Best racing game on the PS2.

User Rating: 9.2 | Gran Turismo 3 A-spec (Platinum) PS2
GT3 is far and away my favorite racing game ever. It stood head and shoulders above the rest. Here's why:

THE GOOD:
-The controls are perfect. Top notch. Vary from vehicle to vehicle, as in real life
-The amount of customization available for each car is startling. You can fine tune virturally every feature the car has to offer
-Many many cars to choose from keep the experience fresh
-Race tracks are well designed and enjoyable
-Cars sound real. Well done
-Officially licensed soundtrack is excellent
-The graphics are top-notch

THE BAD:
-Graphics sometimes makes it hard to see upcoming turns
-You MUST get the Logitech Racing Force Feedback racing wheel to experience the euphoria
-Sometimes winning simply comes down to making your car just plain BETTER than the competition...which can take away from the thrill of the win.
-No formula cars

If you can afford to get the Logitech Racing wheel, there is no better racing experience out there than GT3. Others are good. In fact, many others are on par with this game. But this game just seems to have intangibles that will make it forever stand out in my memories when I think of racing.