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E46 BMW M3 | 車, 道路, 山, 木, 山道, 走行中, BMW, M3, E46
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BMW M3 E46 Tuning Review: The Truth Behind a Custom Build with CSL-Level Refinement

A Legendary Engine That Still Impresses After 150,000 Kilometers It’s been a while since our last tuned-car review, but today we’re getting behind the wheel of a BMW M3 E46—and this turned out to be an exceptionally well-sorted custom build. Back in August 2024, we reviewed the M3 CSL, a rare model with only around 150 examples imported to Japan. The CSL was a special edition developed to reduce weight and sharpen performance, and we...

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BMW M3 CSL（E46） | 車, 道路, ガードレール, 木, 山道, 屋外, BMW, M3, E46
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BMW M3 CSL (E46) Review: Driving a Rare SMG-to-Manual Conversion

Meeting a Legendary M3 CSL Converted to a Manual This time, I’m stepping away from Porsche to review a BMW M3 CSL I had the chance to drive. And this was no ordinary M3 CSL. It was a 2003 E46 M3 CSL, one of only around 150 imported to Japan—and an exceptionally rare example converted to a manual transmission. BMW has always held a special place in my heart. I once owned an E36 318is,...

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BMW・M8グランクーペ | 車, 道路, ガードレール, 木, 山, 山道, 屋外, BMW, M8, F93
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BMW M8 Gran Coupe Review: How Does It Compare with the 840i and Porsche Panamera?

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Competition I recently had the chance to drive the BMW M8 Gran Coupe, and I’d like to share my impressions. I’ve written many times on this blog about how much I like BMW. I’m especially fond of the M3 (and M4), and the M badge has always held a special appeal for me. It represents one of the three cars I’ve dreamed of owning at least once in my life: a...

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MINI JCW | 車, 道路, 木, 屋外, 駐車場, MINI, JOHN COOPER WORKS
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MINI JCW (MINI John Cooper Works) Review: A Spirited Test Drive

MINI John Cooper Works A friend recently bought a BMW MINI JCW (John Cooper Works) and kindly let me take it for a drive. I wanted to review it without any preconceptions, so I did no research beforehand and simply waited for the day of the test drive. Seeing the JCW for the first time, I was struck by how different it looked from a regular MINI. The first things to catch my eye were...

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BMW M5 | 車, スカッフプレート, ロゴ, 車内, BMW, M5
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A Sublime V10: Behind the Wheel of the BMW M5 (E60)

BMW M5 I’ve written before about my love of BMWs, but there’s one car in particular I used to dream about owning. The E60 M5. Back then, whenever I spotted an M5 or M6 on the road—which wasn’t often—I’d watch it go by and wonder, “What would it take to get behind the wheel of a car like that?” It seemed impossibly out of reach, and I admired it from afar. First Impressions I recently...

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ALPINA D5S | 車, 展望台, 街並み, 空, 雲, 山, 駐車場, 展望台, ALPINA, B5, G30
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Test-Driving the BMW ALPINA D5 S: What Was My First ALPINA Like?

The ALPINA D5 S I’ve mentioned in previous articles that BMW is one of my favorite carmakers. Ever since owning an E36 318is, I’ve loved the way BMWs drive and the fun they deliver. Even now, BMW remains one of the brands I’d love to own again if the opportunity came along. Within BMW’s lineup, the name that stands shoulder to shoulder with M as a maker of high-performance cars is ALPINA. I’d always wanted...

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BMW 840i グランクーペ | 車, 道路, 木, 空, 屋外, 駐車場, ドライブ, BMW, 8 Series Gran Coupe, G16
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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé (840i) Review: How Does It Compare with the Panamera?

I recently had the chance to test-drive the current-generation BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, and I’d like to share my impressions. As usual, rather than getting into every little feature, I’ll focus on how it drives and how it compares with the Porsche Panamera I used to own. The BMW 8 Series The BMW 8 Series has been one of my dream cars since I was a kid. Looking back, I remember the day an...

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BMW Z4 M40i | 車, 駐車場, 柵, 山, 空, 駐車場, 展望台, BMW, Z4, G29
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BMW Z4 M40i Test Drive: How Does It Feel to a Boxster Owner?

My husband has recently had the chance to drive a number of wonderful cars owned by people he knows. I have to admit, I’m a little jealous! The other day, he got to try the BMW Z4 M40i, and he’s written up his impressions. We hope you enjoy reading them. The Joy of Driving: BMW I recently had the opportunity to experience the BMW Z4 M40i, and I’d like to share my impressions. As I’ve...

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BMW320i | 車, 木, 草地, 道路, 屋外, 駐車場, BMW, 3 Series, F30
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We Had Multiple Dealers Appraise Our BMW at Once—and the Offers Differed by Over ¥1 Million!

The Day We Finally Sold Our BMW 320i The day finally came to say goodbye to our beloved BMW 320i (F30). As I mentioned briefly in an earlier article, we decided to use an online service that arranges appraisals from multiple dealers. My husband, who has experience with this kind of thing, handled all the negotiations while I watched and learned. First, I want to make it clear that this article is not an advertisement...

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