I am right there with ya, Duck.
The first installment of the game was so good that my ex-gf at the time practically watched me play through the entire thing and would get pissed if I played it without her present.
As for the speed of some of the cars, the game wasn't about simply getting to the mission destination. There were numerous side stops to explore and play around with that would give beneficial bonuses.
The depth of interaction in that game was epic, for sure. Won't order my copy until next month though.
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