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Flawed BMW still fun - Car Review (2010 Jul)
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BMW Z3 roadsters are pretty affordable now but they’re not as much fun to drive as a Mazda MX5.They are mainly well-built but don’t feel as poised or sharp as a sportscar should.All were built in the USA not Germany and this is why quality is occasio... Flawed BMW still fun
Z3 fails to match MX-5 - Car Review (2008 Aug)
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PRICES for the BMW Z3 roadster are down to a much more affordable level.It was BMW's answer to the Mazda MX-5 and MG F but although it is stylish and has the BMW stamp of quality it's not as exciting to drive as the Mazda and doesn't feel as poised a... Z3 fails to match MX-5
Merc roadster now quite reasonable - Car Review (2010 Nov)
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THE first mass production car to have a folding metal roof was the first Mercedes SLK back in 1996 and I remember how much I enjoyed driving it on Spanish mountain roads.That first model lasted until 2004 when it was replaced by a much sleeker, sharp... Merc roadster now quite reasonable
Used Approved BMW - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved BMW?" Are the cars inspected? “Yes, all cars are given a full road test after which any mechanical faults are rectified using genuine BMW parts. More than 120 rigor... Used Approved BMW
BMW 535d M Sport - Car Review (2011 Jun)
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IT’S hard to imagine a more consummate all-rounder in the executive saloon segment than BMW’s 5 Series.Long seen as the class leader that others seek to match, it continues to go from strength to strength.There are models to suit all tastes and budge... BMW 535d M Sport
BMW 535d Touring M Sport - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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IT'S the ultimate Q-car - restrained and elegant despite the well-muscled flanks, and within it’s opulent and commodious.Yet beneath the fluted bonnet there’s a near-300bhp twin turbo diesel engine that delivers genuine thump-in-the-rump power.The BM... BMW 535d Touring M Sport
BMW 320d M-Sport - Car Review (2010 Nov)
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IT is a company confident in its own technology and building prowess that awards itself the motto Ultimate Driving Machine.It’s a bold statement and not everyone would agree. BMWs can polarise opinion and in many case are respected, rather than loved... BMW 320d M-Sport
BMW 535d M Sport - Car Review (2011 Jun)
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When you have reached the top of the tree there is only one way to go - unless, that is, you continue to outperform the opposition.And that’s exactly what’s happened with the BMW 5-Series, which just seems to get better and better. Which is quite an ... BMW 535d M Sport
Who'd have thought it - an electric BMW - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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BMW will unveil its i3 electric supermini concept at the Frankfurt motor show in September, but it’s not going to be available until 2013. It’s powered by a 125kW electric motor driving through a single-speed gearbox and the company claims a range of... Who'd have thought it - an electric BMW
BMW 335 Coupe M Sport - Car Review (2010 Oct)
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A TAD aggressive, distinctly flash and sharp suits – whether male or female. These are adjectives or accessories that are generally associated with BMW.The marque that has come to epitomise the upwardly mobile is pretty universally accepted for its e... BMW 335 Coupe M Sport

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BMW Z3 News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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BMW Open Weekend – save £520 a year (2008 May)
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With fuel prices passing the £5-per-gallon mark for the first time, the BMW UK dealer network is to stage a BMW EfficientDynamics Open Weekend where drivers of all makes and models of car will be able to take advantage of a free multi-point car... BMW Open Weekend – save £520 a year
BMW’s Canine Repellent Alloy Protection (2008 Apr)
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BMW has announced the first details of the new Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system. Designed to stop dogs fouling against the sparkling alloys of new BMW cars, the innovative Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system (C.R.A.P.) is the latest offe... BMW’s Canine Repellent Alloy Protection
Golf GTI or BMW 320cd (2008 Apr)
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Hi I am looking to buy either a MK 5 Golf GTI or BMW 320 coupe diesel M Sport for about £15,000-£16,000. I do quite a few miles (about 15,000 a year) so was veering towards the BMW. However I am worried this car will... Golf GTI or BMW 320cd
Convertible car deals this summer (2008 Mar)
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Summer must be coming, as BCA Blackbushe is staging two special Live Online convertible sales on behalf of LloydsTSBautolease and Black Horse on the 14th and 28th April. The sales are expected to attract hundreds of buyers from all over the country ... Convertible car deals this summer
When the Beemer bubble burst (2011 Mar)
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UNLIKE its enviable position today, BMW was in difficulties at the end of the Second World War.With its Munich factory bombed out and the famous Eisenach plant lost to East Germany, things were looking tough.But the company soldiered on and quickly s... When the Beemer bubble burst
Should I buy a BMW Alpina? (2008 Jun)
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I am soon to relocate to Belgium and have decided to take up the company car option, and sell my much loved Porsche Boxster. Whilst I want to gain the benefits of a comfortable long-distance driving experience, I don't want to lose the responsive ha... Should I buy a BMW Alpina?
Cars with a bit of excitement (2009 Jun)
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Matt,  I am in the market for a new car, but I have the hardest time deciding. My 1997 E class is getting a bit on in years and I need to change it before it explodes while I'm driving it. I've looked at the new Audi A4 and BMW 3 series as pote... Cars with a bit of excitement
Value for money (2008 Jan)
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I will soon be getting a company car. I have a choice of: A new Mondeo or Focus, Volvo S40 or V50, VW Passat or Golf, BMW 1 series or Audi A3. What would you recommend the best car to have for comfort & extras included in the car as standard, a... Value for money
BMW faults (2009 May)
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Hi Matt, I am looking at buying one of these (new shape 53 plate) which is up for 9k which seems reasonable but, it has 109,000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history so no worries there, but not being an expert in these matters I wonder ... BMW faults
Motoring Newsbriefs (2010 Nov)
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SPORTAGE IS TOP OF THE SCOTSKIA’S new Sportage crossover model has taken Scotland's top motoring accolade at the 2010 Scottish Car of the Year Awards.To take the overall title, the Sportage had to win its own category and then beat the opposition fro... Motoring Newsbriefs

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