Finally got around to a test drive this weekend on the XP 900. Was just what others had mentioned, very quiet. I was in the neighborhood of the Shoals mega-dealer and stopped in. Didn't intend to buy on Saturday, especially before trying out the Viking but they hooked me good. My wife was egging me on so that didn't help. Plus they had trailers which made everything pretty convenient. I got numbers and negotiated a deal where I thought it was as good as it was going to get and left. Came back about 15 minutes later and said if I could have the one out back with plastic still on the seats I'd take it. They said, whatever to make you happy. Signed the paper work and took the manual home with me. It was a pretty exciting Saturday. Was not prepared to pull it home, so I'll be going back on Tuesday to get it.