Yep, I see it more as the brands are responding to customers NOT wanting to know more so than the brands not wanting them to know.

At the volvo dealer I worked at, we had an ‘86 740 customer with over 1 million miles and the cylinder head had never been off. Lots of fuel pumps and water pumps though, lol.

I’m one of those unpopular Smog Inspectors in California.

Working in a repair shop, I’ve seen more and more boxes of OEM parts, (Delco, Motorcraft, Mercedes, Febi/Bilstein, etc) that have parts made in China on the box. Just as the US can produce both quality and crap, the same is true with places like China.

I haven’t attempted to wade through all the legal jargon, but for those who have leased, will we even have the option of buying it out at lease end? Or is going to be a mandatory turn in? I would think if we can buy them, then there would have to be some residual value adjustment.

Inquiring minds want to know...why do Euros have lug bolts and not studs and nuts? Yet some older euros did have studs, Volvo for instance

The other crime in this is the billions the government agency’s will get. Just where will that go and be used? Raises? Subsidies for corporations? Education? There needs to be accountability for all that cash. If the fines weren't so high, maybe they could fix the cars correctly instead of sticking the owners with a…

If we’re going to compare to the 5 series though, it’s gotta be a sedan. For that, the Bavaria takes it.

Working on these 107's on a frequent basis, I don’t see all the love they get. They’re great at helping me pay my rent and keeping the asphalt sealed though. High maintenance, expensive pigs.

car is located in California. Wonder how the BAR feels about seeing that car on the road. Not quite smog legal....

Take the $500 and go your local tuner and get a performance flash. Better economy and performance. Thank you VW