[Jeph]

There is the chance that you could be caring for it more than, say, a previous owner. Putting better gas, cleaner filters, proper weighted oil, more punctual maintenance makes a car run better. Or if you're ever breaking in new tires and brakes, that could make it seem better over time... potentially.

For me, I loved when the temperatures dropped. The COLD air going into the engine vs summer air made a noticeable difference in the way it ran.