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Old 10-31-2006, 12:14 PM
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My understanding is that the vin should have a y40 in it? Everything tells me 40th anniversary (emblems & floor mat), ssei, made 2/97, but i don't have the y40 on vin... Is this true?
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Y40 is an RPO code. Look on your spare tire cover.
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Originally Posted by rudeboyphx
My understanding is that the vin should have a y40 in it? Everything tells me 40th anniversary (emblems & floor mat), ssei, made 2/97, but i don't have the y40 on vin... Is this true?
you will not have it on the VIN....the Y40 is an RPO that is located on the Spare tire cover....there is a white label located there.....that is where the codes are
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Welcome to BC!

I don't have the info you need but welcome anyway. I'm sure one of the trim level guys will eventually pipe up.

EDIT: Never mind....I post slow...
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thank you all; like the site... its been a great help!!
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there are a few members in your area too.....

BOB where are you??? sending out the page to the GCCA president
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there are a few members in your area too.....

BOB where are you??? sending out the page to the GCCA president
I'm here, just a little late checking up on recent posts.

Welcome to the club, fellow Phoenician

Where in Phoenix are you at?

Lots of good info here.
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oh yea (nice site); working on thomas & central - living on university & rural. just got this stock ride & wondering if its the limited (rare) one... got a feeling you guys will be seeing alot of me..lol bought the car at cost ($2300), drove straight to firestone; did major tune up w/ synth., all belts, plt plugs & wires, battery, & a set of tires = $1200
$3500 & its running perfect!!! next on list is radiator & SC flush next week & paint job in January.. photos soon
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Originally Posted by rudeboyphx
oh yea (nice site); working on thomas & central - living on university & rural. just got this stock ride & wondering if its the limited (rare) one... got a feeling you guys will be seeing alot of me..lol bought the car at cost ($2300), drove straight to firestone; did major tune up w/ synth., all belts, plt plugs & wires, battery, & a set of tires = $1200
$3500 & its running perfect!!! next on list is radiator & SC flush next week & paint job in January.. photos soon
Excellent. Sounds like a good deal.

I work downtown and live in North Phoenix. If you live at University and Rural, are you go to ASU?

Of course, I'd be glad to lend a hand if you ever need one. Also, there are a couple of us here that will be going to the track and to the Pavillion'* often. If your interested in hanging out with us, let me know and I will keep you informed.
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Yes, your 40th SSEi is very rare, only 637 made. PSST -Keep the car and don't sell it, if you do sell it here on BC, be prepared to get mobbed.

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