Originally Posted by Penguin

> It is sad when a Hyundair rental from National is the more dependable option.


I agree, but the Hyundai is probably more reliable.

In the past five years I have purchased a BMW Z4, a Ford Focus, and a Ford Taurus. The Fords never had a single problem. The Z4 has had several, including a radio replacement, coil recall, fuel pump recall, windshield replacement due to a rain sensor delamination, and a few other small problems. After the Z4 was out of warranty, it got a check engine light. I diagnosed and fixed it myself for $50, but it never should have happened (the rubber intake boot/hose between the air filter/MAF and the Throttle body cracked and was letting unmetered air in. Not a big deal, but it's the first time I have seen a "rubber" component deteriorate so quickly).

BMWs are great vehicles, but not the most reliable, e.g., auto transmission failure before 100,000 miles is not that uncommon on BMWs.

Consumer complaints about BMW Transmission Problems