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  BMW is not known for conforming to client and enthusiast expectations when it comes to car design. But they had to face flak for the E60, which is unofficially the black sheep of the 5 Series lineage. The   V10 M5   it spawned could do little to improve the sedan’s popularity. It all changed with the F10 5 Series, which looked and performed like a BMW 5 Series should. The F10 claims to offer a more involving driving experience than its peers of the time. A rear-wheel-drive layout and near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution allows the 5 Series to feel light on its wheels, belying its length and girth. The only spanner in the works is that BMW cars are expensive to maintain or repair, which is always a trade-off against enhanced performance. Reliability Avg. Yearly Maintenance Costs:  $797 (RepairPal) Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years:  $13,530 (CarEdge) Total Recalls:  4 Best 5 Series Years To Buy Used:  2010-2016 BMW 5 Series

It can be argued that the Audi A6 is the most proportionate sedan with four rings on the grille. The A6 strengthens its case thanks to a multitude of drivetrain options, ranging from the VAG 2.0-liter TFSI to the 3.0-liter TDI. Of course, you can choose a Quattro trim and experience the joys of driving an AWD sedan. The C7 Audi A6 was widely regarded to be the most luxurious sedan short of the S-Class when the C7-gen A6 debuted. On the flip side, the non-Quattro Audi A6 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, which makes it a weaker proposition than, say, a BMW 5 Series G30. Audi also has lower brand recognition than Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the States, so the snob value lags behind them. After all, even a used Audi is not a very cheap purchase, and you are entitled to some feel-good qualities after putting down so much cash for one. The Audi A6 will keep you cosseted in luxury and impress you with performance, but it’s not going to command attention everywhere you take it. Reliability Avg. Year...

  Negotiating With Private Sellers Cars being sold by private sellers are typically cheaper than those sold by dealers, and it's still possible to negotiate an even lower price with them. You can get discount for cars being sold by a private party. You may be able to negotiate on the price if the seller has a fairly urgent need to sell. If the seller is in no rush, however, you may have a tougher time talking them down.