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213 postsBMW F15 X5 buying guide: engines, versions and what to check
The F15 X5 is a capable and comfortable used SUV. This buying guide covers the diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid engines, xDrive, the third row, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW G05 X5 buying guide: engines, plug-in hybrid and what to check
The G05 X5 is a modern, luxurious and capable SUV. This buying guide covers the diesel, petrol, plug-in hybrid and V8 versions, options worth having, common points to check and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW i8 explained: the plug-in hybrid sports car
The BMW i8 is a futuristic plug-in hybrid sports car. Its hybrid drivetrain, carbon fibre body, coupé and Roadster, performance, electric range, ownership and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW F32 4 Series buying guide: coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé
The F32 4 Series is a stylish coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé. This buying guide covers the body styles, petrol and diesel engines, the folding hard top, common issues and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW 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.
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