One thing to consider is that the 09s are $1500 more than the 08s. Plus the extra $1000 for the manual. Its doubtful youll get an 09 srt at below msrp so youre looking at an extra $2500 to wait and get a manual. And while I dont think the 08s will ever be worth millions of dollars, the limited nature of it could probably offset the $2500 price difference. . . if you ever plan on selling it. You might even be able to break even if you buy an 08 now, drive it for a year and then get a slight discount on an 09 later.