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New to the G80, or shopping for one? Read these first — the S58 is strong, so this is about choosing the right spec.
Problems & Reliability
S58 Common Problems & Reliability
How robust the G80's twin-turbo S58 really is — no signature catastrophic fault, the few things to watch, and the current-car caveats.
Read the guide →Comparison
Competition vs Base
The two M3s compared — power, equipment, the manual question and which to buy.
Read guide →Comparison
xDrive vs Rear-Wheel Drive
All-wheel-drive traction vs rear-drive purity — how each drives and which suits you.
Read guide →Buying
Shopping for a G80? Here's how to choose and what to check.
Buyer's Guide
G80 M3 Buyer's Guide
Spec choices, warranty and CPO, tune and track history, and a full inspection.
Read guide →The Looks
The Grille & the Looks
The G80's divisive design — living with it, the wraps and fixes, and why it matters at resale.
Read guide →DIY & Maintenance
Hands-on walkthroughs for the jobs that matter most — coming soon.
DIY · Oil
Oil Change (S58)
The routine service done right, with the correct M-spec oil and capacity.
Read guide →DIY · Brakes
Brake Pads & Rotors
Front and rear pads and rotors, with the electronic parking brake in service mode — plus the carbon-ceramic caution.
Read guide →DIY · Ignition
Spark Plugs & Coils
The S58 ignition refresh across all six cylinders, plus the colder plug a tuned car wants.
Read guide →Ownership
What it really costs to run the current M3.
Performance
The S58 has huge headroom — where to spend for power.
Parts & Accessories
The right consumables and accessories for the M3.
Guides for Every BMW
Generation-agnostic buyer's guides that apply to your G80 too.
DIY Tools
The kit every BMW owner needs
Engine Oil
The right spec by engine family
OBD2 Scanners
Codes & battery registration
Floor Mats
All-weather & cargo liners
Detailing Kit
Brake dust, swirls & leather
Dash Cam
Protection & parking mode
Phone Mount
Magnetic, vent & bracket
LED Bulbs
Interior, plate & canbus
Tires
All-season, summer & winter
Car Covers
Indoor & outdoor
Battery Tender
AGM trickle charger
Microfiber & Wash
Swirl-free wash kit
Replacement Battery
AGM & registration
BimmerCode
Coding & hidden features
Dragy GPS Meter
0-60, ¼-mile & lap timing
F80 M3
The previous twin-turbo M3