[walketed]

Originally Posted by PandaPuck123

Ok, I may get flamed for this but still posting

When/If it was time to move on from BMW, which car did you buy?

We currently lease a 2022 X5, and are looking for the next vehicle. Overall, I like the X5 but don't see keeping it past the lease term due to noisy/squealing brakes, gear selector issues and tire noise. Dealership looked at these but were either unable to either fix the problem or mentioned "that's the typical BMW behavior".

The problem, however, is that every car I test drive does not seem as exciting as the X5. Ideally, we want a reliable 3 row SUV but as fun as the X5. X7 is nice, but X5 issues scare me.

My first BMW was a 135i. I loved it, then moved to a Macan, I hated it, then came back for an X5, loved it, then an X5 50e, in love except all the issues looming around.

[LDT]

A friend owned Porsche and MB dealerships in Ohio. He often said ppl will buy the same make/model twice but not three times in a row.

[BMthusiast]

I've been a BMW client since 2010....I feel that the 'bang for your buck' is just so much better than any other brand. Started with a 335i, 128i, X1 28i, then M3. Keeping the F80 long-term. G06 S68 on order.

[cobramite]

Originally Posted by BMthusiast

I've been a BMW client since 2010....I feel that the 'bang for your buck' is just so much better than any other brand. Started with a 335i, 128i, X1 28i, then M3. Keeping the F80 long-term. G06 S68 on order.

You will find many guys that agree with your statement including myself.
BMW delivers a product that people want as most models can be selected in varying degrees of performance and without the painful pricing of say a Porsche.
Lots of complaints about new car prices. A recent spike in inflation to 40 year highs is seriously raising the cost of all new vehicles to the tune of around 20%. That phenomenon was referred to as "new car sticker shock" back in he 70s and has returned.
I see that you have a G06 M60i on order. Took delivery of mine 2 months ago and could not be happier, fabulous vehicle, you will love it I am sure.