Well the 5 was only in the shop for a couple of hours. Fantastic service from my dealership and as a loaner I had an 07 328i. For anybody debating between the 5 and the 3 I don't see how you can compare. The 3 is a fun car, great handling, but to me it doesn't hold a candle to the 5. The 5 feels so much more luxurious and just the perfect blend of everything. I think the 3 is a great car but the 5 to me is at different level.I enjoyed driving it for a couple of hours, it reminded me a bit of being in high school again lol, but I couldn't get back to the dealer fast enough to get my car back.

When I was waiting on my car a nice older lady said "oh waiting on your 3 series", I responded no I have a 5. She said you are way to young for a 5. I responded I am 35 and I wish I would have bought it 5 years ago. She said, I am 55 and thought most people were my age. I just smiled and said it is a great car for all age groups to enjoy.

Back to more happy motoring.

 

Good to hear your service went well and you're still happy with your choice.

I too think the 5er is a great all-rounder and ideal for all my autobahn driving, but quite often wish I had gone for another 3er because they're just such great fun to drive, especially around twisting / country roads etc. My girlfriend has a 3er, but only a 316i - probably good she doesn't have a 6cyl version otherwise I'd be out wiping months off her tyres each weekend

 

It depends on ones priorities. I am about your age but for me luxury is one of the last things I care about. So I am seriously considering 335 coupe for my next car. 3 series is lighter, handles better and more fun to drive and now it is faster than any non-M 5er. By making the top of the line (non-M) 3-series faster than top of the line (non-M) 5 series BMW essentially made 5er an old person's car. My lease will expire in August 2008 and unless 550 gets a noticeable power increase I will go with 335.