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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Hi guys, I don't post much on here if at all but now I need help more than what that little search button can provide. I just bought a 03 E55 and although the car was in immaculate condition the previous owner must have thought the plates in the engine compartment and the door sills must have been an eye sore and removed them..
I am having a hard time trying to figure out the paint color. From a visual I have heard, silver, pewter, champagne, silver/gold... But what I really need is that special code that will truly unlock this secret. I would appreciate any help to point me in the right direction. VIN is WDBUF76J33A327787, if that help.. Thanks in advance
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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The paint code is also on the plate that is located above the gas cap. Open the filler door and look up above the gas cap. Hopefully, they didn't remove that one too. The paint code should be three digits following the word "lack". If they removed that label, call them up and tell them they're an a-hole for messing with a perfectly fine car.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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http://carportoftampa.motorphotos.ne...4&pID=31940765

Is this it?
Looks like
693 Desert Silver Metallic
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723 Pewter Metallic
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Lol, moosejaw that is the car I bought about 2 weeks ago, thanks e55 cannon I will go and check the gas cap. Never looked in there.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Car is most likely Desert Silver (693) which is gold/tan (think most every Camry on the road) or Pewter (723) which has is more gray in it.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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Thanks for the help guys, confirmed the 723
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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He removed everything? Hope the car wasn't hot...
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Hey OP
I just googled the vin number and it came up in a search...
The color is hard to tell as it does look like desert silver at that time of day the photo was taken.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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No, not everything, the mobile 1 decal is still on the core support and the decals on the inside of the gas lid are still there. Doubt the car was "hot" as I bought it from a dealership but if it was they will have to fight me for it. Not gonna let this beast go too easily lol
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 02:51 AM
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what the heck is up with the tail pipes...lol
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Did you run a carfax on the vehicle? It could have been wrecked and most of the decals you speak of are non-replaceable which would explain why they were missing.
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what the heck is up with the tail pipes...lol
LOL, I hate these pipes! They are too fugly for my taste but having a hard time finding an exhaust shop that wants to help me out.
Everybody has said there isn't enough room between the outlet and the back of the car to do anything else
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Originally Posted by moparrbust
Did you run a carfax on the vehicle? It could have been wrecked and most of the decals you speak of are non-replaceable which would explain why they were missing.
Yep, ran a carfax and came back clean. So if anything happened it was not reported. Haven't really had any issues or seen anything questionable other than the decals, and the need for a new S/C tensioner
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