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When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

I have a 91 Trans Am, when I ran the VIN at work two options pulled up. (This has never happened to me even with customers vehicles.)

How can I verify if it is truly a GTA or just a regular Trans Am?
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

What sources are you using?

Simply look for the RPO code Y84 on the SPID sticker. In 1991 the SPID sticker moved from inside the center console to inside the locking luggage compartment in the rear driver corner. If the SPID sticker is missing, go to Compnine.com and sign up for a free account and simply use your VIN. Look for Y84 on the listing. Y84 is the RPO code for the GTA option.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

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What sources are you using?

Simply look for the RPO code Y84 on the SPID sticker. In 1991 the SPID sticker moved from inside the center console to inside the locking luggage compartment in the rear driver corner. If the SPID sticker is missing, go to Compnine.com and sign up for a free account and simply use your VIN. Look for Y84 on the listing. Y84 is the RPO code for the GTA option.
I'm using the VIN code search at my work, Advanced Auto Parts. I haven't a clue what system they use. But generally they are accurate(that is why it threw me off).
Awesome I'll look for the Y84 and tell you if it is GTA or not!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

http://www.gtasourcepage.com/

A lot of good information on this site.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

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http://www.gtasourcepage.com/

A lot of good information on this site.
That site helped a ton. I'm still highly confused because on the GTA pricing and options page. I have almost everything it givves the ++ for except the power antenna and the all four disc brakes.

I'm confused.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

Hmmm, I've noticed over the years lots of places pull up my VIN as a Trans Am/GTA. Only thing that really differs them are the RPO codes tho.

Look in your rear lock compartment on the inside of the lid for your SPID label that has your RPO code, Y84 as mentioned is GTA.

In 91 and 92 Trans Ams could be optioned with ALL GTA pieces and still have been *just* a Trans Am.

Say your missing the label, say the car is missing emblems, look at the metal mesh grill on the front middle of the hood, if it's anodized gold, GTA, if black, Trans Am. Course the hood could have been replaced or even repainted incorrectly.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

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Hmmm, I've noticed over the years lots of places pull up my VIN as a Trans Am/GTA. Only thing that really differs them are the RPO codes tho.

Look in your rear lock compartment on the inside of the lid for your SPID label that has your RPO code, Y84 as mentioned is GTA.

In 91 and 92 Trans Ams could be optioned with ALL GTA pieces and still have been *just* a Trans Am.

Say your missing the label, say the car is missing emblems, look at the metal mesh grill on the front middle of the hood, if it's anodized gold, GTA, if black, Trans Am. Course the hood could have been replaced or even repainted incorrectly.
Damn, I guess it's just a regular ol' Trans Am.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

GTA's don't have fender vents either like TA's have on front fenders. If you have them its a TA. Still not end of the world, really not much difference between engines and suspension.
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Re: When I run my VIN I get GTA and none GTA version of my car??

Originally Posted by Jersey89GTA
GTA's don't have fender vents either like TA's have on front fenders. If you have them its a TA. Still not end of the world, really not much difference between engines and suspension.
91 Trans Ams like his did not have the fender vents either, that stopped after 1990.
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