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I had a BMW addiction for 17 years. I traded in my 98 528i in on the Corolla right when gas got up to $3.00 after Katrina. Huge difference in everything about the two cars, but I wanted to get rid of it while it was still worth something and before it started costing me big repairs. I drive at least 500 miles each week just to work and back. Over the 17 years of my BMW addiction I started with an 82 320i for 7 years, moved up to a 89 325i and then got the 528i. They were all great cars, but my favorite was the 325i. Great size for throwing around and the engine was a good match for the weight of the car. The ride quality of the Corolla compares to the 320i, until you start in on hard corners. I would like to get an Infinity someday. I test drove an 04 FX35 and fell in love with it. My wife stopped me in my tracks. She wanted a van, so we got an 05 Sienna XLS Limited the next year. So far the Toyota's have really been dependable and not disappointing at all to drive. When I bought my first BMW, I swore I would never buy another American car again. So far after 20 years, I have kept my word.