mathwonk 
2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Great car when not in shop
 This car is beautiful comfortable powerful solidly made and enjoyable.  The only problem is I am a longtime Honda owner.  I admit a Honda does not compare in acceleration, stopping power, beauty or safety to this BMW, but on the other hand, essentially nothing ever goes wrong on a Honda either, and that has me spoiled.  The beemer was in the shop at least 7 times for a leak that occurred in any hard rain, and has only been ok in that department since the drought made rain less common.  Two days ago my wife was driving down the highway and the wheels locked up at 50 mph and refused to roll.  She skidded to a stop in the road and could not even get into the breakdown lane.   