Production Information and VIN Lookup
I recently added a few new features to the sales listing and research sections.
Production Information
In my sales listing comments, I often make reference to the number of coupes in a similar color combo to the one for sale. I decided to make this information more available to everyone. Now, when you look at a sales listing you will see “Rarity: 1 of …”. This will show you the number of coupes produced in the same color combination, in the same year, and with or without a sunroof as the listed coupe. Below this line you’ll see a link to “View Product Information”. If the VIN is available on the listed coupe, you will be taken to a page that will show you the coupe’s original colors, year, production date, engine, notable options, a link to get a vehicle history report, a variety of production statistics and its sales history. For those that I do not have a VIN for, it will just show you the general information and production statistics.
The production statistics include:
- Total Number with the Same Engine
- Total Number in the Same Model Year
- Total Number in the Same Exterior Color
- Total Number with the Same Interior Color
- Total Number in the Same Color Combination
- Total Number in the Same Color Combination with or without a Sunroof
- Total Number in the Same Color Combination with or without a Sunroof and with the Same Engine
- Total Number in the Same Color Combination with or without a Sunroof and in the Same Model Year
If you have ideas for more, please send them to me and I’ll add them.
VIN Lookup
Under the new tab “Research”, you will now find the new “VIN Lookup” page. This will allow you to input any M Coupe VIN and see the production information listed above for that coupe.
Forced Induction
The last change I made is highlighting those coupes with superchargers or turbos. I’ve noticed that is a feature some shoppers are looking for specifically, so I thought I’d make it easier for them. It will also help explain the price premium on those coupes versus the naturally aspirated ones. They are now noted with a “Forced Induction” tag. You may also query the coupes for sale or sold by this tag.