I understand what you all say. I would normally be the last to join in on the "whiners " that normally populate auto forums. I didn't expect it to be a JDM car. I do much of the normal maintenance myself. Oil changes, etc. are done by me. I had the local independent shop change the fluid at 60k and 100k (and follow the correct fill procedure and use proper fluids). When trying to diagnose the issue with the trans, the Dealer in Seattle told me that I screwed up by changing the fluid as I removed all of the sludge and particulate matter that kept the trans working well. I raced in SCCA and conference classes for years and I know my way around a car. This "known" issues do not excuse either poor design or engineering. I am not afraid or unable to spend money on a car or it's maintenance. No one should expect to replace a trans or sunroof at 120,000 miles as normal wear and tear.