2002 vs. 2003 (Series Difference and help please) HELP

[hychamaz]

Hello everyone. I need peoples feedback on this topic Please guys. I am alone in Finland. I dont have my normal tools to fix things or order things that wont cost a fortune. I can buy a 2002 for 13,000. Then I can buy the same LC for 17K in a 2003 model.. Do I spend the extra 4-5 thousand for the new version?? Thanks everyone.

 

[Cannon88]

This will show you the differences in the years...

http://sleeoffroad.com/newbie/newbieUZJ100.htm

 

[e9999]

the 03 is certainly nicer everything else the same, I think, both creature-comfort wise and has the nice trans.
But given the situation you describe, I'd pay more attention to mileage, condition, maintenance and the like. I can't imagine that the dealers are that cheap in Europe, even with the dollar the way it is, if the latter even makes a difference for you.