2008 BMW X3 Problems and Common Issues
The E83 BMW X3 is a luxury compact crossover SUV that has been in production since 2003. The 2008 BMW X3 is a popular model year for the X3, but it is not without its problems and common issues. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common issues with the 2008 […]
BMW E36 M3 — Complete Buyer’s Guide
In 1986, BMW would alter the course of history by creating one of the most recognizable monikers in the practical performance car space — the BMW M3. What started as a homologation effort to support the German marquee’s racing endeavors very soon turned into a monumental push to produce superb cars that were just as […]
BMW M535i E12 — Well Ahead of Its Time
The BMW M5 is a moniker synonymous with the high-performance sedan. Today, the M5 is in its fifth generation, with the first one making its debut over three decades ago in 1984. Interestingly enough, the first generation of the M5, based on the BMW E28 5-Series, was not the first 5-Series model to sport an […]
5 Hottest BMW Coupe Models with a Timeless Design
Because of BMW’s focus on sportiness even with large executive models, the coupes have always been one of the most liked body styles offered by any brand including BMW. They most closely represent the sporty nature of BMW and are often regarded as some of the best-looking cars on the market. Here are the top […]
Is BMW E36 328i the Next Hot Youngtimer 3-Series?
The BMW E36 is often overlooked since it was bookended by two iconic generations of the 3-series lineage — the BMW E30 and the BMW E46. That’s not to say that the E36 was any less of an exceptional vehicle. By itself, the BMW E36 was a superb all-around machine and had an extensive portfolio […]
2002 BMW 325i — A Fun Ride or a Far Cry From 330i?
Mention the BMW E46, and it immediately brings the generation’s most popular car to mind — the E46 M3. However, the fourth generation of the BMW 3-Series had some impressive non-M models in its portfolio as well. Take the 2002 BMW 325i, for example. It wasn’t nearly as capable as the E46 M3 or even […]
BMW 128i – The Last Naturally-Aspirated BMW
In 2008, BMW introduced the first generation of the 1-Series in the North American market. Only two models from the lineup made it to our shores — the BMW 128i and the BMW 135i. While the latter was the more powerful car with a turbocharged inline-six engine, it’s the BMW 128i that went down in […]
BMW Alpina B7, or How the 7-Series Got the Edge it Needed
For over five decades now, the Bavarian automotive manufacturer Alpina has worked closely with BMW to produce bespoke vehicles based on the latter’s existing models. At the very top of Alpina’s portfolio at the moment is the BMW Alpina B7 — a more capable and opulent iteration of the already phenomenal BMW 7-Series. The standard […]
BMW M3 E46 Wagon — A Dream That Never Came True
At the hallowed Goodwood Festival of Speed last month, BMW took the wraps off the latest addition to its ‘M’ lineup — the first-ever BMW M3 Touring. It’s part of the current G80 generation of the M3 and, after years of rumored development, is finally ready for the world to see. However, this isn’t the […]
2021 BMW 7-Series – Is G11 the Ultimate Modern Luxury Barge?
The BMW 7-Series has been the German manufacturer’s flagship offering since the lineup made its debut over four decades ago. In April 2022, BMW took the wraps off the seventh and latest generation of the full-size luxury sedan, set to go on sale later this year. Until the G70 7-Series comes about, the iteration of […]
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BMW Coolant – What to Get and What to Avoid
Coolants, or antifreeze as it’s sometimes referred to, is a fluid that plays an integral role in regulating the running temperature of your engine. When an engine is running, it produces extreme amounts of heat that, if not managed, can cause catastrophic damage to various parts of the engine. The cooling system, including the coolant […]
BMW VANOS Explained — What It Does, Why It Fails and How to Fix It
Variable valve timing was a true game-changer when it first appeared. Born as a means to achieve the ultimate performance, but also efficiency, VVT was quickly adopted by almost every major car manufacturer out there. This, of course, includes BMW who dubbed their approach to variable valve timing as VANOS, or Variable NockenwellenSteuerung in German. […]
BMW N52 Engine – Everything You Need to Know
By the mid-2000s, BMW had built itself a reputation for developing excellent examples of naturally aspirated inline-six engines. At the turn of the millennium, it revealed the M54 (and the performance-oriented S54 shortly after) and cemented itself as one of the best in the business when it came to the six-pot layout. Needless to say, […]
BMW N51 Engine — All You Need To Know About SULEV
The N52 succeeded the highly-successful M54 and powered multiple BMW cars between 2004 and 2015. While it became one of the most reliable and popular inline-six engines BMW ever made, it had a lesser-known sibling called the N51. Interestingly, the N51 is near-identical to the N52, powering the same cars and available during the same […]