On my test drive, I went from 50 to over 100 mph in a couple seconds. That sold me. I haven't done that since. It's a 7 year old one owner car, just over 55,000 miles. My insurance actually went down from the 5 year old Malibu I traded in. I decided to spring for the Ford warranty, mainly because of all the computer stuff. I opened the hood once. I have no business looking under the hood except to check the oil and add windshield washer fluid. This is definitely a fun car, top up or down.