Hi friends; as I await my new 05 red 5 spd, I have been reading, and talking to many Honda people including the NW Zone sales executive, based in Portland, OR. 2005 Insight production was nearly delayed by the Oct 23rd Niigata earthquake in Japan. Although the Suzuka factory was not directly affected, the supplier of the speedometer and other gauges, Nippon Seiki, has its factory in north Japan in the earthquake zone. Their plant was damaged. But right after thanksgiving they worked overtime, and is now ready to supply Honda as scheduled. Therefore, I am told my car will be built on Jan 2nd! Apparently production will be extrememly small this year; so contact your sales manager and get one coming your direction! Billy....