Yes, it is very stable, extremely fast, and pretty good looking.
The save and reload trick explained:
1. Race the series up to the next to last race.
2. Save.
3. Then enter the last race.
4. Exit AFTER entering the race. Do NOT retire from series (after all, you have done this before and have completed all 5, 7, or 10 races, and the trophy is not an issue).
5. You will win the series on points. You will get the monetary bonus, and you will get the "four car spinny deal".
One of the cars will be selected as your prize.
6. If it is not the car you want. Exit to the start screen, select "load game" and reload you will then be back at the end of thenext to last race of the series.
7. Repeat steps 3 thru 6 until the car you desire is given as the prize.