OK everything here is based on a 1 to 10 scale. With 10 being the highest rating. g8V6

FE2 Suspension 8.75 Could be a little tighter. But somewhere between
the FE2 and the FE3 suspensions. 45mph crosswinds kept the car at 60/65MPH, over Lake Pontchatrain Causeway (24 mile over water.

STEERING - 9.0 Really wanted to give it a 9.5 I think the stock Bridgestone Summer Performance are the culprit. Affects the FE2 as well.

GAS MILAGE - 8.0 Averaging about 23 MPG Combined

ENGINE - 8.75 Good power for a 6 Cylinder. Wish it had the Diect Injected. 304 HP Engine growl??? I like the exhaust as the reviews said "Throaty"

TRANSMISSION - 8.5 have some questions on the shift points. Are there any TSB or other postings. I would have preferred the 6 spd MY or even a 5 spd MT.

SOUND SYSTEM - 8.0 to 8.5 I have heard worse.

CONTROLS/RADIO/AC/WIPERS/CRUISE - 9 - Once you understand the logic and why. The thought process is OK.

DRIVER INFO 10 No doubt a strong point. The triple Analog guages are needed. They set this car apart. I could care less about a GPS built in or even factory Bluetooth. I am glad that the real input of $$$ went into the Steering/Handling and hopefully a well matched drive train.

Overall Impression and value: I would take it over a BMW 3 series and quite possibly the 5 Series.

Sorry got interrupted by a POLITICO wanting my thoughts on various issues to include the car industry.

To ontinue FIT AND FINISH, QUALITY OF MATERIALS and OVERALL WORKMANSHIP is a 10. No rattles at this point except for a creaking noise around the sunroof area when I back out of my driveway onto the street. I take it slow because of the incline. All doors, and trunk lid are in alignment, While the hood needs a very slight adjustment. I am at this point impressed by the door and window seals. Basic maintenance could prove interesting from a space standpoint. Being able to get to things, such as the headlight and other exterior bulbs, and the cabin air flter sounds as though you need to tear into a lot of plastic to get to the filter. My biggest question is the lack of a removeable partion between the rear seat and the trunk when using the rear drink holders. This could be a SAFETY ISSUE, with objects flying into the cabin from the trunk in a panic stop.

Again, this car is better than the Challenger, the Charger, the Mustang, the Maxima, the Avalon, the 3 Series BMW, the LEXIUS 250 and 300 IS, and the G-37. Don't even mention the Ford or Mercury FWD in this comparison.

Price to value of the car in all areas is outstanding. As the Comedian has said, "You can't fix stupid."