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Thirty Years: To the Power of BMW M

Thirty Years: To the Power of BMW M

There was a Z3 ///M roadster and coupe made with a smaller version of the 3.2l I-6 of the E36 M3. Originally making 240hp just like the E36 M3 they were modified to make 315hp…

Can I buy a BMW M car for $20,000?

As a BMW fan I read every publication about BMW’s to try and keep up with the tuner world, enthusiast world and more importantly the BMW world itself. I was just sitting down thinking about…

2008 World Green Car: BMW 118d Advanced Diesel

2008 World Green Car: BMW 118d Advanced Diesel

At the New York International Auto Show, the European selection committee for the 2008 World Car Awards announced today that BMW 118d Advanced Diesel was named the 2008 World Green Car. The 118d, which features…

Should BMW Launch A Supercar With A Punchy Engine?

Should BMW Launch A Supercar With A Punchy Engine?

A while back, it was reported that BMW could possibly price launch a supercar and price it at around 300,000 Euros. This would never happen as €300,000 would translate into well over $462,000. That is…

Thirty Years: to The Power of ///M Pt. II

The Non-Enthusiast Blog: The Wait

The Non-Enthusiast Blog: The Wait

First Part and Second Part. I’m not an instant-gratification kind of guy. I have tremendous patience. That is, until I custom-ordered my first BMW. I thought it would be wise to order my 2008 328xi…

So You’ve Bought the Bimmer. Now What?

So You’ve Bought the Bimmer. Now What?

So, either you bought old or you bought new, it doesn’t really matter, because you bought a BMW. Welcome to the world of “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” But, it’s not quite as ultimate as you…

BMW E92 M3 Test Drive - Part 2

BMW E92 M3 Test Drive – Part 2

One thing I failed to mention a lot about in Saturday’s M3 test drive piece was the interior and overall feel of the car. I was talking to a good friend of mine and asked…

2008 BMW E92 M3 - Test Drive And Review

2008 BMW E92 M3 – Test Drive And Review

BMW M3. It’s a name that already makes most people sweat just thinking of the capabilities. The car is the little brother to the V10 M5 and M6. With two less cylinders and one less…

Thirty Years: to The Power of ///M

Thirty Years: to The Power of ///M

///M. It’s a letter that invokes fear in its rivals. It is a mark that has made in house performance cars a must by every major automaker. ///M stands for Motorsport, and their technik parts…

Some of the BMW chassis codes explained

If you hang around the BMW or regular car forums, you will undoubtedly see that someone has an E46 325i, an E39 M5, or something of the sort. E and one or two numbers after…