# BMW... do they last?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 19, 2006, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-do-they-last/9514 "2006-03-19T12:30:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![botardtim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@botardtim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/botardtim)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-do-they-last/9514/60 "2006-04-18T20:35:25Z")

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> [@mike125k](#):
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> too many electrical gizmos. sure they’re nice when they work, but 7 series electronics always seem to give out. they make great lease cars for this reason. 5 series honestly is the best bet. big 4 door car functionallity, great handling, not as many fancy electrical things to break.

The e39 is just all around more fun to drive. It’s slightly lighter. But I have to say the e38 has more of that “bad ass” look -as long as you keep it stock.

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