I posted in off topic but thought I would get more response here.

Can someone with and open account run this vin #2g2fv22g2w2217627
for me it would be really great. My friend is thinking about buying this car. It should be for a 98 formula.

Thanks,

 

... Car looks pretty good. Has had trans replaced at 784 miles, and a new clutch at 35800 miles. Other than that, just knick knack repairs of no real concern. Car was delivered new in Texas. ...

 

Thanks for the info Tom. Just trying to help out my friend. Don't want him to get burned.

 

If theres anythign else you would like to know, be specific, i can pull carfaxs all day long.... Other than that Tommy boy gave you the major info, service record is the way to go...

 

Thanks, can you clarify something for me? I spoke to my friend after reading Tom's reply and he mentioned a clutch being replaced but the car he is looking at is an automatic. Can you verify this info and also get me the specs on the car color and engine? Things like that would be helpful.

Again thanks guys,

 

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CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This hatchback has had 2 owners and was owned in Texas. The first title for this hatchback was reported to CARFAX by a Texas DMV in 1998.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 07/26/2000, was 37,732 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.


Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
PONTIAC Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 7 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM

Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine: 5.7L V8 PFI OHV ALUM
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: CANADA
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer


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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!


Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss


Other Accident Indicators:


This 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 16.Aug.2004 13:24:20. New data will result in a change to this report.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627).

Date: Mileage:
07/08/1998 202
06/03/2000 37,485
07/26/2000 37,732



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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 07/08/1998 Texas
2nd owner 07/26/2000 Texas

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Types of Owners:


This 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

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PONTIAC does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM. You can also contact an authorized dealership or PONTIAC to find out if this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627) using the date this report was generated (16.Aug.2004 13:24:20) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.

Estimated start date of warranty: 05/25/1998
Last reading reported on 07/26/2000: 37,732 miles
Today's Date: August 16, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or 100,000 miles Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at not cost. Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 22 months or 42,268 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires.




CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the at the PONTIAC web site.


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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 7 record(s) for this 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA/TRANS AM (2G2FV22G2W2217627).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


05/25/1998 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Pflugerville, TX
Registered as
personal vehicle


07/08/1998 202 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cockeysville, MD
Title #24610335970091357
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported


07/08/1998 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Pflugerville, TX
Title #24610335970091357
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported


06/03/2000 37,485 Dealer Inventory
Round Rock, TX
Vehicle offered for sale


06/14/2000 Dealer Inventory
Round Rock, TX
Vehicle offered for sale


07/26/2000 37,732 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Killeen, TX
Title #24631636722103722
Title issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported


07/26/2000 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Killeen, TX
Title #24631636722103722
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.


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CARFAX
BUYBACK GUARANTEE

If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
Salvage/Junk

Rebuilt/Reconstructed

Dismantled

Fire/Flood/Hail

Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback


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2G2FV22G2W2217627 08/16/2004 - 08/16/2005 REQUIRED --
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