Date:         Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:16:52 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Anyone know of a model-ID list for Toyotas? NVC
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TRYING to get the model numbers for as many Toyotas as possible, say
a comprehensive list... there doesn't seem to be any one place to
look.

VINs are useless, as they're just a number assigned by the local
gummint. These take no account of the make or model. What I want is
the model code, which up til about 2000 was normally stamped into the
firewall as well as a bonded-on plaque (or under the engine-lid in
vans), but in later models often only appears on a bonded-on plaque,
sometimes in a front doorjamb. The model code is followed by a hyphen
and the serial number.

Examples of model codes:
RWD Corolla  - KE10, KE25, KE30, KE70, CE70 etc
FWD Corolla  -AE80, CE96, AE 120 etc
LandCruiser  -BJ80, FJ80 etc
Corona  -RT104, ST170, CT176, ST180, ST210, ST240 etc
Camry  -SV20, SV30, CV30, SV60 etc
Hiace  -RH20, LH60, ZH110, DH205 etc

There are many more model codes than vehicle variants... eg a
base-model 1987 Corolla diesel manual sedan is a CE80; a
more-upmarket 1983 Srinter liftback diesel automatic is also a CE80.
A 1994 Corona diesel FWD sedan is a CT190; a 1994 Corona diesel 4WD
sedan is a CT190 as well (C in a Toyota car code means diesel). But a
gas 1989 Corona sedan could be an ST170 or an ST171.

Anyone come across anything like this?