Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

In October we added a new Jetta to the household and I'm motivated to wash it weekly since there is a lot of construction dust in our neighborhood. This hose remains functional, easy to use and (IMHO) a good addition to the tool box. I'm using it about once a week right now with a Mr. Clean Dry Wash system. I've added quick disconnects to the hose and it is working just fine. I'm STILL a little disappointed by the quality of the plastic on the connectors, but it is still holding up fine. One thing I do notice (and mentioned before) is that this hose does not allow the same volume of water as a regular hose. That may not be a bad thing here in California where we are looking at another drought, but other folks might be bothered by it. All in all, I am quite happy with it. We have a lot of small outside washing jobs that needs to get done on a regular basis and this looked like a great way to get them done more easily. Being HIGHLY skeptical of As Seen On TV stuff, I looked up consumer tests, BBB findings and the reviews here on Amazon before I ordered. I am puzzled by the reviews on Amazon, especially those that claim the fittings do not match their bib fittings (faucets). The Hose I got matched all the fittings I have with no trouble and when I "charged it up" it extended to the full 50+ feet with no problems. My 12-year-old was delighted and the 14-year-old found it "vaguely disturbing" that the hose would inflate and deflate as it does. The concept is pretty simple: Large diameter surgical tubing inside a sheath that expands and contracts under hydraulic pressure. My only concern is about how durable the covering will be over time. Pros: - Performs as shown and promised - Light weight - Easy to store - Fun to watch -- amuse the kids and amaze the neighbors Cons: - Smaller diameter than my regular hose = a little lower water volume - Concerns about the durability of the covering - Will it be thorn proof? I'll update this in 90 days. UPDATE!!! Ok, more than 90 days later and it is still doing the job. Please note that I am fairly careful with it: - no dragging it through the rose bushes - don't leave it out in the sun - drain it after use - Carefully installed quick connects I will say that I am highly suspicious of the original plastic fittings. They appear to be an inexpensive polycarbonate that will not stand up to extended periods in the sun. All that said, I love hose for washing the car. It is light and it coils itself after use. UPDATE #2 A year later and it is still working fine for me. I mostly use it for washing the car with the Mr Clean attachment, so it is NOT getting heavy use, but it is getting regular use and seems like it will last a while longer.