Mother is looking to surprise father with a car for their 40th anniversary. He traded his 10 year old G37 for a new NX for my mother this fall, and is driving her older RDX.

My dad is not a car guy, but wants a fun comfortable coupe. Target price is in the neighborhood of 55k. I’ve been doing some research, and from what I’ve read this car checks all the boxes. AWD, fun, comfortable, decent enough gas mileage. From what I understand the B38 and ZF8 are about as reliable as you can get. My father owns cars for 10+ years.

Are owners happy with these? Would we be well served by looking at anything else? My folks have traditionally owned Japanese cars, but there frankly isn’t anything in that price bracket that seems to compare to the M240i.

Thanks

  • v4257@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ve had a M235 for almost 7 years and while not as reliable as a Honda, it’s has been good after some initial electronic gremlins were solved.

    It is very quick and the best handling series BMW makes today.

    However, it may not be the best car for someone over 60 looking for comfort, both in terms of getting in & out or a ‘comfortable’ (soft ride).

    You said your dad is not a car guy. That and his past car history & desire for 10+ year reliability might steer you towards a Lexus SUV or similar.