Steven Paul

Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong BMW enthusiast, he's owned everything from the most abused E36 to a brand-new M2 Competition and almost everything in between. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of experience as a manager at a BMW dealership. Now he writes full-time with Cox Automotive and BMWBLOG (among others), bringing a unique voice and perspective on what he believes is the most compelling automotive landscape in history. He enjoys all cars, particularly BMW, Toyota/Lexus, and Porsche products.
BMW 2 Series F22 Buyers' Guide

BMW 2 Series F22 Buyers’ Guide

With the newest BMW 2 Series just entering production, the last generation just got a little bit more affordable. With the earliest of these dating back to 2014, and a depreciation curve that’s as predictable…

Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 proves BMW has not lost their way

Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 proves BMW has not lost their way

Since I’m contributing to BMWBLOG, and maybe you’ve read some of my submissions before, you probably could’ve guessed that I’m a huge BMW enthusiast. You might not have known that I also work at a…

What BMW Should I Buy For Under $20,000?

What BMW Should I Buy For Under $20,000?

$20,000 is, to most of us, a large amount of money. You could buy a decent Rolex. You could almost perform a yearly service on a Bugatti Veyron. More sensibly, you could probably get a…

Buyer's Guide: Which BMW X5 should I buy?

Buyer’s Guide: Which BMW X5 should I buy?

The BMW X5 is BMW’s first SAV and has now been in production for over 20 years. This means that when it comes to buying options, you have plenty – over a dozen different options…

What’s the next BMW to explode in price?

BMW i8 Roadster - The Modern Supercar And Future Icon

BMW i8 Roadster – The Modern Supercar And Future Icon

The i8 Roadster appeared in 2019, amidst some confusion. If you don’t remember, the i8 Coupe had debuted in 2015 and sold great for a couple years, before stagnating as competition from Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and…

Buyer's Guide: Deciding between the BMW X5 and BMW X7

Buyer’s Guide: Deciding between the BMW X5 and BMW X7

Choices are tough. Even when neither option seems to sacrifice a lot, it’s still easy to second-guess yourself if you don’t know what exactly you’re looking for. For BMW fans looking for some practical space,…

What BMW Should I Buy For Under $10,000

What BMW Should I Buy For Under $10,000

The used car landscape has changed recently, and things have gotten tougher for budget-minded BMW enthusiasts. But even at the entry point of $10,000, there are still tons of options. Today, we’re looking at some…

Which BMW should I buy as first time owner?

Which BMW should I buy as first time owner?

These days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed if you’re considering buying your first new BMW. There’s all this nonsense about grills, and what seems to be about a zillion different models. In the 1990s you…