I Bought A BMW E46 M3 For $6,000 And It's Worse Than You Can Imagine

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  • @TheKiltedYaksman1
    @TheKiltedYaksman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1957

    "A mechanical nightmare to own" he says unironically, standing 15 feet away from an Esprit...

    • @sigen7053
      @sigen7053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      And Hoovies R8... AND a home made McLaren..

    • @jsmith9242
      @jsmith9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@sigen7053 it's an 'artisan' McLaren😁

    • @joshuakwayiba7603
      @joshuakwayiba7603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      This is top tier comedy right here☝🏽

    • @ImNotHere4750
      @ImNotHere4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@joshuakwayiba7603 indeed

    • @jacobimiralda9863
      @jacobimiralda9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      P

  • @alirezaharat915
    @alirezaharat915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    hello iam a 33 years old guy and iam currently fighting the cancer, the BMW e46 is my dream car and iam living in Iran, we dont have the m3 variation in our country and we just have the 4 door sedan with n46 inline 4 engine, Tavarish my man you are riding my dream car, i would give anything to be at your place reving this car and be able to work on it, i hope some day i would be able to have one and have the same feeling as you reving it in second gear like the video. hope i would be alive till you start working on it and seeing it restored and it getting the attention it deserves. if i were you i would install a m3 GTR500 body kit on it and make it a NFS most wanted m3 GTR replica. much love for you guys.❤

    • @canyonjohnson7966
      @canyonjohnson7966 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I hope you’re doing well man

    • @wastery9113
      @wastery9113 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We share the same dream and I wish you luck in achieving yours !

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +834

    Honestly, I expected a LOT worse when Freddie told us it cost $6k. The fact it drives, has no major rust issues and as a 10 foot car looks cosmetically ok, that's a decent bargain.
    Obviously that may change once you get into the woods, and the big risk is the cheap manual conversion, but so far, it looks an ok buy.

    • @SasquatchChief
      @SasquatchChief 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, need to see the status of the engine once it’s out.

    • @GeekyGamer167
      @GeekyGamer167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      @@SasquatchChief No need to take it out. As the previous owner (not the one who stanced it, the one who corrected that awful decision) I can tell you it has had a full rebuild with a new oil pump, rod bearings, a head fresh out of the machine shop, rebuilt and upgraded vanos components across the board, and many other things I can't think of currently. The oil leak was the last thing I was chasing down before I was forced to sell the car, though I believe it's coming from the high pressure line that feeds into the top of the vanos unit. The clutch and flywheel are brand new as well, but the set I chose was a single mass flywheel which explains some of the vibration. The center support bearing was definitely on it's way out though, so that's most likely what he's talking about in the video. The cheap manual conversion is because doing it properly is $1500+, and in college I simply couldn't afford that yet. I did have plans to eventually switch out this shifter because even I wasn't aware of how bad it was when I bought it.

    • @HanabiiiUwU
      @HanabiiiUwU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@GeekyGamer167 I like the honesty! I hope he does it justice

    • @alexandermckay8594
      @alexandermckay8594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@GeekyGamer167 With all that work, why so cheap? I woulda expected a sub $10k price because it's so clean.

    • @GeekyGamer167
      @GeekyGamer167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@alexandermckay8594 He didn't show this in the video but the cluster was swapped. So the actual mileage (which is accurate) is 165k miles. But the odometer shows 110k. Also, it's a rebuilt title that leaks oil, needs all new suspension (the control arms are bent all over because New York roads don't treat cars well), and also needs a LOT of cosmetic work. In general, it was hard to find someone actually willing to buy the car in it's state because everyone wants the "mint condition only driven on the highway" blah blah blah, and even with everything I had fixed, it was hard to sell the car.

  • @PRAGEETHKARUNADHEERA
    @PRAGEETHKARUNADHEERA ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Where is the next episode?

  • @ShopLifeTV
    @ShopLifeTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    Definitely not a bad starting point! It’s good that there are still parts readily available to bring this M3 back to life. Can’t wait to see you build it better!!

    • @ivanjasper6772
      @ivanjasper6772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hope he builds it better than the Z06 in Car Trek! Ha ha just kidding…sort of…

    • @vadim7590
      @vadim7590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You'll never see it again.

