Budget for conrod bearings, do it straight away. Keep a couple grand aside for other potential (but not catastrophic) issues like throttle actuators, and normal age related failures as with any other E series car.

Turn off the fuel consumption reading from the dash as soon as you get it, and don’t ever look at it again.

The key is to think of it as a 25k car, not a 16k one. That’s what you’ll spend on it to make it a reliable car that isn’t a ticking time bomb.

Compare it to other cars that might interest you that also cost around 25k, and you’ll have your answer.

I wouldn’t mind it, if I had the money set aside to do all the maintenance, and do a manual transmission swap because the SMG almost ruins the driving experience.

Only 911 fanboys consider them the pinnacle of engineering. Ask an 812 owner what he thinks of a 911 and he’ll laugh in 800 naturally aspirated horses of V12 goodness.

Nope still fugly, still too heavy, still don’t like the screen fest interior. Other than the slight engine upgrade I see little reason to buy a new M2 over the old M2C.

Your wife basically took your car to a track day, as far as the engine is concerned at least.

I’d change the engine oil, and never let her drive it again. If she ever asks show her the price of a rebuilt engine, to make sure she understands how much cheaper it is to call an Uber.