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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Hey guys, im working on buying my first car. I found one that i like and i just want to make sure im not getting screwed.

Color - Red

2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD V8 2D COUPE TRANS AM WS-6
VIN 2G2FV22G8Y2156545

Thanks ahead of time,
Sean
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
Hey guys, im working on buying my first car. I found one that i like and i just want to make sure im not getting screwed.

Color - Red

2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD V8 2D COUPE TRANS AM WS-6
VIN 2G2FV22G8Y2156545

Thanks ahead of time,
Sean
Run a carfax. I think it's like 25 bucks but worth every penny.
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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i got a carfax...but im not quite sure what this means...

Why fleet vehicle and that auction thing???

http://ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4948 this is link with a carfax report
Date: 05/05/2003
Information Source:
New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Amsterdam, NY

General Comments:
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection

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Date: 02/09/2004
Odometer Reading: 43,559
Information Source:
Inspection Co.
New York

General Comments:
Vehicle Inspected
Anti-theft device present
at the time of inspection

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Date: 04/07/2004
Information Source:
New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Amsterdam, NY

General Comments:
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
Correction to record
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection

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Date: 09/23/2004
Odometer Reading: 49,425
Information Source:
Inspection Co.
New York

General Comments:
Vehicle Inspected
Anti-theft device present
at the time of inspection

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Date: 06/07/2005
Information Source:
New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Amsterdam, NY

General Comments:
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection

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Date: 09/22/2005
Odometer Reading: 61,056
Information Source:
Auto Auction

General Comments:
Sold at auction
in New York
Listed as
a fleet vehicle

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Date: 10/18/2005
Information Source:
CARFAX AdvisorTM
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