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Old 07-20-2015, 08:14 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by lupindub View Post
As far as I can tell from the CarFax, no mods have been done to it. Besides the Toyota Badge. It is also a Scion (Toyota) CPO. I don't think Toyota would CPO a modded car. Just sayin'. You never know though. I will definitely ask the dealer though.

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...ZNAA12D2724925
Mods would likely have come off before they even brought it in.
Check engine covers for tool marks on the bolts and screws.
Check the braces around the rad for open holes, bolts not holding anything or brackets with nothing on them (could have had SC or turbo)
Check springs and struts to see if they have the same level of visible age and wear as everything else underneath (could have been lowered)
Check the windows for sticker residue. If you fog them with your breath in the "normal spots" people put stickers you could even possibly read what they were. (Stickers don't mean mods but are a good sign)
Check the exhaust especially the clamps to see if they have some rust or are all shiny new looking (just a cat back no big deal but if had a header and tune...)


Even if you find anything keep in mind that some guys that mod their cars take way better care of them then stock. But then there is the other side of that coin.
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