We might as well jump in here too. 02 300M Special-we've had this one 15 months. picked it up with 12,000 miles on it and it now has 30,000. So far, no problems whatsoever. If there is a complaint it would be that the Special comes with 18" Michelin Pilots. These were not meant for snow country and we couldn't find any all-season 18"s. This required obtaining a set of after-market 17" wheels and a set of all-season 17" tires for the winter months. We now have probably 6 years worth of rubber. I guess a small price to pay for a real neat car, we love it. Jerry & Gail