After purchasing an '05 TL 6MT, I seem to notice each and every other 3rd generation TL I encounter on the road or in parking lots. I find myself looking at other TLs in parking lots and peeking inside to see if it's a 6MT. I have yet to see another 6MT! Other than the obvious: the manual gear shifter and the black Bremo front brakes with "Acura" printed on them, are there any other exterior differences between the 6MT and an Auto TL?

 

same exterior

 

Except for the front calipers, as you've noted, there is no other difference.

 

does the owner count? usually they have a bigger smile on their face. hehehehe j/k

 

LOL, good one.