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You Need This: Will you be the one to save this E30 M3?

Looking for a project that can double as an investment? Here's an E30 M3 that needs saving.

You need this: An LS-swapped, Techno Violet BMW E36 M3

This E36-chassis BMW M3 has a lot going for it: Techno violet, LS power and some rad Momo Heritage wheels.

Looking for an E30 M3 to race? Here’s an option.

Have an engine looking for a race car? This E30 M3 roller can be had for less than $20,000.

This E46 M3 is built to go the distance–again and again | #FastFriday

Instead of a crazy powerful, high-strung engine, Lawrence Shue built this E46 M3 for dependable, repeatable track sessions.

How often do you get to compete against a new BMW M3? | #FastFriday

Think your track machine is faster than a new G80 M3? Now's your chance to find out.

Buyer's Guides: 8 darlings from the '90s you need to drive (while you still can)

The ’90s gave us some of the best performance cars ever made. Here are 8 that should buy–or at least drive–before they disappear.

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?

Columns: Could you be happy with just one car?

True happiness always seems to be just one more car away, but is the opposite actually true?

Buyer's Guides: E90 and E92 BMW M3: Expert tips on buying, maintenance and more

We ask out experts how to buy the only 3 Series that came from the factory with a V8.

Buyer's Guides: BMW E46 M3: Expert advice on buying, modding and more

Here’s what you need to know if you’re shopping for one of these supersedans.

Do all cars really need bigger brakes?

Some cars greatly benefit from a big-brake kit, as the factory pieces just can’t handle the heat. Just see how the upsized hardware transformed our Corvette Z06 and …

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 …

Wheel studs: What you need to know before making the switch

Wheel bolts or wheel studs? Exactly. 

When we called BimmerWorld to order some studs for our E46-chassis BMW M3, we figured it would be a quick …

Figuring out what that warning light actually means

PC LOAD LETTER

Okay, it wasn’t that bad.

Our E46-chassis BMW M3 broadcast a different error message: SERVICE ENGINE SOON.

Okay, what does that mean? And how soon …

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 …