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Do you need a V-10 in your life?

Machines with Souls

MAY 11, 2025

Will a V-10 help E63 M6 values reach new heights? To compare, I bring along another M6 that subtracts cylinders but adds turbos. The post Do you need a V-10 in your life? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Taking a closer look at the M3 Competition vs the M4 CS

Machines with Souls

MAY 9, 2025

The M3 Competition vs M4 CS is more about the sensation you get in BMW's fastest M4 than the level of equipment it comes with. The post Taking a closer look at the M3 Competition vs the M4 CS appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe makes no sense by making sense

Machines with Souls

MAY 6, 2025

Four-door coupes might not be logical, but the 2025 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe has the style (and practicality) to make a compelling case. The post The 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe makes no sense by making sense appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Clowning around in a Z3 M Coupe

Machines with Souls

MAY 3, 2025

The BMW Z3 M Coupe was a rare car, with just 621 being made with the S54. Now, prices are rising. Is it worth the cost of a new M2? The post Clowning around in a Z3 M Coupe appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

I finally have the Miami Blue G80 M3 I’ve always wanted

Machines with Souls

APRIL 29, 2025

What could be better than a Miami Blue G80 M3? How about more Miami. I enlist the help of J&B to help me achieve the look I've always wanted. The post I finally have the Miami Blue G80 M3 I’ve always wanted appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The Aston Martin price ad-Vantage

Machines with Souls

APRIL 27, 2025

Aston Martin Vantage pricing is on the decline, so I find an example with over $120,000 in lost value to compare to another V-8 sports car. The post The Aston Martin price ad-Vantage appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Five years on, the BMW G8X continues to defy the market

Machines with Souls

APRIL 25, 2025

How many BMW G8X have been sold? I dig in and see what makes it BMW M's best-selling M3 yet, with some help from LCI friends. The post Five years on, the BMW G8X continues to defy the market appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Marketing

Marketing Automotive

Hitting my head on the 2025 Land Rover Discovery

Machines with Souls

APRIL 22, 2025

A three-row SUV with a lot of off-road ability and luxury to spare, the 2025 Land Rover Discovery is missing one key element. The post Hitting my head on the 2025 Land Rover Discovery appeared first on Machines With Souls.

The Z NISMO is tempting me with a huge discount

Machines with Souls

APRIL 20, 2025

Sports cars are as expensive as ever, but Nissan is offering a Z NISMO discount that I might not be able to pass up. The post The Z NISMO is tempting me with a huge discount appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Going shopping at the 2025 New York International Auto Show

Machines with Souls

APRIL 17, 2025

Take a tour of the 2025 New York International Auto Show with me, and go shopping for the next batch of interesting press cars. The post Going shopping at the 2025 New York International Auto Show appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Why get a minivan when the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali exists

Machines with Souls

APRIL 15, 2025

All-capable and all-comfortable, the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali should bring the minivan to extinction and become the default family ride. The post Why get a minivan when the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali exists appeared first on Machines With Souls.

What’s the most M3 for the money?

Machines with Souls

APRIL 13, 2025

Someone asks what the best M3 for the money is, so I gather all the generations to see if we can get a lot of M for not a lot of M-oney. The post What’s the most M3 for the money? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The 2025 BMW M4 CS is the best M car I’ve ever driven

Machines with Souls

APRIL 8, 2025

The 2025 BMW M4 CS is BMW's latest attempt to perfect the G8X platform, and I think they've finally got it right. The post The 2025 BMW M4 CS is the best M car I’ve ever driven appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Let’s (not) buy the worst car in the history of the world

Machines with Souls

APRIL 6, 2025

I find a Mahindra Jeep clone and pit it against a Ferrari Mondial. What do these cars have in common? How about how bad they are. The post Let’s (not) buy the worst car in the history of the world appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The M3 gets a bath at AMMO NYC

Machines with Souls

APRIL 4, 2025

Let's do an AMMO NYC car wash on my M3 with Larry Kosilla at his garage. We'll get the winter salt off and restore a few bits. The post The M3 gets a bath at AMMO NYC appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Here’s why the BMW M4 GTS missed the mark

Machines with Souls

APRIL 1, 2025

The BMW M4 GTS was a loud, rough, raw, and expensive version of BMW's regular M4 Coupe, but was it all too much to make it a great M car? The post Here’s why the BMW M4 GTS missed the mark appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Should the BMW Z8 be remembered as a great car?

