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Old May 21, 2020 | 12:58 AM
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Wondering. since so many dealers are just reselling cars and have to rely on carfax (sad but true)
What is the best way, if you don't have a window sticker or a MB build sheet to tell if a car has the performance package?

Seems like in the 231 the engine cover was cf on cars with pp. Any such tell on the facelift cars?
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Old May 21, 2020 | 08:09 AM
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Just type in your VIN, it will give you the entire options code list. Super useful.
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yes, you need to do alot of research on a car before you ever consider buying it. the option is first, then carfax then vin, then dealer and get complete mb service history.
Perf pkg, was option for 03-08 and it had front bumper from SL65 , and different wheels and other features. then forr 231; PP was option for 13,14. then 15 was not a option, but some features were omitted and hp went up to 577

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
https://www.lastvin.com/

Just type in your VIN, it will give you the entire options code list. Super useful.

Mattt, that is super helpful, thanks much. John
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Old May 21, 2020 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by okbarnett
yes, you need to do alot of research on a car before you ever consider buying it. the option is first, then carfax then vin, then dealer and get complete mb service history.
Perf pkg, was option for 03-08 and it had front bumper from SL65 , and different wheels and other features. then forr 231; PP was option for 13,14. then 15 was not a option, but some features were omitted and hp went up to 577
OK, what about 09 through 12 sl 63's, any quick visual on those?

Thank you both
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How would I find the original msrp w/o having actual window sticker?
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you cant get a window sticker. Go to a dealer and get the original build sheet info, msrp. from atlanta
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https://www.ipacket.info/WDDGF8AB2DR259415#MSRP
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I thought there was an aftermarket window sticker. I know I had one for a Porsche or Aston. I will go through my records and if I find anything will post
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For $8, I just got one for the hell of it. Meh. Not really a copy of the manufacturer tag, or even a reasonable facsimile. Just a fact page on the car, more or less, tarted up to look like the manu tag. Doesn't even have all the options on my car.
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