I ordered mine the second week of January. I researched this car beginning in October 04'. I checked with my local dealer about options and what not, and at that time they didn't know pricing or even what the SAP looked like. The latter part of Dec 04' I emailed 19 different dealers and told them since the 05' GTO was still not public yet I wanted to order one to assure me of color choices etc, being dealers have no say in what color or tranny they get. (So I was told by a few different dealers.) and they were to give me their best shot at pricing cause' I wasn't gonna play the come back to me and I will match it game...... I gave them a 2 week deadline.... Many dealers couldn't take my order as of the 2nd week of Jan because pricing wasn't set, again so I was told. I got a few quotes but most didn't want to quote me until final details were set which I was told by a few would be March, when dealers would start receiving them. Brochuers weren't available here til April. Keep in mind I live in PA far away from the Aussies. I finalized a deal the 2nd week of Jan, which after final pricing came out ended up being under sticker price. When I seen the sticker pricing etc I was glad I did that. I saved a few thousand doing that. I ordered the package as well and the total I am paying is far less than advertised prices just for the stock GTO. So eventhough I been waiting almost 5 months now, I guess the extra savings is worth it. I was told delivery is generally 8 weeks after shippment from Elizabeth Australia. Well that time table is now up and still no sign of it. I do know they have to mount the rear spoiler at port because they are outlawed in Australia, and customs etc takes time, but man 5+ months wait is a long time. At any rate I was curious if anyone else had the wait I have. So I guess it does pay to order well in advance. Heck in 88' I custom ordered a Toyota 4-Runner and from Japan to my driveway only took 8 weeks. Makes ya wonder what the wait is all about. I was also told they were only making 8-9000 of them for 05'. I was also told any orders taken now don't expect it til end of the year.