Machines with Souls

MARCH 30, 2025

I check in on a BMW Z8 price to find that it offers exotic looks for an exotic cost. But what if I could find a real exotic for less? The post Should the BMW Z8 be remembered as a great car? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The 2025 MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 deserves your respect

Machines with Souls

MARCH 25, 2025

The 2025 MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 is a BMW in a cheap (ish) suit, and it's all the better for it. The post The 2025 MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 deserves your respect appeared first on Machines With Souls.

How to install knee pads (and door projector lights) on the G80 M3

Machines with Souls

MARCH 21, 2025

G80 M3 knee pad installation is a quick process that swaps out the stock units for M Performance Alcantara ones. The post How to install knee pads (and door projector lights) on the G80 M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Is the 2025 Lexus GX 550 worth it over a Land Cruiser?

Machines with Souls

MARCH 18, 2025

Offering great off-road ability and techno-cool looks, the 2025 Lexus GX 550 will make you think twice before opting for another ho-hum SUV. The post Is the 2025 Lexus GX 550 worth it over a Land Cruiser? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

I think you should buy an M4 CSL now

Machines with Souls

MARCH 16, 2025

BMW M4 CSL values have dropped by nearly a third from the original MSRP. Could this rare M car suddenly be a good value? The post I think you should buy an M4 CSL now appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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MSRP Automotive

Come with me to shoot a special BMW M4 CS in Times Square

Machines with Souls

MARCH 14, 2025

Hop in and come shoot a BMW M4 CS in Times Square with me. Actually, not in, but on top of, in a lot that's not open to the public. The post Come with me to shoot a special BMW M4 CS in Times Square appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The 2025 Acura TLX Type S is really a four-door NSX

Machines with Souls

MARCH 11, 2025

The 2025 Acura TLX Type S offers a surprising amount of precision, poise and power, elevating this mainstream family sedan onto a new level. The post The 2025 Acura TLX Type S is really a four-door NSX appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Don’t buy a Ferrari F40, buy a real fighter jet

Machines with Souls

MARCH 8, 2025

Safe to say that Ferrari F40 values may never come down. But what else gives the same thrills for the same price? How about even more thrills? The post Don’t buy a Ferrari F40, buy a real fighter jet appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Will Trump tariffs make BMWs cost more?

Machines with Souls

MARCH 7, 2025

Will Trump tariffs make BMWs cost more? Unfortunately yes, even if yours is made right here in America. The why is a complex answer. The post Will Trump tariffs make BMWs cost more? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough

Machines with Souls

MARCH 4, 2025

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is the brand's biggest attempt yet to reinvent itself. Does it take enough risks in a crowded luxury SUV market? The post Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Marketing

When cheap, desirable and Italian come together

Machines with Souls

MARCH 2, 2025

I go entry-level exotic when I explore Maserati GranTurismo values. Can a Ferrari engine and sexy bod really be had for cheap? The post When cheap, desirable and Italian come together appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Three things I’ve learned from 100 road tests and reviewing cars

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

MWS passes the one hundred-review milestone with insights on three things I've learned from reviewing cars. The post Three things I’ve learned from 100 road tests and reviewing cars appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The Porsche 991.2 911 GT3, and the smugness of perfection

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 is automotive perfection at least that's the perception. I find reality to be a bit sobering. The post The Porsche 991.2 911 GT3, and the smugness of perfection appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The Jaguar F-PACE SVR can be had for cheap you fools

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

With Jaguar F-PACE SVR values dropping fast ($60k off MSRP!), I ask if that supercharged V-8 is enough to take you away from an X3 M. The post The Jaguar F-PACE SVR can be had for cheap you fools appeared first on Machines With Souls.

MSRP

MSRP Automotive

Would an electric M3 really have 13,269 lb-ft of torque?

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The BMW Neue Klasse concept has over 13,000 lb-ft of torque, and can pull 3 Gs. Are they making it impossible for us to resist? The post Would an electric M3 really have 13,269 lb-ft of torque? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

What if we make our own E46 M3 Wagon?

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

BMW still hasn't brought over a touring model, but what if we just made our own E46 M3 Wagon, complete with the amazing S54 engine? The post What if we make our own E46 M3 Wagon? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Did we all sleep on The Acura NSX?

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Second gen Acura NSX values are dropping, but there is one version that might make you a decent paycheck in the near future. The post Did we all sleep on The Acura NSX? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Here are five cars to buy before they die

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Red alert! What are five cars to buy before they die? The list might not be long, but you'll rue the day if you miss out on one of these. The post Here are five cars to buy before they die appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali actually works

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali is an electric pickup truck with Cadillac levels of luxury. Is it enough to make you forget the ICE? The post The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali actually works appeared first on Machines With Souls.

