Don't dwell on the price. The car is a ball. With the prices of these, whatever you buy within the market will return your investment threefold in driving pleasure. Thus, I would suggest buying the absolute best one you can find of whatever year regardless of price (as long as it makes sense). I.e., don't pay $19,999 for a perfect example when $15,900 will buy the car. Also, my 2cents is a later model 6 sp. for the fun of it. I'd also suggest a limited with nav. so that the "aux" plug available elsewhere on this forum is available for the head unit.