Well, I'm not quite sure about 'horrid'.

For what it's worth, Consumer Reports rated the 850's reliability as average for most years, with the worst trouble spots being electrical, brakes and AC. They did rate the 940's reliability as above average.

I still think it was a better choice than a Jag or Land Rover and my friends woudn't go for a Toyota. They don't yet have a useable garage so maybe they'll be spared the 'Lawnmower syndrome'.

I haven't heard from them yet so I guess they made it to Nags Head OK.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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