I'm looking to get a 04-05 coupe in Diamond Graphite with low mileage and nav.

Does anyone have anything to offer that I should look for, like why one year or option would be better than the other. (example: '01 is300 had no armrest, that could have been helpful to me before I bought that instead of an 02

Any comments are welcome. Thanks.

 

Well 04 6MT has the brembo brake package, 05 does not. If you want an Automatic, netheir have the Brembos.
There were some interior changes to the 05, you would have to check out both and decide which you prefer. They are different but I would not say better or worse.
Both have armrests.
04 has 18" rims(single spokes), 05 has 19" rims(double spokes)...again whatever you prefer.
I believe the 05 has the hole in the rear tail light for the trunk to be unlocked, 04 does not.
04 has the 280 Hp engine, 05 has 298Hp(same engine)..Sounds better but the 05 has less torque, and is simply tuned differently, 04 actually has a slightly faster 0-60 time.
Thats all I can think of on the top of my head.
Good luck on the vehicle hunt, my suggestion is that you check them both out for yourself and decide. Biggest deal is the rims(if you keepin stock), and the interior(which ever you like better), Brembos, and price of course.

 

thanks, that helps a lot. I'm definitely going auto as this is my daily driver and I'll get sick of the stick in traffic. I appreciate the comments. Sounds like neither has a distinct advantage over the other.