My impression is that owning a M3W is more akin to the experiences of owning a 60's/70's 4 wheeler........However I can fully understand the realistic expectation that if you spend a large amount of money on something new, you want it to work properly and be reliable.
There is a difference in that, unlike running an older 4 wheeler or even a classic car, the M3W suffers from some very basic design issues such as suspension design, chassis structural failures, bevel box, compensator, exhaust systems etc. etc. most of which are outside the realms of standard "fettling" and are beyond the scope of most owners to rectify themselves. And why should they have to ?
The lack of support from the factory and the ongoing difficulty in obtaining spare parts doesn't help matters either.
