When it comes to cars, I definitely am biased and favor certain brands over others. I am a strong believer that brands do in fact matter and when it comes to car buying, in my opinion, that couldn’t be any truer. I speak on this not just from an opinionated point of view but from personal experience as well. I have owned a number of vehicles and I have found that certain brands have a consistency in quality and operational function that others just can’t compete with.

After having experienced my share of lemons to finally upgrading to luxury vehicles, after college I was finally able to afford my dream car; a BMW 325i. This has been and probably always will be, not only my favorite BMW series but, my favorite car in general. I love the way it is designed to look luxurious without being too in your face flashy yet at the same time, it screams sophistication. More so than the appearance, I find that the driving experience in a BMW is by far one of the smoothest rides to have. It almost feels like the vehicle glides over the road as it absorbs every bump and shock, making turns and stops ever so effortlessly.

My original BMW was actually passed down to me by my brother and was an older model 325i. Even with that, the riding experience of that 10 plus-year-old BMW was better than any other newer model brand I have ridden in thus far. Of course, my brother took very good care of the car, making sure to stay up to date on oil changes and only having it serviced by a BMW certified technician. This is important if you want to maintain your car’s integrity and extend its lifespan. Purchasing your BMW …