147 Chassis Number Interpretation

Unknown member · Mar 31, 2003

I am getting somewhat puzzled trying to interpret the chassis numbers of my two year old (and now written off) 147 and the new 147 on order.

The old 147 had the following chassis number: ZAR93700005010157, while the new one has ZAR93700003129216. What is puzzling me is the fact that the two year old 147 had a chassis number bigger than the still on order 147.

On the other hand when it comes to the engine number it's the other way round, i.e.: 2432047 for the old one and 3239251 for the new one.

Any clue what all this means? will I be getting a car older than my old and now dead 147 ?

TS

Mel Bonkers · Mar 31, 2003

TwinSpark,

Have you written off your 2 years old car? eek! Is that a economical write off, or a material write off (read write off in accident)? eek!

Guest · Mar 31, 2003

Although I'm not sure what you mean, I believe it's both, since the insurance should be paying me and the car has been already scrapped

TS

Amsterdavid · Mar 31, 2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Mel Bonkers:
TwinSpark,

Have you written off your 2 years old car? eek! Is that a economical write off, or a material write off (read write off in accident)? eek! <hr /></blockquote>Mel,
I know what they say about Alfa's and resale value, but now you're being rediculous! wink

He obviously trashed it!

Mel Bonkers · Mar 31, 2003

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Amsterdavid:
Mel,
I know what they say about Alfa's and resale value, but now you're being rediculous! wink

He obviously trashed it!

<hr /></blockquote>Well,

It never hurts to ask.....you know

Guest · Mar 31, 2003

Mel,

someone else took care of doing the trashing job for me - I did not trash it !!

TS

Hoygaard · Mar 31, 2003

IMHO, I think there's something wrong with the new car's WIN. All cars have a 17 digit frame number. For instance; KMHCH51FPVU030017. (Which is a 3 door Hyundai Accent 1.3) This should apply for all cars made the last 10 years or more, as these figures comply to some sort of international rule on chassis/frame numbers. Older cars have'nt got that many figures. If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about it, as it's probably some sort of internal number the dealer/factory uses when ordering the car. The extra figures might include details concerning colour/upholstery and equipment.

Good luck with your new car
May the old one rest in peace, or be sold in pieces to Banflu INC.

Hoygaard

Guest · Mar 31, 2003

TS, the first chassis number is dated 04/2001 the second isn't registering (obvioulsy) so cant help you much. Only guess is that they didnt use the "3" lists first!

wrinx

chrisg · Mar 31, 2003

This website may give you more info:
http://www.autobaza.pl/ab/en/web/productaa0100

Guest · Apr 1, 2003

Thank you guys,

it looks like only the last six digits are the serial numbers all the rests are constants

Thks & Rgds

TS

147 Chassis Number Interpretation

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