Chris BUMERMAN

Chris Graham meets Ian Hodge, a BMW enthusiast and track day fanatic who, much against his better judgement, went out and bought a 1981 E23 7 Series! Magni­cent Seven. Me and my car Ian Hodge bought an E23 7 Series on a whim and, despite his initial optimism, things got off to a shaky start.

Chris Graham spotlights the BMW E21 3 Series; a model that spawned tremendous success for BMW and a new class of car for the popular motoring world. Buy yourself a slice of history using our full guide E21 3-Series.

Z3 2.8 Buying guide How to bag yourself a super-smooth Roadster Second Chance. Buyers guide: Z3 2.8. We examine the appeal of the Z3 2.8, and discover that now could be the perfect time to give this much-maligned two-seater some serious consideration. Words and photos Chris Graham.

BMW E39 M5 Buying Full guide to this affordable super-saloon Buying guide: E39 M5 It’s a super-saloon for Mondeo money, but what are the snags? We spill the beans on this iconic M car. Understated excellence With the E39 M5 regarded by many as one of the greatest sports saloons ever made, it surely can’t be long before values start to rocket. As things stand, though, it remains a tempting but potentially costly option, as Chris Graham explains.

The letter from C Gooch in this issue, certainly offers plenty of food for thought with regard to the future of diesel motoring in the UK. BMW has been responsible for some simply superb diesel-powered models over the years, and continues to produce them. Earlier this summer I spent a very enjoyable couple of weeks with a BMW 435d Gran Coupé xDrive, which reaffirmed to me just how impressive these machines have become. With refinement, superb driving dynamics, power a-plenty and astonishing economy, the experience left me wondering why you’d want any other sort of car?

Old faithful buying guide. If you’re looking for a dependable, capable and enjoyable family car offering safe, luxurious motoring for all occasions then, as Chris Graham discovers, the E70 X5 has got to be a serious contender.

Hybrid power. Performance with a conscience. Chris Graham enjoys an extended run in the technologically-impressive 330e; a car which illustrates BMW’s determination to make iPerfomance work.

Owner’s view… white hot! Chris Graham meets Alan Wilson and his much-loved BMW X5M E70; a car that works as a family 4x4 as well as providing immense pleasure.

Tweaking the icon. Me and my car John Wilkinson has owned his E9 3.0 CSL for 31 years. Discover how he’s created a very special car. John Wilkinson certainly hasn’t shied away from modifying his CSL. Chris Graham meets the man and his car, to discover what’s going on beneath the surface.

Jekyll and Hyde? Our essential advice on picking up this performance bargain. Buying guide: E46 M3. All you need to know to buy this iconic M car with confidence. Chris Graham spotlights the E46 M3; a car widely regarded as an awesome driving machine but, at the same time, with a growing reputation as a maintenance and servicing nightmare. So what’s the truth?