If you see a de-badged 2002 TL on the highway, is there any way to tell if it is a TL-S? I have not seen any 02 TL-Ps yet, so I do not know if there are any visual differences other than the badge.

:-jon

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The only real way to tell is if you can notice the wheels and tires. The Type-S has larger (and different) wheels. Other then that, they are pretty much the same. I think they should have made the "clear" tails on the Type-S only, but that's just me....




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1998 Iced Blue CL 3.0
Mods: * PIAA Superwhite Headlights ** Rabrig Superwhite corners ** PIAA 1100x Superwhite fogs ** Clear Bumpers (finally) ** tinted windows (20% rear / 35% rest) ** Weapon-R F1 Carbon Intake ** (NOW FOR SALE!!)

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You race it!

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Those who know, don't talk.

 

The exterior differences: rims and just the type S badge. Also Aegean Blue is only available for the TYPE S.

The interior differences: periforated leather and type S shift knob.


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2002 TL TYPE S
SATIN SILVER/EBONY w/NAVI
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I think the exhaust pipes are larger on the TL-S, but is it easy enough to tell?

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2002 Satin Silver TL-S Nav

 

You can look at the headrests. If you can look through the middle of the headrests, then it's a TL-S.

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2002 Satin Silver TL-S w/Navi

 

yah....i forgot about that. We have the sporty headrests.

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2002 TL TYPE S
SATIN SILVER/EBONY w/NAVI
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That's it! I don't think anyone would change their headrests (except for ones with video screens in them)

 

I believe the metallic gauges are only on the Type S as well.


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I'd trade headrest with anyone with a TL-P... just so i can stick a f*ckin LCD screen in it!!! LOL... yeah right!!

but yeah that kinda suck though cuz I *did* kinda think about putting LCD screens on the headrest.. but then i realized that the TL-S has a different one =*( so it's not really possible.... *sigh*.... but if I REALLY want that I guess I could trade with someone who has a TL-P right? hehe

but to answer your question, it is indeed kinda hard to tell if you're on the freeway... the only differences are:

From the exterior:
- Eternal Blue on TL-P vs. Aegean Blue on TL-S
- Naples Gold & Firepepper Red on TL-P only

- 17" rims on TL-S vs 16" rims on TL-P

From the interior:
- Perforated leather on seats and steering wheel
- White background instrument panel on TL-S
- Different headrest on TL-S
- Type S shift knob
- VSA button on TL-S vs. TCS on TL-P

but like thephantom said... if you can't tell? you race it!!


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2002 TL-S w/ Navi
White Diamond Pearl/Ebony

- Blackwood dash trim
- Mudflaps (soon to be painted), wheel lock
- PIAA superwhite all around
- Hyper Plasma H.I.D on foglights and high beam
- Disco neon light interior

Soon to come:
- 5% (limo) tint
- Body kit
- JL subs & amps
- Body colored grill (maybe)

(R.I.P) 1995 Honda Accord EX-V6
Cashmere Metallic/Ivory

- Focal G7 18x7
- Nitto NT-555 225/40ZR18
- Eibach Pro-Kit
- FET CATZ XSL Foglights
- PIAA Superwhite all around
- Clear lens all around
- Euro tail light kit
- 20% tinted windows
- No engine mod

 

Or with me! Are they swappable with earlier models too?? If it is, do you want to trade?


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I saw a the darker blue 2002 TL-P Tuesday. It had the rear spoiler. When I came up behind it, I thought damn that looks good. Then I thought too bad it's not a Type-S. Then I passed him. Hehe

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2002 Satin Silver w/Navi

 

Yup! I missed another one.

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2002 TL TYPE S
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Is that why they always take off?? Every time I see a TL-S, I pull up to them to check out the ride. And for some unknown reason, they just take off. WTF! I'm just checking out your ride, yall!


I usually go... "TOO BAD IT'S BONE STOCK." It'll be bad azz w/ some bolt on perf parts.

 

They don't call it TL-S for nothin...

LOL... TL-Seeya.....

HAHAHAHAHA

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2002 TL-S w/ Navi
White Diamond Pearl/Ebony

- Blackwood dash trim
- Mudflaps (soon to be painted), wheel lock
- PIAA superwhite all around
- Hyper Plasma H.I.D on foglights and high beam
- Disco neon light interior

Soon to come:
- 5% (limo) tint
- Body kit
- JL subs & amps
- Body colored grill (maybe)

(R.I.P) 1995 Honda Accord EX-V6
Cashmere Metallic/Ivory

- Focal G7 18x7
- Nitto NT-555 225/40ZR18
- Eibach Pro-Kit
- FET CATZ XSL Foglights
- PIAA Superwhite all around
- Clear lens all around
- Euro tail light kit
- 20% tinted windows
- No engine mod

 

Not just Aegean Blue, but Dark Emerald Pearl is also a unique color for Type S...as long as it's that front grill style. That's what I drive.

 

Does the TL-P come with fog lights also? I didnt' think they did.

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2002 3.2 TL Type S with Navigation
Exterior: Aegean Blue Pearl
At 3% over invoice, who can complain?

 

what's TL-P?
TL-Plain?
aka base TL?

 

TL Premium
TL Type S

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2002 TL Type S w/o Navi
Diamond White Pearl
Parchment Interior

 

Yes.

 

Well, here's a distinguishing interior feature... but easily noticable (unlike white gauges): Look at the head of the driver. In the majority of cases, if you see wrinkled faces or a lot of gray hair, that's a TL-P, if it's a relatively young face, that's a TL-S... Not universal, but pretty close. I think the owner's manual dictates that )))

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1998 BMW ///M3
TL-S soon, very soon