G30. Sounds as if it’s a potential name for a future Infiniti, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. Think German, as in BMW. More specifically, think the next 5 Series, which is known within the halls of the Teutonic automaker’s headquarters by those three characters. Check out photos of the next 5 after the jump.
I came across this BMW 5 Series back in August of last year, and immediately started admiring its stance. I’m still drooling over it now in November of 2014.
Like a frightened teenaged boy on prom night, BMW has this 5 Series Touring wrapped up pretty tightly; however, these spy shots aren’t short on the goods.
The Los Angeles Times was recently in the mood for the “d”, and it got it three different ways. I’m talking about diesel. What did you think I was talking about? It tested oil-burning sedans from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.
If you own a 2010 – 2012 Bimmer with an inline six, get ready to take it to your closest roundel dealer’s service department. BMW is recalling 156,137 vehicles of the above ages and engine type in the United States. Specifically, “A wide variety of models, including the 3 Series and 5 Series sedans, 5 Series Gran Turismo, X3, X5, and X6 crossovers, Z4 sports car, and the 1 Series coupe and convertible.” The bolts that keep the VANOS variable-camshaft timing unit housings in position can potentially loosen or break.
These Photos of the Week come from new 5Series.net forum member “528canyonrot” from Austin, Texas. “528canyonrot’s” ride is a 2004 BMW 545i. Aside from the murdered-out kidney chrome, this six-speed-manual E60 5 Series is mod-free. Determining from the roof racks and patina I see in the photo below, 528canyonrot’s car is a willing Mystic Blue […] More »
These Photos of the Week come from 5Series.net forum member “BMW-ALPINA” who owns this 2004 BMW 525d with 19-inch Style 121 wheels. What makes this car unique is that “BMW-ALPINA” has retrofitted a head-up display into his car. He’s also adorned the door panels and dashboard with leather, and he’s installed an alcantara headliner. Think of […] More »