Help , is it a scam?
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Heel & Toe
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Help , is it a scam?
Hi guys would really appreciate some advice on a buy . I found a seller with a 2017 Z06 2lz 24k miles in Florida whose asking $65k. Says car is clean and clear of accidents or branding on title. When i run the car on carfax it comes back as 2017 3lz but zero records. Could it be a scam? Or is it common? Any advice appreciate it. Thank you in advance
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Jul 10, 2022, 07:55 PM
Le Mans Master
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That VIN is fake. It doesn't exist.
https://experience.gm.com/ownercente...YU2D66H5600501
The did an excellent job faking the plaque though.
https://experience.gm.com/ownercente...YU2D66H5600501
The did an excellent job faking the plaque though.
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Hi guys would really appreciate some advice on a buy . I found a seller with a 2017 Z06 2lz 24k miles in Florida whose asking $65k. Says car is clean and clear of accidents or branding on title. When i run the car on carfax it comes back as 2017 3lz but zero records. Could it be a scam? Or is it common? Any advice appreciate it. Thank you in advance
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Maybe Could try a local Chevy dealer and run the GMVIS and see what that says, just my two cents.
Agree on Carfax, it’s a 50/50 chance it’s correct, okay maybe 60/40 it’s right.
The deal does sound to good for this market.
Agree on Carfax, it’s a 50/50 chance it’s correct, okay maybe 60/40 it’s right.
The deal does sound to good for this market.
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Heel & Toe
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agreed its not 100% bullet proof ... I just wanted to make sure its not a branded or salvage title first and foremost. Someone told me (and not sure if this information is correct) that you can get a clear title in Florida from a previous state that was branded before. So that is my main concern.
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Heel & Toe
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Vin# 1G1YU2D66H5600501
If anyone knows any better than i do. I'd appreciate it
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If you ever have any doubts AND the car is not where you can go thoroughly inspect it yourself... keep looking! Used performance/sports cars are risky enough as it is (unless you personally know the seller and approve his/her handling of it). And, to makes things worse for C7s now, many have had multiple owners. All the best. 
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If you ever have any doubts AND the car is not where you can go thoroughly inspect it yourself... keep looking! Used performance/sports cars are risky enough as it is (unless you personally know the seller and approve his/her handling of it). And, to makes things worse for C7s now, many have had multiple owners. All the best.
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my buddy bought a fresh water flood car from copart. the water mark never made it past the middle of the rim. the entire dealership was flooded and insurance the entire lot of cars. car ran fantastic and yrs later still going strong. not every flood is a bad buy but stay away from salt water cars
check that vin again to make sure its odd zero info comes up. every vin I have ever searched shows something no matter how little
I tried doing a google search and came up empty.
Vin# 1G1YU2D66H5600501
If anyone knows any better than i do. I'd appreciate it
Vin# 1G1YU2D66H5600501
If anyone knows any better than i do. I'd appreciate it
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Heel & Toe
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my buddy bought a fresh water flood car from copart. the water mark never made it past the middle of the rim. the entire dealership was flooded and insurance the entire lot of cars. car ran fantastic and yrs later still going strong. not every flood is a bad buy but stay away from salt water cars
check that vin again to make sure its odd zero info comes up. every vin I have ever searched shows something no matter how little
check that vin again to make sure its odd zero info comes up. every vin I have ever searched shows something no matter how little
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That VIN is fake. It doesn't exist.
https://experience.gm.com/ownercente...YU2D66H5600501
The did an excellent job faking the plaque though.
https://experience.gm.com/ownercente...YU2D66H5600501
The did an excellent job faking the plaque though.
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Hi guys would really appreciate some advice on a buy . I found a seller with a 2017 Z06 2lz 24k miles in Florida whose asking $65k. Says car is clean and clear of accidents or branding on title. When i run the car on carfax it comes back as 2017 3lz but zero records. Could it be a scam? Or is it common? Any advice appreciate it. Thank you in advance