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02 m3 and 04 m3

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Hey guy, i searched online whats the difference and there is this different 001 to 2002
SMGII available
In-Dash CD Player replaces In-Dash Tape Player (non-Nav cars)
Bi-Xenon option replaces single Xenon
Titan Shadow Trim replaces Gloss Black Trim
Navigation Screen changes from 4:3 to 16:9
Topaz Blue Metallic added as standard color
Automatic Headlight option
19" Wheels option added (mid year)
Strut Bar added as standard equipment (mid year)



2002 to 2003
Basic Scheduled Maintenance Plan extended from 3/36 to 4/50
DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty space).
Aluminum Trim added as an option
DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation
In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars
Revised HVAC controls
Topaz Blue Metallic & Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors
Mystic Blue Metallic & Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors
LED Tail Lights (mid year)
Trunk Handle extended (mid year)



2003 to 2004
BMW Assist (BMW version of OnStar)
Square rear view mirror with BMW Assist and Fin at the back of the roof



2004 to 2005
Laguna Seca Blue and Oxford Green Metallic discontinued
Alcantara available as a standard option
Eucalyptus Malt Wood Trim available as a standard option
Competition (try not to laugh) package (ZCP) added including 19" CSL "style wheels", Alcantara steering wheel and hand brake, aluminum interior trim, slightly larger (front) cross drilled rotors, M track mode for DSC, modified suspension and steering ratio, cruise control deleted. Available starting with 12/04 production.
Interlagos Blue Metallic added for ZCP equipped cars only


Besides those items, anything else? I am looking for a 04 but those are pricy and hard to come around at the color combo and price i want but found one 02 with carbon black/cinnamon interior which is super hard to find for sale at my price...

Should I be concerned buying a 02 and not a 04?
 
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