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Make Toyota
Model Matrix
Year 2003
VIN 2T1LR32E03C049898
Short VIN check to junk 2T1LR32E03C
Trim Level XR 4WD
Manufactured in CANADA
Production Seq. Number 179603
Body Style HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine Type 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-short 4A