No comments about Bmw: The Complete Story (Crowood Motoclassics).

No comments about Bmw 500-1000Cc Twins, 1970-1982: Service, Repair, Performance.

2 comments about Motorcyclist BMW Files: Selected Road Tests 1971-1995.

1. This compilation fills in the gaps left by the other guides. Here, several riders describe the machines and, thanks to all the detail, you can gradually piece together how the bikes perform, which bikes are too buzzy, too sporty, or too small. Much more convincing than the usual catalog with commentary.



2. I was looking forward to reading the different reviews of BMW motorcycles in this book as I would expect from articles in MotorCyclist magazines. However, I find that the reviews posted were very inconsistent. Pictures are only black and white. Specifications are not even given in most of the reviews, and a some of the reviews don't even have a single picture with it.

No comments about Bmw Motorcycles.

No comments about BMW Z-Cars (Car & Motorcycle Marque/Model).

No comments about BMW Motorcycles Gold Portfolio 1950-1971.

5 comments about BMW 5 Series (Car & Motorcycle Marque/Model).

1. I recently purchased a "classic" 5 series BMW. I love the older style of the E-12 and the E-28 models to the all-too-common look of recent 5 series, which look way too much like Toyota Camry's. "Not that there is anything wrong with that"! (an homage to the millions of Camry owners). So, I had great interest in this book as a recent convert to the marquee.

   Sadly, there was no mention of my particular model, the US 1987 535is. Despite this disappointment, the book is excellent and the photos of rare and European models not often seen here in the States are wonderful. The text is also quite interesting as were the unexpected photos of US cars like the Camero and the Pacer, shown as examples of what was "also" being produced in those years.

   My only complaint about the book is that it is not laid out quite right. While loosely chronological, the book does skip around a bit, and would be improved greatly by back-to-back photos of all 5 series models to show the change and development of the series over the last 30 years. Also rarely mentioned was the precursor to the 5 series model - the Bavaria. Like all things BMW, the book is more expensive than it needs to be. Nonetheless, a good book for the enthusiast.




2. ...good book for overall history on the 5-series...so so pictures...

   ...if you like bmw 'm' cars, bmw itself published a lavish 30-year anniversary book detailing all aspects of its 'm' cars...

   ...cranswick's book, combined with bmw's 'm' book, should complete an enthusiast's library, imho...




3. I have been a long time 3 series fan, right back to the days of the e21, but after buying a 2002 530i I have started taking more interest in 5 series models. It was this move that caused me to buy this title. Echoing the views of the person from Denver the book would be better if it adhered to model chronology more closely. However, I found the coverage of my 530i, and the various 5 series versions in general to be good.
   The book doesn't favor one model generation over another. In some books they tend to be pro younger models, but this title seems to give each its fair due. In addition there are some very nice e39 color pictures, including exotic Alpina e39s.
   In conclusion a nice book which confirmed my belief that these cars are indeed the ultimate driving machines.



4. Has the best coverage of the eta 528e, an e28 I happen to own. Unlike the James Taylor book which is mostly b/w, this one is almost full color. There's an X5 shown with Stars & Stripes paint scheme, nice work.



5. Whilst this book is a must have for any BMW fünf-er enthusiast, I cannot recommended it for anyone else. The author seems very knowledgeable about the mechanics of these cars, but he drones on endlessly about pollution control and the oil crisis. Granted, important topics to understand the history of these cars, but it would have been a better use of print to cover the high performace versions instead.
   
   Also as others mention, the photography is aweful. Not only are the often grainy and out of focus but the subject car is often dirty, under poor lighting, or are heavily customized (the author says 'tastefully', I disagree.) Not the type of thing you should see in a fine book. Also, do we need really need to see a full color spread of the Pontiac Firebird (pg 29) or the AMC Pacer (pg 20)?
   
   I summary, knowledgeable author, decent writing, but horrible packaging.

4 comments about Original BMW Air-Cooled Boxer Twins 1950-1996.

1. This is the bible for BMW air cooled boxer twin owners. I was blown away by the photos and the extraordinary detail of the text. I have got to go, I am working in the garage! Buy it!



2. For a BMW airhead enthusiast this is an excellent book. The photography is first class and very useful for any would be restorer. The information provided on the development of the airheads, model by model is both interresting and informative. I particularly like the chapter "Living with an Air-Cooled Boker Twin"



3. If you are looking for a book full of nice photos of other peoples bikes; then this is it.
   If you are looking for infomation on how to restore your own bike; then forget it.
   A totaly useless book unless you're one of those BMW dorks who want to babble on
   about when the first mono shock was introduced.
   A complete waste of money!



4. This is another BMW book I purchased for my husband. He has said time and time again that this is another great book for his collection of BMW books with information that is always helpful and great pictures.

No comments about "Cycle World" on BMW, 1974-80 (Brooklands Road Tests).

No comments about Gran Turismo: The 2003 BMW K1200GT. (Rider Test).(Product/Service Evaluation): An article from: Rider.