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    Paint Color Doesn't Match Decoded VIN

    Hi all,

    First time posting in the M5 forum (non-M E39 owner), but I'm considering picking up a high-milage M5. However, when I decode the VIN I have, it says the car is a different color than it is (and, according to the seller, the VIN matches on the title/car, and the paint stamp in the bay says the car is the correct color). It is a late-99 production car, and I'm wondering what might cause this discrepancy. Thanks in advance.

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    Lucas
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    Quote Originally Posted by lucas999 View Post
    Hi all,

    First time posting in the M5 forum (non-M E39 owner), but I'm considering picking up a high-milage M5. However, when I decode the VIN I have, it says the car is a different color than it is (and, according to the seller, the VIN matches on the title/car, and the paint stamp in the bay says the car is the correct color). It is a late-99 production car, and I'm wondering what might cause this discrepancy. Thanks in advance.

    Best,
    Lucas
    Online vin decoders aren't always that accurate. Maybe give your local parts dept a shot at it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mvibe View Post
    Online vin decoders aren't always that accurate. Maybe give your local parts dept a shot at it?
    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it. However, I'm starting to think I might wait for a cleaner example and stick with my 335i/530i combo a bit longer. Can't wait too long, though, or the M5s will get way too expensive!
    Check out my car blog here: exhaustfumes.blog
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    I would also get the last year of the m5 it was the best one

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