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29 postsBMW 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 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M4 G82 vs M4 F82: which M4 is right for you?
The first M4 or the second? An honest comparison of the F82 and G82 M4: engines, gearboxes, all-wheel drive, design, technology and what each one is like to own.
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 Track days · 6 min readYour first track day in a BMW: a complete beginner's guide
A track day is the safest and most rewarding place to explore what your BMW can do. How to choose an event, prepare the car, what to bring, the rules and what to do afterwards.
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Maintenance
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BMW M engine oil: viscosity, approvals and change intervals
The right oil is the cheapest insurance for an expensive engine. What viscosity numbers mean, why classic M engines use 10W-60, what BMW approvals are and how often to change the oil.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 6 min readThe history of BMW M: from Motorsport GmbH to today
From a small racing department founded in 1972 to one of the most famous performance brands in the world: the history of BMW M, its legendary cars and the meaning of the three colours.
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How to warm up a BMW M engine properly (and why it matters)
The way you treat a cold engine decides how long it lives. Why oil temperature matters, what the variable redline lights mean and the simple habits that protect a BMW M engine.
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M5 E34
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BMW M5 E34: history, S38 engine, M5 Touring, specs and buying guide
The BMW M5 E34 was the last M5 built by hand in Garching: a calm 5 Series with a 315–340 hp straight-six. Its history, the S38 engine, the M5 Touring, specs and a buying guide.
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