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I know that Automobile Magazine is not Consumer Reports.  However, every once in a while I find information that a consumer without benefit of limitless funds would find useful.  For example, knowing that the engine in a Toyota MR2 is "grenade proof" constitutes valuable information.  The same article mentioned design and manufacturing errors in the Porche Boxster that would cause catastrophic  failure.  Very valuable information that one.  
Sharing that type of knowledge with your readers while conducting a four seasons test would enable many to make a more enlightened decision.
Also - thank you for your candor when discussing the engine failures in the BMW's that you tested.  I guess it just proves that no one should own a German car once it's out of warranty.
Thank you for your time.  

I wouldn't own a German car out of warranty either. As much as I love BMWs, the slightest problem will become a major setback to your wallet in no time.

My brother has owned 2 Volkswagen Golfs and has had major electrical problems with both cars, neither of which were a cheap fix. Until I can afford otherwise, I'm a loyal Mustang owner for life.

At the Cleveland Auto show, I sat in the new 3-Series Coupe, and loved everything about it except for one thing--the iDrive. When is BMW going to realize drivers don't want a giant computer complicating the simplest functions? BMW is supposed to be the Ultimate Driving Machine, not the Ultimate Frustrating Machine.  

Wow,Stelios,thanks for that information.

I was thinking of possibly buying a VW diesel but I think I'll stay with Honda's and Toyota's.

Electrical problems with any car are simply the worst.