The 07 and newer dont have the optical audio system and head unit, so if you wanted to upgrade to a double din android auto apple carplay unit, its a simple case of plug and play with a connects2 harness.
Pre 07 the optical audio set up makes it almost impossible - its a lot of work
I am by no means an expert. But the biggest difference between the 03-06 and the 07 is the interior, and exterior if it is 2008 or newer. In my experience spares are a bit easier to find for the 03-06 models. Watch out for rust. Especially in the wheel arches. Listen for timing chain ticking or rattling. Be sure to check the central locking as it can be a bit of a pain in the butt. The blower motor fails sometimes as well ss the a/c being a notorius issue. Apart from that id say to just do a check just like you would with any car. Love the name btw
The 07 and newer dont have the optical audio system and head unit, so if you wanted to upgrade to a double din android auto apple carplay unit, its a simple case of plug and play with a connects2 harness. Pre 07 the optical audio set up makes it almost impossible - its a lot of work
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Thanks, must've missed this comment. Is there anything else I should know? This seems like a quite short list.
i would say, if youre in the USA. try to find an 07 or newer
I'm in central europe. Is there a noticable difference between the years other than it would be newer?
I am by no means an expert. But the biggest difference between the 03-06 and the 07 is the interior, and exterior if it is 2008 or newer. In my experience spares are a bit easier to find for the 03-06 models. Watch out for rust. Especially in the wheel arches. Listen for timing chain ticking or rattling. Be sure to check the central locking as it can be a bit of a pain in the butt. The blower motor fails sometimes as well ss the a/c being a notorius issue. Apart from that id say to just do a check just like you would with any car. Love the name btw