camasgtb4 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i'm new to subaru's but now love them but curious how do you tell if a vehicle is a true spec-b all help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 True way to tell, VIN # Telltale signs 2006 - red leather interior - 5 spd manual with nav 2007 - black interior with blue alcatera inserts, 6 spd manual with nav 2008/2009 - black interior with black alcatera inserts, 6 spd manual with nav If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irimis Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yea only way to really tell is the vin. But the likelihood that someone swapped interiors, tranny and has a NAV is rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 VIN # should be: 4S3BL696xxxxxxxxx The 696 is the spec.B part. The first 5 digits may be different from different years... those describe the car, BL is for sedan, IIRC.. but 696 was constant... always spec.B You could also post a link to a car for sale here and most would be able to tell whether or not it was legit. For example, in 2007, it would be very difficult and highly unlikely for a DGM LGT owner to swap to a 6speed, swap the interior, and swap the wheels. EDIT: Also, now that I think about it, I don't know if any 5EATs have swapped to 6mt. 5mts could not get factory navigation, other than the spec.B in 2006... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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