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Join BimmerPod host David Barrett as he discussed a variety of things related to BMWs, including the need to take care of your older car - and what happens if you think you have, but maybe you haven't. Don't turn your head away - you know that might be you or someone you know. There's good information, and some thoughts on tires and suspension as w…
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Join BimmerPod host David Barrett as he discusses the latest unique halo BMW model, personal experiences with his M2competition, some interesting updates related to BMW electric vehicles, and the progress of BMW motorsport in its early campaign days in 2023. In addition to the wry comments, there's some great music to help your drive. Don't miss ou…
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Get the inside story on the new BMW 3.0 CSL - why are there only 50 of them? And why is it based on the original E9 3.0 CSL from the 1970s? Join host David Barrett and learn how BMW M was created and the truth behind the BMW M "Tri-color" stripes. It's a fun filled, history and mystery episode of BimmerPod. Don't forget to visit us online at: www.b…
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There have been a wide array of responses to the new for 2023 G87 BMW M2. They range from delight to disgust, and BMW traditionalists have thrown the Mexico produced sport coupe into the river. Bimmerpod host David Barrett takes a deep dive and shares the truth about the car - technically, appearances, performance potential, and what BMW was thinki…
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Join host David Barrett at the remarkable Laguna Seca racetrack in Monterey, California for the 2022 Festorics. This annual event brings some of the most ardent BMW lovers together for a day trackside - watching a wide array of racing machines all day long, including BMWs, some of which has a remarkable racing pedigree. David talks with the winner …
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Join host David Barrett in Pacific Grove, California to wander through the 2022 Legends of the Autobahn. Along with some amazing cars, David talks with Expel Marketing Manager Jason Bailey and Moton Suspension guru Sean Myers. If you're interested in not only amazing cars, but how to improve your suspension and protect the paint on your precious BM…
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Public highway advocate and author Mi Ae Lipe joins host David Barrett to talk about the issues that complicate driving in 2022, especially with high performance vehicles such as those built by BMW. From distracted driving to reaction times and staying safe on the road, Mi Ae is an expert and wonderful conversationalist - both. The insights shared …
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Did you know that BMW's California design shop partnered with renown racing car manufacturer Dallara to create the latest M Hybrid V8? They did... It's just been unveiled. And what about the new 2023 BMW G-81 M3 Touring? Want BMW to sell this in North America? We'll tell you how it might be possible. This is a short, but fun episode of BimmerPod. J…
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Join us for a fun episode where we meet and greet BMW owners from all over the western United States and have some fun discussions with two of them. Learn about the remarkable E9 CSL - the original CSL - as well as a mint condition 1800ti. Host David Barrett will bring you up to speed on upcoming events, the joy of seeing the BMW Car Club of Americ…
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Join host David Barrett as he shares some insight into the new BMW M4CSL - as this is the 50th anniversary of "M" and BMW is making the most of it. David also sits down with Crevier BMW's Teresa Hillstead and discusses the BMW Ambassador experience - what do people do to make their cars even more capable? What does Crevier do to empower their clien…
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In this premiere episode of BimmerPod, host David Barrett gets the podcast going with an overview of how all things BMW will become content for BimmerPod. Meet a newbie BMW Car Club of America member, a new BMW M car owner. Learn about a fascinating mobile and web app that connects you with other likeminded drivers. Catch up on new events, includin…
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Welcome to BimmerPod. This introductory (promo) episode will introduce you to BimmerPod, explain what it's about, and share some of the upcoming stories and topics that will be covered. Host David Barrett has been a BMW owner for most of his adult life. His first BMW was a 1968 1600, which was a blast to drive (as a teen), and opened Pandora's box …
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Subscribe | Download (24 MB MP3) After a long (long, long) break we’re back with a special episode of the BimmerCast. Special because we have special guest Bryan Joslin firmly of Vortex Media and now Editor and Chief of the forthcoming magazine Gran Turismo. Being a longtime BMW fan Bryan joins us to talk BMWs and his history with a very special 31…
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Subscribe | Download (14 MB MP3) We ‘re back with a quick recap and news and then a look ahead. The Geneva show is hours away and it serves as the perfect backdrop to talk about what BMW will be up to for the rest of the year. Here ‘s a quick look at the topics of BimmerCast #69. – BMW i3 with range extender detailed – The M3/M4 and what to expect …
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Subscribe | Download (14 MB MP3) While at NAIAS we caught up with Victor Lelue, BMW 3 Series and Z4 Product Manager for the US. We used this opportunity to chat about everything you can imagine 3 Series. Starting with the 320i and why it exists without much if any improved MPG figures. We then moved onto the new 3 Series wagon and what we should ex…
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Subscribe | Download (13 MB MP3) The 4 Series coupe concept not only marks the first time we ‘ve seen the letter four used by BMW, it also marks the first concept lead by BMW Designer Won Kyu Kang. Won Kyu (pronounced 1-Q) was visibly excited if not a touch anxious when we caught up with him at NAIAS shortly after the 4 Series concept introduction.…
