# CarMaxx Ink

Independent automotive visual guides covering car specs, used-car buying advice, ownership costs, model comparisons, and source-backed car infographics.

CarMaxx Ink is an independent automotive guide website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to CarMax, Inc., and does not sell, finance, appraise, or list vehicles.

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- Automotive specifications and model history
- Used-car buying and ownership checks
- Performance cars and technical explainers
- Source-backed infographics
- Maintenance, safety, and vehicle data

## Public guides

- [BMW E38 740i Sport (1999-2001) Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e38-740i-sport/) - BMW E38 740i Sport (1999-2001) guide covering source-backed specs with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-07-17. Topics: BMW E38 740i Sport (1999-2001) buyer guide, BMW E38 740i Sport (1999-2001), buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW E32 750iL (1988-1994) Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e32-750il/) - BMW E32 750iL (1988-1994) guide covering source-backed specs with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-07-16. Topics: BMW E32 750iL (1988-1994) buyer guide, BMW E32 750iL (1988-1994), buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW F87 M2 Competition Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-f87-m2-competition/) - BMW F87 M2 Competition guide covering source-backed specs with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-07-16. Topics: BMW F87 M2 Competition buyer guide, BMW F87 M2 Competition, buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW G87 M2 (2023-2026) Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-g87-m2/) - BMW G87 M2 (2023-2026) guide covering source-backed specs with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-07-01. Topics: BMW G87 M2 (2023-2026) buyer guide, BMW G87 M2 (2023-2026), buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW G80 M3 S58 Manual/xDrive Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-g80-m3/) - BMW G80 M3 guide comparing manual, Competition and xDrive S58 sedans with buyer checks for options, service records and modifications. Updated 2026-06-21. Topics: BMW G80 M3 buyer guide, BMW G80 M3, buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW F10 M5 S63TU DCT And Manual Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-f10-m5/) - BMW F10 M5 guide covering the S63TU twin-turbo V8, DCT/manual split, Competition Package caveats, and buyer inspection checks. Updated 2026-06-14. Topics: BMW F10 M5 buyer guide, BMW F10 M5, S63TU, M DCT, manual transmission.
- [BMW E34 M5 Buyer Guide: S38 Proof, Price, And Inspection](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e34-m5/) - BMW E34 M5 guide covering S38 Proof, Price, Inspection with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-06-13. Topics: BMW E34 M5 buyer guide, BMW E34 M5, buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW E28 M5 Original M Sedan Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e28-m5/) - BMW E28 M5 Original M Sedan guide covering Original M Sedan with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-06-11. Topics: BMW E28 M5 Original M Sedan buyer guide, BMW E28 M5 Original M Sedan, buyer guide, car stats.
- [Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Busso Reliability Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/alfa-romeo-gtv-3-0-v6-busso/) - Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Busso guide covering belt, cooling and suspension checks, Busso ownership risk and buyer inspection context. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Busso inspection guide, Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 Busso, Type 916, Busso V6, buyer guide.
- [Audi RS2 Avant Turbo-Five Quattro Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/audi-rs2-avant/) - Audi RS2 Avant guide covering turbo-five quattro hardware, ADU proof, rust, cooling and buyer inspection risks before purchase. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: Audi RS2 Avant buyer guide, Audi RS2 Avant, buyer guide, car stats.
- [Audi S2 Coupe and Avant Five-Cylinder Quattro Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/audi-s2-coupe-avant/) - Audi S2 Coupe and Avant guide covering five-cylinder quattro hardware, 3B/ABY checks, RS2 context, rust and buyer inspection risks. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: Audi S2 Coupe and Avant five-cylinder quattro inspection guide, Audi S2 Coupe and Avant, five-cylinder quattro, 3B, ABY.
