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213 postsBMW E63 6 Series buying guide: coupé and convertible
The E63 and E64 6 Series brought the 6 Series name back in 2003. This guide covers the engines, gearboxes, convertible roof, common issues and what to check before buying.
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BMW F22 2 Series buying guide: coupé and convertible
The F22 2 Series coupé and F23 convertible are compact, rear-wheel drive BMWs with a wide range of engines. This guide covers the versions, gearboxes, common issues and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F12 6 Series buying guide: coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé
The F12, F13 and F06 6 Series are elegant and comfortable grand tourers. This guide covers the convertible, coupé and Gran Coupé, their engines, common issues and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW E38 7 Series buying guide: the classic luxury saloon
The E38 7 Series is one of the most admired BMW saloons. This guide covers its six-cylinder, V8, V12 and diesel engines, long-wheelbase versions, common issues and what to check before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F45 Active Tourer buying guide: the practical BMW MPV
The F45 2 Series Active Tourer was the first front-wheel drive BMW. This guide covers the Active Tourer and seven-seat Gran Tourer, their engines, practicality, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F07 5 Series GT buying guide: the Gran Turismo explained
The F07 5 Series GT combines saloon comfort, a high seating position and a large hatchback. This guide covers its engines, the two-part tailgate, air suspension, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F25 X3 buying guide: engines, issues and what to check
The F25 X3 is an affordable and practical used SUV. This buying guide covers the diesel and petrol engines, timing chain checks, xDrive, practicality, common issues and what to look for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E39 5 Series buying guide: the modern classic saloon
The E39 5 Series is a respected modern classic. This buying guide covers the six-cylinder, V8 and diesel engines, the Touring, common issues such as cooling, VANOS and V8 timing guides, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW G30 530d buying guide: the six-cylinder diesel 5 Series
The G30 530d is one of the best long-distance cars BMW has made. This buying guide covers the B57 diesel, xDrive, the Touring, the 2020 update, common points to check and buying tips.
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