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BMWBLOG Podcast
by Horatiu Boeriu
Welcome to the BMWBLOG podcast series, crafted exclusively for BMW enthusiasts around the globe. Join us on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the BMW brand, where we bring you behind-the-scenes insights, captivating insider stories, exclusive test drives, and the latest car rumors.Our dynamic BMWBLOG team is dedicated to sharing their most recent impressions of newly released BMW models. But that's not all – we dive into spirited conversations about classic BMW cars and so much more, making each episode a must-listen for aficionados of the iconic BMW experience. Tune in and immerse yourself in the world of BMW like never before.
Episodes
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S2E19 - Which BMW X5 Should You Buy? With Sean Troy, Owner of 103 X5s
Which BMW X5 should you actually buy? Sean Troy has owned 103 E53 X5s, still keeps 28 of them, and runs Alpine Rennsport, a BMW and Porsche shop in Cleveland, Georgia. In this episode, he walks through every X5 generation from the perspective of someone who fixes them for a living. You'll hear…
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S2E18 - We Daily Drive BMWs — Here's What We Actually Own
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…
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S2E17 - BMW M2 CS Track Day in the Rain + Neue Klasse iX3 First Drive + 2025 M5 Touring
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...
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S2E16 - BMW Off-Roader Rumor + BMW iX3 Review + Mercedes Engine Deal
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…
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S2E15 - Why BMW M Won’t Build a Supercar or Join Formula 1
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...
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S2E14 - The Untold Story of the BMW M5: Breaking the Guinness World Record for Longest Drift!
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...
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S2E13 - How To Properly Maintain Your BMW
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…
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S2E12 - 50 Years of BMW 3 Series and 40 Years BMW M3 - Untold Stories
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…
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S2E11 - Podcast with Throttle House: What's Going at BMW & YouTube Success Tips!
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...
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S2E10 - Let's Talk BMW M5 Weight!
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...
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S2E9 - Is PPF worth it for my BMW?
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…
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S2E8 - We drove the new 2025 BMW X3
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...
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S2E7 - The Canceled BMW Supercar Saga - What went wrong
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...
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S2E6 - We drove the 6-speed manual BMW Z4 M40i
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....
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S2E5 - Testing 6 BMWs in Two Days
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...
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S2E4 - Samantha Tan: Racing Career, BMW 1M and owning a $750K BMW 3.0 CSL
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…
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S2E3 - This is why BMW M2 CS is one of the best sportscars
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…
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S2E2 - I traded my F80 M3 CS for new M3 CS
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.…
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S2E1 - S2E01: BMW M4 CSL Review and Winter Tips For EVs
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...
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S1E70 - My Ideal BMW Garage
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...
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S1E69 - Episode 69: New BMW M2, M4 CSL, M3 Touring
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...
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S1E68 - Reviews: BMW XM, i4 M50, iX M60, iX1 and 3 Series Facelift
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...
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S1E67 - Doug DeMuro on BMW Cars and Car YouTubers!
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...
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S1E66 - Podcast: "I will never sell my E36 BMW M3"
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…
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S1E65 - How the booming used car market is influencing car buying
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…
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S1E64 - Straight Pipes: How to run a car Youtube channel and best BMW car tested
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...
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S1E63 - Exploring Rolex & Race Cars with Hodinkee’s Cole Pennington
For our latest podcast we have our resident watch expert James Bachici sit down with editor in chief Horatiu Boeriu to welcome Hodinkee's Cole Pennington. Cole's expertise is in watches, but don't be fooled, his background includes more petrol-infused hobbies as well! As a bonafide racer, and...
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S1E62 - Joe Achilles: "BMW M3 xDrive - This is why I ordered one..."
YouTuber Joe Achilles joins the BMWBLOG Podcast to talk about his new BMW M3 xDrive. Joe has recently swapped out the RWD M3 for the all-wheel drive one. Joe and the BMWBLOG Team also talk about their driving experience with the new BMW 2 Series Coupe, along with some other interesting topics…
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S1E61 - "BMW iX: One of the best electric vehicles on the market"
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews joins our podcast to talk about the following: CES 2022 - BMW Changing Color prototype, BMW i7 and Theater Screen BMW iX and i4 test drives and why Kyle thinks the iX is one of the best electric vehicles on the market Plug-in Hybrids - A solution for emission...
