5 series Bimmer (new, he was the original owner) and said that quite frequently his car was in the shop for repairs. He sold the car and purchased a new 2002 Maxima. He said there is less headaches with his Maxima and he still owns it. I see more BMW's stuck on the side of the road than I do 3z's, Nissan, or other jdm imports. I just think the newer BMW's aren't built as good as they once were.