SXT with DHX 5.0 air ?

Does anyone run an sxt with the DHX 5.0 air? I've never had a dhx air, just the fox float on my kona dawg and I wasn't impressed. I've also had a DHX 5.0 coil on my ECD and I loved it. So, I am a bit cautious about getting the sxt with the dhx air on it due to prior grievances.

I would like to get some opinions of what the sxt is like with the air on it. I plan on hitting up downhill trails in Scotland and I will be going to France in the Summer. Will it be able to handle places like Innerleithan and constant use in France?

The bike (2007 model) is also set up with one ring and I was wondering what the SXT will be like for pedalling up and along trails with this setup? I won't be using any uplift services (except in France) and plan on earning my way to the top.

I either have the option of getting the 2007 with the DHX air, rockshox domain forks, saints, e13 etc, or saving up a bit more money, with the hopes of being able to get a 2008 sxt; which will obviously have lower quality parts on, but will come with a dual ring set up and dhx 4.0 coil.

I loved my ECD, but it was frustrating getting it to the top. I have my heart set on an sxt, yet, I won't be able to afford a 2009 model as I am short on cash. So it is crunch time for me, as I fear that the sxts' will get snapped up sharpish and I will be left with having to get something that I don't really want: so I'm asking you guys for some help!