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BMW manual vs SMG vs DCT vs Steptronic: M gearboxes compared
BMW M cars have used four main types of gearbox: manual, SMG, M DCT and M Steptronic. How each one works, how it feels to drive and what owners should know about reliability.
Comparisons · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW SMG III explained: how the M5 E60 gearbox works
The SMG III is a seven-speed manual gearbox shifted by a computer and hydraulics. How it works, what the Drivelogic programs do, what wears out and how to drive it the way it was meant to be driven.
M5 E60 · 18 Oct 2026
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BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06: the four-door M6, V8 specs and buying guide
The BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06 was the first four-door M6: the 560 hp twin-turbo V8 of the M5 in an elegant coupé body. Its history, engine, performance, specs and a buying guide.
M6 Gran Coupé · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW M5 F10: history, S63 V8, Competition Package, 30 Jahre and specs
The BMW M5 F10 was the first M5 with turbocharging: a 560 hp twin-turbo V8, M DCT and rear-wheel drive. Its history, engine, special editions, performance and full specifications.
M5 F10 · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW F39 X2 buying guide: engines, versions and what to check
The F39 X2 is a sporty, coupé-styled compact SUV based on the X1. This guide covers its engines, the M35i, the plug-in hybrid, gearboxes, common issues and what to check before buying.
Buying guides · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06: the four-door M6, V8 specs and buying guide
The BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06 was the first four-door M6: the 560 hp twin-turbo V8 of the M5 in an elegant coupé body. Its history, engine, performance, specs and a buying guide.
M6 Gran Coupé · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW M5 F10: history, S63 V8, Competition Package, 30 Jahre and specs
The BMW M5 F10 was the first M5 with turbocharging: a 560 hp twin-turbo V8, M DCT and rear-wheel drive. Its history, engine, special editions, performance and full specifications.
M5 F10 · 19 Oct 2026
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BMW F39 X2 buying guide: engines, versions and what to check
The F39 X2 is a sporty, coupé-styled compact SUV based on the X1. This guide covers its engines, the M35i, the plug-in hybrid, gearboxes, common issues and what to check before buying.
Buying guides · 19 Oct 2026
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Reading a BMW service history: what good records look like
The service history is one of the most important parts of any used BMW, and especially of an M car. It tells you how the car was looked after, which known issues were addressed and…
Buying & ownership · 0 replies · Bimmer Garage
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Questions to ask a seller before you travel to see a BMW
Travelling to see a car takes time and money. A short phone call or message with the right questions can save you a wasted trip and tells you a lot about the seller. Here is a list…
Buying & ownership · 0 replies · Bimmer Garage
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Buying a used BMW M car? Start here
Buying a used BMW M car is exciting, but it can also be expensive if you choose the wrong car. This topic gives you a starting plan and explains what information to share when you…
Buying & ownership · 0 replies · Bimmer Garage
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What to include in your first post: car details, history and plans
Your first post sets the tone for everything you share later. A clear introduction with the right car details saves time for you and for the members who want to help you. Here is a…
Introductions · 0 replies · Bimmer Garage