Is my so-called '02 P5 actually an '03?

[sneakypete]

I recently bought a P5. The owner's manual is for a 2002, and the label on the inside of the driver's door frame says it was built in 06/02. But it has features that I am pretty sure are associated with an '03: fender-mounted turn signals, ABS, open cup-holders (no flip-down lid), auto-dim rear-view mirror, and door-mounted tweeters.
Any thoughts?

 

[JDM_Pro5]

there was a slow transition from 02 to 03. '02.5 exists and carries features of 02-03. For instance. In 2002 the blue color was the dark Midnight Blue color. In 2003 they switched to the light Laser Blue. Therefore, all dark blue's should have 02 features and all bright blue's should have 03 features right? Wrong! I have a 2002 Midnight blue. Early model, all 2002 features. I've seen Midnight Blue P5's with the side reflectors , open cupholders, tweeters, etc. You most likely have a mid model year that has the new 2003 add-ons, but was produced in 02

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[Schlomo]

Thats good to know, i must have an '02.5 then.

 

[DarkAngel]

Yup just like the 2003 and 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege's.

 

[tweety2300]

The no lid on the cup holders only came with the 03.5s right? Somebody also could have done the stuff them selves

 

[caldep105]

I have an 02 P5 manual that I purchased new in Aug 02. I had to wait for the dealer to receive a shipment (not tranferred from another dealer, I wanted the dark blue).
It has many of the 03 features on it (not all) but door also says it was manufactured in June 02, manual states it is 02.

So anything is possible with these.

No lids on cupholders, side markers on fenders, etc.

 

[sneakypete]

Yeah, mine says it was manufactured in June '02 too, and has a 2002 manual.

 

[P-Funk!]

2002.5 had no lids, clear markers on the side, slightly different interior cloth pattern, slightly different wheels, improved manual transmission (durability), and more? uh?

 

[Hank3]

From another thread:

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
* Swirl 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*

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*

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

 

[iannon]

hmm..looks like i have a 3.5 then..I do have that spare tire sub. Funny thing is when I bought it I didnt even realize it was there til i went to store some stuff underneath there. I mean I had looked at the compartment when I was buying..I guess it just didnt click. funny..I was laughing

 

[Hank3]

hmm..looks like i have a 3.5 then..I do have that spare tire sub. Funny thing is when I bought it I didnt even realize it was there til i went to store some stuff underneath there. I mean I had looked at the compartment when I was buying..I guess it just didnt click. funny..I was laughing

You should unplug it and see if you can hear a difference

 

[paper1122]

I guess I have an 03.5 because I have no roof rack, 6-cd changer, no sun-roof and spare tire sub.