: Some players find the progress system "sluggish" and the main quests frustrating when a single missing part (out of dozens) prevents completion.
Reviews for highlight both its depth and its repetitive nature.
Experts and long-time players offer mixed views on the long-term engagement of the simulator.
: Fans of the series appreciate the "Zen-like" experience of systematically dismantling and rebuilding engines. The sheer volume of components provides a high level of detail that few other sims match.
: Players can discover rare cars in barns or purchase them from junkyards for restoration.