First number of my VIN is a 5? Is that Sweeden? what does that mean for quality?

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dennymac8946
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First number of my VIN is a 5? Is that Sweeden? what does that mean for quality?

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Was my Vibe built by Saab?
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Re: First number of my VIN is a 5? Is that Sweeden? what does that mean for quality? (dennymac8946)

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Built buy toyota in a toyota plant. ALL Vibes and Matrix VIN start with 5.
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Re: First number of my VIN is a 5? Is that Sweeden? what does that mean for quality? (dennymac8946)

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No it's 99% Toyota built at the NUMMI plant in California. Oh, and welcome to Genvibe.
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Re: First number of my VIN is a 5? Is that Sweeden? what does that mean for quality? (Sunny)

Post by Raven »

WOOO! looks like a tie Mavrik.
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Sure, if Sweden builds their Saabs in California and badges them as Pontiacs.
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Re: First number of my VIN is a 5? Is that Sweeden? what does that mean for quality? (Sunny)

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Quote, originally posted by Sunny »WOOO! looks like a tie Mavrik.A tie? nah, I still posted first
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