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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: Car names & numbers...
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Wed, 03 September 2003 23:40

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Yeah, what everyone else said - the more you're exposed to this sort of stuff, the quicker you'll pick it up. Most people don't know all model codes, but are familiar with the codes for the vehicles they're interested in (eg a Corolla nut knows the difference between a KE55 and an AE92, but may not know the difference between an MX62 and a JZX90).
The important thing to remember with model codes is the last letter in the code is the chassis code which designates the type of car it is. For example, "RA23" is an A chassis which is for all RWD Celicas and Supras. Corollas have an E chassis (eg KE70), Cressidas/Chasers/MkII's have an X chassis (eg MX83), MR2's have a W chassis (eg SW21), and so on. I can't remember the RAV4 chassis code right now but it will have its own unique code. Once you're familiar with these codes you'll know what sort of car someone is talking about when they start spouting model modes. 
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