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VIN question
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:17 pm
by 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
Re: VIN question
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:12 pm
by 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.
Re: VIN question
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:23 pm
by silver03
VIN came decoded with the Alpine designation from the state and my insurance company. I do not have the raised roof.
Re: VIN question
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:36 pm
by 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/
