Can you determine rough manufacture date by VIN

[bradbissell]

Looking at two LEAFs with the last VIN digits of 19947 and 19987. Does anyone know roughly when in 2012 these were built? I can only go off the VIN since I don't want to go to the dealer without knowing roughly when the cars on the lot were built. From talking with the dealer a few months ago, they stated that most of their cars had been on the lot since April 2012. Obviously, I wouldn't want to get a car that already had a year of calendar degradation on top of whatever charging @ 100% the dealer had done.

Thanks!

 

[Weatherman]

February or March 2012 would be about right for a VIN around 20000.

With a VIN close to 21000, my LEAF has a manufacturer date of April 2012.

 

[bradbissell]

Thanks! Looks like I will stay clear of those unless my Prius ups an dies. The lease rates are just so good right now that it is hard to resist...

 

[garygid]

The sticker on the driver's door frame should have
the month and year of manufacture, I believe.

If it sat at some mid-charge level, like they are shipped
from Japan, that would likely be much better than
being stored at 100% charge.

Also, since the battery cells apparently "age" somewhat,
you might want to check their GID-value, and possibly
negotiate an appropriately reduced purchase price.