For 1990-2009 cars only
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 4 | Buick |
4-5 | Carline/Series | CW CU | Buick Park Avenue Buick Park Avenue Ultra |
6 | Body Style | 5 | 4 Door Sedan |
7 | Restraint System | 4 | Active Belts (Manual) with Driver and Passenger SIR |
8 | Engine Type | I K | RPO L67 3.8 Liter 6-Cylinder Supercharged MFI RPO L36 3.8 Liter 6-Cylinder MFI |
9 | Check Digit | X | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | W | 1998 |
11 | Plant Location | 4 U | Lake Orion Hamtramck |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 600001 | Plant Sequence Number |
