I too think we have paid a premium price for a poorly engineered product, it has cost me 2K + time just to get it to drive in a straight line never mind go around corners.
I have had 2 major failures, 1 in this country at MMC no less so had to get the train home, another £70. They did run me to the station though.
The other, in France, which took the edge off a 5 day trip to Le Mans Classic.
Now my quiet BB is screaming at 50 & 70 mph.
I think the least MMC could do is to re-emburse existing MK1 owners for sorting their own cars out at their own expense and extending the warranty to 5 years.
When all his sh1t gets out into the wider motoring press what effect will it have on residuals even if they can be sold at all.
I for one would have probably graduated to a +4 when I grew up but I am having serious doubts now.
To be fair the concept, and build quality on my car anyway is faultless. It's just been engineered by a 3 year old.