The only things that have gone wrong with this car is the transmission doesn't seem to like you to shift into first when coming to a stop sign or such. You have to come to a complete stop then shift, which is kind of a pain when soon as your slowing down and their taking off at a green light you have to start in second, or stop and shift to first.
This car is a great car for speed and style.. This car can look like a crazy drag car and its handling is perfect. I was doing 115 down my road and a deer ran in front of me and I was able to slide around, but under complete control with that all wheel drive on it (i don't recommend doing those speeds though).
Mine had the same problem with not likeing to shift into first. I still haven't been able to figure it out, the best I do is just put it in Neutral for a bit and repress the clutch, this has worked for me. I also liked your deer story.