http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2004-07-01-vin-shortage_x.htm?csp=26
Deuce · Idon't brag I mostlyboast MTA MetroCard Joined Sep 14, 2003 · 5,951 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Jul 1, 2004 http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2004-07-01-vin-shortage_x.htm?csp=26
K kenratboy · Registered Joined May 23, 2003 · 1,244 Posts #2 · Jul 1, 2004 Interesting. Same thing with IP addresses, they had no idea what would happen when they started.
Piddy · 400whp club here I come!! HT MR2 Turbo Joined Dec 17, 2003 · 3,546 Posts #3 · Jul 1, 2004 ^ But they started IPV6.... what are they going to do for VIN's?
F famous182 · On The Street Joined Apr 4, 2004 · 268 Posts #4 · Jul 1, 2004 ^ aticle says reuse vins kinda scary thot. They should reuse vins from cars that are Junkyard material or totaled.
^ aticle says reuse vins kinda scary thot. They should reuse vins from cars that are Junkyard material or totaled.
Piddy · 400whp club here I come!! HT MR2 Turbo Joined Dec 17, 2003 · 3,546 Posts #5 · Jul 1, 2004 Ya.... that would kinda ruin the VIN process though. Having more than one car for a VIN :dunno: A lot of stuff could go wrong with that.
Ya.... that would kinda ruin the VIN process though. Having more than one car for a VIN :dunno: A lot of stuff could go wrong with that.
Deuce · Idon't brag I mostlyboast MTA MetroCard Joined Sep 14, 2003 · 5,951 Posts Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 1, 2004 simplest solution would be to have manufacturer code, model code, and production number: ie. US built 2004 Camry V6 XLE 4TMCV30605225
simplest solution would be to have manufacturer code, model code, and production number: ie. US built 2004 Camry V6 XLE 4TMCV30605225
P powderblue91 · Rotor > Piston 91 Camry, 90 RX7 Joined Jan 2, 2004 · 411 Posts #7 · Jul 2, 2004 couldnt they just add a number or change a number to a letter?
Deuce · Idon't brag I mostlyboast MTA MetroCard Joined Sep 14, 2003 · 5,951 Posts Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 2, 2004 apparently that costs billions of dollars. That would be too easy.
REN69 · The Return of the Red Coupe 2010 RAV4 V6 Joined Aug 14, 2002 · 19,666 Posts #9 · Jul 4, 2004 woah.. its Y2K all over again!! :lol:
