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pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 03:48 PM

I dont know if you read my previous post about a 2001 camaro SS with sketchy interior but someone posted telling me to get the VIN number, well I did and this is the discription

2000 CHEVROLET/CAMARO Z28/5.7L V8 FI OHV

Okay I realize that he lied about the year thats fine....but is this truely and SS ?

zebra · 01-20-2009, 03:57 PM

sounds like a clone. you should shoot CamaroSpike a PM. he knows a bunch about the differences between the SS & Z28

Inspector 17 · 01-20-2009, 04:05 PM

At the very minimum, it sounds like you are dealing with a seller that either doesn't know what they have (that's one problem) or is being deceptive (that's a bigger problem). I would use caution. The good news is that you might get a Z28 for the price of an SS so it could work to your advantage.

EDIT: BTW, did you check sites like this for the VIN decode? http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...fourth-gen.asp

pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the decoder I saw the sixth engine code and for this VIN its the letter G so is that an SS ?

Inspector 17 · 01-20-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandalove182

Thanks for the decoder I saw the sixth engine code and for this VIN its the letter G so is that an SS ?

What is the 5th digit?

Fifth Digit Model: P=Camaro Coupe or Z28

pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 04:29 PM

P...

pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 04:30 PM

Does this mean its a Z28 what does an SS have if that is the case?

Inspector 17 · 01-20-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandalove182

Does this mean its a Z28 what does an SS have if that is the case?

Plug the VIN in here and see what you get - http://www.decodethis.com/Default.as...FP22P1P2100001

pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 10:13 PM

I checked it on that website and for trim it says that its an SS heres the VIN 2G1FP22G0Y2139138 let me know what you guys make of it, again I want to thank you guys for all your help

*Milk 1027* · 01-20-2009, 10:24 PM

Came out to a Z28 when I typed it in.

pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 10:42 PM

does anyone have an SS VIN that we could compare to this one ?

*Milk 1027* · 01-20-2009, 10:45 PM

I know Tag has an SS but we have to wait untill he gets on.

pandalove182 · 01-20-2009, 10:54 PM

ok let me know on my thread I dont know any friends

*TAG UR IT* · 01-21-2009, 12:39 AM

Even my SS on that vin website shows mine to be a Z28. Shoot...my insurance thinks my car is a Z28.

There's two solid ways to tell.

1. Call SLP in Toms River, NJ and run the vin by them over the phone. They will be able to tell you (like they did for me) whether or not it's a true SS and it's build number.

2. Call a GM dealers service shop and speak to a one of the service techs. They can also run the VIN for you. I like this idea even more because you can have them tell you all the warrantied work and beyond that has been done to the vehicle. This is how I found out my window motor and fog light were the only things changed out under warranty before my purchasing the car. This data base also checks ALL OTHER GM service shops for repair work. Pretty cool, huh?

You'll know by tomorrow am. Just make the phone call.

01-20-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	VIN question I dont know if you read my previous post about a 2001 camaro SS with sketchy interior but someone posted telling me to get the VIN number, well I did and this is the discription 2000 CHEVROLET/CAMARO Z28/5.7L V8 FI OHV Okay I realize that he lied about the year thats fine....but is this truely and SS ?

01-20-2009, 03:57 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	sounds like a clone. you should shoot CamaroSpike a PM. he knows a bunch about the differences between the SS & Z28 __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

01-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#10
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Came out to a Z28 when I typed it in. __________________

01-20-2009, 10:45 PM	#12
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I know Tag has an SS but we have to wait untill he gets on. __________________

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Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	At the very minimum, it sounds like you are dealing with a seller that either doesn't know what they have (that's one problem) or is being deceptive (that's a bigger problem). I would use caution. The good news is that you might get a Z28 for the price of an SS so it could work to your advantage. EDIT: BTW, did you check sites like this for the VIN decode? http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...fourth-gen.asp

01-20-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	Thanks for the decoder I saw the sixth engine code and for this VIN its the letter G so is that an SS ?

01-20-2009, 04:29 PM	#6
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	P...

01-20-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	Does this mean its a Z28 what does an SS have if that is the case?

01-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#9
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	I checked it on that website and for trim it says that its an SS heres the VIN 2G1FP22G0Y2139138 let me know what you guys make of it, again I want to thank you guys for all your help

01-20-2009, 10:42 PM	#11
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	does anyone have an SS VIN that we could compare to this one ?

01-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#13
pandalove182 Drives: 1985 camaro Z28,2000 camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bloomingdale, il Posts: 45	ok let me know on my thread I dont know any friends

01-21-2009, 12:39 AM	#14
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Even my SS on that vin website shows mine to be a Z28. Shoot...my insurance thinks my car is a Z28. There's two solid ways to tell. 1. Call SLP in Toms River, NJ and run the vin by them over the phone. They will be able to tell you (like they did for me) whether or not it's a true SS and it's build number. 2. Call a GM dealers service shop and speak to a one of the service techs. They can also run the VIN for you. I like this idea even more because you can have them tell you all the warrantied work and beyond that has been done to the vehicle. This is how I found out my window motor and fog light were the only things changed out under warranty before my purchasing the car. This data base also checks ALL OTHER GM service shops for repair work. Pretty cool, huh? You'll know by tomorrow am. Just make the phone call.