How Can I Tell if I am buying a true SS or a car someone has aftermarketed?

I am buying a 2001 Artic White Z28/SS I need to know if there is anyway to tell if it is a true SS or a car someone has put aftermarket parts on. I am buying it out of LasVegas and I don't want to pay a transport fee if it is not a true SS. The VIN is 2G1FP22G712127123. I also see all of these people say they have SS # ?????? what exactly does that mean? Also can anyone tell me if this car is a good deal it has 33154 miles and is an M6. The one thing that makes me wonder if it is a SS though is that it has cloth interior. Thanks for all of the help. Steve

Sorry The Cost of the car is $19,999.00

get a car fax on that vin..it will tell you..And leather was an option on the ss not standard

Car Fax doesn't show anything I can see that say SS. What should it say.

Ask for a picture of the RPO codes. check for RPO code "WU8"

That designates an SS. Ask to see the SLP sticker too. It may or may not have one. If it doesnt, its ok, some SS' do not have them.

Call SLP @ 1-248-288-3066 and give them the VIN.

OK, If it has WU8 on the build codes then it is an SS for sure right? So what does it mean like AZWingNut has 2002 Camaro SS #384. Do all SS's have the same options or is there a way to find out what options this one has. I can't see the car because it is across the country from me. Also is 19,999.00 an ok price if it is a true SS.

Thanks

Steve

Since you have the vin# you should be able to take it to a local gm dealer to find out. GM dealers are tied into website called GM
Dealerworld. Under dealerworld there are various links for sales,service, body shop, and etc. Under the service section there is a link called "gmvis" where they can pull up a build sheet for the car. They can also give you a warranty service history on the car. It has other useful information also. The site is designed for internal use but I think a reputable dealer wouldn't mind getting this info for you. Good luck.

My car was #384 of 11,191 SS's produced by SLP in 2002. If the drivers door has WU8 it is an SS. Try and see if there is an SLP sticker on the Passengers side, this will list SLP options such as the 345HP Package. No sticker on the pass. door means a base SS, like mine.

Thanks, Wingnut how did you determine your car was #384??

you get ahold of slp and they will tell you

I dont know about the WU8 stuff,
my SS is real, bought it new, and i cant seem to find a WU8 code anywhere? And i have a build # from slp.

Originally posted by markss2001
I dont know about the WU8 stuff,
my SS is real, bought it new, and i cant seem to find a WU8 code anywhere? And i have a build # from slp. Look inside the door jam on the drivers door. Some where on that list of RPOs it should say WU8. Lots of the fake SSs don't even add all the visual stuff. My friend saw one a couple weeks of ago at a dealership that didn't have the spoiler, instant give away. Scary thing is he saw that at the dealership I baught my car from. But I know for sure mine is real.

The black book value on that car with those miles is anywhere from $19,475 to $23,750 depending on condition and features. Hope that helps.

Thanks, that does help. One more question did all of these cars have TTop roof panels. I haven't talked to this guy in a day or 2 but the picture looks like a TTop but it doesn't list in on the options. I can't tell if it may just be painted black.

