i,m still trying to figure out if this car is acting normal or not. to me it takes it,s time up shifting into 2nd and into 3rd. i do find the prizm handles to my liking in "city" traffic here in post- katrina land.BUT = on the interstate it ain,t no match for the 85 mph construction guys silverado,s etc. lots of reflector tape on the back bumper may be a good idea?