My Santa Cruz
Fun, good-looking car that’s enjoyable to drive, and I really like the convenience of the rear bed compartment. However, the quality has been disappointing. I didn’t notice the flawed paint job because I purchased it at night in the rear driver-side interior panel was spotted with black spots. The windshield wiper blades needed replacement after only 1½ years, and there have been glitches with the crash sensor. The engine could also use more power—either a turbo or hybrid would be a great improvement. Overall, a fun and practical car, but there’s room for improvement in quality and performance.