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10/10ths · 11-20-2018, 02:16 PM

....The ‘03/‘04 cars have a glass rear window, a glove box, and improvements to engine bay cooling, sturdier coolant overflow tank, etc.

The switchgear has a nicer finish, and the overall quality of the interior went up a notch.

They also got new front and rear fascias with Can-Am style downforce whiskers up front and a nice rear lower apron.

They also eliminated the “scrambled egg” yellow turn signals.

The radio does NOT require a security code, and you have electronic micro switches that open the Frunk and Trunk.

PORSCHE learned a lot over the years and with the competition from the SLK, Z4, Vette, et al, they stepped the Boxster’s game up in 2003.

If she’s just a weekend toy, I’d find any year that fit your budget and felt right.

If you really want to use her for vacations and commuting, get an ‘03/‘04.

Good luck

11-20-2018, 02:16 PM	#6
10/10ths "50 Years of 550 Spyder" Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The Road Posts: 918	You are on the right track.... ....The ‘03/‘04 cars have a glass rear window, a glove box, and improvements to engine bay cooling, sturdier coolant overflow tank, etc. The switchgear has a nicer finish, and the overall quality of the interior went up a notch. They also got new front and rear fascias with Can-Am style downforce whiskers up front and a nice rear lower apron. They also eliminated the “scrambled egg” yellow turn signals. The radio does NOT require a security code, and you have electronic micro switches that open the Frunk and Trunk. PORSCHE learned a lot over the years and with the competition from the SLK, Z4, Vette, et al, they stepped the Boxster’s game up in 2003. If she’s just a weekend toy, I’d find any year that fit your budget and felt right. If you really want to use her for vacations and commuting, get an ‘03/‘04. Good luck __________________ 550 SE #310---"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow."