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Originally Posted by TEG
What is the cut-off for 2.5 vs 2.0?
William: you suggest it is the year 2011 cars (B in digit 10).
I thought the 2.5 cars were introduced mid way through 2010, but were these all labelled 2011 cars?
To avoid controversy with labeling someone's car incorrectly, maybe best to just differentiate between 1.x non-sport, 2.x sport and 2.x non-sport and forget about the variants within?
My car has an A in the 10th digit and is a 2.5.
That's probably the best way. There are a few cars that are '2.25s' with some features of the 2.5s but in a 2.0 shell.
If position 10 is an 8 then it is a 1.5
If position 10 is an A then it is a 2.0, '2.25' or 2.5 (can't tell just by any particular VIN digit)
If position 10 is a B then it is a 2.5
Thanks, TEG. I'll go with 1.x, 2.x non-sport and sport. Sounds like 2.0 vs 2.25 vs 2.5 is a can of worms.
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Actually, 2.25's are 2.0's that have been upgraded to the 2.5 external shell appearance.
My car is the other way 'round - it's a late 2.0 that has some 2.5 features, like the seats and improved PEM. They still call it a 2.0.
Ah, I had that backwards. I knew there were some interval/bridge cars in there somewhere. I think Mark's decision to go with 1.x, 2.x non-sport and sport is probably the best.
Sometimes it was a sales technique. The store wanted to move 2.0s but had few takers with similarly priced 2.5s in the offerings. The 2.25 upgrade was offered (I think 4 free, not sure) and sometimes even done weeks after delivery. I would guess the VIN stayed the same.
The world loves to be deceived.
Yes, the VIN on the 2.25s remained the same as it was when the car started out as a 2.0
I think we know #848 was a 2.0 converted to 2.25
The 'official' switchover to 2.5 started around #965
But #1000 seems to be a 2.0 that was made somewhat out of sequence.
Anyways, you basically have to look at the car - the VIN alone isn't going to tell you.
FYI, the check digit for this one is '3'.
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