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S1E60 - We Discuss the BMW XM’s Bold Styling — Not for Everyone?
The gang is back together: Nico and Horatiu catch up on the latest BMW news. BMW Concept XM - Impressions from the official unveil and a design analysis CES 2022 and the impressive BMW iX Flow changing color car BMW Theater Screen and the new BMW 7 Series BMW iX M60 and comparison with X5 M BMW...
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S1E59 - BMWBLOG Podcast: Nicki Shields on electric cars, Formula E, and more
Nicki Shields is a television presenter, live events host and YouTuber, and a broadcaster for the FIA Formula E Championship, the electric street racing series. She is also the anchor for Supercharged on CNN and an automotive journalist with a vast experience in electric cars. Today, she joins…
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S1E58 - Test Drives: BMW M4 xDrive, M440i Gran Coupe, ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe
In this episode, Nico and Horatiu talk about their latest test drives. First up, the new 2022 BMW M4 xDrive. We talk about the differences between the rear wheel drive M4 and the all-wheel drive one. Of course, we pick a favorite at the end. Next, the BMW M440i Gran Coupe which also launches this...
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S1E57 - Bill Auberlen: "I've lived my entire life by speed"
Racing legend Bill Auberlen joins the BMWBLOG Podcast to talk about his career and especially his BMW racing career. Bill has driven BMW cars in more races than any other driver in the world. 339 races more exactly, 91 wins and bringing home 4 championships with BMW cars. Bill talks to us about…
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S1E56 - BMW M3 CS and M5 CS Reviews
This one of the most exciting BMWBLOG Podcast episodes since we chat on two of the best BMW cars: The new M5 CS and the M3 CS. James Bachici is the owner of an F80 M3 CS and he talks with us about his latest review and what it means to own such a limited and unique BMW M car. Later on, Nico and...
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S1E55 - BMW M5 CS and ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe Test Drives
We're back from Monterey Car Week where we not only saw some amazing cars, but we also drove the all-new BMW M5 CS and ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe. In this episode, Horatiu and Nico share their thoughts on the fastest BMW ever made, and what makes it special. The ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is another exciting...
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S1E54 - Joe Achilles talks about his BMW M3 and new 2 Series Coupe
Joe Achilles joins again the BMWBLOG crew for a new podcast. Today's topics revolve around his long-term driving impressions of the 2021 BMW M3 Competition. Joe purchased the car a few months back and he's already put more than 5,000 miles on the odometer. He also talks about his driving…
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S1E53 - BMW: The Electric Car Journey From The i3 To The i4 and iX
Electric pioneer and EV expert Tom Moloughney joins us this week at the BMWBLOG podcast to talk about his beginnings with the BMW Group brands, from the ActiveE and MINI E to the BMW i3 electric car. Tom shares a lot of insight into the early days of BMW i and what the future looks for the…
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S1E52 - BMW i4 Test Drive and 4 Series Gran Coupe Unveil
In this episode, we share with our first driving impressions of the BMW i4 electric gran coupe. We were only one of the three journalists in the United States to drive the car. So we have a very exclusive report to share with you. We also talk about the unveil of the i4 and iX which took place in...
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S1E51 - BMW M3 Comp vs. Non, i4 Details
In this new episode, Nico and Horatiu talk about recent test drives of the new BMW M3 Competition and non-comp with the six-speed manual. Next, we chat about the upcoming BMW i4 and reveal some of the details behind this exciting electric BMW. Lastly, Horatiu talks about his meeting with the BMW...
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S1E50 - Jonny Lieberman talks about the new M3/M4 and M2 CS
Jonny Lieberman, journalist, actor and writer, known for CBS: Head 2 Head (2016), Head 2 Head (2012) and Ignition (2012), joined the BMWBLOG podcast this week. Here are some of the topics we covered in this interesting episode: Top 3 BMWs today Jonny's thoughts on the new BMW M3 and M4 His recent...
