 I think the road noise from the tires humming along is too loud. I think you can hear the traffic just as loud whether the windows are down or up.I am still getting used to the head restraints that appear in the way of my view when I try to turn around to see what is behind me when backing out.Per the monitor I get 31 MPG's! The car has enough pickup and go for my wife and I. We paid under $16K out the door. back up.