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2003 Subaru Forester VIN decoder

Decode any 2003 Subaru Forester VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 2003 Subaru Forester VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JF1. The tenth character is 3, the model-year code for 2003; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: G and H. The factory records place assembly at Ota, Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.5L. The catalog holds 100 sample 2003 Subaru Forester VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

2003 Subaru Forester trims, engines and plants

9 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
2.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorOta, Japan36
2.5X2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorOta, Japan24
2.5X2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorOta, Japan15
2.5X2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorOta, Japan7
2.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorOta, Japan6
2.5X2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorOta, Japan5
2.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorOta, Japan5
2.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorOta, Japan1
Manual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorOta, Japan1

Sample 2003 Subaru Forester VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyPlantAction
JF1SG63693H7609162.5X2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG636X3H7481272.5X2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613G7360292.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613G7580802.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613H7011142.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613H7018872.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613H7199842.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613H7223832.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613H7260592.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65613H7621722.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623G7225582.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623G7637112.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623H7120392.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623H7454762.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623H7483622.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623H7633772.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65623H7707822.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65633G7572992.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65633H7196632.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65633H7358012.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65643G7169102.5XS2.5LManual/Standard · 5-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65643H7284052.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65643H7335242.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65643H7390472.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65643H7716262.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65653H7300962.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Ota, Japan
JF1SG65663H7190572.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65663H7203542.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65663H7222172.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65663H7592042.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65673H7080182.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65673H7101252.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65673H7602332.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65673H7716532.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7019182.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7026952.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7124172.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7137932.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7237082.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7500182.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7503742.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65683H7700742.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65693H7009412.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65693H7224712.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65693H7283522.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG65693H7555522.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG656X3H7007232.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG656X3H7247942.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG656X3H7578582.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan
JF1SG656X3H7591112.5XS2.5LAutomatic · 4-spdSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Ota, Japan

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

JF1SG63693H - 2.5X
Trim
2.5X
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG636X3H - 2.5X
Trim
2.5X
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65613G - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65613H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65623G - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65623H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65633G - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65633H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65643G - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65643H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65653H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65663H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65673H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65683H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG65693H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JF1SG656X3H - 2.5XS
Trim
2.5XS
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.500000
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City
Ota
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2500
Displacement CI
152.559360236
Engine
2.500000L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Plant Company Name
FHI
Plant State
GUNMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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