yeah thats what I really like about the pro 5 is how smooth and how connected to the road you felt. The 3 has the electronic assist and has a very disconnnected feel to it plus the auto trans has poor gearing IMO. But it wasn't my car to buy, it's what the wifey wanted and was a handme down when the boys were born. The 3 is a great car just think the pro 5 was a better drivers car.