They are already out in the Mid Atlantic. I have one. Cosmetically there is no difference between the 2004 and the 2005. There are more V6s out there than V8s at the moment. VW is trying to get the 04 V8s off the dealers lots before sending a lot of the 05 V8s.[/quote]
From what the dealers told me, there is no difference between an '05 V8 and '04 V8. With the V6, the difference is a better tuned engine, rain sensing wipers, auto headlights, covered dash storage, and cupholders in rear armrest. This is of course talking about Australian import and may vary.