Thanks for that well written comparison pelked1 and a special thanks for not trashing us lesser Xfires. When I was deciding what I wanted, fall of '04 I looked at the wheels, the extra cost and the extra horsepower and here's what I thought...I get tired bending over doing my five spoke PT wheels, I've got bad knees so 15 spokes vs 7 was a no brainer. As for all that extra horsepower. I'm 55 not 35 and at this point in my life I definitely still want to look good but I don't care how fast I look good, I'm sure it would just get me into trouble anyway. The Ltd I ended up with and test drove was plenty fast for me. The other issue was the 6 speed vs the auto stick...I like the 6 speed. Since I don't have to put up with driving in traffic I'm very comfortable with it. If I did a lot of city driving I'd have gone with the automatic. My son got an RSX with a 6 speed a year before I got my Crossfire and his was a blast to drive so like son, like father. As for the bumpy road and the tight suspension. A few weeks back had to take my daughter for her insurance test so we took the Crossfire. There was a pretty bumpy section of road and it was the bumpiest thing I've felt in quite a while. Guess its just indicative of the short wheelbase. Its all part of the fun of driving this car. I have to tell you of all the cars I've owned this one is my favorite and I wish you nothing but happy, safe rides in yours.

Pat