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. |
Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
reliability see full Nissan Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review |
2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z 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 |