The first few times I drifted was back in '95 with an old 420SEL. It was a choice tool with its balding tires and glided flawlessly: 45 degrees to the straight, seamless exit.
Soon after, on one fateful attempt, I totalled the car.
There was a another turn after the first one and the car was too heavy and too long to make a second attempt, so I ate the sidewalk and a cement pillar. I fed the local law enforcement a fib when they arrived so I wouldn't get nailed for 'exhibition of speed' and other various violations.
For the following years I was unfortunately forced to pilot a front-wheel driver (200SX, not that it was a bad car, as you SE-Rers know). Perhaps only ONCE out of 50 attempts did a make a nice full on side-window slide, but that was only because I was assisted by a rain-flooded street.
Of course, I wouldn't dare try it with any cars I don't own, so my buds have to enjoy drifting on their own.
From all those I've been in, the S13 240SX seems to have the BEST balance simply because of its light weight and controlled torque, but the most
interesting is with hefty 2-ton luxury cars, such as the S-class or LS400. It's highly nerve-wracking while strangely peaceful; the car seems as if it won't make it and you're going to lay a $50,000 auto to rest, but it does. PLUS due to their infamous smooth rides, they float like butterflies (without the africanized bee stings). I also hear that the Miata makes a nice drifter especially with its top down, but I have yet to experience Mazda's sensation.
Unfortunately, there aren't a whole lot of hot spots for this exclusive art in my area (L.A. streets are all about perpendicularity), but I do see roads with much drifting potential around the quieter suburban or even rural locations spanning California. I would be all smiles to see some more of you around. It's a shame the States are plagued with Honda front-wheel lovers. I detest most of this 'rice' scene and I find it difficult for society to take true enthusiasts seriously. With any luck, times will change and rear-drivers will reign once more.