 I certainly get the fun to drive and German engineering concept.  It is.  Other than that, the experience has been nothing short of pathetic.  I just don't know how BMW can build a car this poorly.  Read the blogs because there is so much common ground with what you can expect.  Fan clutch, gasket failure, window regulators, taillight failure, door handles, , etc...  It just never stops.  To make matters worse, BMW built this car for 6 years and never addressed these problems.  I will never take this car on a trip for fear that Ill be stranded and stuck paying thousands to get it running.  Cant wait to unload it. Bad company and bad car.  Don't buy.  