thanks, for the quick responses. I have been looking for the last two years for a decent car. I have been on this forum searching and researching this car. I'M sold on it. conquest with turbo was fun, but head gaskets and heat issues get old. 200+ hp is not bad. This one will be a (dd) in the good months in ky. truck will be for winter months. Also have a spare 5.3 ls motor sitting around(hint,hint) if the v6 decides to go south. honestly the car is leaps and bounds above alot, I came from the conquest camp, and it took two donor cars to make one good one. I think I can handle a few issues this one can throw at me. test drove a dark blue xfire, nice car but had underhood issues. I watch e-bay and this forum for nice cars for sale, as well as craigs list. I will take my time and shop wisely. thank you guys and gals for your honest input, and I hope that i get to meet some of you in the future thanks john.