The following is a list of abbreviations you likely to
see in the classified section of the newspaper.
2-DR Two-door
2WD Two-wheel drive
3-DR Three-door (hatchback)
4 CYL Four-cylinder engine
4-DR Four-door
4WD Four-wheel drive
4X4 Four-wheel drive
5-SPD Five-speed manual transmission
6-SPD Six-speed manual transmission
ABS Antilock brakes
AC Air conditioning
ALL PWR Power everything, as in power locks, power
windows and power mirrors.
ALUM Aluminum
ARB Anti-roll bar
AUTO Automatic transmission
AWD All-wheel drive
BDLNR Bedliner
CASS Cassette player
CD Compact disc player
CTRL Control, as in CRUISE CTRL
ENG Engine
FIRM Firm on the price; the seller is not likely to
negotiate.
FWD Front-wheel drive
GAR Garaged, meaning that the paint and exterior
should be in excellent condition.
HBK Hatchback
HDTP Hardtop
HTBK Hatchback
HWY MI Highway miles, meaning less harsh conditions,
but may be an excuse for high mileage.
INT Interior
K Thousand. 56K means 56,000 miles on the
odometer.
LTD Limited
LTHR Leather
MINT Excellent, near-perfect condition.
MNRF Moonroof
OBO Or best offer. A sure sign that the seller is
willing to negotiate.
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer, meaning
factory equipment.
OFR Offer. Again, it means that the seller will
take less than the advertised price.
PB Power brakes
PKG Package, as in GOLD PKG
PL Power locks
PM Power mirrors
PS Power steering, or powered seats
PU Pickup
PW Power windows
RBLT Rebuilt
RWD Rear-wheel drive
SFTP Soft top
SNRF Sunroof
SPLR Spoiler
TILT Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
TINT Tinted windows
TRAC Traction control
V6 Six-cylinder engine
V8 Eight-cylinder engine
WARR Warranty, indicates that the vehicle is still
under some sort of warranty.
WHLS Wheels
X-CAB Extended or Extra Cab