'02 vs 03 differences

RatLabGuy

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'03 p5 and '89 4Runner; M5 (wife's)
I know this comes up alot but I cannot seem to find it consolodated anywhere... if there is a trhead, i'll take ap ointer.

I'm looking for a replacement for my "bent" P5. It was an '03.5 (sold in April), 5spd w/ all options... 6 speaker sound + subwoofer.

Curious what exactly the differences between 02 and 03 are.
I am only looking at 5spds, which I'm gathering automatically included teh sunroof (woohoo).
Was the premium sound available in '02? E.g. 6 speaker w/ window sil ltweeters? Was the spare tire subwoofer automatically part of this, or an extra option? Are all te hvehicles pre-wired for it?
(I may be able to get the one form my totalled vehcile)
Any drivetrain changes? ABS? Leather option?
BTW I'm in MD but have many friends in NC if anybody has a line on one.,
 
02 had different gauges, shifter console, knob, stereo (no tweets), no sidemarkers, rounded spoke wheels.

02.5 is essentially an 03, new silver gauges, different cupholer, sidemarkers on the fender, 6 speaker stereo w/ disc changer, wheels.

i'm not entirely sure, but the 03.5 had the option of no roof rack and subwoofer.

i'm sure there's more differences, someone else will chime in.

somewhere in there was the side airbag/abs option. (my 02.5 had it, not sure if it was available on 02 models.)
 
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I'm pretty sure at least where I am the 02 have the chrome headlights where the 03's and up have the black headlights. I'm in Canada.
 
somewhere in there was the side airbag/abs option. (my 02.5 had it, not sure if it was available on 02 models.)

That's really curious - Mine was sold in April '03.
It had 6 spk stereo + sub AND a roof rack - everything - except I'm almost positive no ABS, and I was in a side collision and only airbags that went off were the front.
So that must have been an optional upgrade.

Anybody know if all the '03s are pre-wired for 6 spk + sub?
 
I believe 02 did not have abs or side airbags...later models you had to get abs to get side airbags.....at least I am pretty sure.....
 
yeah, leather, sunroof, no roof rack, 6speaker and sub with 6 disc changer,

Was leather an option on 03's or just 03.5?

I've got it in both, but, i have sunroof and no roof rack, but Callie's has roof rack and no sunroof
 
'02s can come with side airbags and ABS but only as a packaged deal. I have an '02 (build date: Dec. '01, no side markers, roof rack, no tweeters/sub, flip-up cup holders, and I originally had the round, chrome wheels and the off-white gauge faces) but I am certain I have ABS and side airbags (I have felt the ABS kick in and I can see the "ABS" thing on the sides of the seats. I'm kind of wishing I didn't have those now, but oh well. For reference I also have a 5-speed with a sunroof.
 
I believe 02 did not have abs or side airbags...later models you had to get abs to get side airbags.....at least I am pretty sure.....

no 02's have both of those as options, i know this because my car is an 02 and has abs and side airbags! i kinda wish i didnt have side airbags so i wouldnt have to deal with them if i got different seats.
 
I believe 02 did not have abs or side airbags...later models you had to get abs to get side airbags.....at least I am pretty sure.....

Mines and 02 and has ABS...but I'm pretty sure no side airbags.

Wheels are different between 02 and 03. 03 has much nicer rims IMO.
 
So I guess I'll go ahead and attempt to compile a comprehensive list (including pictures) of all the differences between the 4 models offered on the Protege5. Here goes:

2002
This was the first year the P5 was offered in the US. It was basically an ES with hatchback styling, but a couple other minor differences.

Standard Equipment
  • Flip-up cupholders
  • No tiptronic automatics
  • Different manual shift knobs
  • White colored gauges
  • Different style wheels
  • Roof Rack
  • No clear side markers
  • No tweeters
  • No leather option

Optional Equipment
  • In-dash 6CD Changer
  • Sunroof
  • Side airbags & ABS brakes *package requires Sunroof*


Flip-up shallow cupholders

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Regular automatic transmission (no tiptronic available)

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Different manual transmission shift knob

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White colored gauges

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Swirl styled wheels

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No clear side markers on fenders

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No tweeters next to side mirrors

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In-dash 6CD Changer *optional*

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2002.5
The mid year 2002 refresh models, and the 2003 models were almost exactly the same, but not quite. The 02.5 came with the following options:

Standard Equipment
  • Open cupholders
  • Tiptronic automatics
  • Leather manual shift knobs
  • Silver colored gauges (automatics had tiptronic cutout)
  • Restyled wheels
  • Clear side markers
  • Tweeters
  • Roof Rack with added baffle to reduce wind noise

Optional Equipment
  • Leather
  • 6CD Changer
  • Sunroof
  • ABS
  • Side airbags *6CD Changer, Sunroof & ABS included in package as well*


2003
The 2003 models had a couple small changes in the way the optional equipment was handled, and introduced a new color.

Standard Equipment
  • Open cupholders
  • Tiptronic automatics
  • Leather manual shift knobs
  • Silver colored gauges (automatics had tiptronic cutout)
  • Restyled wheels
  • Clear side markers
  • Tweeters
  • Roof Rack with added baffle to reduce wind noise
  • Added Laser Blue color

Optional Equipment
  • Leather
  • Spare tire subwoofer *only a couple months before 03.5 models were launched*
  • Sunroof, 6CD Changer *package*
  • ABS, side airbags *package*


Open cupholders

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Tiptronic automatic transmissions

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Leather manual shift knob

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Silver colored gauges w/ sport mode cutout for automatics

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Restyled wheels

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Clear side markers on fenders

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Tweeters

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Laser blue color introduced in 03

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Leather *optional*

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2003.5
This was the last of the P5 models to come out and there was a very limited number of them available. They had all the previous options, except for the roof rack and midnight blue color, and received a unique spare tire subwoofer.

Standard Equipment
  • All option from 02.5 & 03 minus roof rack and midnight blue color
  • Spare tire subwoofer

Optional Equipment
  • Leather
  • 6CD Changer
  • Sunroof
  • ABS brakes
  • Side airbags


Removal of roof rack

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Discontinued midnight blue color

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Spare tire subwoofer!!

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that sums it up pretty well
 
sorry, i meant canadian cars. although, it was just a few hours and a couple dollars worth of spray paint to turn ours black.
 
I know this comes up alot but I cannot seem to find it consolodated anywhere... if there is a trhead, i'll take ap ointer.

I'm looking for a replacement for my "bent" P5. It was an '03.5 (sold in April), 5spd w/ all options... 6 speaker sound + subwoofer.

Curious what exactly the differences between 02 and 03 are.
I am only looking at 5spds, which I'm gathering automatically included teh sunroof (woohoo).

Sunroof was an option only it did not come standard.

Pat.
 
I was trying to figure out what variants are available too. My 2002 has chrome headlights and open cup holders, and the 2003's I've looked at have black headlights and also open cup holders (as expected).

I really wanted one with the polished aluminum wheels, leather seats and the tweeters (I believe that was the SE) but they were quite rare here.
 
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Sunroof was an option only it did not come standard.

Pat.

That's what I'd assume as well.
However - I've been scowering AutoTrader and Craigslist ads all over the East Coast.
I have not yet seen a single picture of an '03 5spd that did not also have a sunroof. Plenty of auto's w/o them though.
If anybody has this combo, speak up!

So if the subwoofer was available '03, are all of the cars that year pre-wired for it? Maybe that's a new thread in itself.
 
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