buying OEM with no vin number???

[jamesmetairie]

I,ve been using a vin from some used Corolla to search for parts at local Toyota dealers. Is there any place you guys know to buy OEM Toyota , such as a crank sensor that will fit my 05 vibe(base).

[joatmon]

You can always go to autotrader.com and use the advanced search to find a listing for a Matrix of comparable year and engine/tranny and use the VIN from one of the search hits

you have an 05 base, I assume auto transmission, so, for example, looks like some VINs for a comparable 05 Matrix XR auto currently for sale are
2T1KR30E85C471788
2T1KR32E55C394231

[jamesmetairie]

thanks joatmon.