Re: UrQ VIN# discrepancy?

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

RndLiteBMW@aol.com writes:
> I can't believe it took me this long to notice this...  While detailing my 
> '83 UrQ underhood today, I noticed that the VIN-like number on the firewall 
> is quite different than that on the A-pillar.  The VIN on the A-pillar is 
> WAUDCO85XDA900460, while the # underhood is WAUZZZ85ZDA900460.

This is normal.  The ZZZ designation is used in European models
and the VIN stamped on the body reflect that, but the actual US
VIN number is as stated on your A pillar.  This has come up on
this list before.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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