    • @GeekyGamer167
      @GeekyGamer167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Hey! As the previous owner, I thought I'd clear up a few things here. First off, the engine is a fresh rebuild with new rod bearings, oil pump, a freshly reworked head, rebuilt and upgraded vanos (exhaust hub had the tab snapped off when I pulled the motor apart) so the motor itself is solid. The oil leak I believe is from the vanos high pressure line, it was something I had been tracking down for a long time but wasn't ever able to fix. I did the manual swap with the RTD shifter due to cost reasons, and wasn't aware of how difficult it would make it to find 1st and 2nd, otherwise I wouldn't have done it. The clutch and flywheel are brand new, but it's a single mass setup which explains part of the vibration. The center support bearing on the driveshaft is most likely bad, and this was also something I didn't get around to. The rear subframe was reinforced, so that's not a concern anymore either. There's many more things that I fixed/worked on over the years, so this car is actually in a really good state outside of the oil leak, suspension, and driveshaft. Also the oil temperature does work, I reprogrammed the range so it made more sense compared to how it is factory.

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@GeekyGamer167 wish you had sold it to me lol!

    • @GeekyGamer167
      @GeekyGamer167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@ShopLifeTV I was also considering selling to M539 Restorations... Should have gotten all of you into a bidding war

  • @glassvial
    @glassvial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    I swear Samcrac and Tavarish are competing on how many junkers they can pick up without actually finishing anything, must be a Florida Man thing 😅

    • @asktoseducemiss434
      @asktoseducemiss434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I could smell the interior as soon as you opened the door.

    • @voodoonights1671
      @voodoonights1671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup they make a habbit of it. Mostly i ignore it but it gets annoying.

    • @brodsterm3
      @brodsterm3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's an Idiots With Money and a camera thing. If he wasn't fat he'd look like a homeless dude. "That's not slow" 🦥🦥🦥

  • @vonknight5311
    @vonknight5311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Definitely an exaggeration of condition. Very good for 6k. Worth exactly what you paid for considering the market right now. Bought mine back in 2018 for 9k with none of these minor issues outside of rock chipped paint. This is going to be one of your better builds tbh. Looking forward to seeing the end result.

    • @carguy1697
      @carguy1697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucky I want one and I want it to look like the iconic need for speed m3

    • @sandtanmaroon
      @sandtanmaroon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You really expect him to actually finish a car and not just make 2 vids on it and let it rot?

    • @bboichirok661
      @bboichirok661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would love to be able to find another good e46 m3 , it was my most reliable m3 I’ve ever had and I had the e92 and I currently have the f80 . I miss my e46 m3.

    • @bendan2505
      @bendan2505 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this aged very well@@sandtanmaroon

  • @wickedmtb5998
    @wickedmtb5998 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    that car is quite honestly a steal for 6k. as long you know what you’re doing. shifter needs adjustment but should work fine

  • @GuapSanta
    @GuapSanta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I could smell the interior as soon as you opened the door.

    • @velocity211
      @velocity211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      mmm. crayons...

    • @KurumiCurry
      @KurumiCurry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      11h ago wut?

    • @MobbDizzle
      @MobbDizzle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Smells like bro dude.

    • @marktwain8192
      @marktwain8192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MobbDizzle smells like dude bro

    • @M54B30_fan
      @M54B30_fan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have two e46’s… it smells like leather, not a vw beetle

  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This is going to be fun to watch haha!

    • @AlexIsYurMum777
      @AlexIsYurMum777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You look like you work on cars to help others hmmm

    • @AlexIsYurMum777
      @AlexIsYurMum777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Big fan Chris

  • @K0Kaz
    @K0Kaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    E46s are great overall (granted I owned one for 14yrs), and I actually think this was well bought for $6k. Parts availability and cost is pretty good, eBay Motors or otherwise, and they're not a nightmare to work on. I suspect this will turn out pretty well.

    • @mmllmmll22
      @mmllmmll22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But after getting rear subframe intact - in higher power levels... it just breaks from car, because floorpan was designed poorly. In 316i i doubt You would lose rear subframe :D

    • @Fatal_Inertia
      @Fatal_Inertia 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mmllmmll22 The car designed for the 333hp in came with, most cars from this area break when you overpower them

  • @jonathanwright3679
    @jonathanwright3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My 02 M3 has 329,583k miles on it right now as I drive to work and I never have any problems with it and still runs like a champ and never had to replace anything big on it and hardly anything small except normal wear and tear. I drive it everyday and from the northern most part of Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia at least once a month. I did make sure that it had been taken care of before I bought it. You bought the wrong tree E46 brother. I won't ever sale my M3 I love it!

