BMW 5-Series Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Strong repuatation for prestige and quality. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
worth the extra price, very high resale, very reliable see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
BMW has a long standing reputation for handling and performance, and the experience did match the reputation see full BMW 5-Series review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD |
Projects success see full BMW 5-Series review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The Ultimate Driving Machine - it says it all... see full BMW 5-Series review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
BMW has an implied image to most people. Saying you own a 5 series made those in the know nod their head. The frame was welded aluminum and even after 8+ years showed almost no rust. Buyers of the car were amazed and bought it after a short drive. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
BMW is supposed to be a great car. see full BMW 5-Series review |
BMW 5-Series Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
BMW drivers are universally despised. Just Google "BMW drivers" to see what I mean. They are thought to have almost malicious disregard for anyone but themselves, as well as for any traffic laws. see full BMW 5-Series review |
GMC Acadia Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GMC has a great reputation. We purchased the Acadia over the Traverse because it has more features and better styling. see full GMC Acadia review |
GMC Acadia Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
past year models had transmission, A/C and gas tank issues. Seem to have been taken care of for 2010. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
GM product. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The reputation sucks. We love the car, but keep wondering if we were crazy to not get our usual Honda/Toyota/BMW. see full GMC Acadia review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ever since all this happened to me, no more going with GM. see full GMC Acadia review |