M Models
M2, M3, M4, M5, M8 and more — M Performance and M cars
M2
M2 Competition vs M240i - daily driver choice
BavarianGarage · 6 months ago
M3 / M4
E46 M3 subframe - how to check for cracks?
Torque Addict · 6 months ago
M5
F10 M5 S63 twin turbo V8 — reliability at 100k km, what to expect
TCU Tuner · 6 months ago
M8 / X3M / X5M / XM
X3M Competition S58 — stage 1 tune results and daily drivability review
Stefan · 6 months ago
Had my M2 G87 for 6 months now. Quick review: The good: S58 engine is phenomenal Manual gearbox is great (yes I got the manual) Compact size is perfect for B-roads Looks are…
5 months ago
Looking at buying an E46 M3 with 140k km. The seller says the subframe has never been reinforced. How do I check for cracks before buying? Is there a specific inspection I should…
6 months ago
Torn between these two. The M2 Comp (F87) is the dream car but the M240i (G42) is newer, more comfortable, and has the B58 which is amazing. Both would be my only car and daily…
6 months ago
Just picked up a 2016 F80 M3 with 45k km. The car is completely stock and I plan to keep it that way for now. But ive been reading about the S55 crank hub issue and its freaking…
6 months ago
Just tuned my 2024 X3M Competition with a BM3 stage 1 map on 98 octane. The S58 engine responds incredibly well to tuning. Stock numbers: 510hp / 600Nm After stage 1…
I have owned my F10 M5 for 3 years now and just crossed 100,000 km. Wanted to share my experience for anyone considering one of these as a used buy. The S63TU engine is a 4.4L…
Picked up my G82 M4 Comp 5 months ago. Here are my honest impressions after 5000km: Pros: Engine is incredible, so much power ZF 8HP shifts are lightning fast Daily driveable…
6 months ago
Five years ago I bought a 2001 E39 M5 with 145k km. It now has 198k km and I have no intention of selling it. This is my honest ownership review. The S62 4.9L V8 makes 400hp and…
Owned my X5M Competition for 2 years and 40k km. Here is the honest truth about running a 625hp SUV as a daily driver. The S63TU4 engine is a 4.4L twin turbo V8 making 625hp and…
The E60 M5 S85 V10 is one of the greatest engines BMW ever made — 507hp, 8250rpm redline, naturally aspirated perfection. But the rod bearing issue is the elephant in the room…
7 months ago
Starting a build thread for my F80 M3 S55 stage 2 project. Current mods: VRSF catless downpipes VRSF 7.5" FMIC BM3 stage 2 map Mishimoto oil cooler Current power: ~520hp on 98…
Just had my E92 M3 rod bearings inspected at 80k km. Good news - they were still in decent shape but showing some wear. Had them replaced preventively with BE bearings. Total…