  • @kassanova5430
    @kassanova5430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The e36, e46, e39 of these years were some of the best bmw’s ever made. Very reliable if maintained well. This e46 M3 being the most legendary M (in my opinion) of all time changed the game and shifted the whole industry when it came out. I’m an Ex Audi Master Tech but I’m very familiar with these cars and looking forward to this build 🙏

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! They have got more ugly ever since.

    • @gladdy6412
      @gladdy6412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      e30 m3 really changed the whole industry, E46 was just perfected formula of E30.

    • @ETH85
      @ETH85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your very wrong.. E30 M3 is the most legendary BMW ever.. if say a sharknose is second to that

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ETH85 its all opinions, nobody is wrong.

    • @brianaust8897
      @brianaust8897 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gladdy6412 The E30 M3 was a terrible seller. Terrible. They grew legendary over years with racing results and eventual classic status. But no owners are exactly complimentary of how powerful or smooth or luxurious they are. “But raw feel” !! 🤔😜

  • @samanamini6859
    @samanamini6859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I work at an euro shop. We usually send the transmission bellhousing for machining for smg to manuel swap. If you already haven’t done it. They also sell it on eBay just the bell housing. I’d recommend for maintenance .water pump, thermostats, valve cover gasket. Coils, plugs, rear and front main seal. Oil pan with gasket. Belts and tensioners and servicing the rod bearings.

  • @ryanwinter3203
    @ryanwinter3203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I've daily driven my e46 m3 for 2 years now; bought it at 109k, and it has 142k on it now and hasn't skipped a beat. Yes they are more expensive to maintain than a something like a Honda, but if you do your research, buy the right car, and do preventative maintenance, they really aren't too bad. I spent more money maintaining my MK6 GTI (even with a warranty intact for some of my ownership) than i have on the m3.

    • @yagesz
      @yagesz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I ran my M3 at Nurburgring for 3 years. And BEAT the snot out of it. My biggest expenses were tires and brakes. Car never gave problems and loved to be hit hard. Only major expense was when I money shifted and blew the clutch. Oh Wel. Still love that car I miss it

    • @colestacks3235
      @colestacks3235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yagesz what happened to it ?

    • @derek6ferrari
      @derek6ferrari 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      my buddy and i are big time e46 guys and we would buy this instantly and make it a proper manual. Then just enjoy the car

    • @natlikethebug9522
      @natlikethebug9522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      30k isn't much tbh. That should be expected. 200k is where you'll start to see things go down. At least once you start creeping up on it

    • @Dukes3677
      @Dukes3677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love my mk6 gti so much, but it's currently sitting in my parking lot with a nice new window installed right into the block! So I get you lmao

  • @H22Freak
    @H22Freak 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Is this another one of Freddie’s unfinished projects?

  • @Nick-vp7lp
    @Nick-vp7lp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Build it better....."
    Remember when modifying, dont forget the rear axle 😉😅

  • @MbTrojansurgeon
    @MbTrojansurgeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I daily my 2004 e46 M3 and its been solid for 6 years. Yes, I spend a lot on preventative maintenance, and there's the occasional big bill(rear diffs go out on these!), but it's just a killer car to own and drive!

  • @SA-zoom1
    @SA-zoom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    The problem with these cars are the owners. When they got cheaper the people that bought them barely had the money to put fuel in them let alone maintain them properly. That said, find a nice one with the 6 speed (with no pointless mods) and its a wonderful car and is definitely an appreciating classic.
    A dog like this one needs to be turned into a drift car or just parted out.

    • @HashMaster1776
      @HashMaster1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol not really. A BMW will break down overtime no matter the model. I had a 2012 8 series and that was biggest pos you could ever buy, issues from mechanical to every electrical issue you could think of. Got an Audi A8 and 0 issues for 3 years.

    • @Bmw_Z3R
      @Bmw_Z3R 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL me with my Z3

    • @SA-zoom1
      @SA-zoom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@HashMaster1776 I have been around these cars for years and the one's that have been abused tend to repay in kind with blown diffs, roasted clutch etc etc, the ones treated nice tend to be reliable.

    • @wrz4581
      @wrz4581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@HashMaster1776 have owned 6 plus bmws driven from 100k to over 300k with zero issues on original engines and more. Same with plenty of people I know. It is more about where the person takes it and owner than the car 98% of the time.

    • @HashMaster1776
      @HashMaster1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wrz4581 yeah people who are biased tend to say things like that.

