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Spyder/Bimmer Guy
05-13-2002, 03:44 PM
Ok, here's the situation . . .

I just picked up a 1998 red GST Spyder.
For those that don't know, Vin tags are the stickers from the factory on all the body parts with the cars vin number on it.
Anyway, the car has all the vin tags on it except for the rear fenders. The tags are on the front fender, both doors, the trunk lid.

Also, when putting on the rear license plate I see the wires in the whole left by when there is no plate and there is overspray on the wire that looks like it's the wire for the rear taillights. Is it possible that it came from the factory like this ?

The car looks extremely clean and there are no other signs that it could have been repainted plus the old owner says he never had any parts repainted and he seems very honest (plus carfax came back clean).




Boostin'X'
05-13-2002, 11:32 PM
yes i got factory overspray on my side mirror and on the top of my headlight.

Spyder/Bimmer Guy
05-14-2002, 05:39 AM
thanks for the repsonse, I needed the peace of mind !!
I thought it was possible because this car is so clean and eveything looks like it's from the factory.

thanks !!

Spyder/Bimmer Guy
05-14-2002, 09:20 PM
This is a quick note for anyone who might be interested . . . I looked under my car and there is a vin tag on the inside of the back bumper !!! So keep this in mind if you are checking your car or a future car you intend to purchase.

Also, I checked a 3rd gen hatchback today and that car didn't have a vin tag on the rear fender either.

Also, I think I recall that the 01 Spyder I drove last week didn't have the vin tag either on the rear fenders.