I love the 05 RSX's. Better wheels, sleeker front end, 10+ HP, better color choices...Definately an improvement. This is coming from a 03 Type S owner.
I like the Desert Silver Metallic over the Redondo Red. I rarely see a DSM RSX on the road. Both colors are discontinued
The Magnesium Metallic is the best of the new colors IMO.
Which 05 wheels do you not like? The Type S wheels are the 5 spoke wheels - The base model comes w/10 spoke wheels. Personally I love the new 17" Type S wheels. I am eventually going to swap them out on my 03 once the price comes down.