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2002 - 2003 differences...

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#1 ·
I know that this has been discussed before, but I could not find the thread, even with a search.

Is the only difference with the 2003 the better maintenance program and the dvd based nav system?

I looked at a 2002 the other day and I could have sworn that that the stock nav system was dvd based. Could this be?

Thanks if advance for the help.
 
#2 ·
I suppose someone might have swapped the cd for dvd...

I seem to recall that the 2002 didn't have standard rear side airbags- they needed to be ordered or not. With 2003 you could activate or deactivate.

One more year of warranty....

A
 
#4 · (Edited)
As far as I know, the only difference between '02 and '03 models is the addition of DVD Nav in the '03s.

'02s use multiple-dsc CDs.

Take care.
-Matthew

P.S. Yes, it could be that you saw an '02 with a DVD-based Nav drive. While that was not stock equipment, the previous owner may have swapped the CD for the newer DVD drive. I have heard of this somewhat frequently.
 
#7 ·
I remember hearing about that feature for the '02's. Honestly, Gustav, that one option alone makes me embarassed about these cars. I put that feature right up there with the rain-sensing wipers.

I mean, seriously...I can drive a stick with almost 400 hp, but just flippiing that switch for the headlights is just toooo much? I need the convenience of the car doing it automatically?

Didn't Cadillac pioneer this feature? I think it was in my grandfathers '85 Fleetwood Brougham.
 
#8 ·
Yes the '02s have the automatic headlights. It's not "needed" but I do use it. My '90 TBird had it and I recall it an option on some 70 era Imperials.

I'm only aware of the DVD Nav as a difference for the '03s.

PS: The rain sensing wipers are quite handy in mixed drizzle. It saves having to constantly adjust the intermittent speed.
 
#12 ·
Yup, 03: auxiliary input jack for audio devices was an option; also, I believe 03s had the ability to receive OEM Bluetooth capabilty whereas 02s and older could not. (again , I am referring to OEM bluetooth versus a third-party retrofit kit like the ones at www.bimmernav.com).

/Rich
 
#13 ·
02 can receive bluetooth kit, but must have a build date of March '02 or newer. DVD Nav and 4 year warranty for regular maintenance are the ONLY differences between 02 and 03.
 
#20 ·
It should have been an option on yours then. I think if it has them you'll see the little "SRS" tag somewhere on the rear doors. I'll check mine later today to see if I can tell.
 
#23 ·
I have an early 02, Auto lights, Rain Sensors wipers and DVD Nav.

No rear air bags.
gavin
 
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