Sorry guys but even with a $5000 rebate I would not buy a new vehicle. You get taged with the initial depreciation as soon as you drive off the lot, then as soon as the 2005 is released, you have a vehicle that you have owned less than a year, but your "new 2003" is considered 2 years old on any resale standards.
For example 2004 XL-7 LX Loaded KBB retail is $24,399
A Used 2002 XL-7 LX Loaded KBB Private Party Sale is $15940 that is excellent condition and only 10000 miles.
So even with a $5000 rebate you just spent over $3000 to drive a new vehicle for less than a year.
Thanks, but I'll stick with buying used.
Zig