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Why would the build sticker NOT match the window sticker?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

On the 996 I'm about to purchase the build sheet under the hood doesn't match the window sticker. The window sticker does match what's on the car, and it matches a list from VinDecoder. Should I be concerned? I haven't given them the money yet... VinDecoder build sheet is the pdf that's attached...

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Mine shows several things on the build sticker that are not on my original window sticker. The build sticker was much more detailed than the window sticker and included things that were considered "standard" in the US market and therefore not on the window sticker.

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C02 Equipped with catalytic converter 446 Wheel caps with colored Porsche crest 985 Leatherette front seat backrest bag 226 Internal production code related to tyres 490 Hi-Fi Sound (Digital) x45 Colored instrument dials (red, yellow, white or blue) 09991 manufacture from the exclusive-programme 249 Tiptronic transmission, 5-speed 936 Leather rear seats x47 Carbon gear lever **** 411 18" Carrera 5-spoke wheels 981 Leather dashboard and door panels x58 Carbon handbrake lever 432 Tiptronic buttons for steering wheel 983 Leather front seats x69 Carbon door entry guards with logo

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The window sticker on mine has "sport package". There are four or five codes on the frunk sticker associated with the single option. One obvious question, does the serial number on the window sticker match the frunk sticker?

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Yes, VIN numbers match.

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