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This week on Bring a Trailer, there's an opportunity to purchase a well-maintained, reliable luxury sedan that also delivers a fun-to-drive attitude at an affordable price: a 1998 E38 BMW 740iL.

M cars like the M5 may cement BMW’s performance potential, but they can be a bit extreme for some. That’s where Alpina’s grand-touring-focused offerings come in. And while its latest models, like the XB7, have price tags that back up their luxuries, used ones are decidedly less dear. This week’s Bring a Trailer bargain is …

Some automakers find themselves in pitted against each other as arch enemies. Competition between vehicles can be so fierce that it rivals the greats of the boxing ring. For BMW and its 7 Series, the view has always been the same, ahead of the pack, but still staring down the tailpipe of one major contender. But …

The market for luxury sedans is growing every year. As materials and technology become more available and more affordable, car manufacturers are having to work even harder to design and create cars with the newest features, and using the highest-quality materials. There is a wide market for high-end full-sized sedans and the prices can range …

Although it can make some truly luxurious vehicles, BMW hasn’t always lived up to its reputation. Even the high-performance BMW M cars have sometimes given up something to the competition. And, although that M badge adds speed, that sometimes comes at the cost of daily comfort. Fortunately, just like there are storied Porsche tuners, there …

If you're looking to buy a used BMW and are afraid of reliability, there's one model that should be on your list: the E90 3 Series. More specifically, the non-turbocharged 2006-2011 325i, 328i, and 330i.