Personally, I think it probably fits your friend's bill just fine--a nice car that goes fast. If he doesn't care about having a FWD slushbox, then why not? I loved my GS-R, and it was FWD.
I for one think that the TL (especially the S variant) is a very fine car and an excellent value.
I for one think that the TL (especially the S variant) is a very fine car and an excellent value.