 This was my first German car after one Toyota, one Honda, and two Acuras.  This was such a wonderful change from the Asian generic look of my previous cars, but the warranty issues were not something I was used to dealing with (bad clutch at 12K, haywire windows, faulty airbag, dead radio, oil burning).  Regardless of these issues, I still love the car.  Woefully underpowered for $39,800, it all comes down to the look.  I have never been looked at more in any car I have ever owned.  My relationship with the car was so strong that I forgave all its deficiencies....almost....see improvement needs....