There is definitely less concern with a new one. Things can still be wrong but its 100% with the dealer on a new car. Plus you get any new features of which BMW seems yo be introducing every other month. The down side is the first year depreciation. You just have to run the numbers.

__________________
Richard
Sir Snaps-a-lot, 9 Time Dragon Slayer (54 runs!)
2011 X5 50i Alpine White, Biege Nappa /Lt Poplar M Sport
2009 Z4 35i, Black Sapphire/Ivory-Black/Anthracite

Gone but not forgotten: '08 550i, '06 X3, '06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i