VIN Help

[5.7 GT1]

I'm looking at purchasing a 930, but the VIN does not match. The vin in the doorjamb, pillar and title are all the same: WPOJBO933JS050120
The VIN in the trunk on the chassis is different: WPOZZZ932JS050120

I'm pretty sure the ZZZ is a ROW car, but why two different VIN's. This smells funny to me, but maybe this is what a gray market VIN looks like?

Can anyone help with this what seams weird to me scenario?

Thanks,

K

[LuftWaffle]

K,

I went through this with a 930 I just bought. Contacted PCNA and received the following:

"It is common for vehicles produced by Porsche AG (Parent company of Porsche Cars North America) to have two VIN’s stamped into the body of the chassis. Porsche AG produces vehicles referred to as ‘Worldwide Chassis.’ These vehicles are produced typically before it has been decided what market the vehicle is intended. Worldwide Chassis are stamped with a VIN beginning with ‘WP0ZZZ’. If it is decided then that a car is to be shipped to the U.S. the VIN will be re-stamped on the firewall with the appropriate U.S. Market VIN, thus changing digits 4 – 6 and 9th of the VIN to reflect the model, engine type, restraint system and NHTSA code (all badges and door/dash plates will reflect the updated VIN as well). You will notice that the remaining digits pertaining to the model and serial number do not change, as they are unique to this vehicle and this vehicle only."

Hope this helps. -John

[5.7 GT1]

Thanks John!

[twistoffat]

As John stated the ZZZ in the VIN is interchangeable. The J according to my records indicates Turbo : The B indicates US market and O represent the restraint system ie seatbelts