The Value Of These Cars Is Falling Faster Than Snow In Winter
The BMW5 Series Is A Luxurious Lie

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Brand new, a BMW 5 series sedan will cost you an arm and a leg. After one year, that value will depreciate by 18 percent. After three years of ownership, the car will less than half the original sticker price.
Also, if you can, you should could consider buying one used. They might not be the most valuable cars (which is good for you), but they are incredibly reliable and efficient. To achieve this standard of efficiency, BMW stripped away some of the more luxurious elements.