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Originally Posted by pawoSD
So true, FWD is pointless.....I drive PT cruisers a lot, and they have major torque steer, very annoying. And if you hit the pedal too quick/hard (being used to a 300SD!  ) it skitters the front tires....also super annoying. |
It's not pointless, if it were pointless most of the cars on the road wouldn't be FWD.
It's easier to package, and CHEAPER for manufacturers to do.. which is why its so prevalent. Other benefits include inherently more interior space (no driveshaft hump).
Plus the way most people drive, they wont notice a difference. So it makes a lot of sense for people who wouldn't even know which wheels are the drive wheels in the first place. America's car culture is mostly dead. A lot of kids are more interested in the newest ipods and stuff rather than cars.