JTS2K
It's a great car. I've had no problems, except the 1-2 grind, TWICE in over 5k miles. No one I've personally talked to has had signifcant mechanical problems (this is not to doubt that they do exist, just that they are relatively rare)

Hopkinton,
I'll be in your picturesque NE village on Patriot's day for my annual fun run. Do you usually watch the start? Can I use your bathroom instead of the portapotties at the high school? (Just kidding!)
Don