Hi, In a previous message you said that you were adding to your collection and also that nobody could prise your 240 away from you. I had a 240 Estate ,three 740`s, and i am now on my third 900 series with the 850 T5 in between. I used to say only RWD but I used to do rallying and prefered to go off the road backwards rather than forwards (it saves all those lights on the front). The 850 is the more modern vehicle so therefore the most environmentally friendly. At the same time not quite a Ford, like the more modern Volvo`s, with plasticky interiors. With FWD everything is at the front, the back just follows. No propshaft or diff to worry about, no drive vibrations from old worn out bearings or bushes. The only thing negative is the turning circle is less. Why don`t you have a good go in one and give it a chance before it`s too late!!! Regards