My dealer had two 05 models on the way in. They have already been built and they are in route to the show room. When I was buing on friday I had the invoice prices from edmunds for the 05 models in hand.

The reason for my visit was to see if I would get a better deal on an 05 model. I ended up getting an 04 which is the same as next years liimited for close to the invoice price for next years stripped model that was in route to the lot (no leather, tc, heated seats, etc). The stripped model also could only be ordered in black...

They actualy pulled the info on the two 05 models and had offers on the table if I wanted them. The new 05 limited coupe was a little over 31k for invoice price (I paid less for my 04 out the door with Tax, Title and Licence then the invoice price of next years limited) and retailed near 34k.

If the limited 05 coupe in blue is worth ~2-3 grand or so more for you (assuming you get it for invoice price) then by all means get it.

let us know what you do.

-marc