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mikefocke · 09-25-2009, 07:17 AM

'01 S
Pluses
Cost $3k less
More torque so easier to drive in town without shifting gears as often
Additional weakness of 6 speed CV joint boots tend to fail earlier than the base

'03 Base
Pluses
glass window, no chop
glove compartment
some say the 5 speed has better gear ratios
less acceleration so you can put your foot down harder/longer
Minuses
less torque, more shifting
costs more
MOST radio wiring troublesome

I assume they are equipped exactly the same. If not you'd have to add those differences to the list.

Drive both and decide what you like and which better fits your driving style and location. Get a PPI on the one you decide.

09-25-2009, 07:17 AM	#4
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,537	Thoughts '01 S Pluses Cost $3k less More torque so easier to drive in town without shifting gears as often Additional weakness of 6 speed CV joint boots tend to fail earlier than the base '03 Base Pluses glass window, no chop glove compartment some say the 5 speed has better gear ratios less acceleration so you can put your foot down harder/longer Minuses less torque, more shifting costs more MOST radio wiring troublesome I assume they are equipped exactly the same. If not you'd have to add those differences to the list. Drive both and decide what you like and which better fits your driving style and location. Get a PPI on the one you decide.