BMW is ramping up the 3-Series variants with the estate/wagon the first one to hit the U.S. shores by November 2005 to be followed by a coupe (late 2006), convertible (spring 2007) and M3 (2007).

This BMW started as a 325Xi Sport ... have been made to the exterior of the 3-Series, allowing it to mimic the E46 M3 ...

BMW has increased boost pressure from the twin-turbo six, extracting 543 hp and 479 lb-ft. Several model-specific parts come standard on the CS, including new wheels and a bespoke grille.

Most examples of this generation 3 Series will still be found within the BMW franchised dealer network, so they’ll most likely still look like new. Do all the usual checks, though, such as ...

The M5 Touring is imminent, but there is a 4.4-litre, V8 5 Series estate available for a tenth ... of which seem totally unnecessary. It’s why BMW’s news of new colours for the manual Z4 ...