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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2003 E39 BMW 530i

Even if you don't get the M5, the E39 BMW 5 Series is still a comfortable cruiser that can more than handle itself as a sports sedan in the corners. And you can still get affordable examples like the 2003 530i with the Sport Package currently listed on Cars & Bids.
by Matthew Skwarczek
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An overhead-angle view of a black 1992 BMW M5 Touring in a parking lot
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The E34 M5 Touring Was the Hand-Built BMW Wagon We Never Got

Despite their advantages, wagons are often ignored in the US—even the high-performance variants. As a result, for every Cadillac CTS-V wagon, there are several models from overseas that never made it here. For example, the Audi RS2 Avant, the precursor to the modern US-available RS6 Avant. And then there was the BMW E34 M5 Touring. …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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The 2021 BMW 530e parked in front of high-rise buildings on the street
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The 2021 BMW 530e Is the Perfect Recipe for Success

BMWs have always been hard to place into one category of car, but the 2021 530e might take the cake as the brand’s most unique modern offering. Taking the appeal of a hybrid, the features of a luxury vehicle, and the thrill of a sports car, the 2021 BMW 530e – a model of the BMW 5 …
by Bradley Geiser
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A matte-green 2022 BMW M5 CS in the desert
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The 2022 M5 CS Is the Fastest and Most Powerful BMW Yet

M cars are already fast and sporty BMWs. And if you want one that’s even faster and sharper, the German automaker now offers Competition variants. Like, for example, the BMW M5 Competition, the most powerful road car the company has ever made—up until now. Because that moniker now belongs to the 2022 BMW M5 CS. …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A silver modified 1997 BMW 540i M-Sport
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Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1997 E39 BMW 540i

Used BMWs’ affordable prices can be tempting, but many potential buyers worry about how reliable these German luxury cars truly are. After all, just because a car is cheap to buy doesn’t necessarily mean it’s cheap to own. But with enough care, you can find an inexpensive model. This week’s Cars and Bids featured bargain …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A black 1985 E28 BMW M5 on a snowy mountain
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The Original E28 BMW M5 Was a Supercar-Slaying Sedan

Given that the 707-hp Dodge Charger Hellcat is now the 2nd most-powerful model in its lineup, it’s easy to forget that sedans have rarely been performance cars. That especially applies to classic luxury sedans, which were typically more about refinement than outright speed. But back in the ‘80s, one car helped change that perception: the …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A head-in view of a 2021 Maserati Ghibli in a dimly lit room.
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These Cars Have the Worst Depreciation in 2020

If you’re on the hunt for a great deal on a used car, it can almost make sense on paper to buy something that’s been hit hard by depreciation. At least until you get stuck with the first repair bill. If you plan to buy new, though, that depreciation comes right out of your pocket …
by Collin Woodard
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BMW 5 Series sedan on display at Brussels Expo
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BMW Is Planning an Electric 5 Series to Compete With the Tesla Model 3

In 2020, EVs have longer ranges and have more powerful motors than ever before, leading to increased demand. Despite the setbacks caused by COVID-19, many automakers are still moving forward with planned electric roadmaps. Plenty of exciting new EVs have recently been announced, like the all-electric BMW 5 Series. BMW is one of the companies …
by Addison White
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White 1983 Mercedes-Benz 200D W123 classic luxury sedan
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Classic Luxury Cars That Don’t Cost an Arm and a Leg to Run

While you can find inexpensive used luxury cars—even Rolls-Royces—cheap to buy doesn’t necessarily mean cheap to own. Plus, while modern cars have more features, they can actually work against you with luxury cars. ‘One more thing’ means ‘one more potentially-expensive thing to break.’ However, simplicity and ease of maintenance, along with styling, are some of …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A newly unveiled 2017 Lincoln MKZ is displayed at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show
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Is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ Actually Better Than the BMW 5 Series?

With SUVs dominating the market at the moment, sedan sales have lessened. Some automakers have halted the production of small sedans altogether. There are, however, car enthusiasts who still prefer the fuel economy and elegant grace of a classic midsize sedan.  The 2020 Lincoln MKZ and the 2020 BMW 5 Series remain two of the …
by Tina Pavlik
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