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Originally Posted by pilotkman
So are you saying that the 2006 530 and the 2006 330 will be the same for reliability?
Automatic and xi is a must for me as I travel through northern MN and N Dakota very often.
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Yes they have the same exact engine. The 5 series will have a little more electrical stuff so there is a higher chance something on the 530 will go wrong.
However, I wouldn't worry about that. They're so similar that at the end of the day it comes down to the luck of the draw.
For example, my n54 Twin Turbo engines have been much more reliable than many of my friends n52 naturally aspirated motors. No matter what, its a BMW - "the ultimate driving machine". NOT "the ultimate reliable machine"!
Thats why I bought a 335i and a 535i. When buying a BMW its all about drivability and performance - I don't care about which car is possibly slightly more reliable.
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