Why are so many people having a problem with the police?

I spent more time attempting to outrun/hide from the cops, than with the measly few rep points i was going to earn. i had a modded i8, used up all my gas station trips, and couldn't get away. not in a straight line, not by ramming their cars, blocking them into buildings, turning back and forth down various streets, etc. There was no escape- with heat rising. it was ridiculous.

you can play one mission at a time before having to return to redeem your rep. it's not worth staying out for several.