Front-Wheel Drive...
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I simply hate driving FWD. That's all there is to it.
I had two Camrys before owning my GS, and I would never go back (and not just for the luxuries). RWD feels a lot more balanced and stable on the road, and especially during spirited driving. When I drive our ES 350, I get the exact same feeling: the front end gets twitchy when you do any kind of quick maneuver, torque steer when you mash the throttle, front tires spin pretty easily, etc.
I brought my car in for the 90K this morning and was given a FWD RX350 loaner. On the way back to work, I was on a hill waiting to make a left turn, a space opened in traffic and I gunned the gas to make the turn. Due to the uphill street, FWD and 275hp V6, the front tires skidded for a good 4-5 seconds before actually getting traction and accelerating. I didn't mash the pedal to the ground either - maybe half way to get speed to make it across the street.
I had two Camrys before owning my GS, and I would never go back (and not just for the luxuries). RWD feels a lot more balanced and stable on the road, and especially during spirited driving. When I drive our ES 350, I get the exact same feeling: the front end gets twitchy when you do any kind of quick maneuver, torque steer when you mash the throttle, front tires spin pretty easily, etc.
I brought my car in for the 90K this morning and was given a FWD RX350 loaner. On the way back to work, I was on a hill waiting to make a left turn, a space opened in traffic and I gunned the gas to make the turn. Due to the uphill street, FWD and 275hp V6, the front tires skidded for a good 4-5 seconds before actually getting traction and accelerating. I didn't mash the pedal to the ground either - maybe half way to get speed to make it across the street.
edit: maybe the Camrys and the RX are perfect examples of FWD that are not enjoyable to drive
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