I too am waiting for Jan 06. I have one on order. I wanted the blue interior without nav but wasn't fussy about exterior color so the dealer took the first he could get which will be a magnetic pearl. Ideally I would have chosen silver but I think it will be ok. I have gone in the last two years from a Suburban to a WRX STI and now the hybrid. I loved the STI but just wasn't comfortable economically and ecologically in it. I am a little old for a rice rocket but I guess it was cheaper than a new wife. I live on the shores of Lake Superior and drive 100 miles daily. I have some concern re the winter capabilities of my new Honda but have decided it doesn't make sense to own a vehicle that has capabilities utilized only a few times each year. I will be putting on Blizzak revo's ASAP. My experience should be interesting given the extreme climate, 10% ethanol use and no time in a two wheel drive vehicle in the last 15 years. Any thoughts on light, aero rims to mount my snows on?