[W126 Coupe] Differential swap
gary peck
gary.peck at sympatico.ca
Wed Feb 23 20:07:10 EST 2005
Mike the Vin was posted but here it is WDB1260391A389435
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Ramay
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:50 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Differential swap
Non-US VINs are normally WDB1261751A etc. while US VINs (for our SECs) normally are WDBCA045 etc. The US VIN is supposed to have the year coded into the tenth digit while Non-US do not. Non-US VINs have the chassis model just after the first three letters (the "126") while the US VIN has a model designation (045) that need deciphering. If you have a Non-US VIN, it is readily apparent to the local DMV and US customs folks (assuming they're awake), hence the difficulty in working with a "gray market" car. I had a DMV lady insist that the 1996 E60 in front of her was a 2001 model due to the VIN number. I got it straightened out, but it took a while and went several levels above her pay grade.
What's the VIN on the car in question? Don't need the last seven digits, just the first ten alphanumerics.
Mike R.
Iain Gunn & Mike Ramay
Received imfo back from Mercedes Benz Canada.
Quote: Unfortunately Mercedes Benz Canada will not be able to confirm a vehicle can be imported into the United States. I suggest you contact the US Dept. of Transportation directly and/or Mercedes Benz US at 1-800-367-6372 - Erin Somerville/Costomer relations.
Mike I did'nt know there was a difference in Vin # between countries could you further explain this.
Gary Peck
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