I'm no expert because this is my first VQ motor but i'm at 360 000km on the original motor. If you beat the shit out of the car you will burn oil. If you drive normal you should have no problems. The motor is a timing chain so less worries. Parts are fairly cheap and can be bought on Rock auto. I love my car, I love the sound the motor makes but i don't get much mileage out of a full tank.