Like others have said, down talk yourself down like that. …and it’s just a car.

That said, make sure you test a RWD coupe or sedan to experience what BMW is really about. The AWD ones are nice too, but the experience is a bit diluted, especially if it’s a SUV.

Depends if you have eyes. One is a monstrosity and the other looks pretty good.

But that’s just my opinion - which is what you asked for.

Buy what YOU like.

For one thing a lot of people think that bigger is automatically better. Worse, because it starts with a “3” instead of a “2” that it is automatically higher in the food chain and superior… I wouldn’t want a 7 series or any SUV even if it was lower priced than the M240… More for you (and me).

Nah… I’m about 50 and drive an M240 and will upgrade to an M2 next year.

The 5 series is for people 70+

/kidding. buy what you want.

I don’t get much about tech in my car, but no CarPlay would be a deal breaker. Even as a rental I won’t consider a car without it.

I was reading a guy reviewing his iX. He was praising the technology, the comfort and a bunch of other things I have absolutely zero interest in.

I only care about how a car drives, how fun it is, how well it corners, how communicative the steering is and things like that - things he didn’t even mentioned.

Different things for different folks, but it is clear now that enthusiasts are an endangered species. The ultimate driving machine is becoming the ultimate self-driving gadget.

I get it…