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  • CrusherCurtis
    R3VLimited
    • Mar 2010
    • 2532

    #1

    How to track down a Previous Owner.

    So I sold my e36 to some kind of insurance investigator. Before he bought it he was able to get names, address and phone numbers etc. to all the previous owners. Of course because I'm good for nothing I lost his number. Does anyone know anyone like this or how to find out this info short of Hiring a PI.
    I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
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  • StereoInstaller1
    GAS
    • Jul 2004
    • 22679

    #2
    I know it varies state by state...is that any help? I would call the DMV, see if they have any ideas.

    Closing SOON!
    "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

    Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

    Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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    • CrusherCurtis
      R3VLimited
      • Mar 2010
      • 2532

      #3
      I don't think they'd divulge that kinda info
      I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
      Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

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      • Cletonius
        R3VLimited
        • Oct 2010
        • 2809

        #4
        The dmv does divulge that information. You gotta pay though and it takes some days. At least it did when I last searched a car
        - Josh
        1990 325is

        Need a shift boot?
        Looking to buy shift boot frames, PM if you have one to sell

        Here's what happens when you let the internet pick your license plate

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        • txtorquemade
          E30 Mastermind
          • Mar 2009
          • 1758

          #5
          I am a PI. Whats wrong with using a pro?...:cockbloc:
          sigpic 1987 325is

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          • VinniE30
            R3VLimited
            • May 2010
            • 2113

            #6
            A carfax will get you the names. From there you can google their address and possibly home phone number. If not then the number will be listed in the whitepages if they didin't specifically request to get it removed and be unlisted.
            Zinno '89 <24v swap in progress>

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            • priapism
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Mar 2010
              • 1182

              #7
              Do you have the owners manual? Sometimes the first owner's name is written by the dealer in the owners' manual. I had a guy that owned my 968 track me down from that info.
              sigpic
              -Sean : 91 Calypso 325i : Castro Motorsports SoCal Spec E30 #33

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              • CrusherCurtis
                R3VLimited
                • Mar 2010
                • 2532

                #8
                Originally posted by VinniE30
                A carfax will get you the names. From there you can google their address and possibly home phone number. If not then the number will be listed in the whitepages if they didin't specifically request to get it removed and be unlisted.
                You sure carfax has names (before I waste money)?
                I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
                Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

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                • VinniE30
                  R3VLimited
                  • May 2010
                  • 2113

                  #9
                  Originally posted by CrusherCurtis
                  You sure carfax has names (before I waste money)?
                  Sorry I was wrong about that. I just checked my carfax and it only says city and state it was registered in. For some reason I thought it did.
                  Zinno '89 <24v swap in progress>

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                  • AnimalE30
                    Wrencher
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 266

                    #10
                    I've been wanting to do this for awhile.

                    My car was purchased as a track car and wasn't registered for the road until 94. Changed hands three times in a year per the guy I picked it up from.

                    Would love to get all the details from the 1st owner.

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                    • slammin.e28
                      שמע ישראל
                      • May 2010
                      • 12054

                      #11
                      Bloodhounds.
                      1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

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                      • ZekeTheSneak
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • May 2010
                        • 1562

                        #12
                        Just need a name. then facebook



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                        • StereoInstaller1
                          GAS
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 22679

                          #13
                          I got mine by having my son go around the side of the counter at the DMV and peeking at the screen...

                          Closing SOON!
                          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                          • ACHTUNG
                            R3VLimited
                            • May 2005
                            • 2397

                            #14
                            Call Magnum. I'm sure he, TC and Rick can get to the bottom of this.
                            1989 US E30 Cammed S52
                            Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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                            • devon.818
                              Banned
                              • Feb 2011
                              • 2937

                              #15
                              4chan?
                              /b

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