I had a 2004, first year model, normally a stupid (brave?) move.  I didn’t have any issues with the brakes, the only problem I had (mechanically) was the cam position sensor.  The other issue I had wasn’t mechanical, it was the fact that I was driving around Dallas getting 12-13 MPG.  It was a great truck, I had the…

It looks like a BMW 3 series and a FRS got together in a chicka-chicka-bow-bow kind of way.

Honda has been selling access to their designs to Hyundai and Kia for a loooong time, so it kind of makes sense they would sell crate engines as well.

WOW! Everyone is hating on the cost to repair this. I bought a 2003 E320 in 2015 from a buddy so I would have a car to drive while working out of state. I paid $3200 for it, put another $3000 into it (replaced crank sensor, brakes, pads, rotors, windshield, tires and added a new headunit) and that thing is still…

“most of them have done intergalactic mileage and have the performance of an arthritic snail.”

Just came here to say - PUKE!!!!!!!!!

2009 BMW 335i...can confirm fun portion, but reliable is not something that comes to mind! On my way home last night, limp mode kicked in as I gunned it to get on the freeway - then abruptly disappeared as I pulled into the driveway at home...drive home was weaksauce!

NP - If you budget for maintenance. I have a 2009 335i that I dearly love, but had to catch up on maintenance this year. $300 for walnut blasting intake to remove carbon build up, New index 12 fuel injectors $800, OFHG replacement $350, Replacement of (not just a flush) ATF and Pan/Gasket $626, replace (not flush)…