Finally saw & got to test drive one here in Fort Wayne, IN. It was a redfire SE. Pretty plain as far as options, but it was at least here and I was able to test drive. I would agree with other people who have classified the ride as "comfortable" very smooth and quiet. I like the driver seat alot, very good side support. I wouldn't say you're going to win any slalom races. When turning you can tell that it is a fairly heavy vehicle. The steering was precise and tracked well, but in back and forth turns you can feel the weight of the vehicle. Brake was fine, during my test drive, I did have the occasion to hit the brakes pretty agressively - another idiot on a cell phone - that's another topic, the brakes reacted well. After finally driving one, makes me feel good about my order. My salesperson told me that ship date on mine is scheduled for 1/5/07. The Lincoln_Mercury dealer next door to the ford dealership received a black MKX with BAMR, fairly loaded. I may go over to check it out tomorrow.