BMW reliability (archive)

I have been considering the purchasing a new 3 series coupe but have been hesitating due to the fact of reliability. I have spoke to many BMW owners in my area and they absolutely love their cars, but they also say they are in for repair more than they are on the road. I am not here to compare apples to oranges. I would just like some comments from other people. One of my BMW friends informed me of this forum, so I thought I would give it a try. In the past five years I have owned two high end japanese (Oh! I said it) sports coupes. Both of which never saw the dealership except for scheduled maintenance. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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Buy the April issue of Consumer Reports It contains objective data 23:37 4/01/2001 (0)
BMW owners expect more than some other owners... CD-55 22:50 4/01/2001 (0)
Re: Maybe so, but still worth it! Hank 22:33 4/01/2001 (0)
Re: BMW reliability Dude #2 22:26 4/01/2001 (0)
Heard the same thing about Audis, Acuras, Porsches derek ( 325Ci ) 22:00 4/01/2001 (0)
I've a 330ci and no probs. Dad had a 528 (m) oliie 21:58 4/01/2001 (0)
TROLL ALERT!!! (EOM) TROLL ALERT 21:56 4/01/2001 (1)
- Moron alert!! John Stevenson 22:49 4/01/2001 (0)

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