Steven Paul

Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong BMW enthusiast, he's owned everything from the most abused E36 to a brand-new M2 Competition and almost everything in between. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of experience as a manager at a BMW dealership. Now he writes full-time with Cox Automotive and BMWBLOG (among others), bringing a unique voice and perspective on what he believes is the most compelling automotive landscape in history. He enjoys all cars, particularly BMW, Toyota/Lexus, and Porsche products.
Best BMW Under $40,000

Best BMW Under $40,000

If you’re looking to spend between $30,000 and $40,000 on a BMW, chances are you’re looking at buying something a bit newer – perhaps a daily driver. However, it’s also an excellent price point for…

How to pre-order the BMW i7 electric

How to pre-order the BMW i7 electric

So, you’ve read about the new BMW G70 7 Series all over the internet now, maybe even diving deep enough to learn about some of the amazing new features. Maybe it was the 31.3” Theater…

Buyer's Guide: BMW E46 M3

Buyer’s Guide: BMW E46 M3

You don’t have to look very hard to find kind words about the BMW E46 M3. But let me take a stab at it anyway. For one, the car is very pretty. Bulging front and rear…

BMW M340i xDrive – Long Term Review

Best BMW Under $30,000

Best BMW Under $30,000

After taking a look at the best BMWs you can buy for $10,000, we doubled our budget to $20,000 to see what we could find. Now, we’ve upped it to $30,000. With this kind of…

BMW 2 Series F22 Buyers' Guide

BMW 2 Series F22 Buyers’ Guide

With the newest BMW 2 Series just entering production, the last generation just got a little bit more affordable. With the earliest of these dating back to 2014, and a depreciation curve that’s as predictable…

Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 proves BMW has not lost their way

Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 proves BMW has not lost their way

Since I’m contributing to BMWBLOG, and maybe you’ve read some of my submissions before, you probably could’ve guessed that I’m a huge BMW enthusiast. You might not have known that I also work at a…

What BMW Should I Buy For Under $20,000?

What BMW Should I Buy For Under $20,000?

$20,000 is, to most of us, a large amount of money. You could buy a decent Rolex. You could almost perform a yearly service on a Bugatti Veyron. More sensibly, you could probably get a…

Buyer's Guide: Which BMW X5 should I buy?

Buyer’s Guide: Which BMW X5 should I buy?

The BMW X5 is BMW’s first SAV and has now been in production for over 20 years. This means that when it comes to buying options, you have plenty – over a dozen different options…