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Old 03-14-2005, 07:16 PM
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Need a Carfax run for my girlfriend's car that we believe was involved in an accident before it was purchased. Car is a 2002 Pontiac Firebird, A4, Sebring Silver Metallic. Originally from Texas we believe. VIN# is 2G2FS22K622171761. Trying to find out if car has suffered an accident or any body damage repair made, specifically to the Passenger Side Rear Quarter Panel. Thanks in advance.
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The story of this 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This hatchback has had 2 owners and was owned in Texas and Georgia. The first title for this hatchback was reported to CARFAX by a Texas DMV in 2002.
Blue Arrow It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
Blue Arrow It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 5,891 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 12/31/2004, was 13,529 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow CARFAX estimates it has 7 months or 22,471 miles remaining on the basic warranty.
Blue Arrow 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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported

2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a 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 by a 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
An Estimated 7 Months or 22,471 Miles Remaining on the Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 9 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Body Style: HATCHBACK 2 DR
Engine: 3.8L V6 MFI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: CANADA
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts










GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761). 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 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761) 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





GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761). 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 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761). 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 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761).


Date: Mileage:
09/10/2002 5
09/30/2002 35
11/05/2004 13,476
11/12/2004 13,518
12/31/2004 13,529

Average miles driven per year 5,891 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.



GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761). 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 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761) 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 09/30/2002 Texas
2nd owner 01/18/2005 Georgia



Types of Owners:

This 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

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



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 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. You can also contact an authorized dealership or PONTIAC to find out if this 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761) still has recalls that require repair.

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Estimated start date of warranty: 09/15/2002
Last reading reported on 12/31/2004: 13,529 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: March 14, 2005

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles 7 months or 22,471 miles
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles 7 months or 22,471 miles
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or 100,000 miles 43 months or 86,471 miles
Transferable Transferable at not cost. Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles 7 months or 22,471 miles






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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 9 record(s) for this 2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD (2G2FS22K622171761).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
09/10/2002 5 Texas
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
09/15/2002 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plano, TX
Registered as
personal vehicle
09/16/2002 Dealer Inventory
Arizona
Vehicle sold
09/30/2002 35 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plano, TX
Title #04320037517112929
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
11/05/2004 13,476 Texas
Inspection Station
Plano, TX
Passed emissions inspection
11/12/2004 13,518 Texas
Inspection Station
Irving, TX
Passed emissions inspection
12/31/2004 13,529 Georgia
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
01/18/2005 Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Canton, GA
Title #771120050180035
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
01/28/2005 Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Canton, GA
Title #771120050180035
Registration issued or renewed
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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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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

Your CARFAX Buyback Coverage:
Vehicle: Transferable Coverage: Activation:
2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
2G2FS22K622171761 03/14/2005 - 03/14/2006 REQUIRED --
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Thanks alot for the help. Guess we'll have to go a different route for figuring out what happened.




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