Although I did some poking around, I took a chance and bought a 2010 CT without knowing much about them. My established criteria when I started shopping for a new vehicle: V-6, AWD/ 4WD, wagon. Other considerations were Audi A4 and Subaru Outback. Previous vehicle was a 1998 Audi A4 Avant. Granted the CT doesn't handle like the Audi but I never expected it to. Hopefully she'll provide me with years of good reliable service though. So far, so good but I'm not impressed by its fuel economy (or lack thereof.)