lisa112 
2002 BMW 5 Series Sedan 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Suprised at the poor quality from BMW
 I've owned my BWM for 6 years and have been disappointed with the reliability and the quality of the interior.The cupholders broke early on because they are cheap plastic.There are controls on the panel that are falling apart.The LCD panel is almost completely burned out and I can't see what radio station or time it is.Even the odometer and gas mileage readout is starting to burn out.BMW told me it would be about $2000 to fix it.I am so surprised that a $50,000 car doesn't have better quality materials.I have also been disappointed with the reliability.Last year I spent about $4,000 on repairs.I won't buy another BWM.