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Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) It ‘s time for our annual look back at the year that was with a look ahead to what ‘s coming. As we ‘ve mentioned previously 2012 was a huge year for BMW. We look back and ahead at the following: – The BMW ActiveHybrids (5 and 3 Series) and why they sell in small numbers – F30 3 Series – the biggest launch of 2012 –…
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Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) We ‘re back for the November episode of the BimmerCast with a full plate of BMW news to discuss. Here ‘s a quick run-down on what we cover: – The M550d – Michael talks about his time in the diesel barn burner and how it might just be the perfect car. – The Manual M5 – likely the last manual M5 ever. Does it still ma…
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[audio:http://s3.bimmerfile.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/podcast/bimmercast64.mp3] Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) The BimmerCast returns from summer vacation with a huge show… over an hour. Here ‘s a quick run-down on what we cover: – First on the list; the introduction of the X1 to the US market. It ‘s the cheapest new BMW in the US and appea…
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[audio:http://s3.bimmerfile.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/podcast/BimmerCast%2063.mp3] Subscribe | Download (25 MB MP3) The BimmerCast is back this week with lots of M talk. First up the M6 and M3 CRT first impressions. We had a chance to drive both recently and we give you some insight into why both are exceptional (and surprisingly related). Bu…
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[audio:http://s3.bimmerfile.com.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/podcast/bimmercast62.mp3] Subscribe | Download (25 MB MP3) BimmerCast 62 is all about Motorsport. We catch-up with Michael who ‘s just back from the first DTM race of the season. yes BMW is back after a 20 year hiatus in the premier Touring car racing series in the world. We go in detail a…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_61.mp3] Subscribe | Download (13 MB MP3) While at the Geneva Motor Show Michael had a moment to catch-up with Karim Habib, head of Exterior Design at BMW. It ‘s a casual conversation that was held spur of the moment on the showroom floor at during the press day. That means (the good) it ‘s the th…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_60.mp3] Subscribe | Download (24 MB MP3) BimmerCast 60 is here and we ‘ve got quite a bit to catch-up on. The M6 is first up (with a proper orange no less) that captured our attention more than any 6 series product before it. We then move onto the M Line of Performance cars. The car that has us p…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_59.mp3] Subscribe | Download (10 MB MP3) After a long day of interviews at the North American International Auto Show Todd and Matt caught up with BMWNA ‘s M Boss Matthew Russell with an impromptu interview that covered a range of topics. First up we talk 3 Series and the fact that the NAIAS this…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_58.mp3] Subscribe | Download (41 MB MP3) We ‘re back but a week since our last show with a look ahead at 2012 and some improved audio quality and another big 60 minute show. But more importantly we tell you how to properly order an F30 and what those “Lines ” really are. After the F30 we move ont…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/mf_podcast_F56.mp3] Subscribe | Download (10 MB MP3) Something funny happened after Michael and I finished our last podcast for BimmerFile. We started talking MINIs. And as we ‘re prone to do, we quickly started talking about future cars and the direction of the brand. What followed was the most efficient u…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_57.mp3] Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) After a very long break we ‘re back with another big show. First up we recap the last two months of BMW news starting of course with the 6er Gran Coupe and then quickly moving onto the F30 and next generation M3. We round out the news with some thought on …
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_56.mp3] Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) After a very long break we ‘re back with our biggest and longest show ever. We start with the M5 and new 3 Series and Michael ‘s first-hand experiences with both cars. And as much as that could be a show in itself, we move on to tackle pretty much every ot…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_55.mp3] Subscribe | Download (17 MB MP3) We at BF get a lot of opportunities to drive BMWs. But rarely do we have a chance to current M line-up aganst each-other at a track like Laguna Seca. And more than anything we wanted to see how each the M3 and the X6M stacked up against the newest and most…
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_54.mp3] Subscribe | Download (23 MB MP3) We caught up with Mr Watts while at Laguna Seca where M was showing off the new M5 for the first time on US soil. We wanted to check in on the latest from the M Division (ie the M5) as well as shed some more light on the background of the 1M. Specifically …
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[audio:https://www.bimmerfile.com/podcast/bimmercast_53.mp3] Subscribe | Download (23 MB MP3) We ‘re back after a month break that saw Michael make the big move across the pond to Germany. But the news never stops and, as you ‘d expect, we have a ton to catch-up on. Full list of topics after the break. – 1M CSL Rumor (squashed) – M2; what to expect…
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Subscribe | Download (14 MB MP3) As you may have guessed we ‘re pretty pumped for the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring this weekend here at BF. Sure F1 is at Valencia, but for those could do without the glitz and glamour and would rather focus on the ultimate man and machine, there isn ‘t a better race in the world. So with that said we thought it appro…
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