Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven First year for F10 5-Series.2011 |
BMW 5-Series | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven First year for F10 5-Series. |
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25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 124300 miles driven2008 | Acura TL | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 124300 miles driven |
Acura TL Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its a great quality car, from a company that stands behind it. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Acura (or Honda) is an exceedingly reliable make. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Reliability, resale, handling. Good value for your money. The TL is a smart purchase, not a flashy one. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda quality and reliablity see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Sporty but not brutal see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
An Acura is considered classy in my social network see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Brother in law recommended car as reliable and he was right see full Acura TL review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
This car has been about 100% trouble free for me. Aside from one trim problem, fixed under warranty, there have been no issues with this car. see full Acura TL review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda lineage suggests that the car would be reliable and hold value. see full Acura TL review |
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 |