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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='248762' date='Mar 2 2006, 04:58 PM
What is their methodology for collection and analysis of the data??
For instance, the same "problem" could occur in a e60 and a Toyota Camry, (parcel shelf rattle, creaks, etc), but would most Camry owners even care and report it?? On the other hand, we e60 owners are pretty picky about things (at least quite a few of us are) and we try to get our cars perfect. In this situation, it would be one point against BMW. How can you put a Camry or Accord in the same category as a BMW?? They are not even in the same class, even without the V8.
For instance, the same "problem" could occur in a e60 and a Toyota Camry, (parcel shelf rattle, creaks, etc), but would most Camry owners even care and report it?? On the other hand, we e60 owners are pretty picky about things (at least quite a few of us are) and we try to get our cars perfect. In this situation, it would be one point against BMW. How can you put a Camry or Accord in the same category as a BMW?? They are not even in the same class, even without the V8.
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Originally Posted by Centurion' post='248778' date='Mar 2 2006, 04:08 PM
Problem solved!
I just ran down to the garage and pulled out two cylinders from my engine.
My car is reliable again. Yay!
I just ran down to the garage and pulled out two cylinders from my engine.
My car is reliable again. Yay!
.You'd rather add another two cylinders to make it V10 and put M5 badge on
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Originally Posted by MALEKMAN' post='248738' date='Mar 2 2006, 05:35 PM
Your E60 with V8 is on of the least reliable among all sedans and the worst in BMW lineup as reported by Consumer Magazine.
Personally, can?t argue with this conclusion.
Consumer Reports
Personally, can?t argue with this conclusion.
Consumer Reports
I don't buy into Consumer Reports view on quality, otherwise why not drive a Buick, which was rated high in past. The 5er and 3er generally are rated tops for what counts. Aye.
Of course, take away the waranty and I'll sing a different tune.
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Reliabilty as far as WHAT??????? They say least, but don't qualify what they say??? 
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Originally Posted by Mr 5er' post='248907' date='Mar 2 2006, 07:41 PM
Reliabilty as far as WHAT??????? They say least, but don't qualify what they say???
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='248881' date='Mar 2 2006, 04:56 PM
If you pulled out other 2 cylinders, your car will be no longer a BMW which does not have V6 .
You'd rather add another two cylinders to make it V10 and put M5 badge on
.You'd rather add another two cylinders to make it V10 and put M5 badge on
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Originally Posted by MALEKMAN' post='248738' date='Mar 2 2006, 01:35 PM
Your E60 with V8 is on of the least reliable among all sedans and the worst in BMW lineup as reported by Consumer Magazine.
Personally, can?t argue with this conclusion.
Consumer Reports
Personally, can?t argue with this conclusion.
Consumer Reports
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='248762' date='Mar 2 2006, 03:58 PM
What is their methodology for collection and analysis of the data??
For instance, the same "problem" could occur in a e60 and a Toyota Camry, (parcel shelf rattle, creaks, etc), but would most Camry owners even care and report it?? On the other hand, we e60 owners are pretty picky about things (at least quite a few of us are) and we try to get our cars perfect. In this situation, it would be one point against BMW. How can you put a Camry or Accord in the same category as a BMW?? They are not even in the same class, even without the V8.
For instance, the same "problem" could occur in a e60 and a Toyota Camry, (parcel shelf rattle, creaks, etc), but would most Camry owners even care and report it?? On the other hand, we e60 owners are pretty picky about things (at least quite a few of us are) and we try to get our cars perfect. In this situation, it would be one point against BMW. How can you put a Camry or Accord in the same category as a BMW?? They are not even in the same class, even without the V8.
