Hi GDrag,
Where in Washington do you live? I am north of Seattle. (Everett Area) I just bought a 2004 XFire, 26k miles, 6 speed, Black and just love the car. I am a Corvette lover as well but this car is just so much fun to drive as a daily driver. The first time I got on the freeway I just went though the gears and was at 80 in 4th before I knew it, not to bad for a V-6. I am looking for performace upgrades so it anyone know about any please let me know. I made the drive to Oak Harbor and it handles the curves very well.