So i'm trying to figure how to tell the difference an SE and SLE model. This car i'm looking to buy is sayin its an SLE, but the fog lights are out in the corners and it doesnt have the chrome wheels. It is loaded inside though - leather, dual pwr seats, dual climate control, premium sound, but no sunroof. Is there a place on the net to look the VIN up? Any help is appreciated.

SEs have outer fog lights and single exhaust
SLEs have inner fog lights and dual exhaust

I have the 02 model and the way you described the 2000 model is just like mine except I have a sunroof and heated seats but not the premium sound / monsoon system And mine is an SE.

thanks for the feed back! I was thinking the same thing bout the fog lights and the exhaust, this owner doesnt know what he'* trying to sell.

In 2000, you should be able to tell by your VIN number. The model number is encoded in characters 4-5.

HX - SE
HY - SLE
HZ - SSEi

Although in later model years, my dealer tells me that HZ is used for both SLE and GXP but an RPO code differentiates them.

EDIT: Trim Line / Series (Characters 4-5).