The engine has a tendency to not accelerate (ie: stall) if the car is not properly warmed up.
The automatic transmission has only 3 gears. This could be a much better car with 4, but I guess it has to do with cost.
Various other little mechanical problems typical of a 13-year old car that gets a lot of use.
Even though it is old and rusting, I can still drive it faster and harder than many new cars on the road. Naturally this has to do with the driver and not the car, proving that an old car can still run very well.
If you are a tall or large person, then I suggest either you don't carry passengers in the back or you get a bigger car.
The rate of acceleration surprised me the first time I drove the car hard. It was much better than I thought it would be.
I think all you said was true. This Car is slow, but I've been up to 90 mph on it!!