how to tell which 97 i have

[reclipse93]

ive seen that in 97 for the c class 280 parts differ, how can i tell which end of the year my car is? any info would be great, thanks!

[sensoryx]

take your vin number. which should be located at your driver side door and plug it into this website.

http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

it will give u all the details about your car, including the color code

[reclipse93]

thanks thats a big help, how i can order parts!

[reclipse93]

i guess if the codes say new model year, i have the newer 97,,,thanks!

[BMW04E46]

there were two type of 1997 c280?? :suprise:

what were the differences??

I know 97 was the first year for sports package and the 5 speed electronic transmission, and the last year for the inline 6