A Review of All BMW Series: The Ultimate Driving Machine

Ah yes, BMW, the ultimate driving machine. New looks, new models, and new engines for the year 2007 has made a great impact on the world. BMW is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. It is also the parent company for the Mini Cooper and Rolls Royce. For the best luxury car in the world, it has to compete with Audi, Cadillac, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo. The blue and white roundel BMW uses as a logo alludes to the white and blue checkered flag of Bavaria. It symbolizes a spinning white propeller on a blue-sky background, although this interpretation developed after the logo was already in use.

The current BMW model lineup is split into what they call "Series 2", which traditionally identified by a single digit like the 3 Series. In 2004 BMW announced plans to make odd-numbered series sedan and wagon models, while even numbered series would be coupes and such. There is possibly a chance BMW will release a V3 or V5. The V3 will probably be similar to the 3-Series, X3, and will compete against Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The V5 will probably be similar to the 5-Series and X5, and will compete against Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

1 Series

A small family car launched in Autumn 2004 in Europe, and the coupe 135i will be launched in the U.S. It is the only rear wheel drive vehicle in its class. A coupe has been announced for this year and there are concepts of a hatchback and a minivan.

3 Series

This series is the entry-level luxury sedan, now in its fifth generation. The E90 line has been available in the United States and Canada since 2006 model year. As well as the AWD-versions of these two models, named 325xi and 330xi. It is the most common car in its class and it is the most popular of the BMW models. Not too expensive and not very reliable.

5 Series