Northstar Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Anybody got a carfax subscription right now? I may buy this Cadillac if it checks out: 1G6KDS4X01V247879 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have autocheck which is essentially the same thing. I think you have the VIN wrong. Neither Carfax nor autocheck say there is such a VIN. Check with the seller again and tell them that isn't the right VIN. Could be as simple as a letter or number typed wrong. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 The ninth digit possibly should be a "Y" instead of a "Z" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thu Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Please excuse me for being negative on those car reporting "Services", but they are a huge waste of time and money and are misleading. It hardly ever shows anything but the dates of titling under different owners. If you just want to look at how many times it was titled in the past (how many times it was sold), then this is the thing for you. I had a Diesel pickup that I bought new. The truck was in fender-bender that insurance paid for. The fender-bender was never reported by CarFax. On top of all this, it had been to the dealer 20+ times for various things, some of the VERY serious. Nothing *ever* showed up except for the titling events. Not even after checking CarFax three years after the vehicle manufacturer was forced (by Lemon Law) to take it back. Not even something as SERIOUS as this Lemon Buyback was reported by CarFax. I later found that after the vehicle manufacturer purchased the truck from me, they waited a very short time before selling it to someone else. Again, only the titling events showed up. I bet the new owner CarFax'd this truck and thought all was ok when, in fact, it's a frickin' disaster waiting to happen. When all was said and done, this death trap of a truck was given a 'clean sheet' by CarFax. Also, my current 2003 STS had been in an accident in 2003 (not my fault). That didn't show up. Later, it was damaged by debris from a trailer that flipped over on the interstate going 65mph right in front of me. Insurance paid for that repair, too. That didn't show up in CarFax, either. I also hear similar things from others that have ran their vehicles through CarFax. Beware that just because CarFax or any other "Service" says nothing happened doesn't mean squat. Caveat Emptor! 2003 Seville STS 43k miles with the Bose Sound, Navigation System, HID Headlamps, and MagneRide 1993 DeVille. Looks great inside and out! 298k miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Does this work? 1G6KDS4Y01V247879 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Nope, still can't find it. That's odd. I tried switching some numbers and letters around to get it to work and nothing helped. If you find a diferent variation of it, let me know, it doesn't expire for awhile. thu, that's really weird that it never showed up on carfax. Anything that was reported to the DMV is supposed to show up on carfax. If any of that stuff did not show up then you can sue carfax if you bought it thinking that it was clear and it actually wasn't. I haven't used carfax for a very long time, I use the autocheck one. They seem to be a little more reliable and less expensive. My fiance's dad's truck was T-boned and it showed up on carfax and autocheck. I didn't buy a GMC one time because I knew it had been in an accident and had an entire new bed put on, but the dealer never said anything to me. It more likely the fault of the DMV not recording it than carfax though, I believe. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Does this work? 1G6KDS4Y01V247879 Thanks! Shouldn't the 10th digit be a letter to indicate the year? Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/carfax_inacc.html Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thu Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I think the problem with these services is that reporting is pretty much voluntary. No enforcement. No legislation requiring reporting of it, etc, etc. When you use these services, it's all a roll of the dice. That is another reason why it's good to buy a car that has at least some factory warranty left. I bought my Caddy that had the GM's award-winning CPO warranty. I didn't have to worry about a thing. 2003 Seville STS 43k miles with the Bose Sound, Navigation System, HID Headlamps, and MagneRide 1993 DeVille. Looks great inside and out! 298k miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I think the problem with these services is that reporting is pretty much voluntary. No enforcement. No legislation requiring reporting of it, etc, etc. When you use these services, it's all a roll of the dice. That is another reason why it's good to buy a car that has at least some factory warranty left. I bought my Caddy that had the GM's award-winning CPO warranty. I didn't have to worry about a thing. You're absolutely correct, my fiance's sister slid into a tree last year and she's going to fix it herself. There will be no report of anything to anybody on that because it will never be reported. I guess you just take a risk buying no matter what you're doing. That's why it's always nice to either know the people that owned it or find some little old lady that owned it. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I think the problem with these services is that reporting is pretty much voluntary. No enforcement. No legislation requiring reporting of it, etc, etc. When you use these services, it's all a roll of the dice. That is another reason why it's good to buy a car that has at least some factory warranty left. I bought my Caddy that had the GM's award-winning CPO warranty. I didn't have to worry about a thing. You're absolutely correct, my fiance's sister slid into a tree last year and she's going to fix it herself. There will be no report of anything to anybody on that because it will never be reported. I guess you just take a risk buying no matter what you're doing. That's why it's always nice to either know the people that owned it or find some little old lady that owned it. Id be looking for the little ole lady that did weekly WOTs, now that hard to find! Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Id be looking for the little ole lady that did weekly WOTs, now that hard to find! Might have to go to Pasadena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 One more please: 1G6KD54Y2YU197965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date: 2008-08-15 02:16:51.031 EDT The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. NADAguides Unlimited with TitleGuard - Optional upgrade for just $20.00 more! Protect your investment against title problems. Add TitleGuard protections to your unlimited 60-day NADAguides subscription. VIN: 1G6KD54Y2YU197965 Year: 2000 Make: Cadillac Model: DeVille Style/Body: Sedan 4D Class: Upscale - Luxury Engine: 4.6L V8 MPI Country of Assembly: United States Vehicle Age: 8 year(s) Calculated Owners: 2 Last Reported Odometer Reading: 340,231 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 48 69-83 This vehicle qualifies for Buyback Protection About Buyback Protection Section summaries Title and ProblemCheck: Your vehicle checks out! OdometerCheck: Your vehicle checks out! Vehicle Use and EventCheck: Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported Full History: Detailed information available Title and ProblemCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y2YU197965) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. 