That's great info Thank you Ever heard of power steering being from factory in a big block 4 spd car but not on the MARTI? I am wondering if that could be a "trim variation"?
No, TRIM is by definition the interior "trim" of the car. Tach and power steering are not "Trim" items.
I spoke with Kevin Marti about Trim Variation a few years ago now, but he said that it was basically a "minor" item in the interior that was different from the norm ~ like the walnut grain panel mentioned earlier in this thread. The Trim Variation code was noted on the door tags so that dealers would know there was a difference and could address that properly from a warranty standpoint. He said that it would be something simple, such as the thickness of the seam welts used on the seats, or the windlace used. Basically, something small that you would not really notice it - unless you happened to replace that trim item with a standard trim piece, in which case it might stand out as being different when seen right next to the "variant" pieces. I asked him if it might be the grain or texture of the vinyl / materials on the seats or door panels and he said no, that grain / texture would not be something that would be different.
