Basically, the car is very funny. We have two of them. But the range of the remote control is totally limp. After 4 to 5 meters is final. Basically I would find not so tragic, because it encourages them to move slightly. But the short range makes use on the water nearly impossible. Once one controls too far over the water, floating away the car and you do not get him back. So the amphibious function is decorative only.