BMWBLOG Podcast

Topics covered: Sean's 2025 M340i: 46K miles, 29.9 MPG average, zero major issues Why the M340i makes more sense than an M3 as a daily Nate's E46 M3: bought for $23K in 2010, now a garage queen Should he sell it or pass it to his daughter? Horatiu's 1M: just back from full restoration at Precision Sport Industries BMW 550e vs M5 — the controversial daily driver take Best BMW daily driver picks acr...

In this BMWBLOG Podcast episode, Horatiu and Nate recap recent BMW drives: the  BMW M2 CS  on track in heavy rain at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds, a first drive of the  Neue Klasse iX3  in southern Spain with time at Ascari, and ownership-style impressions of the  2025 BMW M5 Touring . Topics include Cup 2 vs PS4S tire strategy, how the iX3’s “Heart of Joy” impacts driving dynamics, smoother...

Join the BMWBLOG team for a deep dive into the latest from Munich and beyond. In this episode, we break down the rumors of a potential BMW off-road project , share raw impressions from behind the wheel of a BMW M3 with a six-speed manual and discuss the industry-shaking possibility of BMW supplying engines to Mercedes-Benz . To top it off, we take you inside the future of the brand with first-hand...

Join BMW M CEO Frank van Meel, Head of Design Oliver Heilmer, and factory racing legend Augusto Farfus as they tackle the hottest questions in the world of M—live, unscripted, and straight from the source. Topics: The real reason BMW M hasn’t built a supercar Why Formula 1 isn’t part of BMW’s current strategy The first-ever fully electric M3 What makes the new M5 tick Behind-the-scenes design deci...

Get ready for the real story behind one of BMW’s most legendary achievements – the Guinness World Record for the longest drift! In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Matt Mullins, BMW’s Chief Driving Instructor at the BMW Performance Driving Schools. From his early passion for driving to over two decades of experience shaping drivers of all skill levels, Matt shares insights from a career...

Thinking about how to properly maintain your BMW? In this episode, we’re joined by Sean Myers from Precision Sport Industries to walk you through everything you need to know about keeping your BMW in peak condition. From essential BMW preventive maintenance tips to identifying common warning signs, we break down what every BMW owner should watch out for. Sean shares his expert insights on the most...

2024 is a milestone year for BMW, filled with legendary anniversaries! In this special episode, we celebrate: 50 Years of the BMW 3 Series – The evolution of the world’s favorite compact sport sedan 40 Years of the BMW M3 – From the legendary E30 to today’s high-performance icon 🇺 50 Years of BMW USA – How BMW conquered America and shaped the Ultimate Driving Machine Join us as we dive deep into B...

Get ready for an exciting podcast episode where we dive into all things BMW with our special guests Thomas Holland from Throttle House. From the latest BMW M5 to the powerful BMW XM and the manual-transmission M2, we cover it all. But that’s not all! We also explore the world of YouTube content creation. Ever wondered what it takes to be successful on YouTube? Thomas shares valuable insights, tips...

This episode is exclusively dedicated to the new BMW M5 Sedan and M5 Touring. In the first part of the podcast, Nate and Horatiu talk about the weight of the new M5, in the context of previous generation M5 models. We also talk about the hybrid drivetrain and compare it to the system in the new Porsche 911. Lastly, we share our thoughts on the BMW M5 Touring and why this is our favorite M car toda...

This week on our podcast, we're excited to have Chris Hardy, Senior Director of Sales at XPEL, join us to discuss the benefits of Paint Protection Film (PPF). We delve into the pros and cons of PPF versus ceramic coating, offering you an in-depth comparison. Chris also shares his insights on window tinting and why it's a worthwhile consideration for vehicle owners. In addition, Chris gives us an e...

In this episode, Nate and Horatiu dive into their latest automotive adventures, discussing their test drives of the BMW X3 G45, the i4 eDrive40, and other exciting models. Following that, we explore the recently unveiled BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, sharing our insights and impressions. We conclude the podcast with an in-depth long-term review of the BMW iX M60, which has been a staple in our garage...

Recently, we had the privilege of getting an early look at two volumes from the captivating three-book series, “BMW by Design” and “BMW’s Hidden Gems” , authored by Steve Saxty. The titles we explored were "BMW by Design" and "BMW’s Hidden Gems." Seizing this unique opportunity, we invited Saxty onto our podcast to dive deep into the narratives behind some unknown BMW projects...

