Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

07 bmw estates are great, very cheap to run, can recommend a specialist if you need an inspection.

V10 m5 is dreamy but the running costs sound obscene.

You get mud and chain oil all over the tart's boudoir white leather interior. And then the engine borks itself.

Burn to the ground.

Mate had one, had so much done under warranty, then eventually caught fire.

Engine - multiple times
Gearbox
Diff
ECUs

You need one with a BMW warranty, but the max limit claim is the value of the car, so one big claim and the warranty is finished. My mate knows some people so got some strings pulled, but for your average person it's going to be a terrible time.