Yeah not a great deal considered it just clearanced out at Target for $5...
I thought the game was pretty cool but the driving was a little off and there was no career. Despite not caring about a career at first I have to admit that I did start to care once I realized how shallow it was. You really just go through and race by picking out tracks and cars and laps and that is all...there is nothing more to it. Plus the car customization has been simplified.
For $18, yeah it might be worth it...but if you can find any left at a Target on clearance for $10 or under then it's definitely worth it. It's not a bad racer, just flawed. When GT 1 on the PS1 had more depth you know there's a problem.