You get used to the acceleration really quickly. I drive one everyday (and test drive them as well), and my experiences have been that if you floor it from a standstill, you're going to make a lot of noise and not go anywhere. If you give it solid foot and listen to the engine, you'll learn really quickly when it's about to shift and whatnot.
I haven't had a problem getting up to (and above) highway speed, or passing anyone either. The best way is to drive one yourself (Avis rents them) for awhile to see if you get used to it.
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