The resale values for these aren't that great. I saw one in the paper a (2004) for $49,000... Granted, it wasn't the Li, but still. I doubt these would be make a good used car buy because of all the gizmos and gadgets that can and probably will malfunction with time at the expense of the owner. If I were looking for a full sized luxury sedan, there would be some tough competition for the BMW. The Audi A8 (or the S8!), Lexus LS, or the new MB S-Class.
I don't mind the styling though. It's not the best looking BMW, but not as offensive as everyone seems to think it is IMO.