Differences Between 99-01 02-03 No one ever knew??
07-18-2009, 02:40 AM
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Differences Between 99-01 02-03 No one ever knew??
Why is it that the 99-01 have a plastic cover along side the interior pillars attached to the winshield, while the 02-03 have a fabric lining??
The 99-01 have winshield water nozzels while the 02-03 hidden?
02 Type-S doesnt have perforated leather on the doors but 03 does??
Anyone ever noticed these things??
The 99-01 have winshield water nozzels while the 02-03 hidden?
02 Type-S doesnt have perforated leather on the doors but 03 does??
Anyone ever noticed these things??
07-18-2009, 02:45 AM
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Why is it that the 99-01 have a plastic cover along side the interior pillars attached to the winshield, while the 02-03 have a fabric lining??
The 99-01 have winshield water nozzels while the 02-03 hidden?
02 Type-S doesnt have perforated leather on the doors but 03 does??
Anyone ever noticed these things??
The 99-01 have winshield water nozzels while the 02-03 hidden?
02 Type-S doesnt have perforated leather on the doors but 03 does??
Anyone ever noticed these things??
They are mentioned in the official press releases from Honda
07-18-2009, 09:52 AM
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Why is it that the 99-01 have a plastic cover along side the interior pillars attached to the winshield, while the 02-03 have a fabric lining??
The 99-01 have winshield water nozzels while the 02-03 hidden?
02 Type-S doesnt have perforated leather on the doors but 03 does??
Anyone ever noticed these things??
The 99-01 have winshield water nozzels while the 02-03 hidden?
02 Type-S doesnt have perforated leather on the doors but 03 does??
Anyone ever noticed these things??
#2, Because they chenged the hood height and wanted them more discrete or possibly due to the way air flows maybe it wasnt spraying as good
07-18-2009, 10:02 AM
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^^ in reference to number 1 i know what he means. the A pillars in the 02-03 are wrapped in the same fabric as the headliner, while the 99-01 is a hard plastic material. as to why thats different i dont know.
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Here's an example of the seat:
07-18-2009, 07:20 PM
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Heres another one I don't know if it was just me that spotted this or if anyone ever noticed,
The P,R,N,D5,D4,D3,2,1 lights on the gauge cluster seem to be of a smaller font on the 02's and 03's.
Changes in general that are hard to spot from 99-01 to 02-03
1999-2002 Floor Mats are stamped "ACURA"
2003 is stamped "3.2TL"
CD case changed into jewelry case for 2002-2003
"A" emblem on trunk is bigger on 2002-03's.
Auto Dimming side view mirrors on 02-03 with tilt in reverse. (correct me if wrong)
Memory seats added in 2002-2003
6 CD changer for 02-03 Versus UGLY looking 99-01 Accord Style radio's which dont read burnt cd's.
Cup Holders in the 02-03 were revised and 100x better than the 99-01. (best 15$ i've ever spent!!!)
Steering wheel on the 02-03 Have the ACURA emblem on them.
1999 Was the only year for the 4spd tranny, and the 99 had Italic fonts on the guage cluster and the 99 had a honk when you would lock the doors insted foe the soft beep on the 00-03.
02-03 Headrests are bigger with a tilt feature versus 99-01.
Thats all I spotted for now!
The P,R,N,D5,D4,D3,2,1 lights on the gauge cluster seem to be of a smaller font on the 02's and 03's.
Changes in general that are hard to spot from 99-01 to 02-03
1999-2002 Floor Mats are stamped "ACURA"
2003 is stamped "3.2TL"
CD case changed into jewelry case for 2002-2003
"A" emblem on trunk is bigger on 2002-03's.
Auto Dimming side view mirrors on 02-03 with tilt in reverse. (correct me if wrong)
Memory seats added in 2002-2003
6 CD changer for 02-03 Versus UGLY looking 99-01 Accord Style radio's which dont read burnt cd's.
Cup Holders in the 02-03 were revised and 100x better than the 99-01. (best 15$ i've ever spent!!!)
Steering wheel on the 02-03 Have the ACURA emblem on them.
1999 Was the only year for the 4spd tranny, and the 99 had Italic fonts on the guage cluster and the 99 had a honk when you would lock the doors insted foe the soft beep on the 00-03.
02-03 Headrests are bigger with a tilt feature versus 99-01.
Thats all I spotted for now!
07-18-2009, 07:49 PM
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You can always read Honda's press releases too, here's what they had to say about the TL for 2002..
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/...s?archive=2002
Its broken down into sections so you can get the details
By the way, you can look up most Acuras and Hondas from 1990 onwards.
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/...s?archive=2002
Its broken down into sections so you can get the details
By the way, you can look up most Acuras and Hondas from 1990 onwards.
07-19-2009, 01:26 AM
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You can always read Honda's press releases too, here's what they had to say about the TL for 2002..
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/...s?archive=2002
Its broken down into sections so you can get the details
By the way, you can look up most Acuras and Hondas from 1990 onwards.
