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14 February 2012, 08:56 PM

white2lsr

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Help me with this vin code please

There has been a bit of confusion over the fact that the impreza im getting is a T reg but has the older front end. Here is the vin code so could someone help me clear up what MY it is etc.

JF1GC8KDJWG028896

Thanks for any help.

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14 February 2012, 08:58 PM

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need the gc8 code mate

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14 February 2012, 09:00 PM

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need the gc8 code mate

where is that?

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14 February 2012, 09:12 PM

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Plate near the front passenger side suspension leg.

http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/wrx.html

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14 February 2012, 09:13 PM

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It's in the middle of the code you posted

JF1 = fuji heavy industries
GC8 = impreza saloon

ETA: Oops got the codes mixed up
W means 1998 model year (MY98)

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14 February 2012, 09:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprint Chief

It's in the middle of the code you posted

JF1 = fuji heavy industries
GC8 = impreza saloon

ETA: Oops got the codes mixed up
W means 1998 model year (MY98)

Thats odd as its for sale as a 99reg UK Turbo 2000

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14 February 2012, 09:46 PM

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GC8FK8D there you go

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14 February 2012, 09:48 PM

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OK GC8F = MY99 from the chassis code

But MY98 from the VIN code?

And a MY98 front end...

(Scratches head)

Not sure how reliable the VIN code dating is though. I don't know if it is Jan-Dec as opposed to chassis code Sept-Aug.

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14 February 2012, 09:50 PM

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hmmmm, so why would it have the early front end/interior items?

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14 February 2012, 09:51 PM

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Also says its a WRX and not a UK turbo 2000?

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14 February 2012, 09:56 PM

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Yet this site says its a MY98 so now im confused!LOL

CLICKY

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14 February 2012, 10:03 PM

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u should look at this site
http://www.autobaza.pl

it gives some info u might like to check further !!!!!

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15 February 2012, 05:31 PM

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In the model code it says its a WRX. Did the uk turbo have its own code of did they all get the WRX code?

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15 February 2012, 05:52 PM

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Its a UK turbo.
Produced between September 98 and August 99.

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15 February 2012, 05:58 PM

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Its a UK turbo.
Produced between September 98 and August 99.

Are you sure? I just got confusd when it worked out as a WRX of the GC8 no.

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15 February 2012, 05:59 PM

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its either a 98 or a 99 with a 98 front end fitted, this could be due to crash damage or the owner simply preferred it.
the bumper/lighrs are a simple swap.
i wouldnt worry too much as you have swapped already so its a bit late now.