I for one have not liked any single remodel they have done except the 3 series. I have seen the spy photos and immediately made the "face". I like the 00-02 7 series. The 98-01 5 series is also a fav.....the new 7 has grown on me over time but the beauty of the BMW that I always noticed before I become part of the family is that the cars age very very gracefully. I have seen 95 5 series that are as beautiful as the day they rolled out the showroom.

I guess it is a matter of taste and economics. I once sold cars and work in finance now. I could never justify a $60K plus investment in an automobile. I always purchase my cars three to four years old, high end, and low low miles. I let someone else take it on the chin. With my Harley I can get back every penny of MSRP...with a car...never going to happen. I get to play for half the price and live like a rock star while investing in other things.

Although the wife insisted on the new TL....and since she works hard I bent the rule for her, but for myself....I brought an 01 x5 4.4is...twin dvd's, hartage 20's, bull bar, difusers frt/rear, spoiler. with 48K for half price...looks and drives brand new. I am very happy with that.

Just my take.....