1. yes

2. no not on the east coast.... don't think there are alot of enthusiasts who will buy an out of the box racer... not alot of places to take it to the track over here. west and mid america yes.

3. no if i were buying a car based on what the aftermarket has to offer... then that car manufacturer has the wrong marketing strategy in place

4a. bragging... depends on the age of the purchaser... as for me or anyone over 40 years old... i don't think bragging means all that much...!?!?!?

4b. to see it on the speed channel... yeah, that would be nice as well as it gaining exposure/popularity/and to make a name for itself in its true form... being frisky on the road!!!

HDDP... i really hope somehow some way that they will endorse crossfires on the circuit and or sponsor people like you who could choose other cars to race but chose the XF.

i just checked the D/C annuals and officially they have the 2008 XF scheduled as a "redesign"... a redesign can easily mean termination 2 make room for the firepower or...?