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Old 06-19-2015 | 07:20 AM
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vin doesnt make sense

Im in the process of purchasing this car :https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5080162659.html

But the VIN# is 1G2FS21S2JL234354
The ownere claims that he bought this car this way off of a lot six years ago drove it for 4 years and parked it 2 years ago because it wouldn't start. I'm not sure what I should do with this. The body seems really clean for the most part. The odometer says 65000 miles on a 140 mph speedo.
Old 06-19-2015 | 07:33 AM
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1988 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, 3 Li V6 / 2 Dr STD Hatchback / VAN NUYS, CA

ummm, no. steer clear!
Old 06-19-2015 | 07:43 AM
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your welcome

1G2FS21S2JL234354.html Views: 145 Size: 57.5 KB">CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1988 PONTIAC FIREBIRD_ 1G2FS21S2JL234354.html
Old 06-19-2015 | 08:31 AM
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Based on the previous mileage of 85000, this car is definitely worth walking away from. The V6 didn't get the 140 speedo, so the cluster's been swapped. With an engine swap also, this car is a mess.
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Yea, I told him I want the deposit back. Thanks for the carfax, that helped with my decision.
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