Well folks, it appears my prayers have been answered. Found a 2004 sapphire color LTD with the manual transmission with 11,600 miles on it for 17K. A little more than I wanted to spend, but the car is only 2 hours from me and I have physically seen and driven the car. It is so hard (at least for me) to spend that kind of money on a car without seeing it for my self because I am admittedly a LOT **** about my cars. I can't wait to pick the car up this Wednesday. Finally, a full fledge XF member.