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      03-11-2024, 09:36 PM   #5
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Biggest catch was probably that the previous owner was a smoker. That, and the usual that you'd expect from a 7 series Alpina with an N63...a trifecta of high maintenance cost factors. Just too car in every way for me to seriously consider. Huge, passenger-oriented luxobarge. I'd probably take an M5 over it without too much thought, as would most, which is why they hold their value so much better.
I’d take the M5 too. The ironic thing is the main reason I’d shy from an M5 is long term maintenance… but I’d actually have to keep one long term to make that matter!

7 series long term cost scares me a little, but I’m comfortable with the powertrain.
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