Here you go, compliments of 1990 Turbo Grand Prix, this is that car.
VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 1FP87 -2001 CAMARO COUPE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1913 kg (4218 lb) Order Number : CWDD1P
Build Date : 11/15/2000 Build Plant : 212F - STE THERESE ASSEMBLY GM-CANADA
OPTION CODES
AG1 - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT AK5 - INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
AR9 - WITH FULL FLOOR CONSOLE, AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM A31 - POWER WINDOWS
A90 - POWER TRUNK OPENER BBS - HURST SHORT THROW SHIFTER
B35 - COLOR-KEYED REAR FLOOR MATS B84 - BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
CAE - UPFITTER CONVERSION - Z28 C60 - FILTRATION SYSTEM
DG7 - TWIN REMOTE ELECTRIC MIRRORS DL5 - DECAL
FE4 - RIDE & HANDLING SUSPENSION GU6 - REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO
G80 - LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL-REAR AXLE IPB - INTERIOR TRIM DESIGN - AR9
J65 - POWER DISC FRONT & REAR BRAKES K34 - ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
K43 - GENERATOR 102 AMP LS1 - ENG 5.7 LITER SFI V8 ENGINE
MM6 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MN6 - (REPLACES STANDARD EQUIPMENT)
NC1 - EMISSION SYSTEM, CALIFORNIA LEV NC7 - EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL SYSTEM
NP5 - WHEEL NW9 - TRACTION CONTROL
N73 - CUSTOM SPORT MAGNESIUM WHEEL PBT - ID TEMPORARY HOOD, PROC OPTION
QFK - P275/40 ZR-17 S/B RADIAL B/W R9W - REAR DEFOGGER NOT DESIRED
SLM - SALES STOCK ORDERS STE - PLANT CODE
TS9 - HIGH LEVEL LAMP STOP DELETE T82 - HEADLAMPS CONROL, AUTO ON-OFF
T96 - FRONT FOG LAMPS UA6 - THEFT DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM
UB3 - GAGE PACKAGE WITH TACHOMETER UK3 - CONTROLS
UN0 - AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER & ATC UZ7 - ENHANCED SPEAKER SYSTEM
U73 - FIXED MAST ANTENNA VG8 - NOTICE TO BUYER LABEL
VK3 - FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNT VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V12 - POWER STEERING COOLING SYSTEM V73 - /CANADA
WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG YA7 - CALIF. ASSY. LINE EMISSION TEST
YF5 - CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS Y2Y - SALES PACKAGE CAMARO SS DUAL
Z28 - CAMARO Z28 1SD - CONSISTS OF:
1SZ - SELECT COUNTIES IN NEW MEXICO. 10Q - IVORY WHITE
10U - IVORY WHITE/LT AUTUMNWOOD MET 6ZL - FRONT SPRING
7ZL - FRONT SPRING 8TJ - REAR SPRING
9TJ - REAR SPRING 92B - MEDIUM GRAY CLOTH
92I - GRAY INTERIOR TRIM

Yup, that is without a doubt a Camaro SS.:)

Turbo Grand Prix thanks a bunch by this can you tell if the car has TTop's or not. This has been alot of help you must work at a dealership or something. Thanks again


Steve

it is a ss but no t-tops

t-tops would be CC1

Can you tell what SLP options the car came with?

Originally posted by White01ss
Thanks, that does help. One more question did all of these cars have TTop roof panels. I haven't talked to this guy in a day or 2 but the picture looks like a TTop but it doesn't list in on the options. I can't tell if it may just be painted black.

dude, you can get a SS with hard top and crank windows/ manual locks if you want. SS is not luxuary items, it is performance:

Ram air hood
Free flow exhaust
17" wheels
high rise spoiler
(A4 3:23 Gears)

And some had things like power steering cooler and other small items.
Granted cuz most SS were in the upper 20's to 30K area most people who spent that much money got the leather seats, T tops, & power doo dads.

Originally posted by Schismblade
Can you tell what SLP options the car came with?

For added SLP content there would be a RPO code Y2Y.
It isn't there so it's a standard SS.

AL, since the list that grandprix sent has this line in it
YF5 - CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS Y2Y - SALES PACKAGE CAMARO SS DUAL

What kind of options does it mean it has??

Have you called SLP yet? You could get all these answers in 5 minutes or less.

Not every ss is a t-top. You have the option of t-top, convertible, or a coupe (hardtop). I have an 01 and it is a coupe. These are much rarer than the t-top cars. By the way contact slp and they can help you out with the vin # and if it is a true ss.

Thanks, I plan to call SLP first thing Monday. I originally posted this at about 6pm on Friday so I have not been able to call. I appreciate all of the help with this. I am amazed at all of the positive response I have received on this board I hope I can find other people in my area (i.e Camaro Clubs etc...) Thanks again for all of the help


Steve

Not all SS models are T-Top.

SLP has all build numbers. Go to the SLP site and put in the VIN. They'll give you the build number. That's how I verified my car is a real SS.

I just went and looked - yes, the WU8 code is in the code list on the driver's door and yes, there is an SLP sticker on the passenger door with the build date (11/99) and the SLP options such as performance exhaust.

Thanks! I didn't know that!

Exactly where do you put in your VIN on the SLP site I am going to www.slpeng.com is that right

Originally posted by White01ss
Exactly where do you put in your VIN on the SLP site I am going to www.slpeng.com is that right
There database is down for awhile, they are moving shops. The build number forum may return when there up and running again.

Originally posted by White01ss
AL, since the list that grandprix sent has this line in it
YF5 - CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS Y2Y - SALES PACKAGE CAMARO SS DUAL

What kind of options does it mean it has??

Any Y2Y content is suppoed to be on a sticker on the passenger door frame.