Just because the BM3800 is cheap, does not mean the vehicles GM puts it have to be. Compare dealer or junkyard prices between a Nissan VQ and a GM3800. I know two people close to me (one family member and another good friend) than have a GM with the 3.8L. I have driven them both, one on a 1500 mile trip. There is no competitor (mid-large sedan) that can compare in terms of drivetrain. It isn't an enthusiast motor, but I'd like to hear what powerplant compares. I think your comemnt would be more accurate if you state that GM has to supercharge it to make it enthusiastically competitive. Regarding NVH wise, even "Ward's 10 Best Engines" Nissan VQ is get harsh comments from the press.
I didn't say the motor was good enough. I said it works, and quite well.
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Having flogged a TL, I found torque steer to be minimal, and easily managed.
The press disagrees. But if you don't mind it, then fine. It's a great car.
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Much easier to manage than the surprise uncommunicated rear swinging 90 degrees I get on RWD cars.
If such an event occured, you have serious driving leasons to learn, depending on the vehicle. I have been driving RWD vehicles since I was 12 and I drive about the same amount of miles as you do per year, amoung a few different vehicles. Only once has RWD surprised/scared me.
Ahh, I remember know. You have a second gen pig. Not known for its handling capabilities. 1st and 3rd are much better.
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You prefer the attributes of RWD, I prefer the attributes of FWD,
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but they are equal in the ability to produce performance.
False. I don't mean that FWD cannot be tuned for performance limits beyond what most people need, but I argue that it can be made to the same performance capability given a standardized size/weight/suspension design. 
