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.
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All issues are fixable, as proven by the extremely inventive brains within the M3W community, but I agree - owners shouldn't have to. I signed up for an old car, knowing exactly what to expect from running an old car. If you buy something new, you have an expectation that it's going to work and to be reliable.
