Just because the 3800 works does not mean it's good or competitive. It's mediocre in the modern world. They are coarse and rough in comparison to modern V6s, need forced induction to run with smaller engines, and if the engine is cheap, the cars pricetags don't reflect the savings.
I think the autobuying public deserves a lot more than "good enough".
Having flogged a TL, I found torque steer to be minimal, and easily managed. Much easier to manage than the surprise uncommunicated rear swinging 90 degrees I get on RWD cars.
You prefer the attributes of RWD, I prefer the attributes of FWD, but they are equal in the ability to produce performance.
