My $.03 (inflation)
I have owned a 98 ti for 14 years and 135000 miles. Great car. I have owned MB and BMW before, some others (the 65 XKE was sweet) but this little car is simply the best:
1. It is dead simple to maintain. My very good BMW mechanic does not like it b/c he says it is simple and never breaks. He is right. A couple of things in the last year (cam position sensor, PCV valve hose, thermostat, valve cover gasket) but before that absolutely bullet proof - nothing broke except for a bad spark plug lead (under warranty) at 10,000 miles. Anything else that has been an issue was my ham hands doing work or trusting a quick change oil shop.
2. Surprisingly spacious. A standard washer or dryer will fit in the hatch closed. Really surprised the guys at Lowes.
3. Lots of parts, easy availability. RealOEM, PelicanParts, ECS Tuning, etc.
4. Get used to driving a street legal go-cart, cause that is the best description I have seen. Corners like a scared squirrel and gets good mileage too.
5. This place, with its wealth of experience with these cars, is priceless.
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