I am on my third atm. I had a 2005 116i petrol 5 door hatchback fom new 3 years problem free. My second was a 2008 120d 3 door hatch again no problems and was getting 45mpg. I now own a 2011 123d coupe which has had an alarm problem but nothing else. Maybe because I have bought new and the troubles hadn't started before I chopped i n I don't kno.Granted the runflats are not cheap though and need replacing every year and make the already firm ride even firmer. I did think about a scirocco last year but opted for the coupe. The diesels are quite quick and the 2.3 I got now keeps you on your gaurd as it loves doing 100mph everywhere.