What the differences - under the hood and cosmetically between the model years 2004 - 2008?

Also, where can I go to buy Acura accessories for cheap i.e. type s 6mt pedals, oem kit, fogs, floor mats etc.

I did a search for the differences in model years but didnt see anything in my initial search.

For the accessories - i know about handaccessories, hondacuraworld.com etc but wanted to know which one acura owners use and has the best prices.

thanks!

 

here's what i found on my initial search:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...rence+04-08+tl

 

04-05 TL

3.2L V6 258hp, 5AT or 6MT (Brembos)

2006 TL - introduced the TPMS system

2007-2008

3.2L V6 258hp 5AT -
Different wheels then 04-06,
Different Dash/Stereo then 04-06
NEW Lower fog lights
NEW blinking mirrors
NEW different tail lights
NEW Switchblade Key
NEW Reverse Camera
NEW MP3 Capable Radio




3.5L V6 286hp 5AT / 6MT
Both with Brembo Brakes
Quad Exhaust, 18% better flow
Hi Flow Primary Cats - 33% better flow
Red LED interior
Blacked headlights
TL-S Taillights
TL-S Sidemarkers
Chrome Finish Grille
Lower Fogs
Blinking Mirrors
Gunmetal Wheels
Sporty Suspension
Two Tone Leather (Ebony interior)
Black Headliner (big thing if you are a smoker)
Reverse Camera
MP3 Capable Radio
Thicker RSB (Rear sway bar)


If you are buying, get a Type-S... the slight difference in $$ is well worth the dozens of upgrades and goodies over the 3.2L TL

 

04-05 TLs have 270hp

 

It's all in the wikipedia page.

 

270 hp as measured at the time.

Otherwise the 270 hp = 258 hp of the newer SAE system.

 

No. All 04 - 08 3.2L Base TL all have 258hp. Same Engine

They originally rated it at 270hp, but new SAE ratings, and stricter enforcement of them caused Acura to lower its power rating.

 

darn, and i thought I was driving a 270hp all along. Now i gotta mod LOL. That's plenty of power for me.