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Jan 18, 2008 | 09:32 PM

e-rock420

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VIN Question, am I retarded, or did I get ripped off?

I just bought a 93 Civic SI coupe, or at least I thought I did. I just checked the VIN decoder and according to it I have a CX/EX civic. The first 11 digits are 2HGEJ1154PH. The engine code is D16Z6, which is for an EX/SI. Could the confusion be because it was built in Canada? Or am I just an idiot? I've checked several threads regarding chassis and engine codes, and I just want to make sure sure someone doesn't call me out when I'm finished with it and try to sell it to fund another project. The firewall and dash VINs both match. I'm used to working on domestic cars as I had a Mazda B Series (which is just a Ford Ranger built in Japan) and used to wrench for a Ford dealer, and all these minor variations between Civics are starting to drive me nuts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Erock

Jan 18, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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Re: VIN Question, am I retarded, or did I get ripped off? (e-rock420)

well in canada its considered Si but equivalent to US Civic EX coupe

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Jan 18, 2008 | 10:04 PM

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Re: VIN Question, am I retarded, or did I get ripped off? (e-rock420)

Type the full VIN in CARFAX and see what it shows up as.

Jan 18, 2008 | 11:08 PM

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Re: VIN Question, am I retarded, or did I get ripped off? (Padawan)

in the us(not exactly sure.) only the ex came with power windows or door locks and sunroof does urs have power doors and sunroof or just a sunroof.... and if it was a cx it wouldnt have a z6 would it..

Jan 18, 2008 | 11:13 PM

hmtcrxsir

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Re: VIN Question, am I retarded, or did I get ripped off? (luvmihatch)

canadian model is Si
US model is EX
same trim

thats the end of that

Jan 19, 2008 | 12:52 AM

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Re: VIN Question, am I retarded, or did I get ripped off? (e-rock420)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by e-rock420 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just bought a 93 Civic SI coupe, or at least I thought I did. I just checked the VIN decoder and according to it I have a CX/EX civic. The first 11 digits are 2HGEJ1154PH. The engine code is D16Z6, which is for an EX/SI. Could the confusion be because it was built in Canada? Or am I just an idiot? I've checked several threads regarding chassis and engine codes, and I just want to make sure sure someone doesn't call me out when I'm finished with it and try to sell it to fund another project. The firewall and dash VINs both match. I'm used to working on domestic cars as I had a Mazda B Series (which is just a Ford Ranger built in Japan) and used to wrench for a Ford dealer, and all these minor variations between Civics are starting to drive me nuts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Erock</TD></TR></TABLE>
There's not even a 5th gen Civic Si coupe in the US.

It's not that it was built in Canada, but that it was sold in Canada.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by luvmihatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">in the us(not exactly sure.) only the ex came with power windows or door locks and sunroof does urs have power doors and sunroof or just a sunroof.... and if it was a cx it wouldnt have a z6 would it.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
If it were a USDM CX it also wouldn't be a coupe.

So the OP didn't get ripped off. He has an EX (USDM) / Si (Canadian) coupe.