Originally Posted by E61Silver

Japanese cars cost less and require less maintenance/repair.

I have a 2007 Rav 4 that has required almost no repair other than oil change and brakes.
It has over 100,000 and running strong. My E61 also has over 100,000 miles and required much more repair, water pump, intake value cleaning, rear hatch, and now value cover gasket. I still like my german E61 and thinking about a M550.