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 |
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26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven First year for F10 5-Series. |
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 |
Jaguar S-Type Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD |
Limited production, compared to other brands. Jaguar mystique. see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
top of the line see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 294-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
It is a pleasure turning up in a Jaguar! Mine is a Bordeaux metallic and really catches people's eye. It's a nice feeling having something so attractive. see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD |
Jaguar is an iconic brand with a definite cachet. I have always wanted one all my life. see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
I did not set out to buy a Jag, but this was a nice car and I could afford it see full Jaguar S-Type review |
2000 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Style - although a little bit old age appearance it makes other cars pay certain respect - less chances of being involved in accident. Nobody wants to race with you, but it has sufficient punch if needed. see full Jaguar S-Type review |