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I had a 750Li (a new one) back in 2008. In the shop 9 times for all different electrical issues. I really like BMW's but I just don't know if I'd ever own one again. Have they worked any of these electrical issues out on newer models?

 

My wife has a 2011 740LI for almost a year and it has been exemplary.

 

Great car! Would love to see at a show sometime. As for mechanics, you should consider

http://www.euromeccanicany.com/home.html

 

I guess I will add my contribution to this thread.

First BMW was a '00 528i, next is a '01 530i sport, then I had '02 M5 (LeMans Blue/Silverstone interior), traded for '06 M5. We actually had two '06 M5's because issues.

Other than some issues with the first '06 M5 all the BMW's I had performed without complication. Love those cars!!
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That lemans blue is perfect!

 

Yea, it was a great looking color and a great car to boot! Couple more pics to share. First one is my favorite. Next, is a pic of the hood after a good wax job!
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here's mine. its just a driver, nothing special.
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I have a loaded 2008 550i 6 spd that was puchased new. I love the car but its not a 911 turbo. So I puchased the turbo for the summers. Presently looking for a winter car to replace the 550i but I can't find anything I would rather have. The 5 series is the one of best all rounder in my opinion. I am guessing it will be with me for a long time as an every day car.
I have test driven many of the great sedans which cost a lot more $. Bentley, Mercedes Amg, Maseratti, xjr, they all have their own appeal in certain catagories but they aren't better cars.

 

I have a loaded 2008 550i 6 spd that was puchased new. I love the car but its not a 911 turbo. So I puchased the turbo for the summers. Presently looking for a winter car to replace the 550i but I can't find anything I would rather have. The 5 series is the one of best all rounder in my opinion. I am guessing it will be with me for a long time as an every day car.
I have test driven many of the great sedans which cost a lot more $. Bentley, Mercedes Amg, Maseratti, xjr, they all have their own appeal in certain catagories but they aren't better cars.

 

My old E24 1980 633csi, not cat with headers, hot rodded up a bit. I had it for 6 years until it was totaled out by a massive hail storm back in 1995. I kinda miss it but not all the issues that went with the ownership.
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Have you driven the new f10 550i?

 

E30 -> E46M3 -> E63M6 -> E60M5

 

I had a 733i that my dad bought new and the only reason I sold it was because of the anemic A/C. It was so solidly built that it put his E32 750iL replacement to shame. One day I hope to pick up a nice E23 745i but not for a DD. Enjoy your 7!

 

Lovely....makes me want to go looking for one

 

Me too!! LOL!!

 

So jealous. I need to own one of these one day.

 

My '93 325. Last day at the track in this pic. Now it's getting a supercharged S52--you should see the size of the head-gasket
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Here's my newest acquisition: 2008 135i. Picked it up about 2 months ago with 53,000 km on the clock. It's my first bmw so far and aside from the first week of ownership, it's been a fun car so far.

Once I'm bored of this, I'll trade up and hop into an M3
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Here's my daily driver: 1985 635csi, euro model... It gives me a few headaches, and needs some work, but I still look over my shoulder as I walk away from parking it, and that's all that matters. They are rare cars here in Brazil, especially when 23 year olds are diving them around...
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Nice! Love that style.

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That is not a real Batmobile, I think, but it does look good. Your e28 is looking great!

At home we have almost only BMW's. We have an e60 550, an e90 325, an e46 320, my e24, and an e36 320, which was the first one we ever had and which my grandma drives around today... They are all great cars, except perhaps the e90, which I can't get along with...

I hope one day to own an e28 M5, as I love the looks and the BMW straight 6 is a wonderful little engine. I love the e9's too. There is a Taiga green CSi for sale here in Brazil with a 3.5 engine and some alpina mods, that used to be owned by Wilson Fittipaldi. It's got a few issues, but it is an insanely cool car. There's also an e30 M3 for sale here, which we are looking at, but we probably won't get it right now. They are great little cars, though...