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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.

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

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

Chris.B

iTrader: (4)

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

dj219957

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

jasongtr

iTrader: (19)

i have 2 both are gl's

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thanks all cheaked vin plate all is well.