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What year did they change the outside mirrors?

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#1 ·
I have a '99 GLS and the side mirrors rest on top of the short arm extensions. I've noticed that on the (apparently) newer models, the mirrors look reconfigured: somewhat more elongated and do not rest on top of the short arm extensions, but are integrated into more-or-less one piece. What year did this change take place?
 
#7 ·
Yeah, it was a running change in 2001. The turn signals were integrated into the mirrors as well in 2003. All 2003 NBCs have the mirrors with the integrated turn signals, and I believe it was a running change for the 2003 NB (hardtop).

I actually prefer the looks of the '98 - '01 mirrors. I do realize they cut down on visibility. But I think they look better. :)
 
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