How to pick diff b/w MY01 & MY02?

[The Gadget Shop]

Hi, just wondering how you identify standard Aussie WRX models MY01/02.
If it was made Nov01 would it be an MY02?

The only differences I can find:
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"Closer ratio gears in the manual version. The gear ratios have been revised
for improved driveability for Australian conditions, and produces increases
of up to 16 per cent in in-gear performance. Final reduction gear ratio is
now 4.444 compared to 3.9 for the MY01 model. The automatic WRX features a
gated selector.
For security, the keypad alarm, linked to the immobilizer, is the same
sophisticated system used in the recently-introduced Liberty B4, taking
Impreza WRX security to new heights.
Manual transmission:MY02 Impreza WRX: MY01 Impreza WRX comparison
Gear ratio 1st: 3.166: 3.454
Gear ratio 2nd: 1.882: 1.947
Gear ratio 3rd: 1.296: 1.366
Gear ratio 4th: 0.972: 0.972
Gear ratio 5th: 0.738: 0.738
Gear ratio rev.: 3.333: 3.333
Axle ratio (Final reduction ratio): 4.444: 3.900
In-gear time: MY02 Impreza WRX: MY01 Impreza WRX
35-90 km/h in 2nd gear: 4.29 seconds: 4.81 seconds
50-120 km/h in 3rd gear: 7.52 seconds: 8.56 seconds
70-140 km/h in 4th gear: 10.34 seconds: 12.3 seconds
* Data independently collected by the RACV.
Other changes to the entire MY02 Impreza range include the addition of a
window-integrated radio aerial, an outside temperature display, keypad alarm
linked to the immobiliser and automatic transmission is now an option."
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So without being able to check the aerial, can I tell from fab. date or
engine number?

Thanks in advance...

Cheers, Jason
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[hippo]

Hi, just wondering how you identify standard Aussie WRX models MY01/02.
If it was made Nov01 would it be an MY02?

AFAIK August is always the changeover for Sub model year upgrades in Aus
(happy to be wrong). Either way, a Nov01 *build plate* (not compliance)
should well and truly indicate MY02. BTW - congratulations on finding a
standard four year old WRX. Noo 17" wheels, giant turbo gauge or dodgy
add-ons would have to be almost a collectors item in Syd or Melb... Cheers

 

[The Gadget Shop]

congratulations on finding a standard four year old WRX. Noo 17" wheels,

giant turbo gauge or dodgy add-ons would have to be almost a collectors
item in Syd or Melb...

Ta, it was a MY02 in near showroom condition, couldn't sign the papers quick
enough! Now, just to keep my licence...

 

[hippo]

Congrats. Have fun while exercising your peripheral vision! Cheers