Newbie question here: What do these various model codes mean? Mine is 9300A. I've seen 9300 and 9300C as well for the 2013 GS350. Sorry if this has been well-covered, but I couldn't find any information in FAQ or search. At first I thought it had to do with the package options, but this doesn't seem to be the case. Does it have to do with certain build series? Any significance to the distinction?

 

Thought I'd check once more and see if anyone has an answer on this. Still curious to learn the model code distinction. Thanks.

 

I only know 9300 is GS350RWD and 9306 is GS350AWD. Not sure about the 9300A and 9300C.

 

I appreciate the reply and info. The "A" and "C" designations will remain a puzzle to me.

 

I'm wondering if model code 9300A is an F-Sport. I have an F-Sport with model code 9300A.

If I had to make an educated guess, model 9300C is the hybrid?

 

So what would the model code be for an AWD F-Sport?

Seems like I actually remember seeing that code listed on the spec sheet that the dealership will email you when you're shopping for a car. The same form that has the Cargo Ship #, Port Name, Ship Date, Place of build.

 

Just got this from my dealer:

9300 = RWD
9306 = AWD
9340 = Hybrid

Suffix A and C has to do with manufacturer allocation code.

 

Ah, interesting. Thanks for the info! Not sure exactly what "manufacturer allocation code" means, but this stands to reason that the "A" or "C" has nothing to do with the options or particular trim of the GS350 (i.e., luxury, F sport, etc.).

I originally thought the "A" or "C" designation might have some correlation to the F sport or Luxury models as well, but further research showed this not to be the case. Also, my non-F sport (Luxury) GS350 is designated as model 9300A on the sticker and dealer printout.

 

My AWD Luxury is 9306A