I'm fairly handy with a wrench, and I like BMW's, so owning older ones isn't a huge problem for me. However, I'm forever steering people away from them when I know they don't have the same kind of mechanical aptitude as me. Toyotas and Hondas are wonderful for most people.

AM.

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E70 2010 3.0 M57 AT Titanium Silver with Black Leather
E53 2004 3.0 M54 AT Toledo Blue with Gray Leather
E83 2008 3.0 N52 AT Silver Gray Metallic with Black Vinyl
E46 1999 2.8 M52TU 5MT Black with Tan Leather 250K+ miles (Sold, but not forgotten)