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S1E49 - F80 M3 CS - The Must Have BMW?
In this new podcast, we're joined by James Bachici, a long time contributor to BMWBLOG and a BMW fan and owner. He currently drives a stunning San Marino Blue F80 M3 CS and he shares his experience with the car and why this might be the best M3 so far. We also talk about the new BMW design, and…
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S1E48 - From E92 M3 to G80 M3 with Chuck Vossler
Our own Chuck Vossler joins our podcast to talk about his short drive of the G80 M3, a preview of a longer test drive he's doing in 2 weeks. Chuck also owns an E92 M3 with a manual six-speed, so he shares his thoughts on the two very different M3 models. Next, we talk about his new BMW i3 and how...
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S1E47 - Joe Achilles reviews the BMW M3 and M4
Youtuber Joe Achilles joins Horatiu and Nico at BMWBLOG to talk about his review of the new BMW M3 and M4. We also chat on the latest BMW products, such as the 128ti, iX and i4 electric cars. Joe also shares some of his Youtube secrets along with his new car.
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S1E46 - Our experience at the BMW M4 GT4 Driving School Experience
Episode Notes BMWBLOG long-time contributor Nate Risch headed out to Palm Springs to attend the BMW M4 GT4 Driving School at Thermal Club. Nate shares with us his experience, along with some tips on how to attend the M4 GT4 school, and other BMW M Schools. It's a great experience, so we encourage...
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S1E45 - BMW M4 CSL, M5 CS and M3/M4 Exhaust Sound
Episode Notes In today's episode we talk about the following topics: Is BMW planning an M4 CSL limited edition? BMW M5 CS - Most Powerful BMW Production Series car. And will it break the Nurburgring record? Chicagoland BMW dealers are livestreaming virtual car events in February on Facebook Does...
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S1E44 - New BMW M5 CS and Most Powerful BMW Engines
Episode Notes In this episode, we talk about the all-new BMW M5 CS. This is BMW's most powerful car today and it will be available as a limited edition. Next topic, the Top Most Powerful BMW Engines ever made. The list includes some beauties, like the McLaren F1. We also talk about the BMW 430i...
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S1E43 - Best BMWs of 2020, i4 and M5 vs M550i
In our latest episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast, and the very first episode of 2021, Horatiu joins me as we talk about some of the more interesting topics surrounding BMW today, as well as our favorite cars of 2020. This is also our first podcast in this new format. We've added video to the podcast...
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S1E42 - Design chat with Anders Warming, Former BMW and MINI Designer
Episode Notes In today's episode we have the privilege to chat with Anders Warming, the former head of BMW exterior design and head of MINI Design. The Future Of Industrial and car design Car Design and Current Trends Anders' favorite projects at BMW and MINI The F30 3 Series Generation An…
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S1E41 - BMW iX, M2 CS or M2 Competition, and ALPINA i8 project
Horatiu and Nico get together to talk about some interesting topics in the BMW world: BMW iX - What does it mean for the brand and a design overview Our take on the controversial BMW iX "Ok, boomer" tweet BMW M2 CS or the M2 Competition with some aftermarket parts The story behind the ALPINA i8...
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S1E40 - A Design Chat With Renowned Car Designer Frank Stephenson
Motor Trend magazine has called Frank Stephenson "one of the most influential automotive designers of our time." Stephenson has been the director of design for MINI, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and McLaren. Frank talks to us about his past BMW and MINI designs, while also sharing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the BMWBLOG podcast series, crafted exclusively for BMW enthusiasts around the globe. Join us on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the BMW brand, where we bring you behind-the-scenes insights, captivating insider stories, exclusive test drives, and the latest car rumors.Our dynamic BMWBLOG team is dedicated to sharing their most recent impressions of newly released BMW models. But that's not all – we dive into spirited conversations about classic BMW cars and so much more, making each episode a must-listen for aficionados of the iconic BMW experience. Tune in and immerse yourself in the world of BMW like never before.
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