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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wobbles" data-source="post: 557386" data-attributes="member: 24637">Well, I have to second bro EL118's sentiment. For the first few years, no worries, but as the car ages, the COST of getting things repaired or replaced will be higher for a Continental car compared to anything Japanese or Korean or Malaysian. Two reasons for this, in my humble opinion:a. Sheer numbers game. There are just that many more Camrys and Hyundais on the road, compared to a Merc or a BMW - so economy of scale applies more to the Japanese/Korean makes more so than the German ones - more cars simply mean more spare parts floating around <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />b. When you purchase a Continental marque like a BMW or a Merc, you are perceived (rightly or wrongly) in a different light, and stratified into a different demographic. Membership of that exclusive club demands the payment of a higher cost - sadly <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></blockquote>