Compare 02 / 03 Boxster / Boxster S

[Powerdna]

Does anyone have a model year comparison between 02 and 03 for the Boxster and Boxster S?

Opinion Wanted: I am looking at a 02 Boxster S and an 03 Boxster. They are the roughly the same money, and mileage. The 03 appears to have more options, Bose Radio upgrades, seat upgrades, and trim. I am looking for a reliable daily driver to add to my garage. What would you choose and why? Thank you for your comments.

[Chris_in_NH]

if you haven't already, see (and BOOKMARK) Mike Focke's web page. http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/mikespor...boxsterwebpages

take a look at the Boxster Buying Guide (Parts 1 & 2) and the Model Year to Model Year Changes pages.

one of the biggest differences is that the '03 has the glass rear window, while the '02 has plastic. the shape of the roofline also changed a bit in '03 to accommodate the glass window. some people prefer the 'old' roofline of the '97-'02s, while others prefer the glass window of the '03. but it's a convertible, so what the roof looks like when it's up may not matter much. ;)

i would have to see both cars to give you an honest opinion. but the general rule is to buy the newest you can afford. in this case, it's the '03.

[perleman]

The S has more prestige deffo, and is faster & has some nice touches like white dials with silver rims.

The 03 facelift has the new lights, new side vents, slightly new look bumpers & the all-important glass window.

I paid £1300 upgrading my lights & hood from my pre-facelift car so go figure. If you intend on using the car in winter, the glass screen is pretty essential in my opinion, also, you don't have to jump out the car & 'chop' the hood to stop it creasing every time you open the roof!

[Powerdna]

Thank you all for your reply's. Is traction control standard on the 03 model I did not see it listed on the website. Thanks again for your input.

Andrew