Here's my thought.
Your current car isn't worth much. Spend your money on fixing the simple low cost things, drive it until it grenades, and then walk away. The risk is there might not be a great alternative when that time comes.
If you really like the 03, go for it. As a daily driver the automatic seems like a plus to me. And put the 02 up for sale on a best offer basis.
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'87 951
'01S 986 (Sold after 16 years ownership)
'78 924 (carburated; sold when moving to CA)
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