2004 vs 2005 - Something's missing
10-07-2004, 04:12 PM
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2004 vs 2005 - Something's missing
I read that only two changes were made from the 2004 model to the 2005 model. Why is it then that the pictures from Acura's website depict a new addition to the roof of the vehicle? I see a fin on the 05 (likely a radio antenna) that doesn't exist on the 04. I've got an 04, and want the fin. I've checked their website, but I can't find it as an add-on.
Can anyone shed any light?
Can anyone shed any light?
10-07-2004, 04:21 PM
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I'm not sure what "fin" you speak of. I just went to the acura website, and the 05 TL exterior shots look identical to the 04 pictures. Here is an example:
Can you provide a pic of what you are talking about? And the antenna in the picture above is the XM antenna.
Can you provide a pic of what you are talking about? And the antenna in the picture above is the XM antenna.
10-07-2004, 04:22 PM
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Well that would explain it then. I guess I don't have XM radio because I'm in Canada, so therefore, no antenna. For some reason, I thought they all came with XM radio, regardless of whether you could use it or not...
10-07-2004, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mapleridgesam
Well that would explain it then. I guess I don't have XM radio because I'm in Canada, so therefore, no antenna. For some reason, I thought they all came with XM radio, regardless of whether you could use it or not...
10-07-2004, 04:59 PM
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The BMW 5-series has this weird shark fin satellite antenna design - ugly - almost as ugly as the rest of the car, with its Dame Edna headlights - every time I see one and the owner is looking around with a "like what i have smugness as if he has something, i laugh out loud; the TL is a Ferrari GTO by contrast.
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10-07-2004, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mapleridgesam
Well that would explain it then. I guess I don't have XM radio because I'm in Canada, so therefore, no antenna. For some reason, I thought they all came with XM radio, regardless of whether you could use it or not...
10-07-2004, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Rage
The BMW 5-series has this weird shark fin satellite antenna design - ugly - almost as ugly as the rest of the car, with its Dame Edna headlights - every time I see one and the owner is looking around with a "like what i have smugness as if he has something, i laugh out loud; the TL is a Ferrari GTO by contrast.
10-07-2004, 05:22 PM
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Everyone that has seen my new TL has made this comment: "It looks just like the new 5-series BMW".
I don't know how to react. The way I guess I look at it is the TL looks and feels just like the BMW, for half the price. I guess I should be happy.
I don't know how to react. The way I guess I look at it is the TL looks and feels just like the BMW, for half the price. I guess I should be happy.
10-07-2004, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Rage
Hey, i lived there a while, but no XM? Another reason to move.
10-07-2004, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Rage
The BMW 5-series has this weird shark fin satellite antenna design - ugly - almost as ugly as the rest of the car, with its Dame Edna headlights - every time I see one and the owner is looking around with a "like what i have smugness as if he has something, i laugh out loud; the TL is a Ferrari GTO by contrast.
10-07-2004, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 92NSX
And you wonder why Chris Bangle got taken out of design for BMW??? 
And I must admit, after my initial "FUGLY" comments, I have become accustomed to the new 5. It's not so bad looking at all. (I haven't changed my mind about the FUGLY U.S. Honda Accord, however.)
10-07-2004, 08:30 PM
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I really like the new 5 series until i get to the back end. Its just too in your face, i don't think the new accords rear is the most attractive, but it doesn't stand out like the 5. For some reason i really like the simple rear of the last gen M5...but i have no desire to own a bmw, so i guess it doesn't matter a whole lot
10-07-2004, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Rage
The BMW 5-series has this weird shark fin satellite antenna design - ugly - almost as ugly as the rest of the car, with its Dame Edna headlights - every time I see one and the owner is looking around with a "like what i have smugness as if he has something, i laugh out loud; the TL is a Ferrari GTO by contrast.
10-07-2004, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by blufox
i like the 5-series too it just takes a while to get acustomed to the look
10-07-2004, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce
Ugh... you may dislike another car design but just because the car is more expensive than yours is doesn't mean the driver is smug.
10-07-2004, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PG2G
I'd take the new 5 over the TL anyday, if I could afford a 530. The 525 shouldn't even exist.
10-08-2004, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
the only 5 i would ever take over a TL would be a 545 or an M5. have fun with your 225hp
I wouldn't even take the 545. Just not into the looks. The "M" I would take no matter how ugly!
10-08-2004, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sellnACURA
You'll see a "Shark Fin" on the upcoming '05 Acura RL. No modest lil bump like the TL's, its a fin for sure!
10-08-2004, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SidS1045
Supposedly both XM and Sirius are in negotiation to start doing business in Canada. I'm guessing that Canadian content laws would be a problem for the music channels.
10-08-2004, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ndabunka
Maybe this is the reason that Sirius stock (SIRI) has jumped up about 50% in less than a month. Something's up...
10-08-2004, 01:28 PM
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I've got an 04, and want the fin. (quote)
Geeze...I've got the '04...it has the (fin)...and I would rather have a clean roof...it's not as ugly as the BMW fin, but still looks like an "add-on"....each to their own I guess!! I wish they could have hidden the antenna like they did with the navi antenna.
Geeze...I've got the '04...it has the (fin)...and I would rather have a clean roof...it's not as ugly as the BMW fin, but still looks like an "add-on"....each to their own I guess!! I wish they could have hidden the antenna like they did with the navi antenna.
10-08-2004, 07:34 PM
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Regarding XM in Canada: XM works great in the flat lands of Southern Ontario (been there, done that). However the satellites are over the equator, about 22,000 miles above the earth, so hills, dense trees, buildings and other objects create much more opportunity for interference in the Great White North. New England hills are quite good at cutting off the signal, so parts of Canada could be much worse.
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