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JPinkston Jan 25, 2009 01:35 PM

What if it's stolen???
 
Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum, but I've been lurking for a couple months. I've had my heart set on getting a G35 for about a year now. I recently found one for a really good price.

I checked out the car and everything seemed cool, but when I told my wife about it she questioned whether the car had been stolen. She said she saw some tv special about thieves who switch the VIN numbers on cars.

I got the VIN off the door and windshield and it checked out fine on Carfax. However, I thought I would do a little more poking around when I go check it out again next weekend. I usually wouldn't be suspicious, but the price is so cheap that I can't help but wonder....

So, my question is. Where are the other VIN locations on the 2005 G35 Coupe? What should I do if it turns out to be stolen?

Thanks in advance!!!!

simpson Jan 25, 2009 01:49 PM

what are you in the getto, Buy the car if the door and windshield vin match. there is on on the inside of the trunk and fenders as well if they match you should be good to go.

JPinkston Jan 25, 2009 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by simpson (Post 3843369)
what are you in the getto,


I'm in D.C.

So the answer to your question is yes :D

That's pretty easy then. I'll check the trunk and fenders I had alwasy thought that there should be VIN's in the engine or trans to keep people from being able to steal cars. If anyone knows of more, just let me know and I'll check them too.

Thanks!!

simpson Jan 25, 2009 02:04 PM

they are on the engine but hard to see.

Ghayes23 Jan 25, 2009 02:08 PM

On the 03 there is one on the back of the engine bay. I don't know if its the same for 05's

simpson Jan 25, 2009 02:16 PM

o yeah dont forget the one on the firewall.

bigc Jan 25, 2009 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by Ghayes23 (Post 3843418)
On the 03 there is one on the back of the engine bay. I don't know if its the same for 05's

its there on the '05 as well

G SEDAN Jan 26, 2009 04:06 AM

let me cancel the internet because my wife just watched "to catch a predator" on TV. LOL

dont worry about it brother...just make sure the seller (if not a dealership) has the title and the window vin matches the title. It's not that easy to switch the vins on the car

knight85 Jan 28, 2009 06:06 AM

if its a good price jump on it. thats what i did. i didnt even think about looking at the vin lol dumb me

dofu Jan 28, 2009 06:35 AM

I'd be more concerned about the car having been totaled out before... not sure if you can always see that or not on Carfax

They could have fixed everything to make it look and drive like new, but if the car has a red flag, then you won't be able to fully insure it... at least that's the case where I am.

kvangil Jan 28, 2009 07:34 AM

She's been watching too much tv... :D

g35coupe253z Jan 28, 2009 08:13 AM

mine 06 and u can see it right near the engine cant miss it :/ and yea tv does fvck with ur mind

GreenGoblin Jan 28, 2009 08:23 AM

The price of these cars has drop dramaticly

kvangil Jan 28, 2009 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by GreenGoblin (Post 3853841)
The price of these cars has drop dramaticly

yep... I saw an 04 on sale here for $10K....


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