Originally posted by svtcarboy:
...I believe an engine not having 4 valves per cylinder is behind the times.




Who cares? The 3800 works, is cheap, and has enough torque to use a tall gear and get 30+mph at 85-90mph on the highway which is something most newer designed V6 engines cannot do. As a point A-B family sedan for the masses, it's torque is right where it should be, in the 2000-3500 range for most people's daily driving. 95% of drivers never go above 4000rpm. The 3800 is also one heck of a reliable motor, except for the leaking oil pan gasket. 200-300k miles quite common.

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I see no reason to buy this car over an Acura TL, especially with the $3000 price premium.



Torque steer. The TL is wicked, despite the LSD. Sorry, FWD is inferior.

Fair assesment of the new technology with your driving situation, though.