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/...s?archive=2002
Its broken down into sections so you can get the details
By the way, you can look up most Acuras and Hondas from 1990 onwards.
07-19-2009, 09:40 AM
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^ so does the side mirrors move when you put the car in reverse in the 99-01? i think that pretty cools..... girl are always like "wow ur mirrors move when you back up?" i love it
99 headrest in rear!
07-19-2009, 05:04 PM
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In regards to '00 TL-P seats they are very soft. but the perferated seats look better.
my girl's dad has an 03 dark grey tl-s (I want it soooo bad) and it has the perferated seats and it's so much nicer than mine. but his seats are harder, so in the end I win.
and he smokes in his car, which is probably the worst thing you can do to an automobile...so respect down for him
and the 02-03 has the most amazing feature. the revised front :-(
my girl's dad has an 03 dark grey tl-s (I want it soooo bad) and it has the perferated seats and it's so much nicer than mine. but his seats are harder, so in the end I win.
and he smokes in his car, which is probably the worst thing you can do to an automobile...so respect down for him
and the 02-03 has the most amazing feature. the revised front :-(
09-17-2009, 11:53 PM
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Sorry to revive an old thread i have some more here to add:
02-03 AUTO drivers side window up and down, vs 99-01 ONLY Auto Down.
02-03 Heated mirror buttons are an orange LED vs 99-01 RED LED.
02-03 AUTO drivers side window up and down, vs 99-01 ONLY Auto Down.
02-03 Heated mirror buttons are an orange LED vs 99-01 RED LED.
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^^^ i always wondered how it came to be... never seen another member with it...
i've seen a different woodgrain knob.. but mine seems to confuse TL owners around here lol....
sorry for the dirtyness... with all the interior work i've been really lazy
i've seen a different woodgrain knob.. but mine seems to confuse TL owners around here lol....
sorry for the dirtyness... with all the interior work i've been really lazy
09-18-2009, 11:27 AM
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I like the hidden windshield spray nozzle, it's so easy for car wash when you run the spong across the hood. The same for front license plate, relocate the license plate would make it easy for washing the front bumper; if you haven't seen dead bugs on the bumper after driving across states.
I think the use of fabric lining on the interior pillars is just for better cosmetic comparing to plastic lining.
I think the use of fabric lining on the interior pillars is just for better cosmetic comparing to plastic lining.
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Heres another one I don't know if it was just me that spotted this or if anyone ever noticed,
The P,R,N,D5,D4,D3,2,1 lights on the gauge cluster seem to be of a smaller font on the 02's and 03's.
Changes in general that are hard to spot from 99-01 to 02-03
1999-2002 Floor Mats are stamped "ACURA"
2003 is stamped "3.2TL"
CD case changed into jewelry case for 2002-2003
"A" emblem on trunk is bigger on 2002-03's.
Auto Dimming side view mirrors on 02-03 with tilt in reverse. (correct me if wrong)
Memory seats added in 2002-2003
6 CD changer for 02-03 Versus UGLY looking 99-01 Accord Style radio's which dont read burnt cd's.
Cup Holders in the 02-03 were revised and 100x better than the 99-01. (best 15$ i've ever spent!!!)
Steering wheel on the 02-03 Have the ACURA emblem on them.
1999 Was the only year for the 4spd tranny, and the 99 had Italic fonts on the guage cluster and the 99 had a honk when you would lock the doors insted foe the soft beep on the 00-03.
02-03 Headrests are bigger with a tilt feature versus 99-01.
Thats all I spotted for now!
The P,R,N,D5,D4,D3,2,1 lights on the gauge cluster seem to be of a smaller font on the 02's and 03's.
Changes in general that are hard to spot from 99-01 to 02-03
1999-2002 Floor Mats are stamped "ACURA"
2003 is stamped "3.2TL"
CD case changed into jewelry case for 2002-2003
"A" emblem on trunk is bigger on 2002-03's.
Auto Dimming side view mirrors on 02-03 with tilt in reverse. (correct me if wrong)
Memory seats added in 2002-2003
6 CD changer for 02-03 Versus UGLY looking 99-01 Accord Style radio's which dont read burnt cd's.
Cup Holders in the 02-03 were revised and 100x better than the 99-01. (best 15$ i've ever spent!!!)
Steering wheel on the 02-03 Have the ACURA emblem on them.
1999 Was the only year for the 4spd tranny, and the 99 had Italic fonts on the guage cluster and the 99 had a honk when you would lock the doors insted foe the soft beep on the 00-03.
02-03 Headrests are bigger with a tilt feature versus 99-01.
Thats all I spotted for now!
09-18-2009, 04:02 PM
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I think the CL cupholders are almost identical to the 3G TL. But yeah those cupholders are amazing..LOL at the guy with his 01 cupholders being amazing, id like to see u stop dead on the brakes and watch ur drinks go flying.
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