It is really is a problem. I have had my xfire for a little over a week. I've almost been hit about 20 times in the rear from pulling off from a stop light. It just drops out of 1st gear with this horrible noise that sounds like the bottom dropped out of the car. I called the dealer. Their response was as follows: "We have a tech @ school in Chicago to learn how to work on the xfire. Call us next week after he comes back" I then told them to call the tech so he can ask the question in school tomorrow! They said they'll let me know. I'll keep everyone posted on the developments.