VIN Decoder
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VIN Decoder
Quick question, how accurate is the VIN decoder tool? I am new here, and I am still on my "dora the explorer" stage on the forum haha
When I put in the VIN it came back as being a XLT model instead of a Lariat. Not that it matters really. The truck has black leather interior and I love how comfortable and how nice it is to be inside of the cabin even for long trips. The badges on the fenders say Lariat and the Ford dealer I bought it from listed it as a Lariat. Here are some reasons why I am now in doubt: my truck is 4x2. I now see most Lariats are 4x4. My truck has a column shifter, most Lariats have the console shifter. I also do not have a sliding rear window as some Lariats I've seen. What do you guys think? I think the dealer cheated me haha again, is all good. I love the comfort the truck has. I just thought it was odd.
When I put in the VIN it came back as being a XLT model instead of a Lariat. Not that it matters really. The truck has black leather interior and I love how comfortable and how nice it is to be inside of the cabin even for long trips. The badges on the fenders say Lariat and the Ford dealer I bought it from listed it as a Lariat. Here are some reasons why I am now in doubt: my truck is 4x2. I now see most Lariats are 4x4. My truck has a column shifter, most Lariats have the console shifter. I also do not have a sliding rear window as some Lariats I've seen. What do you guys think? I think the dealer cheated me haha again, is all good. I love the comfort the truck has. I just thought it was odd.
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Post the VIN, I might be able to get a window sticker.
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look it up on google. 7 out of 10 times I get a free carfax before I make a decision on an auto loan application (loan officer). it may also tell you the trim. or PM it to me and I can look it up on our NADA.
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Thanks man, I did put it on google and it came up with a free VIN and it shows it is indeed a Lariat. Now that you mention it, I do have the Carfax from the dealership so I'll wait until i get off work and check it out.
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This site is awesome. My truck isn't even built yet and it gave me a window sticker. It will be interesting to see if it matches the one that comes with the truck.
Try this:
http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Numbe...cker/Ford.html
Try this:
http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Numbe...cker/Ford.html
Last edited by depami; 03-21-2014 at 07:29 PM.
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