Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Sonderkontrolle Stand-/Fotowagen (903)
English translation:
Special inspection, display car
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Oct 27, 2013 17:46
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German term
Sonderkontrolle Stand-/Fotowagen (903)
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Interior/exterior design, accessories of BMWs
This appears in a list of codes in a car dealer's database for errors, etc. I only have the Excel list - no context. I came across several similar lists (e.g. E30 code list) containing only the German expressions. So I wonder whether this is not available at all in other languages. I found out that "Sonderkontrolle" translates as "special inspection".
My first idea was that "Standwagen" is a "display car", for example on automobile shows but couldn't find any proof for that. So any help - even if I have to leave it in Geman - would make my evening.
My first idea was that "Standwagen" is a "display car", for example on automobile shows but couldn't find any proof for that. So any help - even if I have to leave it in Geman - would make my evening.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | Special inspection, display car |
Michael Martin, MA
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| 4 | special inspection display vehicle |
Clarien Kurzepa
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| 3 | Special inspection, presentation / photo vehicle |
Yorkshireman
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Proposed translations
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Michael Martin, MA
United States
United States
Native in German
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English
United States
Creativity wins in the long run
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
, English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
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Special inspection, display car
Your first idea may not have been far off...
"Roadsters are nice, but let's not forget the original 300 SL. This is the 1956 Mercedes-Benz New York International Automobile Show display car (standwagen) for which I've provided a home since 1971."
"Roadsters are nice, but let's not forget the original 300 SL. This is the 1956 Mercedes-Benz New York International Automobile Show display car (standwagen) for which I've provided a home since 1971."
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Comment: "Thank you all for your help. In the meantime my customer confirmed the meaning of "Stand-/Photowagen""
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Special inspection, presentation / photo vehicle
This must be from the BMW code list - see link.
SA = Sonder Austattung - special features.
Such cars would be subjected to a special inspection before being put on sale - sort of a thing between a new and used car.
Here, 903 is - unfortunately - only given in German.
I think that presentation/photo vehicle would suffice. i.e. a vehicle that has been presented on a motor show stand or used for press photos or catalogue/brochure shots - very probably with lots of extra features the marketing people want to show off.
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:30:45 GMT)
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Another thread on it:
see the post from Tyrone D.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/14...
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:32:09 GMT)
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And another:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/15...
Postby deejaywasp
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:34:18 GMT)
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Maybe motor show / photo vehicle would fit the bill as well.
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:41:08 GMT)
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Maybe "motor show" would fit quite well instead of "presentation". I hate the translation of Messe as trade fair (in one of the references) - it hardly ever is - and since when have cars been on display at trade fairs.
Any translators earning enough to have bought one?-)
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:42:25 GMT)
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Bl---y slow computer (server)! Double entries again!!
SA = Sonder Austattung - special features.
Such cars would be subjected to a special inspection before being put on sale - sort of a thing between a new and used car.
Here, 903 is - unfortunately - only given in German.
I think that presentation/photo vehicle would suffice. i.e. a vehicle that has been presented on a motor show stand or used for press photos or catalogue/brochure shots - very probably with lots of extra features the marketing people want to show off.
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:30:45 GMT)
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Another thread on it:
see the post from Tyrone D.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/14...
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:32:09 GMT)
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And another:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/15...
Postby deejaywasp
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:34:18 GMT)
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Maybe motor show / photo vehicle would fit the bill as well.
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:41:08 GMT)
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Maybe "motor show" would fit quite well instead of "presentation". I hate the translation of Messe as trade fair (in one of the references) - it hardly ever is - and since when have cars been on display at trade fairs.
Any translators earning enough to have bought one?-)
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Note added at 5 hrs (2013-10-27 23:42:25 GMT)
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Bl---y slow computer (server)! Double entries again!!
Note from asker:
| Thank you very much, Yorkshireman, it's exactly what I assumed. Needed confirmation though from the native speaker! |
15 hrs
Clarien Kurzepa
Native in English
Professional with attention to detail.
Native in: Afrikaans , English
Works in: German to English, German to Afrikaans, Afrikaans to English, and 1 more.
special inspection display vehicle
In English we speak about a vehicle or car on display rather than a presentation vehicle.
I would omit "photo vehicle" and only use "display vehicle", because pictures are also taken of display vehicles. I have never heard of a photo vehicle and I also cannot find such a term.
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Note added at 18 hrs (2013-10-28 11:53:23 GMT)
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A better example:
“For the purposes of these guidelines, Vehicle Displays are defined as the public display of motor vehicles either for promotional, illustrative, or educational purpose.”
http://eol.ucla.edu/EV200.pdf
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Note added at 19 hrs (2013-10-28 13:16:28 GMT)
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I also found: "Individualfahrzeugdaten0903 Sonderkontrolle Stand-/Fotowagen Ausstellungsfahrzeug (unit for presentation)."
It appears in the second last post:
http://www.7-forum.com/forum/18/ausstattungslisten-78155-112...
Display vehicle in this context seems to be correct.
I would omit "photo vehicle" and only use "display vehicle", because pictures are also taken of display vehicles. I have never heard of a photo vehicle and I also cannot find such a term.
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Note added at 18 hrs (2013-10-28 11:53:23 GMT)
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A better example:
“For the purposes of these guidelines, Vehicle Displays are defined as the public display of motor vehicles either for promotional, illustrative, or educational purpose.”
http://eol.ucla.edu/EV200.pdf
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Note added at 19 hrs (2013-10-28 13:16:28 GMT)
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I also found: "Individualfahrzeugdaten0903 Sonderkontrolle Stand-/Fotowagen Ausstellungsfahrzeug (unit for presentation)."
It appears in the second last post:
http://www.7-forum.com/forum/18/ausstattungslisten-78155-112...
Display vehicle in this context seems to be correct.
Reference:
Discussion
Don't know the correct English term, but "display car" sounds good...
http://www.mbca.org/forum/300-sl-standwagen