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Old 06 January 2007 | 04:41 PM
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hello fellas,

just been to look at a classic with a friend, just wanting to know if its what the lad says, a 1996 sti in white, or where i can find out

vin plate had
model no. GC8D4ED
engine no. EJ20KDW6PR

thanks ROB
Old 06 January 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rooter75
hello fellas,

just been to look at a classic with a friend, just wanting to know if its what the lad says, a 1996 sti in white, or where i can find out

vin plate had
model no. GC8D4ED
engine no. EJ20KDW6PR

thanks ROB

HPI CHECK, thats the best way, ok you have to spend £50 but its worth it in the long run


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Old 06 January 2007 | 04:48 PM
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theres an HPI check for £9.99 on the net
have a search (I used it for my purchase)

www.mycarcheck.com

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Old 06 January 2007 | 05:01 PM
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IT CAN BE EITHER:
WRX STi3 4
WRX STi3 V-Limited 4
WRX RA STi3

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
Old 06 January 2007 | 05:12 PM
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thanks for the replies, found all the info here,

Which Car is a WRX STi

thanks again

rob
Old 06 January 2007 | 05:58 PM
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but did it tell you if its been involved in an accident? write off, outstanding finance?


buyer beware springs to mind


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Old 06 January 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Its a V3 STI; the applied model number is simple to work out. D = MY97 and ED = STI.

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Old 06 January 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rooter75
hello fellas,

just been to look at a classic with a friend, just wanting to know if its what the lad says, a 1996 sti in white, or where i can find out

vin plate had
model no. GC8D4ED
engine no. EJ20KDW6PR

thanks ROB
just had a look on one of my sites it came back with this
09/96 – 08/97WRX STi Version 3
GC8D4ED
EJ20K DW6PR (280bhp)
Manual TY752VBCAA
Old 06 January 2007 | 06:25 PM
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thamks for the info
and advise
Old 06 January 2007 | 06:44 PM
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just had a look and mine is a V2 STI 555 Limited Edition Vin Plate , anyone know wot this might mean , ie after sales???? The car its self any info would be great

Mick
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