What's even more funny is that the "VIN" is not a number anyway.... It is
a "Vehicle Identification String" or maybe "Vehicle Identification
Alphanumeric Sequence".
Maybe they should have just called it "VI" as people are going to always add
the "number" to the end anyway.
Personally I like "UASS". (Unique Automotive Sequence String) =)
-Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Pender" <ben_pender@yahoo.com>
To: "PeugeotGroup" <peugeot-l@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Peugeot-L] VIN numbers and a few basic questions
> Hey Guys,
>
> Sorry, I can't help it...I have to say something.
>
> VIN Number? V-I-N stands for vehicle identification
> NUMBER. When you say VIN number, you are saying
> "vehicle identification number number".
>
> Same as PIN number--personal identification number
> number. HIV virus? Human immunodeficiency virus
> virus. ATM machine? Automatic teller machine
> machine.
>
> The English language is a remarkable thing. It can
> be used to great effect with an efficiency of words,
> while at the same time allowing near limitless
> possibilities for expression.
>
> I'm not meaning to flame or correct, I'm just
> pointing out something that obviously few have
> considered.
>
> Regards,
> Ben Pender
> 12 Euro cars
> 0 American POS's
> 0 Pickup trucks
>
> --- crowswagon <crowswagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> Still fairly new at dealing with a pug.
>> What kind of info can be gleened from the VIN
>> number, and are there any books that have a
>> breakdown
>> of what each number / letter stand for.
>> Also, my owners manual just lists my car as a fuel
>> injected wagon, (it's a 1985 505) but the title
>> states that
>> it's a GL.
>> I have also seen postings that mention the SW8, and
>> I can only
>> assume the TD stands for turbo diesel.
>> What were the different option packages available
>> for that year
>> on the 505 in the U.S.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for all your help....
>>
>> Warne
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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