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52 postsBMW F01 7 Series buying guide: luxury on a used budget
The F01 7 Series offers huge luxury at a used price. This buying guide covers the 730d, 740i, 750i and 760i engines, air suspension, electronics, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E71 X6 buying guide: the first SUV coupé
The E71 X6 created the SUV coupé segment. This buying guide covers the petrol and diesel engines, Dynamic Performance Control, practicality, common issues and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW E89 Z4 buying guide: the folding hard top roadster
The E89 Z4 is a stylish roadster with a folding hard top. This buying guide covers the roof, the engines from sDrive20i to sDrive35is, common issues and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E87 1 Series buying guide: engines, issues and what to check
The E87 1 Series was BMW's first compact hatchback with rear-wheel drive. This buying guide covers the petrol and diesel engines, the 130i and 123d, body styles, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW E46 320d buying guide: the classic diesel 3 Series
The E46 320d is an affordable classic diesel BMW. This buying guide covers the M47 engine versions, gearboxes, common issues such as swirl flaps, EGR, turbo and rust, and what to check before buying.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E90 325i buying guide: the straight-six 3 Series
The E90 325i offers a smooth straight-six at an affordable price. This buying guide covers the N52 and N53 engines, gearboxes, common issues such as oil leaks, water pump and bushings, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E60 530d buying guide: the six-cylinder diesel 5 Series
The E60 530d combines a strong six-cylinder diesel with a comfortable 5 Series. This buying guide covers the M57 engine, gearbox, Touring version, common issues such as swirl flaps, EGR and suspension, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW G20 330i buying guide: the modern petrol 3 Series
The G20 330i is the petrol all-rounder of the modern 3 Series. This buying guide covers the B48 engine, xDrive, M Sport, the 2022 update, common points to check and what to look for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW X3 G01 buying guide: engines, versions and what to check
The G01 X3 is one of BMW's best-selling SUVs. This buying guide covers the petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and M Performance versions, xDrive, practicality, common points to check and buying tips.
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