VIN question

[silver03]

Just bought our 10th subaru as our youngest just turned 16 (we currently have 5 in our family, subarus that is, not kids)! We picked up a 94 AWD 5spd wagon from the original owner with 104k on the clock and maintained according to schedule (timing belt was just done). This car looks like an L wagon, but the VIN number keeps coming back as an "Alpine" wagon. This car has little frills (no sun roof, no cd player, no heated seats). Anyone have insight? thanks

[PhyrraM]

The VIN usually won't includes specific trim information unless it directly relates to a feature of trim level. (Such as the turbo motor for the SS). Is your wagon a raised roof model? If so, that is likely the reason for the VIN--not the trim package.

What source are you using to decode the VIN? It's possible the decoder might not be accurate.

[silver03]

VIN came decoded with the Alpine designation from the state and my insurance company. I do not have the raised roof.

[Legacy777]

Welcome to the BBS.


Here's info on decoding the VIN.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... decode.jpg

You can find specific trim package info towards the front of the parts catalog if you want to d/l it and compare the info in there to your VIN.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... og_-_FULL/