The BMW hate is laughable. I currently drive a 3 series and will be gutted when it has to go back. It’s comfortable, quiet, handles like it’s on rails and quite nippy too. It’s never gone wrong either. I think it’s my 12th or 13th BMW and I’ve never had a problem with any of them.
It is indeed laughable Elliot. I’ve had a similar number to you (3, 5, 7 Series and X1) and have driven probably driven well over 50 other BMWs through test drives, courtesy cars, BMW events etc. Only ever had a problem with one (a 3.0 petrol 5 series with engine management problems). For what I want from a car they tick all my boxes in a way that nothing else I have driven has (and I’ve driven most marques), but I fully accept that they aren’t for everyone and that’s absolutely fine. I’m a great believer in freedom of choice.