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How to spot 2013 with FL light vs genuine 2014 model
Gents,
Is it possible to tell just by looking at photos if its genuine MY2014-2016 or its a MY2013 with retrofitted headlights, black LED tail lights and other exterior bits?
Thanks
16th Oct 2021 1:27 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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Theoretically: based on vehicle color as I think they changed somewhat between the model years.
If the photo is of the VIN plate, absolutely……
16th Oct 2021 6:31 pm
Yargo
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
Location: Europe
Posts: 326
No VIN available. Its black, very black. Black edition.
16th Oct 2021 6:40 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15208
VIN is available…… you just need to look at the windscreen for it.
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
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ronp wrote:
VIN is available…… you just need to look at the windscreen for it.
There is no picture with VIN.
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What spec is it ?
Not mentioned, but it says 256bhp Black Edition.
17th Oct 2021 5:08 am
Yargo
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
Location: Europe
Posts: 326
Disco_Mikey wrote:
Do you have a reg number?
Its not in UK, no reg plate.
17th Oct 2021 5:27 am
Yargo
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17th Oct 2021 5:29 am
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
It’s broken!
The steering wheel has been installed on the wrong side!
On a serious note, I would bank on it being the full facelift….. yes the grille and headlights are easy changes, but few go to the length of changing the mirrors for indicating versions and side repeaters for the SDV6 badge.
Other than the steering wheel problem and the tan interior it’s identical to my 2014 in as much as it’s black on black with some black added black bits….. looks very smart (but I’m biased) A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
17th Oct 2021 7:16 am
Yargo
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
Location: Europe
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mirrors for indicating versions <--- that is a good one!!!
17th Oct 2021 7:50 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15208
Yes, it does look like the proper MY14 facelift model.
Also, looks like HSE spec.
Now I may be wrong, but I think pre facelift MY13 HSE models had the Harmon Kardon system, whilst facelift models had Meridian.
Nice looker though. 🏴
17th Oct 2021 8:27 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4138
The extended roof rails were also part of the “black pack” offered around that time, as per my 64 plate and 15 plates I’ve had... as S60r said the mirrors also changed to the led indicators..I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
17th Oct 2021 8:29 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4138
The wheels even look right as well, down to the factory fitted silver wheel nuts on black wheels I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
17th Oct 2021 8:31 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15208
Yargo wrote:
ronp wrote:
VIN is available…… you just need to look at the windscreen for it.
There is no picture with VIN.
The VIN number is in the little window on the darkened lower section of the windscreen, on the left (your driver’s side). It’s about in line with the top stalk of the wing mirror.🏴
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