New member here, picking up my lightning

papasmurf · 12-21-2007, 03:08 PM

Hi, my name is Shawn and I am looking at picking up a 2000 lightning today, but because of the very good price, I would like a VIN check. If anyone can do this for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks. 2FTZF0730YCA91264

BadazzHarley · 12-21-2007, 05:25 PM

Go to CARFAX used car VIN number search, auto history check, vehicle history reports Enter your vin there and it will give you a detailed report on previous owners, repairs, damage, etc.

papasmurf · 12-23-2007, 03:09 AM

Carfax doesn't tell you anything unless you buy it, tried it multiple times. I didn't pick it up because I really need to think about this one. Basically Friday I was rushed to go to the dealership, and like I said, I just need to take this one slow.

blksvt01 · 12-23-2007, 02:59 PM

Pay the money or have the dealer provide a carfax...... they should be more than willing unless there is something to hide.

I'm going to see if I can get it for you....I'll be back with results.

papasmurf · 12-24-2007, 03:21 AM

Thanks, I mean it is worth the money to make sure I don't buy a lemon or something.

blksvt01 · 12-24-2007, 11:09 AM

Here is your answer papasmurf! Good Luck!

05/30/2000 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

09/18/2000 970 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Diego, CA Odometer reading reported for title
or registration

09/26/2000 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Diego, CA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
corporate vehicle
Loan or lien reported

10/13/2004 76,909 California
Inspection Station
San Diego, CA Passed emissions inspection

Purchased: 2007
Where: Iowa
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 3/14/07 - present
(9 months)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
03/14/2007 102,000 Iowa
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Cedar Falls, IA
Title #07AA96681 Title or registration issued
New owner reported

04/16/2007 102,518 Iowa
Motor Vehicle Dept.
La Porte City, IA
Title #07AB00530 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
If you are buying this vehicle from a private seller, check to be sure any associated lien on the vehicle has been paid off.

kromdom · 12-24-2007, 12:42 PM

pay to have a PPI (PrePurchase Inspection) done!

papasmurf · 12-27-2007, 01:28 AM

Thanks guys, I am still debating whether to buy it. It is a 2000, with 106,000 miles. It looks incredible, but the mileage is higher and I don't know how much that hurts the value. I am still thinking about it. They are asking $12,000 for it.

blksvt01 · 12-27-2007, 01:46 AM

Offer them $10,500...see what happens

PARTYTIMEDAVE · 12-27-2007, 08:13 AM

Welcome & good luck on your purchase. If this is not the one for you "High Mileage", keep looking.

papasmurf · 12-28-2007, 03:59 AM

I think that is what I will do, if they don't take that, then I will just pass.

papasmurf · 12-30-2007, 01:30 AM

I guess they won't budge on the price at all. Said they couldn't, I didn't even get to throw a number out there.

blksvt01 · 12-31-2007, 12:29 AM

Move on to the next truck then bro, wasn't meant to be....

12-21-2007, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
papasmurf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	New member here, picking up my lightning Hi, my name is Shawn and I am looking at picking up a 2000 lightning today, but because of the very good price, I would like a VIN check. If anyone can do this for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks. 2FTZF0730YCA91264

12-23-2007, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
blksvt01 Living The Dream Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Castle Rock,CO Posts: 511 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Pay the money or have the dealer provide a carfax...... they should be more than willing unless there is something to hide. I'm going to see if I can get it for you....I'll be back with results. __________________ *410HP/537TQ* 2001, 6lb lower, Accufab TB, magnaflow catback, valve body, C&L Plenum, custom chiller box, Diablo chip and tune, 2-4 lowered, 58" traction bars,Reflexxion cowl hood,k&n cai. Tuned by FINISHLINE PERFORMANCE Denver, Colorado........... Last edited by blksvt01; 12-23-2007 at 03:01 PM.

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12-21-2007, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
BadazzHarley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Go to CARFAX used car VIN number search, auto history check, vehicle history reports Enter your vin there and it will give you a detailed report on previous owners, repairs, damage, etc.

12-23-2007, 03:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
papasmurf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Carfax doesn't tell you anything unless you buy it, tried it multiple times. I didn't pick it up because I really need to think about this one. Basically Friday I was rushed to go to the dealership, and like I said, I just need to take this one slow.

12-24-2007, 03:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
papasmurf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks, I mean it is worth the money to make sure I don't buy a lemon or something.

12-24-2007, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
blksvt01 Living The Dream Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Castle Rock,CO Posts: 511 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Here is your answer papasmurf! Good Luck! 05/30/2000 NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer 09/18/2000 970 California Motor Vehicle Dept. San Diego, CA Odometer reading reported for title or registration 09/26/2000 California Motor Vehicle Dept. San Diego, CA Title issued or updated First owner reported Registered as corporate vehicle Loan or lien reported 10/13/2004 76,909 California Inspection Station San Diego, CA Passed emissions inspection Purchased: 2007 Where: Iowa Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 3/14/07 - present (9 months) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 03/14/2007 102,000 Iowa Motor Vehicle Dept. Cedar Falls, IA Title #07AA96681 Title or registration issued New owner reported 04/16/2007 102,518 Iowa Motor Vehicle Dept. La Porte City, IA Title #07AB00530 Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported If you are buying this vehicle from a private seller, check to be sure any associated lien on the vehicle has been paid off.

12-24-2007, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
kromdom 1KWKTRK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,379 View this user's gallery iTrader: 8 / 100%	pay to have a PPI (PrePurchase Inspection) done!

12-27-2007, 01:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
papasmurf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks guys, I am still debating whether to buy it. It is a 2000, with 106,000 miles. It looks incredible, but the mileage is higher and I don't know how much that hurts the value. I am still thinking about it. They are asking $12,000 for it.

12-27-2007, 01:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
blksvt01 Living The Dream Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Castle Rock,CO Posts: 511 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Offer them $10,500...see what happens

12-27-2007, 08:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
PARTYTIMEDAVE PARTYTIMEDAVE Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HOME OF NASCAR CHARLOTTE NC Posts: 36 NLOC member #: 2498 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome & good luck on your purchase. If this is not the one for you "High Mileage", keep looking.

12-28-2007, 03:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
papasmurf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think that is what I will do, if they don't take that, then I will just pass.

12-30-2007, 01:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
papasmurf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 0 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I guess they won't budge on the price at all. Said they couldn't, I didn't even get to throw a number out there.

12-31-2007, 12:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
blksvt01 Living The Dream Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Castle Rock,CO Posts: 511 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Move on to the next truck then bro, wasn't meant to be....