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Originally Posted by HighlandPete
One of my engineers used to say, "never buy into first year production", better to buy near the end of the life cycle, when all the production/quality issues have been ironed out.
Not always practical or desired, but definitely wise advice.
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True and wise advice, but we are not always able to follow reason instead of hearth...
I entered BMW's dealer to check the G31 to change for my previous E61 530d in the same week the new G21 was presented in Portugal.
Me and my wife found the G31 too big, even compared to the old E61 (10cm more). I test drove the G21 (320d) and was a perfect match. Perfect dimensions, suitable inner space, good quality. With a much lower weight than the G31, the G21 would be a perfect match with a petrol engine... and puffff, we ordered it.
I would not be able to wait a couple of years...