The Cross Fire "looks faster" sitting still than most cars do while their in motion!! lol I've only driven mine about 6 times since I bought it last fall (is now sitting out the winter waiting for good weather) , but I've had alot of Subaru's , Honda's , Pontiac GTP owners bugg'n me to run them. I just tell them I did'nt buy the car for that purpose and that if they really want to race I'd be more than happy to get out the T/A. The conversations usually end there since most of the guys bugg'n me are my co-workers that have already seen or heard about the T/A. lol There are alot of smooth fast curvy back roads where I live , when I need relief , I go there in the Cross Fire , the Amish kids love the car and wave all the time when I go by....lol. I believe the Cross Fire is a great performer in stock outfit , it does what it is intended to do. Some folks see that and just have to try and get a piece of it to make themselves feel better about what they are driving , so be it. If somebody on the road wants to get it on...fine , if I lose...no big deal , I'll see them again someday , maybe in the T/A. lol