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Old 10 February 2011, 09:53 AM
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hiya

im just wondering if someone can help me decipher my chassis number please?

its GC8KD3WG

i understand the G=impreza, the C=sedan, the 8=turbo model but i cant find what the K stands for?? i was under the impression that the fourth digit stood for year of manufacture??

sorry if im being dim

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Originally Posted by claire6069
hiya

im just wondering if someone can help me decipher my chassis number please?

its GC8KD3WG

i understand the G=impreza, the C=sedan, the 8=turbo model but i cant find what the K stands for?? i was under the impression that the fourth digit stood for year of manufacture??

sorry if im being dim
As posted by The Matrix on another thread:

The model code is a seven digit code used to identify each model in the range.
This code is found on the VIN plate in the engine bay.
The following list breaks down the code reading from left to right.
# Series code: G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy
# Body type: F=Wagon C=Sedan
# Engine type: 8=2.0L Turbo
# Year code: A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95/96 D=MY97 E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
# Number of doors: 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door sports wagon
# Model type: 8= WRX 7= Type RA E = STi D =STi Type R & RA
# Transmission: D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD

If that info is correct there is somethng very wrong with your model code.
Old 10 February 2011, 10:14 AM
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Hi. Try on here

http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/wrx.html
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Hi. Try on here

http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/wrx.html
Old 10 February 2011, 12:55 PM
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Do you have a UK car (or is that what you are trying to find out?) as they have the 'K' but normally in the 5th position.
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There are some errors on the catherine and ken website.......fair play to them the info is hard to find but some applied model codes are wrong

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http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...ProductionRuns

Here's the SIDC page......not very helpful I'm afraid.

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http://www.sti.jp/product/impreza/list.html

jap STi site.......

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r u sure you've go the k & d the right way round? Cos the k would mean a UK model and d would mean it's a MY97
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Originally Posted by Midlife......
According to this website I have a WRX STI TYPE RA V-LIMITED.

I'm happy, thought it was only an RA.
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Hi. Mine is GC8C4ED which stands for V2 and V2 555 How do I know which one is mine ??
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555 cars only came in blue pretty sure the differences are only cosmetic
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100% that the K and the D are the right way round and yes, it is a UK model, is this why its got the K??
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