difference
 

When I bought mine in June 02, the "mid cycle refresh model" was just arriving. Only difference between the 02 and the 02.5-03 is:
1. Different shift knob
2. Clear signal side markers
3. Different style wheels.
I actually went with the 02.5, but had the dealership swap the old shift knob and wheels on to mine (just liked them better).
Hope this helps.;)

Was this supposed to be a new thread or a reply to another?? Because there are more differences than the ones you mentioned... But I'm definitely not going there... A quick Search will get you your FULL answer.

Sorry
 

My mistake. I thought I hit the "reply" button on another thread. I must have done the new thread one. Sorry. I couldn't really tell the differences in the two. Anyway, I also apologize for an uneducated response.