Hi Folks.

I am planning to buy a 520 D (BMW 5 Series 520 D SE FW12 4 DR AUTO); noticed that most 5 Series are Auto.

Slightly confused as I have been driving a manual all these years;
Would it be a better choice to buy an Auto?
Are they reliable?
Are there any known issues with 2010/2011 520Ds?

Please assist, looking forward to hear from all yous experts - suggestions/thoughts/ideas would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Cheers