Quote Originally Posted by BEJinFBK View Post
The OP does indeed have 2000 - It's Geoff69a1 from post 5 that has the 2001 P2.
I would agree that comparing a 2000 to a 2001 is a whole different kettle of fish.
The 2001 goes from basic module networking to a CEM that gets involved in most
all of the electrical systems in the car and has several other significant differences.

For my money, I prefer the simplicity of the '98, but I'd take a 2000 over an '01 P2
and keep it in the P80 family. But that's just me - People tell me I'm wrong a lot...

To answer the OP question, these can run forever if well taken care of, but as stated
earlier - If the car has not been well maintained in it's first 17 years...

The way I look at it is I really like this car and the way it works. Simple, no extra systems
like nav or touch screens distracting me from driving. When I'm behind the wheel, I'm there
to drive and be in that moment, not dick around with over intrusive systems or social media.
And at the end of the day, I'd rather pay out in maintenance than car payments.

Different strokes - You make the call!
You know JRL is a jerk right