Decoding spec of potential purchases

[Bushido]

Hi again all,
Is there an available resource for checking spec / build details of potential purchases please? I seem to recall that Ian is often good enough to help people along here and that I have seen the folks at a8 parts disappear to their computer screens and come back with info?
I only ask as , I’m realising just how generic and inaccurate many of the populated spec sheets on autotrader etc are. I accept they just wok down a tick list , but

thanks as always, Paul

[Adrian E]

Yep, Ian probably your best bet. I find if photos aren’t totally rubbish you can spot most important options (I even got good at spotting the boot hump in the S5 that covers the sports diff control module!)

At least B&O is easy, as are blinds, ACC, keyless start. Depends what options are key for you?

I always work on the basis that a car advertised as ‘fully loaded’ will invariably feature no options at all……

[tintin]

The build code sticker is the definitive spec, for the D2, at least - but as Ian is (I think...) the only one on here who can decode that, all roads still lead back to him. Although I vaguely recall that he/someone else posted a link to a website that does that decoding for you???

[pete-p]

Originally Posted by tintin

Although I vaguely recall that he/someone else posted a link to a website that does that decoding for you???

Is it this site?

http://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx

[tintin]

Originally Posted by pete-p

Is it this site?

http://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx

That looks like it

[steamship]

There is also the following site as well:

http://prsearch.planetvag.com/