Here is my $.02 If you don't like the 05, you can still buy a new 04.There are quite a few left on the lots. If you like the 05, you can buy that. Whatever people like or dont like about the 05, it is here to stay. At least Nissan STILL makes a manual shift option. Almost no one else does. There ARE many options on the 05 to fit a lot of people's needs and wants. Just enjoy your ride, and have fun whatever year it was made. That IS what the X is all about..to get out there and have a riot doing it.