I auto X'ed my crossfire and the only cars I was set out to beat were RX8 and wrx (imprezza) . Yes its not the sti but it has more hp is faster and all-wheel drive. I did beat the wrx and all the RX8 (5-6 of em) this was my first time out and most of these guys are regulars. There was a guy on here before (older guy) and he is tearing up D-stock (our class) in his area. I think the Xfire handles great. Yes there are better cars but I think a six speed spec'ed 400+ rwhp crossfire is up there too.