and has no idea about the suspension package and so on, is ther enaywhere i can go and run the vin and it will tell me all options on this car??? thanks
Since you didn't specify the year for us, You can get started on the codes here:
http://www.idavette.net/facts.htm
Paul
