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Regardless, I think the Quandt heirs have little to no interest in automobiles and will sell BMW to the Chinese sooner than later.

The B58 and 8HP are first class, but then Munich drops them into an awkwardly styled car with an IP that is anything but driver-focused. As one reviewer put it, driving the W205 C43 feels like a special occasion while the M340i just feels like a 330i with more horsepower. I could also go into...

The only newer BMW I would want is the F87 M2 CS. The 8 Series coupe is very attractive but too big. I refuse to consider a new M240i or M2; it's Lego/Minecraft exterior design language is just awkward to my eye, and the "stick a surplus Radio Shack touchscreen on the dash and call it a day" IP...

Update: The recall process for the HV battery was simple. I dropped it off at my dealer before noon and picked it up the next day in the afternoon. The recall basically involves a download of new diagnostic software to more thoroughly monitor the condition of the HV battery. I’ve also installed...

I bought my Wrangler used and expect to keep it for a minimum of 8 years, so recovery costs due to it being a PHEV didn't factor in to my decision.

2021 Wrangler Sahara 4xe (PHEV): 19.6 mpg when not charging, 30 mpg to 117 mpg when charging overnight. It's perfect for my needs.

1974 Monte Carlo Landau 1979 Arrow GT 2.6 1984 Skylark T-Type (wife's) 1991 Volvo 740 Turbo (wife's lease) 1995 318ti Club Sport (custom order, still own) 1998 318ti (wife's) 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 2016 i3 REx (lease) I typically buy a 1-2 year old CPO and drive it for 6-8 years. Depreciation is my...

Today's fill up of the Sahara 4xe: 27.8 mpg on Shell 93 (V-Power NiTRO+)

From Naval Historia: "Q-ships were specially modified merchant vessels used to deceive and destroy enemy submarines by concealing heavy weaponry under a façade." In other words, a "sleeper."

As promised: Back in the late '90s a guy who lived down the street from my BIL had a dead stock E36 325i with an M3 emblem on the trunk. I kept hoping I'd run into him so I could tell him, "Wow- neat car! Except for the wheels, the front airdam, the side molding, the side skirts, the mirrors...

When I get back to my desktop PC I'll post pictures of an even rarer AMG Chevrolet as well as a coveted ///M Focus.

C43: AMG Performance Exhaust- permanently default to "On" Navigation Voice Guidance- remain off once deactivated Start/Stop- permanently default to "Off"

An F87 CS is really the only newer BMW I would actually enjoy owning.

Today's fill up of the C43: 22.6 mpg on Shell 93 (V-Power NITRO+)

I've been very pleased with my Jeep dealer (it's where I bought the 4xe as well as the 1999 Sahara I bought in 2002). I will not tolerate incompetent dealers, which is why I never considered a Bronco- even though I could get Z Plan pricing (well, there was also the fact that I inherited a 1973...

Today's fill up of the Sahara 4xe: 19.6 mpg on Shell 93 (V-Power NiTRO+) The 95B HV battery recall has just been performed, so fuel economy should improve significantly.

The only new cars under $40k that I could see myself owning are the Toyobaru twins (BRZ and GR86), the Elantra N, GTI, and Miata.

My wife's X1 has the N20 motor. At 70k miles the only unscheduled maintenance has been the replacement of the plastic valve cover

I had a chance to pick up an 850i manual for cheap around 2002. Already had more cars than garage spaces.

I've been to the BMW Performance Center in SC several times; I sent my son to their two day teen school. My son and I also attended a BMW track day at Kentucky Speedway. Lapping the oval (in an M8) was a lot of fun except for the fact that several participants were much too timid to be on the...