Whats the Diffrence between a 02 and 03 tl?
02-03-2009 | 04:03 PM
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I don't think there are any differences between 02 and 03 TL models besides paint choices. I think there were a couple more paint choices that were available in 03 than there were in 02. Only one I think of is Anthracite Metallic. I think that's how you spell it. There are some others, I'm sure other members will chime in...
02-03-2009 | 05:18 PM
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This Honda scoots. 0-60 flashes by in 10 seconds flat. 50-70 on level ground is a 6.5 second sprint and going up a steep hill will slow that time to 13 seconds. The Honda will go from 50-65 up hill is only 6.5 seconds. The reason is that unless the transmission is manually held in second gear it will shift into third at 65 at about 6,500 rpm. Since the engine is redlined at a lofty 7,000 rpm, it can be manually held in second to 70, which would cut passing times to about 11 seconds. Make no doubt about it, this little Honda will cruise any freeway up or down hills at above legal speeds effortlessly. The five-speed manual would be a little quicker.
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02-03-2009 | 06:26 PM
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edit: SS mode that is.
the auto tranny will do its job at best left alone
02-03-2009 | 06:31 PM
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02-04-2009 | 10:09 AM
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agreed! there are about a 1,000,001 possible motor swaps that people do in a 99 civic lol if we are talking a stock d-series, b16, or b18. . definately the type-s HANDS DOWN! but if we are talking a k-series or built b-series or h-series? then you might have some competition! 
02-04-2009 | 11:51 AM
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This makes me sad. I always wondered why they didn't put perforated leather on my doors. Oh well, at least mine was guaranteed to qualify for a new tranny. Tranny > perforated leather LOL.
02-04-2009 | 12:25 PM
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02-04-2009 | 12:26 PM
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02-04-2009 | 01:20 PM
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03 TL-S has perforated leather on the doors over the 02 TL-S
03 TL-P and TL-S if equipped with Navi has onstar, and an antenna on the roof.
Beginning with August 2002 production, Desert Mist metallic replaces Naples Gold metallic and Redondo red pearl replaces Firepepper Red Pearl.
All 02's covered under extended trans warranty while only SOME 03's are covered.
03 TL-P and TL-S if equipped with Navi has onstar, and an antenna on the roof.
Beginning with August 2002 production, Desert Mist metallic replaces Naples Gold metallic and Redondo red pearl replaces Firepepper Red Pearl.
All 02's covered under extended trans warranty while only SOME 03's are covered.
02-04-2009 | 02:00 PM
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I don't think there are any differences between 02 and 03 TL models besides paint choices. I think there were a couple more paint choices that were available in 03 than there were in 02. Only one I think of is Anthracite Metallic. I think that's how you spell it. There are some others, I'm sure other members will chime in...
What about the Type-S Headrests, do the 02's have the triangular one too?
02-04-2009 | 02:35 PM
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