Totally agree about BMW. Left that car with extremely mixed feelings. Wouldn't buy a used one outside of a couple of their halo cars (but not worth it at this point). 

The s2000 is the perfect car. My wife strongly disagrees 😆 but I don't care, it's perfect. Can't not smile when I drive it. And it's over 20 years old! Blows my mind. 

When I'm going for utility, reliability, and value my first thoughts are always Honda. Maybe CR-V?  That or a Rav4?  For wagons (which who doesn't love a wagon?) Maybe an Outback or a XC70?