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Replace hands over the years, stoddard -> penske, etc
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Some dealers have changed hands over the years, Stoddard -> Penske, etc.
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When you run the build sheet, it shows the "Tradding partner" and "commission number".
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I am trying to track down the original dealer that sold my 1999 996 C2 Coupe. The buyer lived in the Orlando area, but Porsche Orlando says it wasn't them. I've contacted Porsche America via their web site, but who knows what will come of that ping. Anyone know of an online way of mapping VIN to original dealer?
Thanks.
This is a bit of a stretch but its possible VINWiki has something, another possible option that I am not too keen on, but if you are desperate is to contact the original owner.
Nothing found by vinwiki searching my VIN. I called the original owner on Sunday, but his voicemail greeting suggested he is in emergency medicine, which means he has his hands full, and no time for Porsche nostalgia.
Did you check CarFax? I should've asked this earlier; because it's probably there, It might cost you a pretty penny, but if you really want to know that is another possible option. If you have a friend who works at a dealership they may be willing to do that for you. If you want an extra hand I'm willing to help you search. Of course, this is only if you're comfortable with it.
I did run a Carfax report, and it does not report the original dealer, or the Austin dealer that was involved in the first resale. Thanks for the Carfax suggestion though...
I have a friend who owns a Porsche dealership, but didn't want to impose for this favor until/unless I've exhausted other options. Thanks for your offer there.
Who is Dave?
Might help, also, you need to review 1999 dealer directory book that came in Glove Box,
Some dealers have changed hands over the years, Stoddard -> Penske, etc. as example
Call this number: [phone removed]
You can also have the ownership history updated to reflect you are the current owner.
I did it for my car.
NOTE: they cannot provide service history, or previous ownership. Only update
you
as the current owner, and tell you where the car was originally put into service (delivered)
For instance my car was delivered to a dealer in CT on April 4, 1998
The question is...why do you want to know the original dealer? All our cars were made in Stuttgart and shipped over. There is your beginning, or original birthplace. Now go for a drive and enjoy your car.
Not sure if this is what you are looking for but, to my knowledge, the car should have option code 09991 if there were any special/custom options.
[edit: responded to wrong thread, sorry]
