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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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VIN Decoder

New feature which allows members to decode their VIN! Along with MSRP and invoice price, the Vin Decoder can be used to see engine and powertrain stats, options by body style, paint colors and codes, and detailed technical specs. Users can also easily share that information to Social Media sites like Facebook and Twitter, or even click through to purchase a Carfax report for that particular car.

The VIN decoder will also appear as a hyperlink anytime a member posts a VIN to enable more accurate info when referencing VINs in sales threads or general conversation. We think the VIN Decoder will be a fun and useful tool for members, so check it out!

Use this link to check out a VIN not posted in a thread.

To check out a link posted in a thread, hover over it and a popup will appear. Click on the link and enjoy the wealth of information provided.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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It is kind of ok, but it doesn't really tell a nissan knowledgeable person anything out of the ordinary.

To the less knowledgeable, it is nice because it lists all the standard features and equipment for the car.

If you could type in the option code that is under the hood, that would make it useful.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I thought this was spam for a second but cool
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
It is kind of ok, but it doesn't really tell a nissan knowledgeable person anything out of the ordinary.

To the less knowledgeable, it is nice because it lists all the standard features and equipment for the car.

If you could type in the option code that is under the hood, that would make it useful.
Is the data for the option code available? If so I could write a little web service that would decode the option code.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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you know whats funny, when I purchased my car this dude told me it was an SE and it has that logo in the trunk as well so I was ok cool and I bought it, now with this VIN decoder I just find out that my car is a GXE, damnnnnn
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 00maxima-600rr
you know whats funny, when I purchased my car this dude told me it was an SE and it has that logo in the trunk as well so I was ok cool and I bought it, now with this VIN decoder I just find out that my car is a GXE, damnnnnn
Does it have fog lights? That VIN decoder is not perfect.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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fog lights

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Does it have fog lights? That VIN decoder is not perfect.

yes it does but that's because he did the 02-03 front conversion
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 00maxima-600rr
you know whats funny, when I purchased my car this dude told me it was an SE and it has that logo in the trunk as well so I was ok cool and I bought it, now with this VIN decoder I just find out that my car is a GXE, damnnnnn
lol did it have the SE tails?
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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lol did it have the SE tails?

you mean the spoiler?or tail-lights?
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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lol did it have the SE tails?
What else does an SE have that a GXE doesnt have? BOSE? Heated/Power Seats? Sunroof?
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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GXE has red taillights? No spoiler, No Sunroof, No Bose, No Foglights, Power driver seat, manual passenger seat. Its all pre-wired though
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Originally Posted by CaTalyst.X
Is the data for the option code available? If so I could write a little web service that would decode the option code.
It is available in bits and pieces. I have looked up various things. I'm not sure what I saved on my computer, but you get the original paint color, some options like lsd axle. I think some of it is in the FSM but I know I did a lot of web searching.

When you look on the tag under the hood, it is called the ID code or number.

here is what I have for my 2000:

Code:
ID# - B LH U L G A A33 E V A -- A --
      |        | |       |
      |        | |       |
      |        | |       N-Canada
      |        | |       U-USA non Calif
      |        | |       V-USA Calif emissions
      |        | |
      |        | A-4 speed automatic transaxle
      |        | F-5 speed manual transaxle
      |        | Y-6 speed manual transaxle
      |        |
      |        B-(MAX) GXE in USA, GXE-S & C & GLE in Canada
      |        E-(MAX) GLE-S & C in USA
      |        G-(MAX) GLE in USA
      |        T-(MAX) SE IN USA, SE and SE-S & C AND SE-L in Canada
      |        V-(MAX) SE-S & C AND SE-L in USA
      |        H-(I30) Base, Sunroof,Luxury pack 4 A/T
      |                and Touring pack in Canada
      |        W-(I30) Touring pack
      |
      B-Maxima 4 door sedan
      C-Infinity I30 4 door sedan
for my 97:

Code:
ID# - B LH U L E A A32 E V A
      |        | |       |
      |        | |       |
      |        | |       N-Canada
      |        | |       U-USA non Calif
      |        | |       V-USA Calif emissions
      |        | |
      |        | A-4 speed automatic transaxle
      |        | F-5 speed manual transaxle
      |        |
      |        E-(MAX) GXE in USA, GXE & GLE in Canada
      |        G-(MAX) GLE in USA
      |        V-(MAX) SE
      |        H-(I30) Luxury pack & base 4 A/T
      |        W-(I30) Touring pack & base 5 M/T
      |
      B-Maxima 4 door sedan
      C-Infinity I30 4 door sedan
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Toxic!
GXE has red taillights? No spoiler, No Sunroof, No Bose, No Foglights, Power driver seat, manual passenger seat. Its all pre-wired though
I have all of that in my car so I guess it is a SE
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Yeah GXEs didnt come with a sunroof which i personally prefer. I hate them haha. I think of the "SE" as the "Sunroof Edition". I also believe the SE has the white gauges. My GXE has the black one.
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Originally Posted by 00maxima-600rr
you know whats funny, when I purchased my car this dude told me it was an SE and it has that logo in the trunk as well so I was ok cool and I bought it, now with this VIN decoder I just find out that my car is a GXE, damnnnnn
My car is coming up as the same and I know for a fact it's an SE.
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WTF? It says mines an SE manual. But mines a GLE Auto. hmmm...
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by maxspeed96
WTF? It says mines an SE manual. But mines a GLE Auto. hmmm...
Lol, this sh....... Is crazy hahahah.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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I also use this website www.carinfo1.com and guess what, it also says that my car is a GXE, what the h.........l...??.?.??
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Originally Posted by 00maxima-600rr
you know whats funny, when I purchased my car this dude told me it was an SE and it has that logo in the trunk as well so I was ok cool and I bought it, now with this VIN decoder I just find out that my car is a GXE, damnnnnn
Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
My car is coming up as the same and I know for a fact it's an SE.
Originally Posted by maxspeed96
WTF? It says mines an SE manual. But mines a GLE Auto. hmmm...
Originally Posted by 00maxima-600rr
I also use this website www.carinfo1.com and guess what, it also says that my car is a GXE, what the h.........l...??.?.??
My suggestion to all of you is to go look at the metal plate that is under the hood on the firewall, between the cruise control actuator and the brake master cylinder.

On that plate you will see the car's VIN number and below the VIN is a string of letters, numbers and dashes. Write it down and compare it to what I posted in post # 12. The 6th character from the left is what you want to compare.

FYI - the dashes are valid characters. They are used to indicate that some option is not installed on the vehicle.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
My suggestion to all of you is to go look at the metal plate that is under the hood on the firewall, between the cruise control actuator and the brake master cylinder.

On that plate you will see the car's VIN number and below the VIN is a string of letters, numbers and dashes. Write it down and compare it to what I posted in post # 12. The 6th character from the left is what you want to compare.

FYI - the dashes are valid characters. They are used to indicate that some option is not installed on the vehicle.
will do, thanks
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