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Modern cars are more complex that cars just 10 years ago. The amount of electronics in today's cars increases the chance of something might break. Materials will deteriorate especially if it is not cared for.
High end cars require that much more attention and maintenance. European cars are designed first and foremost with performance therefore simplicity are traded in for insane designs to achieve that goal. That said, good maintenance goes a long way in vehicular reliability.
I always advice anyone who wants to buy an Euro car either be somewhat handy or knows a good trusty worthy indie.
If you want a 4-wheel conveyance to go to and from work/school and will be left out under the weather there are better cheaper beater options than a BMW. I would suggest a Mazda3. It's a fun little car with better than average interior trim. And you get the Japanese reliability.
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