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Old 08-01-2004, 08:54 PM
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Some changes featured in the 2005 Accord and Civic:

Accord
  • Side airbags and side curtain airbags are standard for all trim-levels
  • More efficient coin tray lid design
  • Fuel cap indicator
  • LX Sedan features illuminated audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Civic
  • Addition of Civic Special Edition to vehicle lineup
    • 15-inch alloy wheels
    • trunk spoiler
    • leather wrapped steering wheel
    • 6-disc CD changer with MP3 capabilities and 6 speakers
  • Rallye Red exterior color for the Sedan Value Package
  • Tango Red Pearl for EX Sedans
  • Magnesium Metallic and Nighthawk Black available for all trim levels
Old 08-02-2004, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Daniel
Some changes featured in the 2005 Accord and Civic:
Civic
  • Addition of Civic Special Edition to vehicle lineup
    • 15-inch alloy wheels
    • trunk spoiler
    • leather wrapped steering wheel
    • 6-disc CD changer with MP3 capabilities and 6 speakers
  • Rallye Red exterior color for the Sedan Value Package
  • Tango Red Pearl for EX Sedans
  • Magnesium Metallic and Nighthawk Black available for all trim levels

Ahhh, no accord 2.4 engine inside the civic?
Old 08-02-2004, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by stickyshifter
Ahhh, no accord 2.4 engine inside the civic?
why would u need such a big engine? this isn't a nissan
a 2.0 in the next generation civic would be fine.
Old 08-02-2004, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by stickyshifter
Ahhh, no accord 2.4 engine inside the civic?
:wtf:

I'm really dissapointed that there was no Accord refresh like was rumoured. I was hoping for different taillights and a new grille In fact, this really sucks for the 3rd year of a model.
Old 08-02-2004, 11:44 AM
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Will the RSX get a refresh like the 2004 Civics, or will it just go to the next generation without any changes?
Old 08-02-2004, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
:wtf:

I'm really dissapointed that there was no Accord refresh like was rumoured. I was hoping for different taillights and a new grille In fact, this really sucks for the 3rd year of a model.
I hope thats just your sense of sarcasm...
Old 08-02-2004, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Adröck
Will the RSX get a refresh like the 2004 Civics, or will it just go to the next generation without any changes?
The RSX should get a refresh for MY2005. There have been some photoshops and "info" floating around for awhile now, so we'll just have to wait and see. I wouldn't be surprised if its just a slight facelift and nothing more. I don't think Honda will let its models lapse into 7 year life cycles any more (sans say the NSX or S2000 which are more exclusive models).
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Originally Posted by velfarretokyo
I hope thats just your sense of sarcasm...
No, I'm just dissapointed that they're waiting for next year to do the MMC just like they did with the last gen. I think the styling is one of the major flaws of the car, although I'm beginning to like it most people don't.
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Originally Posted by velfarretokyo
The RSX should get a refresh for MY2005. There have been some photoshops and "info" floating around for awhile now, so we'll just have to wait and see. I wouldn't be surprised if its just a slight facelift and nothing more. I don't think Honda will let its models lapse into 7 year life cycles any more (sans say the NSX or S2000 which are more exclusive models).
Yeah it's due out next spring. I would imagine a a HP bump, restyled fascias and hopefully a navigation option.
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What's a fuel cap indicator?
I think that Accord sedans now have full red taillamps with a litlle white rectangle for reverse.



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