Confused?

[ctrlraven]

So yesterday I went a looked at a 2004 GM LS Limited Edition to buy and today I got around to doing a CarFax report on it. What has me confused is that on the carfax report it states:
2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS
2MEHM75WX4X624620
SEDAN 4 DR
4.6L V8 SFI DOHC / REAR WHEEL DRIVE

The only thing I didn't check was under the hood because I figued it just had a 4.6 sohc but when I started it up it of course didn't sound like the dohc but it was very peppy when I drove it around the lot. Does anyone know if they put the DOHC in the Limited Editions? I only thought the Marauder, Mach 1 and Cobra's had the DOHC engines for 2004. The car only has 12,584 miles on it and because I used to work there they are going to sell it to me for $14,995 which is an awesome deal I think.

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/5/25/202/651/520667647.202651559.IM1.MAIN.5 65x421_A.562x421.jpg
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http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/5/25/202/651/520667642.202651559.IM1.06.565 x421_A.562x421.jpg

Also if anyone wants a CarFax report just let me know I got the unlimited vin check for 30 days.

[mr.continental]

I just ran the vin # on fleet.ford.com and this is what I can up with:

<TABLE borderColor=#cccccc cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD class=pagehead1>VIN: 2MEHM75WX4X624620
</TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE id=tablegeneral cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 border=1><!-- Section for positions 1 thru 3 --><TBODY><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>2ME</TD></TR><TR><TD>Assembly Country:</TD><TD>Canada </TD></TR><TR><TD>Make:</TD><TD>Mercury </TD></TR><TR><TD>Body Style:</TD><TD>Sedan </TD></TR><!-- Section for position 4 --><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>H</TD></TR><TR><TD>Restraint:</TD><TD>BELT, ACTIVE, AIRBAG </TD></TR><!-- Section for positions 5 thru 7 --><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>M75</TD></TR><TR><TD>Vehicle Line:</TD><TD>Grand Marquis </TD></TR><TR><TD>Series:</TD><TD>LS </TD></TR><TR><TD>Vehicle Type:</TD><TD>Car/Minivan </TD></TR><!-- Section for position 8 --><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>Engine Type - 8th Position </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>W</TD></TR><TR><TD>Engine:</TD><TD>4.6 L </TD></TR><TR><TD>Cylinders:</TD><TD>8 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Fuel:</TD><TD>Gasoline </TD></TR><TR><TD>Horsepower:</TD><TD>220 HORSEPOWER </TD></TR><!-- Section for position 10 --><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>Model Year - 10th Position </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>4</TD></TR><TR><TD>Model Year:</TD><TD>2004 </TD></TR><!-- Section for position 11 --><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>Assembly Plant - 11th Position </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>X</TD></TR><TR><TD>Assembly Plant:</TD><TD>ST. THOMAS: TALBOTVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA </TD></TR><!-- Section for positions 12 thru 17 --><TR bgColor=#cccccc><TH colSpan=2>Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th </TH></TR><TR><TD>VIN Code:</TD><TD>624620</TD></TR><TR><TD>Prod Sequence Number</TD><TD>624620 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[SergntMac]

The GM-LS has the SOHC 2v 4.6L engine. Look in our gallery for engine pics, and pop of the hood on the LS. You'll know the difference immediately.

[JMan]

The eighth character of the V.I.N. is the engine code. "W" is the single cam engine. Alternatively, your MM would be a "V" in the eighth position. The "H" in the fourth position, indicates Driver's and Passenger's side Airbags as well!

HTH,

J

[ctrlraven]

RoyLPita ran the vin for me also. Come to find out it has the handling and performance package also =). The pictures I've seen of GM LS engines with the sohc show the airbox on the driver side, I'm hoping that is the case so I can re-use my stock one from the MM once I get a real intake kit for it and put it on the GM.

[jaywish]

I didn't know it came with those rims when you got the performance package.

Were the 17" 5 spoke rims an additional option?

Jay

[ctrlraven]

I'll have to give the car a good long look over again, stopping at the dealership and taking it for a lil spin was a spur of the momment type of thing. When I get some time to myself after work this week I'm going to go and inspection this thing from top to bottom and find out its deal.

[RoyLPita]

I didn't know it came with those rims when you got the performance package.

Were the 17" 5 spoke rims an additional option?

Jay

The 17" wheels came on the Sport CV only.