Chuck in all honesty, I really don't know what to tell you. If you're an avid "Street Dragger" you'll want an 05 or an 06 with a Clutch and a Stick. If you're just a fun lovin' "Street Dragger" an 05 or an 06 with "PowerGlide will do just fine. Now keep in mind neither one of these is gonna' leave Dick Levi's (Levi Ray and Shoup Nitro Funny Car owner) "She's Real Fine my 409" 63 Chevy 150 Plain Jane sittin' at the traffic light (which Dick loves to get out and Street drag in Springfield, Illinois) If I had it to do over I would choose a late vin # 2004 low mileage Ultra Violet, Redline Red, Slingshot Yellow or Ricochet Silver. I have or we have an 05 Redline Red ... cause that's what my first wife wanted (Red, Chrome Rims, Runnin' Boards, "PowerGlide" and Carpeted Cargo Area) !!! Maybe that's the reason we are still together. :laugh: Just paid $3.05.9 for Shell Premium with V Power and it is my understanding the 03 and 04's run on Regular gas. Now I don't know if there is any difference in the Insurance premium for an 03, 04 than the 05 and 06's. The 03's and 04's seem to be a little less price wise than the 5 and 6's with the LS2 motor. Just keep in mind it's your money, so you make the call Chuck tennesseecozydog :ssr