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Old 12-17-2010, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by The Popcorn King
Just thought of something you said. If the Insurance Co knows that it has a 3. 4, then they would also know that its NOT an SS, but an LS instead.
Remember though, insurance companies aren't there for US, the consumers.
They will look out for THEIR best interests, and i wouldn't put it past them because I am sure there are shady insurance scams all the time, but thats beside the point.

Look into real well, provide pictures for us.
Does it have a spoiler?
Does it have fog lights?

You could have an SS shell, previous guy probably blew up the 3.8 motor and swapped out an LS motor .. only GOD knows why? ... maybe to save some cents.
Did he provide paper work? On anything being done on the car before?
Did he tell you it had a rebuilt title before the purchase?
 
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Old 12-17-2010, 11:12 AM
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Can you post your Monte's VIN? That would clear up everything right there.
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 02:14 PM
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Unless I missed it, you are not stating why you think the car is unreliable, has it quit on you or running bad? Another thing, you should worry about the mechanics first then the wheels unless it needs tires anyways. For that price its good even if it was a rebuild. Take it to a trusty mechanic and have it checked out for hidden damage, then make a decision as to sell or not. If its all good underneath and runs good, why worry??? Any car can break down at any time. No such thing as a sure thing.
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by zipper
Can you post your Monte's VIN? That would clear up everything right there.
2G1WW15E419198407
 

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Old 12-18-2010, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 77gp
Unless I missed it, you are not stating why you think the car is unreliable, has it quit on you or running bad? Another thing, you should worry about the mechanics first then the wheels unless it needs tires anyways. For that price its good even if it was a rebuild. Take it to a trusty mechanic and have it checked out for hidden damage, then make a decision as to sell or not. If its all good underneath and runs good, why worry??? Any car can break down at any time. No such thing as a sure thing.
it has just left me twice the other two times i left the brake lights on by mistake and the battery died.and yes it needs tires badly right now
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jomao_o
Remember though, insurance companies aren't there for US, the consumers.
They will look out for THEIR best interests, and i wouldn't put it past them because I am sure there are shady insurance scams all the time, but thats beside the point.

Look into real well, provide pictures for us.
Does it have a spoiler?
Does it have fog lights?

You could have an SS shell, previous guy probably blew up the 3.8 motor and swapped out an LS motor .. only GOD knows why? ... maybe to save some cents.
Did he provide paper work? On anything being done on the car before?
Did he tell you it had a rebuilt title before the purchase?
yea but i have geico insurance and its fully loaded heated seats etc all that and yes it has the monte carlo team spoiler like the one your car has in the signature.and no and no
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 08:33 PM
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sorry I didn't read all the posts here, but where are you located?
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
sorry I didn't read all the posts here, but where are you located?
miami
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 08:22 AM
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Okay, according to your VIN you have an LS not an SS. That would explain why you have the 3400 in it. Whoever told you it was an SS was mistaken.
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zipper
Okay, according to your VIN you have an LS not an SS. That would explain why you have the 3400 in it. Whoever told you it was an SS was mistaken.
is there a way you can let me see the report myself?
 


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