HI ALL I AM NEW TO THIS SITE .hello to all i bought a wrx saloon just be for xmas.its a 1993. how do i tell if it is a real one.because just had log book back and it is saying it a impreza gl. the vin number is GC8006393. ENGINE EJ 20. was imported in 2000.please help.thank you.

 

On imports the 'Applied model code' is relevant not the VIN.

More importantly make sure you're insured as a wrx not gl

The 7 digit "applied model" code found on the vehicle identification plate inside the engine bay is decoded in the following way.
1.Series code G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy etc.
2.Body type F=Wagon C=Sedan
3.Engine type 8=2.0L Turbo
4.Year code A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95&96 D=MY97 (facelift) E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
5.Number of doors 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door wagon/hatch
6.Model type 8=WRX 7=RA type E=Sti D=Sti Type R & RA
7.Transmission D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD

 

A handful of WRX's did infact come to this country registered as GL's

It's up to you what you tell the insurance company though. I know of at least 2 that are registered as GL's

 

lots and lots of imported impreza wrx are declared as gl on the logbook. mine is down as a "impreza r". as said to be sure check the applied model code on the vin plate on the passenger side inner wing. if the second to last digit is an 8 then its a wrx. its nothing to worry about. just make sure you tell the insurance is a wrx

 

i have 2 both are gl's

 

thanks all cheaked vin plate all is well.