 I have owned a 1998 528, 2001 M3 which 
I currently still own.  Although, the 
looks could be better they do grow on 
you.  The quality and the way this car 
drives is awesome.  I also love the 
phone in the car and also like the 
iDrive.  It is a little hard to learn 
everything but once you get it down I 
can operate it without taking my eyes 
off the road.  Hope this helps.