[HEY32G]

Not trying to stir up trouble here! I've been shopping for an e85 3.0si, but I'm noticing that '09-'10 e89's aren't that much more expensive, my two primary concerns, are performance and reliability. I will never track or autocross the car, but I live in the Texas hill country so I will take it out for spirited drives. Also, it will be my primary transportation, but I work from home so I'm rarely in traffic. I know the sdrive35i offers more performance, but they're pushing my budget limit and I know 335i's (same engine) have a very questionable reliability reputation. So it appears it would be between an e85 3.0si and an sdrive30i. Maybe an sdrive35i. Also, I will not do any work on it myself, but I have a great indie shop close to me, and will probably put about 12,000 miles a year on it.

Would love to hear any opinions. Thank you.