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52 postsBMW F10 M5 buying guide: the twin-turbo V8 M5 explained
The F10 M5 was the first turbocharged M5. This buying guide explains the S63 V8, the versions, the known issues, the gearbox and the checks to make before you buy a used F10 M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 6 min readAre BMWs reliable? An honest look at BMW reliability
Are BMWs reliable? The honest answer is that it depends on the engine, the age of the car and above all on maintenance. What decides BMW reliability and how to choose a good car.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 7 min readBMW E36 M3 buying guide: models, weak points and what to check
The E36 M3 is one of the most accessible classic M cars. Our buying guide covers the different versions, the engines, the common weak points and a step-by-step inspection checklist.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 7 min readBMW M Driver's Package explained: top speed, training and value
The M Driver's Package raises the electronically limited top speed of many BMW M cars and, in some markets, includes professional driver training. What it is, what it costs and whether it is worth it.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readHow to read a BMW VIN: decode your car's identity
The 17-character VIN is the fingerprint of every BMW. How to read it, how it shows a genuine M car, where to find it and what a VIN decoder tells you before you buy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readBMW M vs M Performance vs M Sport: what is the difference?
M3, M340i or 330i M Sport? All three wear M badges, but they are very different cars. A clear explanation of BMW M, M Performance and M Sport, and which one is right for you.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 6 min readBuying a used BMW M car: the complete checklist
An M car can be the best car you ever own or the most expensive mistake. A practical, step-by-step checklist for buying a used BMW M3, M4, M5 or M6.
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