Do '04s Have More Problems?
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No offense to anyone......but the '03's and 04's are the same car; so don't fool yourselves. If I remember correctly the only change on the '04's was adding a tire pressure light (which itself is sometimes problematic!).
If you read this forum thoroughly, I think you would find very little difference in the reported issues between '03's and '04's. Apparently some of the issues are not yet resolved by '06!!!
If you read this forum thoroughly, I think you would find very little difference in the reported issues between '03's and '04's. Apparently some of the issues are not yet resolved by '06!!!
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I have an 03 6MT with 47,000+ miles and I have had very good luck with mine. The only major problem I had was the clicking in the rear axel, but the dealer fixed it free of charge.
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i have the same question as many others, how do u know if its 04 or 04.5 and does the 04.5 not have the brembo's? i bought mine used and im not sure if its the 04 or 04.5, if anyone knows how to really find that out plz let me know, thanx
Originally Posted by space108th
i have the same question as many others, how do u know if its 04 or 04.5 and does the 04.5 not have the brembo's? i bought mine used and im not sure if its the 04 or 04.5, if anyone knows how to really find that out plz let me know, thanx
All '04 6MT's have Brembos
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Originally Posted by space108th
i have the same question as many others, how do u know if its 04 or 04.5 and does the 04.5 not have the brembo's? i bought mine used and im not sure if its the 04 or 04.5, if anyone knows how to really find that out plz let me know, thanx
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From: Boca Raton Fl
Originally Posted by TheKnite
Common sense tells me '04s have production date from January to June, and '04.5s should be July to December of 2004. I think you can find a sticker with the production date when you open your driver's door. I believe mine was born in March of 2004. .
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Originally Posted by bocatrip
No issues with my 04 and it is from the first batch 07/03 production date. Just the normal stuff, replaced driver window motor, TSB for drift to right, replaced pads at 12,000 miles under warranty. I think (no offense to 03 owners) if you stay away from the first year you should be ok. Of Course the later models 05 and 06 have gotten just about everything ironed out. Now let's see what happens with the new and improved 07 sedan!
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I have a 2003.5 and I had the same stupid problems everyone seems to complain about over and over every new year (even though 2006 model years.) The 2004 is pretty much exactly the same as the 2003.5; 2004 just has a flat-tire sensor.
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Originally Posted by b00stedjustin
Yes and no dude. They have changed quite a few things on the new 07 so there may be as many problems due to the version that you see on brand new cars.
Originally Posted by glennp_1999
Main problem with mine was the squeeky brakes. After bringing the car to the dealer twice I finally replaced it with aftermarket and problem solve.....