Author: staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson)

Chris Davies/Jalopnik We are able to only imagine that it’s hard for automakers to shake certain reputations, which could also be favorable to those who have had some reliability issues, like Toyota. Regardless of a number of recalls, it’s generally viewed favorably for producing sturdy, reliable, and value-rich models. It’s gotta be tough for BMW, though, which has achieved notoriety for oil leaks, high-pressure fuel system issues, timing chains that wear out too quickly, and diverse other ills. Still, there are some solid old Bimmers on the market. But what if, despite these flaws, owners still viewed these brands favorably,…