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      02-14-2019, 09:39 AM   #11
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Depending on what 5er you get.

We went from an E46 323Ci to an E60 545i. And if you asked me about 4 years into the ownership experience? I’d say yeah. No comparison. Quantum leap in ALL aspect, from size, convenience, performance, practicality, technology perspective. Can’t compare.

What else did the 545i do exceedingly well compared to the E46 323Ci?

Break down. And when it does it’s a $2,000-5,000 bill. 2-3 times a year. So much so I started questioning my sanity of ever buying another BMW. As it turns out, it’s just the 545i. The E92 328i and E90 335D has been relatively trouble free after the 545i.

It does pretty much swore me off of any of the upper trim BMWs and newer BMWs for sure. It’s all the electronics and the fancy new tech that breaks down that cost so much to fix. And it’s stuff that I can’t fix myself. The E46 and E9x I was able to fix 90% of what breaks down overtime. The 545i I was able to fix only about 25% of what breaks during the time of ownership, and even the E9Xes are much harder for me to fix than the E46.

I wouldn’t mind jumping back into say, a 2 series if I want a sporty coupe, or a new 330i for the missus to replace her 335d if she’s tired of the big D. But no way I’d even want to touch a 5, 6, or 7 series. No. Way.
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