I like how this post and your original are completely contradicting, haha. Not bashing, just finding it funny that you had a complete change of heart.

 

Yeah Definatly go with the 05 IMO it is more luxurious!
At first I was not so sure about the intelli-key but it freaking ROCKS!

I think it is one of those features you have to have in order to really appreciate..

 

MJOIN, I totally agree. The I-Key is a pretty pimp feature. It's so nice to not have to fumble through the keys in your pocket. I would have never ordered it, but I'm completely sold on it now!

 

Thanks everyone! You've been very helpful. I'll definitely turn my full attention towards an '05 now.

 

IT also depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. If you want to add a body kit and such than an 04 is the way to go as there are kits and pieces available for it. Granted this is not saying you cannot change the 05...its just going to cost you more. I bought an 05 for the interior differences. The seats and gauge display are the most important reason I went with the newer model. I say drive them both and purchase based off your own decisions. Good luck and let us know what you get.

 

Where is this change of heart you are referring to?

 

My car is a base, and i;d recommend getting a premium pack vehicle lol

 

I-key def is worth it. I love never having to take the keys out of my pocket. Just walk up to car and push button on handle and open it up and go. It rocks.


Plus the auto headlights, easy exit seat, bluetooth and nav are all fun to have too.

 

And a power telescoping steering wheel, better radio, dual climate control, reclining rear seats, rear vents, just waaaay more pluses to premium pack.

With that said, i wish my car had all that haha

 

Dual climate is overrated. I had to have it though, but now that I do, it's pointless. You need to hit DUAL to cycle through the 3 different modes and then adjust the temp. Too much work, I just leave it on BOTH and adjust the temp ****.

Now if they put a temp **** on both sides, it would be much better.


Bad enough as it is the controls for the radio, heat and NAV are setup for a left side driver.

 

You mean right side driver? And yea, everything in this car is setup like that.

 

Yeah that's what i meant. I always gotta reach for the damn volume, temp and NAV ok button.


I do use the steering wheel controls for the radio, but i've kinda wished i could control the heat by the steering wheel. That would be pretty cool to raise or lower the temp that way.

 

That would be awesome, and i agree about the controls. I use them often and when i get into my friends G20, i remember how much i take that feature for grantide. I love it haha

 

FYI. If comparing comparable models with comparable miles, a car that is one year newer will typically be ~$2500 more. So if the features and styling changes are worth $2500 to you, then go for it.

Personally, I had a budget and the '04 fit, while the '05 didn't. And after finding out the power was virtually no different, I was fine with my decision. Sure, I would like body colored sides and the i-key thing, but not for $2500.

 

Do the base models have the Auto up and down windows on all 4?? IS that a premium thing?