Bought a 97 C5 in 2002. Got title,registration and even took to a dealer once or twice! Went today and now VIN# is coming back as a 97 Monte Carlo. Just got finished checking Car Fax and Consumer reports and they agree it is a 97 C5!
HELP!
Who can i check with?
[ 08. March 2004, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: alfredf00_1673 ]
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Was the title printed with a typo?
Take the car to the DMV and have them look at the VIN, compare it with what they printed for you, and ask them to correct the mistake.
Posted by Orange 01 SS (Member # 1700) on :
I can tell you what the VIN means if you post it or send it to me. Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :
Just got off phone with GM and it seems we are the third call today regarding VIn #'s. They agree it is a 97 C5. Seems GM did some upgrade to their system and something got messed up. They say that the YY in the VIN# is a C5. Hopefully they will be able to get it right but girl on phone could offer no guarantees.
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
1997 Corvette VIN Numbers: 1G1YY22G1V5100001 through 1G1YY22G1V5******
The 9th Digit is a check code, and varies.
The 8th Digit is the Engine Code (G=345.69ci 345hp LS1)
Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :
This is the # 1G1YY22G1V51*****. When the dealership enters into thier computer it comes back as a Monte Carlo. go figure
the dealer says the last 8 numbers are what they look at and those lock it in as a Monte Carlo.
I sure hope they get it straightened out!
[ 08. March 2004, 02:50 PM: Message edited by: alfredf00_1673 ]
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by alfredf00_1673: This is the # 1G1YY22G1V51*****. When the dealership enters into thier computer it comes back as a Monte Carlo. go figure
the dealer says the last 8 numbers are what they look at and those lock it in as a Monte Carlo.
That sounds backwards. Something isn't right. It's the 1st group of #'s that describe Country of Orgin (where built), platform, body style, engine, check digit, etc. The last 6 #'s are the production sequence.
[ 08. March 2004, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS ]
Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :
Thanks for Vin Decoder! Came back as a 1997 C5 NOT a Monte Carlo
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by alfredf00_1673: Thanks for Vin Decoder! Came back as a 1997 C5 NOT a Monte Carlo
I love Google.com Posted by BrostalSS (Member # 1830) on :
Well there are two ways to look at it, If it comes back as Monte Carlo. Insurance is ALOT cheaper on a Monte Carlo than a Vette. HeHe!
Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
quote:Originally posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by alfredf00_1673: Thanks for Vin Decoder! Came back as a 1997 C5 NOT a Monte Carlo
I love Google.com
Me too Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :
quote:Originally posted by BrostalSS: Well there are two ways to look at it, If it comes back as Monte Carlo. Insurance is ALOT cheaper on a Monte Carlo than a Vette. HeHe!
And just think of the value. You have the rarest Monty in the world.
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