  • @jackpalczynski7884
    @jackpalczynski7884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm glad you talked about the rear subframe body cracking. Every E46 (and E36) needs the re-enforcement so you don't drive around a corner and wonder why the back of the car is going away and the wheels and tires are going the other way.

  • @gibsonfrench3149
    @gibsonfrench3149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    In my opinion BMW's reliability issues are really overblown. Some of the M series and others are definitely unreliable, but e36-e46 inline sixes are awesome, very reliable with proper mantainence A lot of people buy the older ones and complain about prices for parts and forgot that they are paying for parts for a car that originally sold for 80k but now has lost 70k of value. They are expecting prices for an economy car.

    • @spicysnowman8886
      @spicysnowman8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a 17 year old that just bought an e90 328i I hope you're right.

    • @joesephjostar8288
      @joesephjostar8288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@spicysnowman8886 youre better off than the 335i guys lol

    • @spicysnowman8886
      @spicysnowman8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joesephjostar8288 it's a manual, and plenty of power for me so I'm very happy with it.

    • @Krozhin
      @Krozhin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spicysnowman8886 The N53 is bulletproof, but the HPFP is a failure point, though not a common one.

    • @spicysnowman8886
      @spicysnowman8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Krozhin I did just have to replace the radiator and it was $600, the plastic cracked. But the previous owner never had any major issues over 120k miles.

  • @jameswoodman1477
    @jameswoodman1477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    E46 M3’s are GOAT status 🤟🏻
    Had mine since 2011, love it. Do a CSL plus conversion S54’s with carbon plenums sound glorious.

  • @yzth3ory630
    @yzth3ory630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yep that means we’ll see the follow up episode in 18-24 months 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jahmersa9700
    @jahmersa9700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bmw hate is hilarious lol man 1995-2004 gotta be some of the most reliable models ever made. I drove my 1998 7 series up and down the east coast for years, my dad has a 5 speed 89 5 series … driving to work, idk 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is going to be a great build series the e46 M is a gorgeous rocket ship, it’s cool that this one is going to have a new life!

  • @nedyahyakcam
    @nedyahyakcam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for speaking the truth. A good paint job is better than any wrap job.

  • @100PercentJake
    @100PercentJake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Actual dream car. The E46 M3 is one of the cars that got me into cars.

  • @HFKoets
    @HFKoets 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thanks Freddy, us e46 owners can now enjoy a rebuild that’s close to our hearts. I know you guys will do an amazing job. 👍

    • @yefengchen2694
      @yefengchen2694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I unno about that, us SC guys have been waiting over half a year for any new content smh.

    • @00recon
      @00recon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 years from now, maybe?

  • @jamesredmond1984
    @jamesredmond1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats an amazing deal for $6k. You got a running and driving E46 hardtop with a decrnt body for that money. Definitely exaggerated its condition too, car has a lot of potential.

  • @halonerd71
    @halonerd71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tavarish, for the love of god plz finish ur other cars!!

  • @ajdmirzendaki8742
    @ajdmirzendaki8742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Go over the transmission, and the way it was swapped including the wiring if you can. It would really help a lot to see a swap done right!

    • @rickybird6015
      @rickybird6015 ปีที่แล้ว

      tans is a simple fix since i assume they are getting a new clutch

  • @CHMichael
    @CHMichael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great for 6k - have to talk it down so it can look better later.
    Extra parts are the originals

  • @shub141996
    @shub141996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Make it the most wanted BMW

  • @MirorImage
    @MirorImage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will always love this car specifically because it was the main car from Need For Speed Most Wanted, one of favorite racing games of all time

  • @stephenreed3381
    @stephenreed3381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I'm not a BMW fan at all, but this generation of M3 and the late 90s/early 2000s 7 series (like Hoovie had) are beautiful cars I would love to drive.

    • @ChristopherBristol
      @ChristopherBristol 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree, I'm a bit biased since I have a 98 740, and I love the hell out of it

    • @tommyville815
      @tommyville815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daily drove an 05 745li with 120k i picked up in ‘13 for 9k. Drove it for 4 years with two kids and it was amazing. Only issue i ran into was an ignition coil went out on the way home from work. Stopped at an autozone and scanned it. Grabbed a coil and plug at oreillys. 20 minutes later it was fine. Best car I’ve ever owned. But i was probably lucky Maintenence wise tho

  • @niewissen9912
    @niewissen9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awsome to see a e46 m3 on your channel. if you ever can get yourself a zhp/zam. even more rare than a m3 and just as fun with less issues

  • @SpencerBerke
    @SpencerBerke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I just bought an E46 M3 and I have a lot to learn, haha. I also have a similar shifter from RTD. I'm not sure how I like it yet, but I'm looking into CoolerWorkz and CAE.

