matt, i dont think you were trying very hard in that case, because my experience is that yes they are quite neutral, way more so than a gtst, but if you have a lead/inexperienced foot then they are taily, and pull back into line hard which takes getting used to.
maybe with you driving the R wasnt getting loose, but through a wet national park, i assure u Teh_gtr can loose easy with the wrong driver!
i will be taking it very easy no point having a go in the wet amongst others.