JimVVC

Hi

I am thinking of selling my MY98 WRX STi V5, it has been in the UK since it was new.
Someone is interested but slightly worried as the V5 states IMPREZA WRX so no mention of the STi. I put this down to the DVLA as I heard there are many descrepancies with imported cars. Id there anything on the VIN plate etc that will prove that its a genuine STi? It has all the correct badges, engine bay etc etc.

jaytc2003

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http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm about half way down

ESH

Take a note of the model code of the chasis plate and check against the sidc faq section. It should confirm the model of your car.

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm#1.2

It s not uncommon for imported cars to have been classed as GL WRX when infact it is / was an STI varient.

Regards

Esh

BLACK V5

As above. Check the model code. Sti will be GC8F4ED. WRX will be GC8F48D. (thats if its a 4 door saloon)

JimVVC

Cheers, I looked at the model code and it should be a GC8E4ED
I have looked at the number on my V5 which is different. Starting with GC8 then 6 numbers. :-/

BLACK V5

Thats the code for a version 4. V5 is GC8F4ED. This should be on a plate under the bonnet, next to the suspension turet.

JimVVC

ah right i'll have a look when the wife has finished work ta

BLACK V5

[QUOTE=JimVVC]ah right i'll have a look when the wife has finished work ta [/QUOTE

P.s. Your car may have been manufactured in 98. But the model year runs from sept98 to aug99. So Version 5`s Are classed as MY99 cars even if they were made in 98.

JimVVC

ahh right i see, i was looking in the wrong section as it was reg'd in april '98

BLACK V5

April 98 would make it a version 4. Version 5 was sept on. Like already said, only real way of knowing is by checking the vin plate.
Ver 4 = GC8E4ED
Ver 5 = GC8F4ED.
Think you`ll have to wait for the other half to get home to find out for sure.

JimVVC

hi all looked at the ID plate on the strut top and it is a GC8E4ED - thanks all for your help