i bought my ps2 for gta3 (right after the $200 price break) and i bought vc the week it came out. (and went to 4 stores before finding it no less) i actualy prefer the vc cars to the gta3 cars. they seem a tad faster on average and the sports cars are easier to find. they pjc 600 (superbike) it definatly my favorite. its like a little rocket, just make sure you point it in the right direction. on the subject of steering, above all, use the analog stick! my roommate is a die-hard d-pad user. im an older gamer and while i appreciate the d-pad for certian games (fighters, ect.) gta is not a game that it needs to be used on. i am a way better driver in the game than my roomate and i attribute it all to our controle style. you should also use the handbrake (R1) in the turns to swing your rear around quicker. other than that its just practice. anyway, hope you have fun, its a great game, after playing gta3 and vc all other games seem so limited in what you can do.