 My car is 9 months old and I have driven it 
across Canada and then to Boston.  First gear 
has been a little stiff, but at 12,000 miles it 
has finally broke-in.  The car is fantastic.  The 
3.0L engine I think is essential since the car is 
quite heavy.  I test drove the 1.8L Tubo engine 
but found that it hesitates when you step on 
the gas which can be a little scary when you 
want the power to get out of a problem.  Gas 
milage is great in the 3.0L...much 
like a four cylander.  I highly reccomend this 
car.      