[KevinC]

Lots of good input here, but as you can see, we all have our own reasons for preferring one over the other. Suggestion: spend some time on YouTube watching the various reviews of each car. There are a bunch of guys who have owned both and do a good job explaining the differences between the cars and their thoughts on them. Check out Joe Achilles, he's had both (as well as a bunch of other nice BMWs) and he produces some nice content. Good luck! No bad choice here, it's a win/win whichever way you wind up going.