Is there a difference between the 2004 and 2005 TL? I'm saying as far as speed and interior things.

 

NO BUTTHEAD

 

That's not exactly the most tactful of responses now, is it?

 

No difference in speed, but I did notice three things from the 2005 (I own a 2004) TL that I got as a "loaner" during service yesterday. They are...
1. Extra seam in the front seats.
2. Above the hazard lights button, the 2005 model has a passenger SRS indicator (on/off).
3. The Acura emblem in the center of the steering wheel is a bit different.

Aside from those three things, I noticed no other interior differences.

 

except for the not very well known 05 type S

 

What a great way to welcome someone into our forum!!! The guy's only 16, and on his first post you really made him feel welcome. He's got the right to ask questions. The whole purpose of this forum is to help each other with our cars, ask questions and expect answers without getting flamed. Go back to bed and get up on the other side.

 

Ashamooilian:

Welcome to Acurazine. We're glad to have you here. You've come to the right place to get your questions answered on Acuras.

Ignore WDP-Acura TL and note the time of his posting.
You will find that MOST of us here are helpful and friendly.

Pull up a chair and enjoy!

WDP: Lighten up!

-XP

 

I agree. Welcome. Enjoy

 

I'M sorry if you guys took offense to my comment. I call people buttheads all the time not as an insult just for humor. I didn't mean it to be negative sorry again.

The only difference between the 04 AND 05 TL is:

1) There's a switch above the center console where you can deactivate the passengers airbag.

2) In the front seats they double sticthed it so no more butt prints will show.

I think that was the only changes made on the car.

Hope that helps

 

There is more aluminum in the front part of the frame.
There are pressure sensors on the seats that allow the airbags to deploy at a slower rate if a young / light person is seated up front.

 

so please bare with me (or not) as i lurk my way around the site. So far i've read alot of valuable info throughout the site and perhaps in the near future i'll add the TL to my garage.

BD

 

Welcome Big Daddy1. I lurked around here for about a month before I joined the TL family. Alot of good info here.

 

Welcome!!!

 

yeah both are called the mother in law option package lol!!!!

 

Thanks that helpd alot!

 

there is no switch to shut the airbag off, it's just a dummy light to tell you if it's off or not

 

whoopsie

 

also the seatbelt latches are anchored to the seats instead of the floor for some reason

 

There are sensors for both weight and height in the '04 and '05 TLs. There are, I believe, seven sensors to measure the height of the passengers in that seat. If the passenger doesn't hit all the sensors and weighs less than 65 pounds, the passenger airbag adjusts or shuts off. That is as I remember it.

I'm not aware of any changes in the "frame". The TL doesn't have a frame. It does have aluminum suspension components. This is the first I have heard of any changes there.

Can you tell us more about that? What is your source?

 

isn't the option for xm a standard on the 2005 and not the 2004?

 

Nothing really just more money for the 05. kid!!

 

All TLs have xm satellite radio as standard equipment- '04 and '05 except in

 

I am currently waiting for replacement tires for my 04. After discussing with service manager at Woodbine Acura, They are:

 

More Differences:

- 04 has EL42's 05 have Michelin pilot Sport Tires
- Different Bump stops on 05

 

Can't remember. I'll have to get side-by-side pictures of an '04 and an '05 car to prove that.

 

Because the 04 passenger seatbelt buckle would rattle against the pillar if it got flipped around. The new design allows the buckle to fall back to its normal position and not rattle.

Another change: The headliner is secured differently - it has a cross brace and doesn't fall like the 04.

 

I noticed the Michellins come with NAVI models only, for some reason...
at least on Houston, TX.

 

I totally agree with you JetJock.

 

Your a total Jerk. No tomato throwing needed. People have a right to ask questions, whether they are good or bad questions. It's part of the learning process. Calling people Butthead is not cool.

 

I agree with Xpditor's post.

 

I think its same for Canada. Michelin gives better snow/wet traction. But only on Navi? that's strange