Do i have an MY04 or MY05?

**Ferrarista** · 16-08-2005 06:44 PM

Stupid question i know, i really havent looked at the paper work.

Thing is, i picked up my car on the 31st of December 2004. So i dont know if i have a 05 spec'd euro or an 04 one. Any where i can look? Thing is though, i have a full 16' tyre as a spare and not the space saver..

Once again, stupid question i know

**Usual Suspect** · 16-08-2005 06:46 PM

id say it be 04 spec, seing as the 05 came with 17" rims, and cars are usually manufactured a few months before they get here, easiest way to tell is look under ur bonnet at the id tags.

**Ferrarista** · 16-08-2005 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Usual Suspect

id say it be 04 spec, seing as the 05 came with 17" rims, and cars are usually manufactured a few months before they get here, easiest way to tell is look under ur bonnet at the id tags.

Thats what im thinking, but i was reading the stickied threads on the top and they said on the Lux they Euro got 17', but the STD still has 16" and one of the main differences was the Space saver wheel and the new 'Milan red'

**Fr3aKi3** · 16-08-2005 06:59 PM

05 spec'd Euro Luxury's got the 17"

the standard kept the 16"

My guess is that you got an 05 Spec but 04 build

**stephen8512** · 16-08-2005 07:17 PM

mine is built 04 december, but 05 complied cuz i got the upgraded 17's + full size spare

**yfin** · 16-08-2005 07:19 PM

It is simple really - the buttons on the steering wheel light up on the 05 model when you turn on the headlights. That is my understanding.

So whether or not you have the lux - you can spot the difference by turning your headlights on.

The full size spare tyre does not necessarily mean it is the 05 model as some dealers fit this anyway (mostly at the request of the purchaser).

**euro1978** · 16-08-2005 07:29 PM

exactly.

The wheels are not a definitive indication of 04 v 05.

**aaronng** · 16-08-2005 08:04 PM

Actually, the 05's are built in 04, that's how they can start selling 05 as soon as 2005 comes about. The car's don't get built in 1 day and shipped here by plane unfortunately.

In the US they start selling 05 cars in October 2004. Americans, taking our stock... otherwise I could have been driving around with a full sized spare and lit steering wheel controls too.

**Ferrarista** · 16-08-2005 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Actually, the 05's are built in 04, that's how they can start selling 05 as soon as 2005 comes about. The car's don't get built in 1 day and shipped here by plane unfortunately.

In the US they start selling 05 cars in October 2004. Americans, taking our stock... otherwise I could have been driving around with a full sized spare and lit steering wheel controls too.

Interesting..

**albii** · 16-08-2005 09:26 PM

it may be classed as an 05 spec to honda when they sell it but when its time to trade it'll most certainly be an 04 model...even to honda..
car dealers will always say when you are purchasing that you need to look at the compliance plate not the build but that is absolute rubbish... if you are able to buy 05 build and compliance then buy it unless they are offering a ripper of a deal on the 04 build 05 compliance.

**nexace** · 16-08-2005 10:02 PM

Hmmm... car dealers can always be dodgy when it comes to these things

**SiReal** · 16-08-2005 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Actually, the 05's are built in 04, that's how they can start selling 05 as soon as 2005 comes about. The car's don't get built in 1 day and shipped here by plane unfortunately.

In the US they start selling 05 cars in October 2004. Americans, taking our stock... otherwise I could have been driving around with a full sized spare and lit steering wheel controls too.

aaronng, why do you alawys have the most intelligent answers! make the rest of us look dumb. And yes that is SO TRUE!