German Engineering..

[500e]

Engine back plate Check thickness ??

 

[Nomad]

I thought BMW's were the ultimate driving machine

Nope

I tend to push my cars to the limit so I often create understeer / oversteer when I get I new car so I know how to correct it.

My 2007 325i is the only car I’ve ever owned were trying to correct under steer had zero effect.
It also left me stranded (twice!), something no other car has done for 20+ years,

BMW have fantastic colours, fine when they’re working but I’ve driven better.. my Alfa was a better drivers car (and more reliable than the BMW)

 

[nickk]

First time I went to the Audi parts counter for my old b3 coupe,when the A series of cars were new,parts manager quoted don’t expect the same build quality to your coupe,these new models don’t compare.
A general observation,I think the German cars had their day by the early’90’s.