- [BMW 850CSi vs E31 840Ci: The Wedge GT Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-850csi-e31-840ci/) - BMW 850CSi vs E31 840Ci guide covering S70B56 V12, six-speed manual CSi, 840Ci value math and proof-first inspection risks. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: BMW 850CSi vs E31 840Ci: The Wedge GT buyer guide, BMW 850CSi vs E31 840Ci: The Wedge GT, buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW E30 M3 Infographic Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e30-m3/) - BMW E30 M3 Infographic guide covering Specs, Why It Matters, What To Check with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: BMW E30 M3 Infographic buyer guide, BMW E30 M3 Infographic, buyer guide, car stats.
- [BMW E36 M3 Practical Classic M Car Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e36-m3/) - BMW E36 M3 Practical Classic M Car guide covering Practical Classic M Car with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: BMW E36 M3 Practical Classic M Car buyer guide, BMW E36 M3 Practical Classic M Car, buyer guide, car stats.
- [Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo Inline-Five Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/fiat-coupe-20v-turbo/) - Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo guide covering Type 175 design, 2.0-liter turbo inline-five, belt history, rust, cooling and buyer inspection checks. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo inline-five inspection guide, Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, Type 175, inline-five, buyer guide.
- [Ford Escort RS Cosworth Big-Turbo Homologation Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/ford-escort-rs-cosworth/) - Ford Escort RS Cosworth guide covering homologation bodywork, big-turbo and small-turbo checks, four-wheel drive, shell proof and buyer risk. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: Ford Escort RS Cosworth big-turbo inspection guide, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, big-turbo, homologation, buyer guide.
- [Peugeot 306 GTI-6/Rallye XU10J4RS Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/peugeot-306-gti-6-rallye/) - Peugeot 306 GTI-6/Rallye guide covering the XU10J4RS engine, six-speed manual, rear beam checks, cambelt proof and buyer inspection context. Updated 2026-06-05. Topics: Peugeot 306 GTI-6 Rallye XU10J4RS inspection guide, Peugeot 306 GTI-6, Peugeot 306 Rallye, XU10J4RS, buyer guide.
- [Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG W202 M113 Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/mercedes-benz-c43-amg-w202/) - Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG W202 guide for the M113 V8 sleeper, with AMG identity proof, rust checks, automatic behavior, and buyer priorities. Updated 2026-05-28. Topics: Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG W202 buyer guide, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG W202, buyer guide, car stats.
- [Volvo 850 T-5R/850R PCV and Identity Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/volvo-850-t5r-850r/) - Volvo 850 T-5R/850R guide covering identity proof, PCV and timing checks, turbo five-cylinder risks, BTCC culture, and market context. Updated 2026-05-28. Topics: Volvo 850 T-5R/850R buyer guide, Volvo 850 T-5R/850R, Volvo 850 T-5R, 850R, buyer guide.
- [Honda Prelude Type SH/Type S VTEC ATTS Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/honda-prelude-type-sh-type-s/) - Honda Prelude Type SH/Type S VTEC ATTS guide covering VTEC, ATTS, Smart Buy with buyer checks, ownership risks, inspection context, and decision help. Updated 2026-05-24. Topics: Honda Prelude Type SH/Type S VTEC ATTS buyer guide, Honda Prelude Type SH/Type S VTEC ATTS, Buyer baseline, Fifth-generation Honda Prelude coupe, Type SH, H22A4, five-speed manual, ATTS.
- [Eunos Cosmo 20B Triple-Rotor Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/eunos-cosmo-20b/) - Eunos Cosmo 20B guide covering the 20B-REW triple-rotor GT, rotary inspection, parts risk, import caveats, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-22. Topics: Eunos Cosmo 20B buyer guide, Eunos Cosmo 20B, 20B-REW, triple-rotor, buyer guide.
