Not trolling here, genuinely curious. I know so many people with BMWs and they all say the same thing… they’re over priced, they’re not very reliable, the cost of maintenance and upkeep is really high, but they also all absolutely love their car.
What is it about BMW that makes you love it despite its short comings and high cost of ownership?
25 yeas ago, BMW made great cars that had exhilarating linear power and a real driver connection to the road. And backed it up with superior German engineering and a feeling of luxury.
With each new car evolution and decade you get glimpses of it, but those days are gone IMO. But I still reflect fondly on the brand because of this heritage and hopeful that BMW gets their mojo back.
I had a couple of i8s. They were interesting and fun. The M2 factory race cars are fantastic platforms. It will take something really special to get me back, but I remain hopeful with a watchful eye.