RJH&CO

you have to keep in mind the lexus is more reliable but not as much fun.
the e60 and all german cars are a little more higher maintenance.
if you are the type, you do not NEVER WANT TO SEE your dearler except oil change - it's LEXUSY 4 U BABY.
If you are passionate about your car and driving - no chance u will not like the BMW.
Get the warranty and you are set.

mr2andy

Anyone know a little more on the CPO?

RJH&CO

check bmw usa website and do a search on cpo checklist, so you know exactly what it entails.
GL, get a white one.

LJTX545I

i bought my car with only two days to look. I was just so obsessed with getting a 545i that I overlooked a lot of things..if you have time spend some time on this forum. Shop around. Also look at the brochures from that model year. I think I grabbed the pdf from this site.

Noticed you have not mentioned the Infiniti M45, which would also be worth a look. Not as elegantly designed as the e60 or GS but in the same category perf wise

rodneyremington

I've loved my 545i. A few minor problems but nothing major. I just bought it off lease if that tells you anything. It will be my driver until the new 5 series comes out.

Gene

you can spend a little extra and get the e60 CPO'd after the fact. Just bring the info of the car prior to purchase to a dealership and see how about doing that> There are also a few members here that have purchased 3rd party warranty's to help off-set the cost of maintenance after the 4 yr/ 50K miles comes up. Use the upper right search bar for both topics, as both have been discussed in a few threads. As stated before, take your time and do some research. There is a wealth of knowledge here on the forum, just gotta find it. GL with your purchase decision.


***don't get caught up in the horror stories of owning an e60 and cost of maintenance. If you own and drive any car long enough it's going to need some repair. I think on this forum you'll hear far less of such stories, or just simple, possibly less expensive ways to fix them. Most money is spent taking it in and being at the mercy of your service department. If you have an idea of what could be wrong, you'll have an idea of the cost of repair (another great aspect of this forum). I think we tend to focus on the negative and remember the horror stories far more than the great experiences. I mean, if one overhears someone bragging about how great their car iwe tend to tune out, but most definitely have your ears wide open when someone has a horror story to tell....

Bimmer32

There's no turning back once you own a BMW. With a Lexus, you always want something more.

Howitzer

The only people you see driving a Lexus is old ass men or gold-digging women who have no idea how to drive in the first place. I hate Lexus, its a crappy ride with crap handling.

Gene

Now tell us how you really feel...

tex_phil

Actually I disagree with the ride, they ride extremly nice, at least the ones I've been in. And the exception 'IS model' is the exception to the old ass men or gold-diggers.