- [Honda Accord Type R CH1/CL1 H22 VTEC Rust-Check Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/honda-accord-type-r-ch1-cl1/) - Honda Accord Type R CH1/CL1 guide covering H22 VTEC, LSD, CH1 vs CL1 differences, rust, gearbox feel, import paperwork, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-21. Topics: Honda Accord Type R CH1 CL1 buyer guide, Honda Accord Type R, CH1, CL1, H22 VTEC.
- [BMW M340i Turbo Inline-Six Buyer Guide and Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-m340i-buyer-guide/) - BMW M340i buyer guide for the 386 hp turbo inline-six sedan, with B58 ownership notes, xDrive/RWD choices, tune risk, and inspection checks. Updated 2026-05-17. Topics: BMW M340i buyer guide, BMW M340i, G20, B58, turbo inline-six.
- [Lexus SC300 / Toyota Soarer JZZ30 JZ Buyer Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/lexus-sc300-toyota-soarer-jzz30-infographic/) - Lexus SC300 / Toyota Soarer JZZ30 guide separating 2JZ-GE and 1JZ-GTE facts, market identity, modification risk, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-15. Topics: Lexus SC300 Toyota Soarer JZZ30 infographic, Lexus SC300, Toyota Soarer, JZZ30, 2JZ-GE.
- [Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Z32 VG30DETT Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-z32/) - Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Z32 guide to the VG30DETT, 300 hp manual baseline, timing service, wiring, turbo risks, and PPI checks. Updated 2026-05-18. Topics: Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Z32 buyer guide, Nissan 300ZX, Z32, VG30DETT, Twin Turbo.
- [Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 AWD Turbo Import Risk Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/toyota-celica-gt-four-st205/) - Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 guide to 3S-GTE specs, permanent 4WD, UK/JDM caveats, rust, Superstrut, import risk, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-15. Topics: Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 buyer guide, Toyota Celica, GT-Four, ST205, 3S-GTE.
- [BMW E39 M5 S62 Manual Buyer Inspection Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e39-m5-infographic/) - BMW E39 M5 guide covering the S62 V8, 394 hp, six-speed manual, VANOS/timing/cooling risks, recall lookup, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-13. Topics: BMW E39 M5 infographic, BMW M5, E39, S62, manual.
- [Mercedes-AMG GT S M178 V8 Buyer Guide and PPI Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/mercedes-amg-gt-s-infographic/) - Mercedes-AMG GT S guide to the M178 V8, rear DCT transaxle, 515 hp 2018 US spec, recall checks, PPI risks, and rival choices. Updated 2026-05-13. Topics: Mercedes-AMG GT S infographic, Mercedes-AMG GT S, C190, M178, V8.
- [BMW 1M Coupe N54 Manual Buyer Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-1m-coupe-infographic/) - BMW 1M Coupe guide covering the N54 twin-turbo six, manual-only spec, M3-derived hardware, production rarity, and inspection risks. Updated 2026-05-12. Topics: BMW 1M Coupe infographic, BMW 1M Coupe, E82, N54, manual.
- [BMW F80 M3 S55 Turbo Buyer Guide and Inspection Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-f80-m3-infographic/) - BMW F80 M3 guide covering S55 twin-turbo specs, 425 hp US baseline, manual or M DCT, crank-hub risk, ownership costs, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-12. Topics: BMW F80 M3 infographic, BMW M3, F80, S55, turbo.
- [BMW E92 M3 S65 V8 Buyer Guide and Inspection Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e92-m3-infographic/) - BMW E92 M3 guide covering the S65 V8, 414 hp US spec, manual or M-DCT choices, rod-bearing risk, recalls, and buyer inspection checks. Updated 2026-05-11. Topics: BMW E92 M3 infographic, BMW M3, E92, S65, V8.
- [BMW E30 M3 S14: Specs and Buyer Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e30-m3-infographic/) - BMW E30 M3 S14 homologation guide covering 2.3 specs, flared body hardware, variant caveats, rust risks, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-10. Topics: BMW E30 M3 infographic, BMW M3, E30, S14, homologation.
