Vin Codes clarification needed!
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2004.7 C180 Kompressor, BMW X5, Chevrolet Camaro LT, Mercedes S, Cesna 152.
Vin Codes clarification needed!
Two Codes [2004.7 C180 KOMPRESSOR] I am unsure about; refer below...
1. Imitation LEATHER?? Thought the seats were leather?? Or is this trim on doors etc??
2. Reduced performance engine??
CodeValue 110AIMITATION LEATHER 111AIMITATION LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE 165REAR AXLE GEAR/DCSA HANDLING 205BOWNERS MANUAL AND SERVICE RECORD - ENGLISH 221BSIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH 283BAIRBAGLABLE - ENGLISH 287THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE 293SIDEBAG IN REAR LEFT AND RIGHT 354ANTENNA FOR TELEPHONE D/E-NET 386MOBILE PRE.-INSTALLATION (MTUS) 414ELECTRIC TILT/SLIDE SUNROOF IN GLASS VERSION 4235-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 523RADIO AUDIO 20 580AIR CONDITIONER 613HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC 625VERSION FOR AUSTRALIA 668PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS 669SPARE WHEEL / FOLDING WHEEL 673HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY 744UBRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC 762RADIO REMOTE CONTROL W/O PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ) 805YEAR OF MODIFICATION 901LAUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION 9XXLAUSTRALIA / PACIFIC K06EXHAUST CONTROL CODE FOR FTP75 M013ENGINE REDUCED PERFORMANCE M18DISPLACEMENT 1.8 LITER M271R4-GASOLINE ENGINE M271
1. Imitation LEATHER?? Thought the seats were leather?? Or is this trim on doors etc??
2. Reduced performance engine??
CodeValue 110AIMITATION LEATHER 111AIMITATION LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE 165REAR AXLE GEAR/DCSA HANDLING 205BOWNERS MANUAL AND SERVICE RECORD - ENGLISH 221BSIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH 283BAIRBAGLABLE - ENGLISH 287THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE 293SIDEBAG IN REAR LEFT AND RIGHT 354ANTENNA FOR TELEPHONE D/E-NET 386MOBILE PRE.-INSTALLATION (MTUS) 414ELECTRIC TILT/SLIDE SUNROOF IN GLASS VERSION 4235-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 523RADIO AUDIO 20 580AIR CONDITIONER 613HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC 625VERSION FOR AUSTRALIA 668PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS 669SPARE WHEEL / FOLDING WHEEL 673HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY 744UBRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC 762RADIO REMOTE CONTROL W/O PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ) 805YEAR OF MODIFICATION 901LAUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION 9XXLAUSTRALIA / PACIFIC K06EXHAUST CONTROL CODE FOR FTP75 M013ENGINE REDUCED PERFORMANCE M18DISPLACEMENT 1.8 LITER M271R4-GASOLINE ENGINE M271
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2003 CL203 C320, 2002 W208 CLK320 cabriolet, 2012 A207 E350 cabriolet, 2011 X204 GLK350 4matic
Yup, the 'leather' in most of these cars is actually something called MB Tex. It's a imitation leather made by Mercedes-Benz. I like it, actually.
And I have no idea what they mean about reduced performance... Maybe it's because you don't own the V6 :P
And I have no idea what they mean about reduced performance... Maybe it's because you don't own the V6 :P
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2004.7 C180 Kompressor, BMW X5, Chevrolet Camaro LT, Mercedes S, Cesna 152.
Thanks...agree with you, re the "Leather".
