Bob Jr

Buying Guide. The E60 might not have quite the following of the E39 but the six-pot petrol models are a great buy. BMW E60 5 Series straight-six petrol models. The E60 5 Series was a great car and provided you buy wisely we reckon one of the six-pot petrol-engined machines is a great used buy. Words: Bob Harper and Andy Everett. Photography: David Shepherd and BMW.

Touring, MPV or soft-roader: which is the best family wagon? New X1 takes on the 220d Gran Tourer and 320d Touring. Do you really need a junior SUV or a 4x4? Wouldn’t a 3 Series Touring do the job just as well? BMW makes several models that can fill the role of family transport but should you choose a traditional estate, an MPV or a soft-roader? Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Max Earey.

We head off to Brands Hatch to sample Motorsport Vision’s M4 Masters driving experience.  We sample MSV’s M4 Masters driving experience at Brands Hatch and come away very impressed with both the car and MSV’s setup Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Gus Gregory.

Giant group test: 1983 BMW 635CSi E24, Jaguar XJS HE, Mercedes-Benz 500SEC C126 - Peak of achievement. We compare a trio of exotic coupes that are not just superb performers but show remarkable technical sophistication as well.

How about trying the F30 320d for size – it’s a great car. The current 320d had been around for getting on for four years now and that means that depreciation has taken its toll, making it an excellent used buy Words: Bob Harper. Photography: BMW.