- [BMW E36 M3 S50B32: Euro vs U.S. Buyer Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e36-m3-infographic/) - BMW E36 M3 S50B32 guide covering Euro vs U.S. specs, VANOS, cooling, rust, suspension, and inspection checks before buying. Updated 2026-05-10. Topics: BMW E36 M3 specs, BMW M3, E36, S50B32, classic M cars.
- [BMW E46 M3 S54: Manual vs SMG Buyer Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e46-m3-infographic/) - BMW E46 M3 infographic guide covering S54 specs, US/global output, manual vs SMG II, design cues, ownership risks, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-05-10. Topics: BMW E46 M3 infographic, BMW M3, E46, S54, M cars.
- [Audi S2 Coupe quattro Turbo Five Buying Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/audi-s2-coupe-quattro-infographic/) - A practical guide to the Audi S2 Coupe quattro, its ABY turbo inline-five, quattro AWD, 6-speed manual, 230 PS, 350 Nm, and buying checks. Updated 2026-04-16. Topics: Audi S2 Coupe quattro specs, Audi S2, quattro, ABY engine, classic cars.
- [Hyundai IONIQ 5 800V Charging Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/hyundai-ioniq-5-infographic/) - Hyundai IONIQ 5 infographic guide covering E-GMP, 84 kWh battery, 800 V charging, RWD/AWD output, dimensions, V2L, range, and buyer context. Updated 2026-04-14. Topics: Hyundai IONIQ 5 infographic, Hyundai IONIQ 5, E-GMP, EV charging, electric crossover.
- [BMW E60 M5 S85 V10 Ownership Buyer Checks](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-e60-m5-v10-infographic/) - A practical guide to the BMW E60 M5, its S85 V10, 507 hp, 8,250 rpm redline, SMG/manual character, ownership risks, and buying checks. Updated 2026-04-03. Topics: BMW E60 M5 specs, BMW M5, E60, S85 V10, M cars.
- [Audi RS4 B7 V8 Manual Quattro Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/audi-rs4-b7-v8-infographic/) - A practical guide to the Audi RS 4 B7 with 420 PS, 4.2 FSI V8, 8,000 rpm redline, manual gearbox, quattro AWD, and used-car buying checks. Updated 2026-03-12. Topics: Audi RS4 B7 specs, Audi RS4, B7, V8, quattro.
- [Toyota bZ 314-Mile Range and NACS Charging Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/toyota-bz-infographic/) - Toyota bZ guide for 2026 range, battery choices, NACS charging, AWD power, dimensions, cargo, bZ Woodland context, and buyer checks. Updated 2026-03-07. Topics: Toyota bZ infographic, Toyota bZ, Toyota bZ4X, EV charging, NACS.
- [Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD MPG and Towing Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/ford-maverick-hybrid-awd-infographic-mpg-towing-payload/) - Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD infographic guide with official MPG, towing, payload, bed specs, drivetrain details, and buyer-use notes. Updated 2026-02-15. Topics: Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD infographic, Ford Maverick, hybrid truck, AWD, compact truck.
- [BMW E92 335i N54 Twin-Turbo Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-335i-coupe-e92-n54-infographic/) - A practical guide to the E92 BMW 335i Coupe, its N54 twin-turbo inline-six, 306 hp, 400 Nm, rear-wheel-drive balance, tuning culture, and used-car checks. Updated 2026-02-08. Topics: BMW 335i Coupe E92 specs, BMW 335i, E92, N54, coupe.
- [BMW E91 320d Touring Diesel Wagon Buyer Guide](https://www.carmaxx.ink/blog/bmw-320d-touring-e91-infographic/) - A practical guide to the E91 BMW 320d Touring, covering diesel torque, cargo space, rear-wheel-drive balance, buying checks, and daily-driver appeal. Updated 2026-01-31. Topics: BMW 320d Touring E91 specs, BMW 320d, E91 Touring, diesel, wagon.

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