Steven Paul

Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong enthusiast, he's driven F90 M5s around Circuit of the Americas, off-roaded X5s, drag raced M4s and M2s, and spent countless paychecks maintaining BMWs in varying states of broken. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of experience as a manager at a BMW dealership. Now he writes as a career with BMWBLOG and others, hoping to bring insight and excitement to the fastest-paced automotive landscape in history. He enjoys all cars, but particularly BMW and Toyota/Lexus models.
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?

What’s the next BMW to explode in price?

Collectors are always seeking to be the first to find a hidden gem, and the BMW community is no exception. After seeing stratospheric rises in value in cars like E30 M3, many enthusiasts are wondering…

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

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…

Lease or Buy Your BMW - The Ultimate Guide

Lease or Buy Your BMW – The Ultimate Guide

Car shopping is tough. Even after you’ve found a car that ticks all the boxes on your list, you still have lots of decisions to make. One of the most common, and often misunderstood, is:…