[PorscheDreamerPA]

Hello,

I saw a 2002 Silver SVT online at a local dealership I am going to check out. The horizontal piece (handle) on the hatch is painted black. I looked at the identical car last week (2003) that was body color. Is black correct for the 2002 or is that someones idea of a "mod"?

 

[1SVTFocus]

02 had black hatch strips all others 03 and 04 had body color.

 

[PorscheDreamerPA]

Thanks...any other differences?

 

[Darth Focus]

A-Arms are beefed up in the rear...(03 or 04)

 

[PorscheDreamerPA]

Are the A-Arms worth passing over an `02?

 

[WD40]

^^^NO.
Unless, you plan on running one of the huge rear bars in the back.
The non-reinforced arms have been known to break when running the 25mm(Eibach) or 28.6mm(Steeda) rear sway bars.

But, if this is a daily driver, and not a track car, there's nothing to worry about. []

 

[Clegg]

even some 02's had the hardened rear arms.

 

[superchop]

Thanks...any other differences?

02's and 03's have the 5 spoke wheels...04's have the six spoke.

02's only come in 3drs, 5dr models were available in 03 and 04's

02's didn't come with the Euro version