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60 postsBMW 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 Comparisons · 5 min readBMW M2 F87 vs M2 G87: which M2 should you buy?
The compact M car in two generations: the playful F87 and the powerful G87. Engines, gearboxes, weight, technology and an honest answer to which M2 is right for you.
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 M5 E39 · 6 min readBMW M5 E39 buying guide: what to check before you buy
The E39 M5 is one of the most loved BMWs ever: a 400 hp V8 with a manual gearbox in an elegant saloon. What to check, the common problems and how to find a good one.
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 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.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M3 E46 vs M3 E92: straight-six or V8?
Two of the best M3s ever made, with two very different engines. An honest comparison of the E46 and E92 M3 for buyers who want a modern classic they can drive.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 6 min readBMW M5 E60 vs M5 F10: which one should you buy?
The high-revving V10 or the effortless twin-turbo V8? An honest comparison of the BMW M5 E60 and F10 for people who want to buy one of them today.
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