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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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are there any major differences in years between them?
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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not really, the 06's have better batteries and starters, and the ecu's been updated a couple of times, but this is all stuff thats been done to the rest of em under warranty.
Old May 4, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='869911' date='Apr 29 2007, 10:46 PM

not really, the 06's have better batteries and starters, and the ecu's been updated a couple of times, but this is all stuff thats been done to the rest of em under warranty.


I am not quite sure why but Car and Driver rated the 2005 higher then the 2004 in almost all areas
Old May 6, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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Only real difference is in the AT models. The newer 2006 and beyond have a 6 speed AT. Which used to be 4 spd. Now it has 6 ports just like the MT.
Old May 13, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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Also some colors!
Old May 23, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryP7' post='870641' date='May 6 2007, 12:35 AM

Only real difference is in the AT models. The newer 2006 and beyond have a 6 speed AT. Which used to be 4 spd. Now it has 6 ports just like the MT.
My 04 has 6 speeds
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Al'sRx8' post='872848' date='May 23 2007, 05:03 PM

My 04 has 6 speeds


Your '04 manual right?
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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what about the different wheels between years. bumpers or little body differences???



and what makes the shinka....the shinka???
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sen2two' post='874112' date='Jun 5 2007, 06:32 AM

what about the different wheels between years. bumpers or little body differences???



and what makes the shinka....the shinka???


wheels and bumpers are all the same, so far theres no body differences, except sunroof and non.



shinka's fully loaded, and then its got this tan suedey leather, slightly retuned suspension, foam filled subframes, and the wheels and taillights are a different shade of grey.
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I saw a couple at the dealer the other day that had added on body accents..
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