BMW Fast / Sports car reviews

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  • BMW 5-Series M5 (2024 onwards) Review

    Gets better the faster you go

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    New price: £111,515 - £132,415

    PROS

    • Fun and fast when you’re driving hard 
    • Low company car tax rates 
    • Still very practical 

    CONS

    • Comfort mode really highlights the M5’s weight 
    • Engine sounds a bit flat
    • Thirsty when the battery runs out 
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  • BMW 1-Series M135 (2024 onwards) Review

    Blisteringly fast, yet disappointingly sterile.

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £44,925 - £49,750

    PROS

    • Good grief, it’s quick
    • Unshakable handling
    • Great build quality

    CONS

    • Dreary engine note
    • Uninspiring to drive
    • Limited rear space
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  • BMW 3-Series M3 Touring (2022 onwards) Review

    Fabulous driver's car with room for the family

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £91,865 - £126,275

    PROS

    • Rewarding to drive
    • Room for four, plus luggage
    • Supercar-baiting acceleration

    CONS

    • Expensive, with high-cost options
    • Styling is still divisive
    • It's not exactly quiet
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  • BMW 2-Series M2 (2022 onwards) Review

    Enthusiasts will find lots to love here

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    New price: £68,795 - £87,795

    PROS

    • Engaging and exciting to drive
    • Comfortable and quiet when cruising
    • Modern and high-quality feel

    CONS

    • Expensive compared with rivals
    • Bigger and heavier than its predecessor
    • Mature feel may not appeal to all
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  • BMW 3-Series M3 (2020 onwards) Review

    A devastating super saloon that’s both flawed and brilliant

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £89,635 - £97,460

    PROS

    • Brilliant to drive
    • Fairly practical
    • Compelling engine

    CONS

    • Very expensive BMW 3 Series
    • Controversial styling
    • Aurally not exciting
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  • BMW 4-Series M4 (2020 onwards) Review

    Fabulous driver's car that really only struggles for comfort

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £91,415 - £99,840

    PROS

    • Rewarding to drive
    • Room for four
    • Super-responsive engine

    CONS

    • Very expensive
    • Styling won't win friends
    • Uncomfortable ride
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  • BMW 8-Series Convertible (2019 onwards) Review

    BMW 8 Series loses roof but not refinement

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £94,120 - £173,540

    PROS

    • Characterful petrol engines
    • Refined with roof up or down
    • Balance of handling and comfort

    CONS

    • Doesn’t feel as special as rivals
    • Manually-operated windbreak
    • Very heavy and reliant on electronic aids
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  • BMW 8-Series Coupe (2019 onwards) Review

    Large and luxurious grand tourer, but it's pricey

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £86,010 - £166,540

    PROS

    • Instant, relentless acceleration from M850i
    • Excellent cruising ability
    • High-tech chassis with great handling
    • Lots of modern technology available

    CONS

    • Steep asking price - M850i costs £100k+
    • It feels quite big on the road
    • Interior not much more special than a 3 Series
    • Low roof means less headroom, poorer visibility
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  • BMW X3 M (2019 - 2024) Review

    BMW’s mid-size performance SUV is a force of nature

    Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4
    Used price: £32,680 - £74,480

    PROS

    • Ferociously quick
    • Nearly as practical as regular X3
    • Very blingy

    CONS

    • Very stiff ride
    • High running costs
    • Very blingy
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  • BMW 1-Series M135i (2019 - 2024) Review

    Supremely competent, fast and great to own

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £16,761 - £33,990

    PROS

    • Usable daily performance
    • Unshakable handling
    • Class-leading interior

    CONS

    • Lacks entertainment
    • Uninspiring engine
    • Rear passenger space
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