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Prius Three VIN, but options don't match?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by timwasson, Oct 17, 2013.

  1. timwasson

    timwasson New Member

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    We bought a Prius for my wife from an online auto auction. The VIN is "JTDKN3XXXXXXXX" Which I investigated a bit. In 2013, the 6th digit of the VIN indicates the model number, in this case, "3".

    I checked out the options list for the 2013 Prius Three and was pleased with what I saw. Unfortunately, this car does not seem to be equipped with the Three options, including backup camera, navigation, and smart-key access on 3 doors.

    My wife doesn't care much about these options, and I don't really feel "misled", because the auction site never listed those specific options. I just thought I was being smart by figuring out the model number (not referred to in the auction), and the options list myself.

    So, I guess my question is, where did I go wrong? Is this really not a Prius Three, or are those options really not standard on a 2013 Prius Three?
     
    #1 timwasson, Oct 17, 2013
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    For 2013 a Three should have backup camera, 3 door sks and navigation in the 6.1 inch display audio unit.

    I don't think the 3 after JTDKN denotes the vehicle is a model Three. Here's a post I made with info on what means waht in the VIN for 2010, doubt it's much different now.

    Meaning of VIN | PriusChat
     
    #2 Paradox, Oct 17, 2013
  3. ny_rob

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    I think you received incorrect information regarding the significance of the "3" in the VIN.
    I had a 2012 Prius Five which had a "3" in the same place in the VIN.
    I currently have a 2012 Plug-In Prius that also has a "3" in the same place in the VIN.


    EDIT .... looks like Paradox posted while I was researching my VIN's... but we both came to the same conclusion.
     
    #3 ny_rob, Oct 17, 2013
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    #4 maurices, Oct 17, 2013
  5. timwasson

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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure we got a Prius Two with some additional features, but it is definitely not a Three.

    Oh well, we still got a great deal on it. We can add the backup camera relatively easily/inexpensively, and my wife doesn't really care about the navigation or smart keys. Thanks for the help guys.
     
    #5 timwasson, Oct 17, 2013
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    FYI, roman numerals were only used in 2010 so you have a Two. Just want you to be versed in the 'proper' model you have being its a 2013. Enjoy the vehicle as I am certain you and your wife will. :)
     
    #6 Paradox, Oct 17, 2013
  7. timwasson

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    Sorry, I'm still catching on to the Prius terminology. Prius Two it is!

    We're enjoying the car a lot. My wife called this morning during a rain storm talking about how great the back windshield wiper was. I'm glad she's easy to please.
     
    #7 timwasson, Oct 17, 2013
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    chop shop prius:D
     
    #8 CdotK, Oct 17, 2013
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