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Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :P

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My VIN is: YV1RH52Y842353297

I'm trying to find out where my car was serviced, and if possible, who the previous owner was (I think I have IPD HD endlinks out back, and I'd like to know if there's a tune applied). If anybody could help out, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (JoeLvo)

Quote, originally posted by JoeLvo »
My VIN is: YV1RH52Y842353297

I'm trying to find out where my car was serviced, and if possible, who the previous owner was (I think I have IPD HD endlinks out back, and I'd like to know if there's a tune applied). If anybody could help out, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

Unfortunately a Carfax would not tell you if a tune was applied.

Also unfortunately, a Carfax might not give you crap on service either. Doesn't hurt to try, of course.
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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (JoeLvo)

Carfax wont help you. You need to go to your local dealer and run the vin. Then they could tell you where most of the warranty work was done. Call up that place and they'll tell you about the maintenance done to the car...that's what I had to do. I doubt they'll give you the owners name though.
Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (Needsdecaf)

Yeah, I know it won't tell me if it's tuned or have complete service records. I'm trying to track down the previous dealership it was serviced/bought at and perhaps the previous owner (so I can find out those things). I can't find a free service anywhere, and for $30, I'd buy and install a crapp-o boost gauge to see if I'm pushing more than 14psi, ya know? (Although, I would probably end up pi$$ed because I suck at installs, LOL).

I was hoping one of the more active sellers/buyers might have an account and be willing to hook up a one-time carfax for me. Long shot, I know. I will keep trying
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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (JoeLvo)

Here you go....

08/27/2003 Volvo Vehicle manufactured Titanium grey pearl exterior
Grey/Okra interior

09/09/2003 US Customs Vehicle exported from Belgium and imported to Baltimore, MD

09/10/2003 Volvo Vehicle shipped to original dealer in Marmora, NJ

09/15/2003 8 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

12/06/2003 Volvo Vehicle sold by dealer in Marmora, NJ

12/15/2003 56 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Phoenix, AZ
Title #RG20040060263 Title issued or updated
First owner reported Registered as corporate lease vehicle

Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in Phoenix, Arizona but the car was registered to be driven in New Jersey.

07/23/2004 7,496 Service Facility Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

01/16/2008 50,550 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Eastern Region
Listed as a fleet vehicle

Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.

01/22/2008 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale

Purchased: 2008
Type: Personal
Where: Illinois
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 1/29/08 - 6/7/08
(4 months)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/29/2008 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Schaumburg, IL
Title #X8029051012 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported

03/12/2008 50,657 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Buffalo Grove, IL
Title #X8072601233 Title issued or updated Loan or lien reported

06/07/2008 Dealer Inventory Vehicle sold

08/29/2008 59,000 Illinois Inspection Station
Lincolnshire, IL Passed emissions inspection

03/17/2009 Volvo Cars of North America, LLC No recalls open for repair
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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (tomedkaz)

You are *THE MAN*!!!!!!!!

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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (JoeLvo)

Quote, originally posted by JoeLvo »
You are *THE MAN*!!!!!!!!

Thanks very much http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

You got it
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Hmm, early production R (manufactured in '03).
Re: (flybynight)

And as yet, trouble-free. I guess my R was supposed to spit and cough out it's motor, it *is* an '04 after all
LOL
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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (tomedkaz)

Quote, originally posted by tomedkaz »
Here you go....
08/27/2003 Volvo Vehicle manufactured Titanium grey pearl exterior
Grey/Okra interior

What's a "grey/okra interior"? Gobi?

-Steve
Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (FORD420diesel)

LOL, I know, I thought the same thing. No, it's Atacama. Okra, ffs
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Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (FORD420diesel)

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What's a "grey/okra interior"? Gobi?

-Steve

"Okra" is the term for Atacama in the Volvo VIDA parts catalog. The "grey" refers to the non-Atacama colored interior pieces.

John
Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (Parts @ Boston Volvo)

Whaaaa??? Why doesn't Vida call it atacama? huh. strange.
Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (rushin_max)

Quote, originally posted by rushin_max »
Carfax wont help you. You need to go to your local dealer and run the vin. Then they could tell you where most of the warranty work was done. Call up that place and they'll tell you about the maintenance done to the car...that's what I had to do. I doubt they'll give you the owners name though.

I actually got pissed at my local dealer because they wouldn't even give me maintenance info. They figure the only people looking for that are trying to sue the previous owner for something and don't want to get involved. I just wanted to know how well the car was cared for and if I needed to do a timing belt!
Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (Parts @ Boston Volvo)

Quote, originally posted by Parts @ Boston Volvo »


"Okra" is the term for Atacama in the Volvo VIDA parts catalog. The "grey" refers to the non-Atacama colored interior pieces.

John
Someone should inform Volvo that Okra is green
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Re: (flybynight)

Quote, originally posted by flybynight »
Hmm, early production R (manufactured in '03).

Next question.........what SUM version does it have?
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Re: (MagoonR)

Quote, originally posted by MagoonR »


Next question.........what SUM version does it have?

What is the best one to have?
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Re: (epicV70R)

Quote, originally posted by epicV70R »
What is the best one to have?

Whichever one makes you happy.
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Re: (MagoonR)

The car had a SUM upgrade on 3/26/2007.

John
Re: Anybody have an unlimited Carfax account and want to do me a solid :p (tomedkaz)

Hey Sorry to be new and ask but do any of you guys have a Free car fax still ??? looking to pick up a car tomorrow and dont wanna spend 30$ for it .. I know I am cheap .. lol but anyone who could help would be REALLY helpful .. Thanks again

JF1GD74607G501827

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