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7 postsBMW E39 5 Series buying guide: the modern classic saloon
The E39 5 Series is a respected modern classic. This buying guide covers the six-cylinder, V8 and diesel engines, the Touring, common issues such as cooling, VANOS and V8 timing guides, 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 History · 5 min readBMW 1M Coupé: the story of a modern classic
Built in limited numbers in 2011, the BMW 1M Coupé surprised everyone and became an instant classic. Its story, its technology and why collectors love it today.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW Z3 M and Z4 M: the M roadsters and coupés explained
Two generations of small, two-seat M cars with straight-six engines, including the unusual Z3 M Coupé. Their history, engines and what makes them attractive today.
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.
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M3 E46
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BMW M3 E46: history, S54 engine, CSL, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E46 put a 343 hp straight-six that revs to 8,000 rpm into one of the best-looking coupés BMW ever made. Its history, the CSL, specs and a practical buying guide.
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M3 E92
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BMW M3 E92: history, S65 V8, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E92 put a 420 hp V8 that revs to 8,400 rpm into an elegant coupé with a carbon roof. Its history, specs, common problems and a practical buying guide.
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