Compnine info
10-14-2010, 02:28 AM
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Compnine info I was putting my VIN in on Compnine the other day and it doesn't show up with a build date and jsut says unknown. Tried some other VINs too and some cars had the same thing. Just curious why this is.
10-14-2010, 11:25 AM
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It's because that database is crap. A small portion of obvious info is accuarte but for the most part I cringe when people quote this thing. Like I saw one guy post asking what the LB9 engine was as Compnine's database showed a bunch of 98-99 Camaros as having this engine. A LB9 engine code is for a 305 TUNED PORT used from 85-92. Other stuff like truck codes showing up as f-body options, colors that were never offered, etc. It's grossly flawed and should be removed as a link of "accurate" info on this site.
10-14-2010, 11:29 AM
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The build date info seems accurate there. I've compared it to several build dates show on GM VIS, and it always matches.
