Ive been given a model number by a seller. it doesn't seem to match any in the SIDC faq page. its gc8********
Is this possible ?

[Edited by ROSSC - 3/3/2002 8:03:47 PM]

Thats a Chassis number not a model number it on the same plate though

He has probably taken that off the V5 document

[Edited by chrisp - 3/3/2002 8:12:43 PM]

Taken from the SIDC FAQ the model code is seven digits long:

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


cheers

chrisp

Thanks Chris