Yea, I didn't get into an X lightly. I have come from bigger and more expensive BMWs. Who wants to see my list?
'98 540i6 - Bianca (the one that started it all
1998 318ti California - Carmen
1992 325is - Celeste
1994 325is - Celina. She started as a field rat 1800 dollar beater. Sold her for 3550 after some elbow grease
1999 M3 5spd Vert - Melanie. My first and hopefully not last real ///M
And then starts my winter beater obsession.
1992 750iL - Veronica. If you ever get the chance to drive a BMW V12. TAKE IT!
1995 740iL - Didn't own it long enough to name it
2000 323it - again, no name
2000 528ia - Belle. I really only bought it because it came with style 5s.
So after selling systematically all those cars I am left with only my X5 and my wife's MCS. The thing I appreciate the most about a BMW is actually the enthusiasts. Other car brands have their enthusiast but its not quite the same IMO. I also appreciate the value and subsequent depreciation of BMWs. I paid for my wife's engagement ring and part of our wedding with the purchase and sale of my first few E36s.