"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ...
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StealthUK wrote:
I've owned and worked on a wide range of cars as well and IMO
eventhough BMW cars are well put together their reliability is
overrated.

By whom? I hate to agree with IMM, but BMW aren't - and never were the
very most reliable cars, statistics wise.

I said their reliability is overrated! Well put together does not mean
they are reliable.

But then many want a car that's enjoyable to drive - not just reliable.

Japanese engines can take far more abuse than BMW engines.

That's rather a sweeping statement. BMW are recognised as one of the
finest engine makers in the world. And an engine which can take abuse
doesn't make it a good design.

No, it's IME as is every post on this NG. I didn't say anything about
good engine design, I said Japanese engines can take more abuse.


and last longer.

Hmm. Most engines blow up these days rather than wear out. And a common
cause is a broken cam belt. BMW doesn't use these anymore. Other than
that, I'd love to know where you get your statistics from.

It's IME again. Where do you get your statistics from that most
engines blow up (and mainly from Cambelt failure) rather than wear
out?


The only positive I'll give BMW is that the bodywork
isn't made of tin foil, but the same can apply to Vauxhall!

No car is or ever was made of tinfoil.

Now, you are joking, right? If you really believed I meant they were
ACTUALLY made of tin foil then you must be high on something. I was
referring to the thickness of the sheet metal used on the panels.

It's a shame, Dave, because you're normally one of the better
contributors on this NG.