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You Need This: E30 project stash!

For anyone looking for an old-school BMW (or two, or three...), a stash of E30 shells and project cars.

You Need This: Ever see a BMW M3/4/6 before?

You've heard of an M3/4/5, but have you heard of an M3/4/6? This E36-chassis BMW M3 sedan for sale has been upgraded with a six-speed transmission from an E46 M3.

BMW announces latest iteration of its entry-level race cars

Following in the footsteps of the M235i Racing, M240i Racing and M2 CS Racing, BMW's latest race car is planned to be an accessible entry into motorsports.

First U.S. appearance: BMW M5 Touring

BMW unveiled its new M5 Touring in Monterey on August 15 and, yes, we were there to see it.

You Need This: E46 BMW pickup truck

The most utilitarian version of the E46 BMW? Forget the estate model, get this custom-made truck instead.

Electronics & Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting 101: Basic steps when your car won't start

Sometimes a simple, methodical approach can bring that dead car back to life.

Shop Work: #TBT: Which BMW M3 is best for track and street, E30, E36 or E46?

In this test from 2004, we compare an E30 M3, E36 M3 and E46 M3 against each other to find out which one works best as a street car and a track car.

Restoration & Renovation: Painting a car at home part 3: Spraying the topcoats

A series of stories chronicling our adventure in painting a car at home. In part 1, we prepped. In part 2, we created a perfect, primed surface to paint on. And in part 3, we'll spray on the top coats.

Columns: How I learned to stop worrying and love my BMW M3

You put a lot of effort into your cars, so why not actually drive and enjoy them?

Restoration & Renovation: Painting a car at home part 2: Prepping the surface for final paint

A series of stories chronicling our adventure in painting a car at home. In part 1, we prepped. In part 2, we'll create a perfect, primed surface to paint on.

2004 M3

We've chronicled our adventures in E30-chassis and E36-chassis BMW M3s, but what's life like with an E46-chassis example?

2015 435i

Is the BMW F30 chassis the next hot track day car? We intend to find out.

1991 318is

This BMW 318is is the perfect candidate to see if we can make it just as fast as an M3 without breaking the bank.

1997 M3

This one-family, two-owner, 180,000-mile example was purchased nearly new in 1998 by Associate Publisher Joe Gearin’s dad.

2011 328i

A 2011 328i that we picked up off a used car lot at a considerable discount—but it's a blank slate for fun upgrades!

Can our E46 M3 run with a new Hyundai Elantra N?

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Building a street car that can theoretically survive a track day is one thing, but what does the data actually say? Does …

What it took to give our 435i an alignment before SCCA Time Trials

After a false start, we’re aligned, back on the ground, and heading for our first big event.

It’s the most basic of functions after doing extensive suspension work: Get your …

One simple trick to restore the steering feel of your E46 BMW

You like that headline, right?

So, our E46-chassis BMW M3. Its steering never felt awesome. Let’s call it a little soft, which is a polite way of calling it …

How we cured our BMW 435i oil pressure problems

Our BMW 435i? Yeah, it had an oiling issue. Specifically, braking would send the oil to the front of the pan–where the pickup wasn’t located. Oil pressure wasn’t …