I'm curious, what do you mean by "forgiving?" You mean less damage somehow?

You choose FWD for ice because it's "easier" to drive?

This is also the point I'm making. The typical driver just wants to find the easiest way to get from point A to B. No one wants to learn how to handle a 60s RWD Caddy with a wagon-load of children and a St. Bernard (good investment btw, the dog can get help...) through the mountain like they did in the old days. The whole economy is getting lazy.

(Im not talking about car enthusiasts, keep in mind. I'm talking about typical drivers in typical situations.) Like the typical auto vs manual debate, If you know only auto, you are LIMITED to auto cars. If you know how to drive manual, you can drive ANY car, even big trucks if you have to for any situation that comes your way.