Posts from ‘BMW’
Quick Spin: 2020 BMW X7 M50i
2020 BMW X7 M50i in Mineral White Metallic
2020 BMW X7 M50i
Class: Premium Large SUV (other vehicles in this class)
Miles driven: 248
Fuel used: 15.2 gallons
5 Best Looking SUVs
1991 Chevrolet Blazer
Ever-toughening vehicle-safety expectations mean that late-model vehicles tend to be more homogeneous from a styling standpoint than vintage cars and trucks–even those from just a few decades ago. Still, automakers can shock us. The new-for-2020 Kia Telluride, for example, stands out as both attractive and distinct looking.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible in Brands Hatch Grey Metallic
2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles driven: 236
Fuel used: 14.6 gallons
1988 Volvo 780 Bertone
Let’s get one thing straight right away: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo WAS a personal-luxury car. I have received at least a dozen emails and instant messages on this issue, mostly from car guys who insist that a personal-luxury car must come from a luxury brand. Not the case. For anyone who would like to spend time learning about the origins of the term, Wikipedia has a nice entry on the topic.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
2020 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe in Mineral White Metallic
2020 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles driven: 220
Fuel used: 12.8 gallons
Test Drive: 2020 BMW 840i Coupe
2020 BMW 840i Coupe in Aventurin Red Metallic (a $1950 option)
2020 BMW 840i Coupe
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles driven: 251
Fuel used: 8.9 gallons
1985 Buick Riviera Convertible
While styling, performance, and rarity have been the traditional tickets to collectibility, vehicles that offer features—styling or otherwise—that are monuments to their era or simply aren’t likely to reappear also have a shot. It’s why we believe cars of the Fifties are so treasured today; their chrome, tall fins, and sheer mass so perfectly characterized the jet-aged optimism of the time, and it’s almost certain their likes will ever be seen again.
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe in Storm Bay Metallic (a $1200 option)
2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Class: Premium Compact Car
Miles driven: 355
Fuel used: 13.8 gallons
