> BMW's used to get beat up for requiring a lot of repairs.
>
> I might get a 330xi for my next car but if they're still in the shop a lot i'll
> get the Lexus GS330.
>
The other years are shit. Go for it, and get a subscription to consumerreports.org while you're at it, they'll tell you like it is. Oh, and I'm covered bumper to bumper till 2011 so it's sweet. I'll be selling the car after that, believe that!

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