This is the best Christmas present I bought my 17 month old son this year for sure. From the moment he opened it he must have played with it for over 3 hours during the day, and is the toy he goes back to time and time again. Yes, the lift does stick slightly and he is not able to operate it himself at the moment, and they could give you more than two cars ... however, saying that he has found lots of existing cars, bits of lego, bricks, etc. that whizz down the spiral ramp to his great glee and amusement. He absolutely loves it and I am really pleased I bought it for him.