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Old August-21st-2002, 10:26 AM
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Question 2002 or 2001??
Hey!

I'ts a very simple question. how can you determine if a Protege ES
is a 2001 or a 2002 model?
I have a 2002 model and i have seen pictures here of 2001 ES models and they look the same!?!
I just bought one and i'm having my doubts if the dealer sold me a 2001 and told me it's a 2002.
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Old August-21st-2002, 10:34 AM
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I believe one way, in the US anyway, is the 2001 said "ES 2.0" on the fenders, whereas the 2002 just says ES.
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Old August-21st-2002, 10:36 AM
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get your VIN and then use the information in the FAQ to decode the data.
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Old August-21st-2002, 11:36 AM
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Way easier than that,

2001 have the 4 spokes driving wheel
2002 have the 3 spokes driving wheel found in the P5.

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Old August-21st-2002, 12:26 PM
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The trunk has a chrome trim in 2002.
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Old August-21st-2002, 12:32 PM
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2001 in Canada have chrome door handles (inside) and the 2002 have the aluminum ones. Look for the chrome trim on the trunk as well as mentioned above...2002 chrome trim, 2001 none.
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Old August-21st-2002, 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by SedanMan
The trunk has a chrome trim in 2002.
huh? I never seen one here in VA, probably a Canadian only item

oh yeah, 2001 & 2002 have different 'Protege' logo on the trunk lid. 2001 has the classic black-on-chrome plate logo, while the 2002 has the Protege5 logo, without the '5' of course
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LOL guys, I know I'm a total newby, but if you open the driver side dor, there is a sticker on the frame where the manufacturing date is. That would be the easiest way and the most acurate way to do this..

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Chrome and badge.
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Old August-21st-2002, 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by SedanMan
Chrome and badge.


THAT (the chrome) I have NEVER seen before!
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Old August-21st-2002, 01:29 PM
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Cool
Thanks!
I knew I could count on you guys.
and specially the photos.
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Old August-21st-2002, 01:57 PM
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THAT (the chrome) I have NEVER seen before!
That's the chrome that I was talking about on Yahoo or Edmunds months ago! LMAO!! Glad you finally saw it!!
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Old August-21st-2002, 02:03 PM
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Mine's a 2002 and doesn't have the chrome, but you can tell from the Protege badge.
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Old August-21st-2002, 02:23 PM
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...and that's why they call you The MAN!
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Old August-21st-2002, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by TheMAN

Anyway, the basic differences between the 2002 and 2001 sedans are:
-Trunk badging is in italics for 2002, 2001 has a big rectangle chrome thing
-2002 *canadian* cars have a rear chrome trunk garnish
-2002 cars have a 3 spoke plastic steering wheel, 2001 has 4
-Silver painted interior door handles for 2002, chrome for 2001
Hate to nitpick but I have to. Actually not all 2002 sedans have the silver door handles. Mine are chrome. Also, 2002 LXs have painted door handles, 2001s dont.

Of course this thread is about ES's but I want proper respect for us "low-budget" protege owners.
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