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      03-21-2024, 03:58 AM   #4
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That sounds like a fair & practical review of both these cars..
I remember sitting at my BMW dealer back in 2011 ordering a 328i when the sales advisor told me that they have an allocation available for the 1M, but as I was considering moving from a 3 series to 5 series for more comfort/space, never gave it a second thought.. who knew!
The N54 engine itself is reliable but parts bolting to it just keep breaking down, I’ve had 2 N54 based 335is & both kept needing repairs. While N55 is more reliable, the N54 for has more character but still doesn’t feel special as you mentioned!
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