Ive owned a 95 and a 99 M3. Both are exceptionally reliable with basic maintenance. Cost isnt TOO bad, but of course more than an american car. Ive also owned 2 SVT'ours, a 98 Cobra, 95 GT 5.0 and I share a Lightning with my father.
NOTHING compares to the feel of a german sports car.
Just my $.02
