As for reliability, I think that we could create a list of known to fail items that are not part of standard maintenance. These could be replaced proactively at an advised mileage-to-failure point to save money, prevent the headache of being stranded, cause an extra mechanic visit rather than DIY, or ruin a weekend or a great driving day:
Coil on Plugs: $180, replace at 35,000 miles, DIY time: 1 hour
Cam position sensor: ??, replace at ?? miles
Battery: $150, replace at 4 years
Does anyone else think it's a good idea to put together a list of the parts that typically fail with the cost and other related items? List them out and I'll collate the info into a spreadsheet and then re-post for a sticky.
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