The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition, and the value of special

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

I explore Toyota GR86 values when a special Hakone Edition becomes available. Let's pit it against some other "special" cars. The post The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition, and the value of special appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Making the 2025 M3 my own

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I swap out some parts in my garage on my new M3, head to TySpeed for some others, and discover just how much BMW has been cost-cutting. The post Making the 2025 M3 my own appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The 991.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S has lost the lead

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The 991.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S offers near-hypercar performance, but it plays runner-up to a 911 without the famous badge. The post The 991.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S has lost the lead appeared first on Machines With Souls.

BMW G8X M3 values remain high

Machines with Souls

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The auction for my car is over, and G8X M3 values remain strong. But I've learned a few surprises along the way. The post BMW G8X M3 values remain high appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

The BMW M3 CS Touring is just a badge, but a good one

Machines with Souls

JANUARY 30, 2025

The BMW M3 CS Touring is a euro-only version of the wagon we'll never get in the US. It could be the best CS yet. The post The BMW M3 CS Touring is just a badge, but a good one appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Automotive

Can a supercharged 2011 BMW M3 Coupe make the hall of fame?

Machines with Souls

JANUARY 28, 2025

This 2011 BMW M3 Coupe gets an Active Autowerke supercharger, making it the most powerful example I've driven. Can it reach hall of fame status? The post Can a supercharged 2011 BMW M3 Coupe make the hall of fame? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

The BMW 1M market still makes no sense to me

Machines with Souls

JANUARY 26, 2025

BMW 1M values remain sky high, but there are better options to choose from now, so I find an M2 CS that may end up being cheaper. The post The BMW 1M market still makes no sense to me appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Marketing

Marketing Automotive

My M3 is for sale, and letting go of what you love

Machines with Souls

JANUARY 24, 2025

My M3 is for sale on Cars & Bids, and I won't try to talk you out of it. But I do want to say good-bye the right way. The post My M3 is for sale, and letting go of what you love appeared first on Machines With Souls.

Sales

Sales Automotive

Trying to find inspiration in the Mercedes-AMG GLC43

Machines with Souls

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 features an advanced hybrid powertrain wrapped around a pretty body. But it's missing that typical AMG muscle. The post Trying to find inspiration in the Mercedes-AMG GLC43 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Do you need a V-10 in your life?

Taking a closer look at the M3 Competition vs the M4 CS

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The 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe makes no sense by making sense

Clowning around in a Z3 M Coupe

I finally have the Miami Blue G80 M3 I’ve always wanted

The Aston Martin price ad-Vantage

Five years on, the BMW G8X continues to defy the market

Hitting my head on the 2025 Land Rover Discovery

The Z NISMO is tempting me with a huge discount

Going shopping at the 2025 New York International Auto Show

Why get a minivan when the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali exists

What’s the most M3 for the money?

The 2025 BMW M4 CS is the best M car I’ve ever driven

Let’s (not) buy the worst car in the history of the world

The M3 gets a bath at AMMO NYC

Here’s why the BMW M4 GTS missed the mark

Should the BMW Z8 be remembered as a great car?

The 2025 MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 deserves your respect

How to install knee pads (and door projector lights) on the G80 M3

Is the 2025 Lexus GX 550 worth it over a Land Cruiser?

I think you should buy an M4 CSL now

Come with me to shoot a special BMW M4 CS in Times Square

The 2025 Acura TLX Type S is really a four-door NSX

Don’t buy a Ferrari F40, buy a real fighter jet

Will Trump tariffs make BMWs cost more?

Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough

When cheap, desirable and Italian come together

Three things I’ve learned from 100 road tests and reviewing cars

The Porsche 991.2 911 GT3, and the smugness of perfection

The Jaguar F-PACE SVR can be had for cheap you fools

Would an electric M3 really have 13,269 lb-ft of torque?

What if we make our own E46 M3 Wagon?

Did we all sleep on The Acura NSX?

Here are five cars to buy before they die

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali actually works

The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition, and the value of special

Making the 2025 M3 my own

The 991.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S has lost the lead

BMW G8X M3 values remain high

The BMW M3 CS Touring is just a badge, but a good one

Can a supercharged 2011 BMW M3 Coupe make the hall of fame?

The BMW 1M market still makes no sense to me

My M3 is for sale, and letting go of what you love

Trying to find inspiration in the Mercedes-AMG GLC43

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