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Originally Posted by pseto
I thought long and hard about this too, but I had a 99 e46 when they first came out and it had very few problems. Personally, I think BMW actually cares so much for their cash cow 3 series, they have to get it right. For the other models, I'm not too sure.
I've always thought BMW and Hondas made the best engines (longevity), and I'm hoping this first US twin-turbo will continue the streak.
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You are right about that. The 3 series is the most reliable BMW made. Partly because it gets technology after its been tested in the 7 and 5 series. But also because BMW sells alot of 3 series and wants to keep those buyers happy. I think like 45% of all of BMW sales are 3 series models.
Also a series and its price bracket have many more competitors than say a 760. So they have to keep an owner of a 3 series happier or they will just go buy a lexus or infinito or the tons of other cars in that class. But some one that buys a 7 Series doesnt even have a third of those choice. Basically its a 7series and Sclass or an A8. thats it there is nothing else to choose from