In today's episode, Horatiu and Nate delve into various BMW topics, spotlighting the new BMW Z4 M40i with a six-speed manual. Horatiu had the opportunity to test-drive a prototype version of the car and will share his insights on the revamped manual and the overall driving experience of the Z4. Next on the agenda is the BMW iX M60, exploring the realities of living with an electric car, the chargi...

This week on the BMWBLOG Podcast, Nate reunites with Horatiu for a new episode. Our focus today revolves around the recent Test Fest organized by BMW of North America, showcasing a fleet of over 100 cars for testing. We had the opportunity to experience six of them, ranging from diverse SUVs to electric cars and sports cars. Additionally, we delve into the ongoing journey with our long-term BMW iX...

BMWBLOG podcast hosts Nate and Horatiu interviewed racing driver Samantha Tan. During the podcast, Samantha discussed her racing career, how she initially got involved in racing, and her experiences racing the BMW M4 GT3. She also talked about her strong affinity for the BMW brand, which began with her admiration for the E36 M3 and later led her to own a BMW 1M. She currently drives a BMW XM and a...

In this new episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast, Horatiu and Nate sit down to talk about their recent test drive of the new 2023 BMW M2. The duo traveled to the BMW Performance Center to test the new M2 against the F87 M2 CS, the 1M and the M3 with a rear-wheel drive. They also drove the 2024 BMW M3 CS and will share their thoughts on the car and weather is worth the upgrade over the M3 Competition. Th...

Welcome back to our podcast, where we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of BMWs. In today's episode, we have a lot to cover, so sit tight and enjoy the ride! First off, we have some exciting news to share. James recently purchased a BMW M3 CS G80 and traded it in for his F80 M3 CS. He shares his experience on the new M3 CS and gives us his honest opinion on why he's giving up the olde...

The BMWBLOG Podcast Season 2 is here and we start off with a review of the BMW M4 CSL. Nico shares his experience behind the wheel of the M4 CSL during a test drive in California. Next, Chuck joins us to share some winter tips for electric cars. He's owned several EVs over the years, including 3 BMW i3 electric cars. We also talk about the challenges of charging infrastructure and how to overcome...

In this episode, James and Horatiu sit down with Esteban Valentin, BMW CCA M Chapter President to talk about his impressive collection of M cars and his beginnings with the BMW brand. Esteban is the proud owner of some some exciting BMW models, like a BMW 2002tii, E30 325iS, E46 M3, and more. We also talk about his BMW M2 tuning project and also about the electrified future of the BMW M brand. And...

In this episode, we cover a wide range of BMW M topics. New BMW M2 test drive, with a manual and 8-speed automatic transmission A ride in the BMW M4 CSL at Goodwood Festival of Speed Customers' reaction to the BMW M3 Touring BMW 230i Coupe test drive BMW Subscription model and what it means for customers

An exciting episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast. The team is back and they share their thoughts on some of the recent BMW models. Horatiu was in Europe, for an extended trip, driving the BMW XM and iX M60. Next, he went to Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este to see the brand-new BMW M4 CSL. The last segment of his trip included a trip back to Munich to explore the new BMW X1 and iX1, along with the 3 S...

This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for! Doug DeMuro joins us as we explore everything from how he actually got into reviewing cars, to what it means to actually meet your car heroes, and also what it takes to travel all around the world shooting cars and talking about their quirks and features! We also talk about what it takes to actually run a successful YouTube channel, from ideation to the...

In today's episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast, we are joined by Johnny Valencia of GearOne. He talks about his passion for cars, his E36 M3 track car, GoldRush Rally and much more. When it comes to the BMW M3 E36, Valencia tells us that this is the one car in his garage that will be never sold. His E36 M3 serves as a weekend track car at various events around the U.S. The E36 M3 also comes with a cool...

Scott Villeneuve from LimitedSlipBlog joins us this week to talk about his collection of BMW cars and other supercars he owns. We also talk about the booming used car market and how it will shape up the future of pre-owned unique cars. Scott recently purchased a very unique BMW M3 and he shares his thoughts on the buying experience. Lastly, the topic of electric cars comes up and we look at the po...

Our guests this week are car reviewers Yuri and Jakub of the famed Straight Pipes. They are joined by Nico and Horatiu to talk about the in and outs of owning and operating a car Youtube channel, and of course, about some of the recent BMW cars tested. If you're a content creator, or looking to become one, Yuri and Jakub have some great advice to offer. We also talk about their love for cars and h...