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52 postsBMW 135i buying guide: the E82 and E88 with N54 or N55
The BMW 135i is a compact coupé or convertible with a turbo straight-six. This buying guide covers the E82 and E88, N54 vs N55, gearboxes, known issues, tuned cars and the checks to make.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW 335i buying guide: the E90, E92 and E93 with N54 or N55
The BMW 335i made turbo straight-six power popular in the 3 Series. This buying guide covers the E90, E92 and E93, N54 vs N55, xDrive, known issues, tuned cars and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E46 330Ci buying guide: the straight-six coupé modern classic
The E46 330Ci is a straight-six coupé with timeless design and great balance. This buying guide covers the M54 engine, gearboxes, known issues such as cooling, CCV and DISA, rust and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW extended warranty: is it worth it?
A BMW extended warranty can protect you from expensive repairs, but not every policy is worth it. Manufacturer and third-party cover, inclusions, exclusions, conditions and when it makes sense.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW M140i buying guide: the last rear-wheel drive hot hatch
The M140i is a compact hatchback with a straight-six and rear-wheel drive. This buying guide covers the B58 engine, gearboxes, known issues, tuned cars and the checks to make before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readThe best first BMW M car: 7 choices for your first M
Choosing your first BMW M car is exciting. Seven smart choices, from classic straight-six M3s to the modern M2 and M Performance models, with the strengths and checks for each.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 6 min readBMW E30 M3 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E30 M3 is one of the most collectable BMWs ever made. This buying guide explains the versions, the S14 engine, rust, originality, documents and the checks to make before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW E92 M3 buying guide: the V8 M3 and what to check
The E92 M3 is the only M3 with a V8. This buying guide covers the S65 engine, rod bearings, throttle actuators, manual or DCT, the three body styles and the checks to make before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW F80 M3 buying guide: what to check (including the F82 M4)
The F80 M3 and F82 M4 brought turbocharging to the M3 and M4. This buying guide explains the S55 engine, the versions, the known issues, the gearbox choice and the checks to make before you buy.
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