0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked: No abandoned title record No damaged title or major damage incident record No fire damaged title record No grey market title record No hail damage title record No insurance loss title record No junk or scrapped title record No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record No odometer problem title record No rebuilt/rebuildable title record No salvage title or salvage auction record No water damaged title record No NHTSA crash test record No frame damage record No recycling facility record OdometerCheck Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y2YU197965) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage. 0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported 10 11/30/1999 225,000 12/09/2003 317,405 01/12/2006 340,231 07/23/2008 340,231 07/24/2008 Vehicle Use and EventCheck Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y2YU197965)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations. 1 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: No fleet, rental and/or lease use record No taxi use record No police use record No government use record Livery use record(s) No driver education record 0 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record No emission/safety inspection record No loan/lien record No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Full History Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 2008-08-15 02:16:51.031 EDT Vehicle: 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y2YU197965) Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details 11/30/1999 PRINCETON, NJ 10 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE 03/31/2000 PRINCETON, NJ Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL LIVERY USE 03/31/2001 PRINCETON, NJ Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL LIVERY USE 03/31/2002 PRINCETON, NJ Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL LIVERY USE 03/31/2003 PRINCETON, NJ Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL LIVERY USE 12/09/2003 WHITEHALL, PA 225,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:59755609) 01/12/2006 WEST NEW YORK, NJ 317,405 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE 01/31/2006 WEST NEW YORK, NJ Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/31/2007 WEST NEW YORK, NJ Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 07/23/2008 DESERT SOUTHWEST REGION 340,231 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 07/24/2008 DESERT SOUTHWEST REGION 340,231 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE This Vehicle's Glossary Below are the specific definitions for events that appear in this vehicle's report. More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary. Term Section Location Definition Livery Use Vehicle Use and EventCheck The vehicle has been used “for hire“ to transport people. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thank you, looks like that one is no good. Can you check this one? 1G6KD54Y3YU213414 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Here you go! Report Run Date: 2008-08-25 12:20:47.896 EDT The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. VIN: 1G6KD54Y3YU213414 Year: 2000 Make: Cadillac Model: DeVille Style/Body: Sedan 4D Class: Upscale - Luxury Engine: 4.6L V8 MPI Country of Assembly: United States Vehicle Age: 8 year(s) Calculated Owners: 4 Last Reported Odometer Reading: 189,902 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 63 69-83 This vehicle qualifies for Buyback Protection Section summaries Title and ProblemCheck: Your vehicle checks out! OdometerCheck: Your vehicle checks out! Vehicle Use and EventCheck: Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported Full History: Detailed information available Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y3YU213414) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. 0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked: No abandoned title record No damaged title or major damage incident record No fire damaged title record No grey market title record No hail damage title record No insurance loss title record No junk or scrapped title record No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record No odometer problem title record No rebuilt/rebuildable title record No salvage title or salvage auction record No water damaged title record No NHTSA crash test record No frame damage record No recycling facility record Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y3YU213414) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage. 0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported 10 02/05/2000 9,331 08/22/2000 31,680 12/31/2001 69,391 01/21/2004 84,386 01/21/2005 84,386 01/25/2005 84,398 01/31/2005 84,413 02/12/2005 162,094 03/15/2007 162,103 03/17/2007 189,902 03/29/2008 Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y3YU213414)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations. 1 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: Fleet, rental and/or lease use record(s) No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record 2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record Emission/safety inspection record(s) Loan/Lien record(s) No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 2008-08-25 12:20:47.896 EDT Vehicle: 2000 Cadillac DeVille (1G6KD54Y3YU213414) Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details 01/20/2000 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/20/2000 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLED OR REGISTERED AS A RENTAL VEHICLE, OR PART OF A RENTAL FLEET 02/05/2000 SAN ANTONIO, TX 10 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:01541236551161651) 08/22/2000 HOUSTON, TX 9,331 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:23310036750122018) (Lien Reported) 01/01/2001 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 12/31/2001 HOUSTON, TX 31,680 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 01/01/2002 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/01/2003 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/20/2004 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/21/2004 HOUSTON, TX 69,391 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 01/21/2005 TX 84,386 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 01/25/2005 TX 84,386 Auto Auction AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE 01/31/2005 CA 84,398 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 02/12/2005 CA 84,413 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 03/07/2005 LOS ANGELES, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 03/17/2005 LOS ANGELES, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported) 06/09/2005 CARSON, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/19/2005 CARSON, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported) 03/15/2007 CA 162,094 State Agency FAILED EMISSION INSPECTION 03/17/2007 CA 162,103 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 03/29/2008 CA 189,902 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 05/20/2008 CA Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 05/23/2008 LOS ANGELES, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/01/2008 LOS ANGELES, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE Below are the specific definitions for events that appear in this vehicle's report. More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary. Term Section Location Definition Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Emission/Safety Inspection Vehicle Use and EventCheck An approved emission testing station has inspected the vehicle to measure the amount of pollutants the vehicle emits into the environment. Fleet, Rental and/or Lease Use Vehicle Use and EventCheck The vehicle has been reported as used as a fleet, rental and/or lease vehicle. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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