Don't get a new Supra. Wait for the new G87 M2 which will have the same chassis as the Supra, but with a much better motor, actually current electronics (not 2 generations old) and a real manual. And when you take it to the dealer to get something fixed, you have a hope in hell of the shop being able to fix it. LOL! I feel sorry for the Toyota techs trying to use ISTA for the first time.I’ve owned 12 BMWs and I believe that maintaining them properly with OEM quality parts, lubricants, and fluids is absolutely critical. I stick with the I4 and I6 motors and avoid xDrive cars(except for my wife’s X1- she wanted an AWD CUV). The cooling system on my Club Sport has only required a thermostat and one plastic fitting for a heater hose. It required a VC gasket at 25 years and it will eventually need a front main seal, but I’ll likely get around to it in another year or so.
That said, the key takeaway is that BMWs don’t tolerate neglect or cutting corners when it comes to service.
My only gripe is that the cars are getting too big and heavy. When I replace the 2 Series the only BMW I’m considering is an M2C. Other contenders are a Supra 3.0 and a 400Z(assuming the inevitable ADM frenzy dies down in a year or so).
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