stef28-2008

hi ive got an import ive been told its a jdm wrx then got told its a ra then an sti how can i find out i think this is my vin gc8e48degc830230 if anyone can help

joz8968

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MY98 WRX.

GC8E48D - WRX
GC8E47D - WRX Type RA
GC8E4ED - WRX STi Version IV
GC8E4DD - WRX Type RA STi Version IV
GC8E2DD - WRX Type R / Type R STi Version IV / Type R STi Version IV V-Limited

stef28-2008

dose that mean its a wrx m8

Dazza9t9

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Im still learning all about subarus, what can you tell me about my car

Model - GC8E48D - WRX
Engine - EJ20GDW4HE
Transmission - TY752VB3FA

Any info would be great, Thanks guys

myblackwrx

iTrader: (1)

Applied model code if it's an import

Series code G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy etc.
Body type F=Wagon C=Sedan
Engine type 8=2.0L Turbo
Year code A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95&96 D=MY97 (facelift) E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
Number of doors 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door wagon/hatch
Model type 8=WRX 7=RA type E=Sti D=Sti Type R & RA
Transmission D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD

UK model code is slightly different

Examples here

Steve's Eta Tauri Site - UK Model codes

myblackwrx

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joz8968

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Yes. The code says that it's a MY1998 (Sep 97 - Aug 98) 'vanilla' WRX only.

joz8968

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The code isn't right. There a MY letter missing after the 8... amongst other anomolies.The K, though, indicates it's a UK Turbo 2000 model.

Look at the "Applied model" 7-digit code on the VIN plate on passenger suspension turret and carefully post it....

Dazza9t9

iTrader: (2)

That does not quite work for my code,

my code is GC8E48D

G = Impreza - Correct
C = Sedan - Correct
8 = 2.0 - Correct
E = MY98 - Mine is a 1994 preface lift
4 = 4 door - Correct
8 = WRX - Correct
D = 5 speed manual - Correct

i dont know if its me, am i missing something or have i got it wrong?

Dazza9t9

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I have just checked it on that web site, and it definately says with my model code it should be a 97/98 car. But mine is on a 94M reg, and its definately got the pre-facelift front end.

What is this about? should i be worried about this? what does it mean?

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Strange that your code is E - it should be B (MY94), or C (MY95)???

Dazza9t9

iTrader: (2)

yeah its got me pretty worried. Like i have said its got pre-facelift front end and pre-facelift dials and dash.

Dazza9t9

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Man i am a total idiot....................... i have wrote it down wrong!

I have wrote a C but made it look like a E! Panic over! sorry guys!!

I feel like a right TOOL now!

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

At least the car's styling matches the reg.... Dare I say it could it be a ringer/cut'n'shut? I do hope not obviously...

Dazza9t9

iTrader: (2)

Joz that was my worry! i was getting really concerned as i thought it was a clean straight car with good mileage (42000) so i was panicing!

At least it was my error and the car is straight, cant believe i wrote down a E instead of a C.

I have been and checked it in the snow and it definately is a C so that is correct MY95!

Splitpin

No, Joz, the code is correct, you are wrong on this one, you're getting the applied model code and the VIN mixed up. Nie has quoted a legitimate VIN.

No. The MY letter is there. It's the tenth character of a VIN. X, in this case, which means 1999 model year.

You have an MY99 Impreza Turbo 2000. Silver, I wouldn't be at all surprised.

Incidentally you might want to edit your post (and ask anyone quoting it to do the same) so your VIN isn't on show. It shouldn't be significant but you never know...

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

My apologies (again!) SP. Without checking the protocol of the long VIN... I assumed that the odrer of the 7-digit App Model code was the same and embedded in that VIN number.

I bow my head in shame for my procrastination... I'll get me coat.......................

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Phew!

I was going to suggest you double-check it.....

Dazza9t9

iTrader: (2)

I feel like a right tool now! But at least it matches, and I know its a my95!

Thanks for the advice guys

stef28-2008

my docs say its 2000 turbo 4wd st and its a 97 dont know y think it coz of an import