my dad always loved them, and i remember he bought a 3er for my youngest aunt (20 at the time) and a 5er for my other aunt. one day, he rolled in with a new 7 (in dec '01 or jan '02, cant remember) and it was a beauty... it was such a car! then, i test drove a 335i and couldnt get over it... it had power, looks, and a feel that no other car gives. truly a driver's car and i dont think i will ever change route