Excellent, thank you all. I'll let Gary know. It doesn't happen enough to pin point just what is going on, but I agree the car doesn't have enough miles on it to be doing this in any event. An oil/filter change is a good idea since it's new to us. I also like the idea of checking the plugs first. We put in premium gas only. No noise/tapping. Only thing I noticed is that every time you turn it over it makes a high pitched noise for maybe one minute then it stops as if the noise is part of ignition.
Steve, Gary wanted to know where you downloaded the manual you told us about? I see an pan drop/oil change in his future. We are covered under the 8 year/80,000 extended warranty, with what it cost to keep everything in good shape I think [when shopping for a used Crossfire] it is a major selling point. If he can work out a little more detail we may be using it sooner than later.
Does any one have a dealer in the Metro Detroit area they like for Crossfires and repair work?