Nary a problem with my '02
My Coupe CC has 45k now and zero transmission problems, original F1 pump, one clutch replacement at about 30k. Respectfully, we may be contributing to the depreciation problem by perpetuating rumours and gossip about certain years, certain models. I had a few issues early on, but this car had been a daily driver up to about 35k and has been as reliable as anything else I've had. In fact, this is the only one of my cars that hasn't left me stranded, and that includes M3's, 7 series, etc. Since there were very few mechanical changes to the cars during their production run, and most that did occur were retro-fitted to earlier cars, I really wonder if the earlier cars deserve their reputation. If so, mine is certainly the exception.