  • @kiimaro
    @kiimaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first interaction with a E46 M3 was the Swedish built "loaded", that thing was a beautiful masterpiece.

  • @ConnorSimpson007
    @ConnorSimpson007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've wanted a E46 since I got into cars and have had mine for w years now and I still love it. Problem with alot of them is that they get neglected and the problems are fixed for the time being not properly. Can't wait to see what you do with it

    • @ETH85
      @ETH85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sly Rax I'm curious too

    • @danieldenev
      @danieldenev 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet 2

  • @JD-vl5yh
    @JD-vl5yh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As painter I totally agree with your stance on wraps.

  • @moloono1
    @moloono1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the best looking cars ever produced.

  • @juicewrldclips6523
    @juicewrldclips6523 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a 2004 bmw e46 m3 and I’ve replaced my rob bearings and vanos. Car hasn’t had any issues other than a thermostat. these cars are reliable if you fix the major fail points right away. Don’t be afraid to buy one. They are great daily’s, and can even handle Las Vegas heat

  • @Povreviewz
    @Povreviewz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Andrew got a nice job, Jared got the the Wrech channel. Let's what Jack gets when he graduates.

  • @TheMeetball1
    @TheMeetball1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes me so sad every time I see an e46. I had bought a silver mint e46 (not an m3, I'm not Jay Leno) 330ci coupe last year with insanely low miles and every single option possible. I owned that car for 2 weeks before the garbage plastic impeller water pump went out. As I was on the shoulder of the interstate waiting on a tow truck, a random Kia SUV plows into me at 80 mph. I was still rocking the temp tag. LUCKILY, he seemed to swerve at the last second and only took the drivers side corner, but I kept visioning if I just so happened to be stepping out at that moment. Everyone stay humble and expect the worst; it may save your life.

  • @michaelhawkins5530
    @michaelhawkins5530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, mechanically it's very messy, but the interior is still in good shape. Exterior items can all be addressed. But the car itself is great looking. This was the pinnacle of BMW design IMO.

  • @TheTechCguy
    @TheTechCguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's still a real M3, man! Better than no car at all and you're left poor, alone, and stranded on the street. I always tend to look at the positives when it comes to cars, man. Lol. It can be fixed! Clean it up, too!

  • @rondjeee
    @rondjeee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Update about the m3???

  • @TiptronicSS
    @TiptronicSS 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey I once bought a E46 BMW for 6.000 too! It cost me 21k over 4 years. Looks cool, drives awesome, fastest car to make you bancrupt! It takes years to fill that moneypit 😅

  • @alexchmykhalov8031
    @alexchmykhalov8031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Tavarish, I can’t wait to see the progress on the the e46 m3!! Since the paint job is horrible please please repaint it OEM Laguna Seca Blue!!! because that silver needs to go, it seems to me like 80% of m3s on the the road are in that silver color, just my personal opinion.

    • @yagesz
      @yagesz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Color is Titanium Silver and it was the base base color is my understanding. But agree I hate this color. Had a silver grey. Did some carbon fiber parts and room wrap for a sleek look.

    • @miked7728
      @miked7728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Laguna Seca Blue would be soooo nice. I would settle for Alpine White on some CSLs tho ;)

  • @liamflood1750
    @liamflood1750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sick of all these TH-camrs saying it's the worst car in the country and it's "so much worse than you think" when in reality it's probably nicer than most viewers' vehicles

  • @AndyWood71
    @AndyWood71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your so wrong about BMW I have owned an E92 M3 6 years and 2 X5s over 8 years neither has ever had any issues. They are also great looking cars 😂

    • @toddrobertson1398
      @toddrobertson1398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve had 8 BMW’s .. he’s not wrong . Your just lucky. The x5 are the worst cars BMW ever made so you got very lucky 😂

  • @reactor4
    @reactor4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nothing beats the sound of 6 independent throttle bodies

  • @Oonagh72
    @Oonagh72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My brother loved BMW. Fell in love when he was in Germany. Here is the one thing I can say about a BMW, I loved the driving experience. The first BMW I drove was my cousin’s car and it was AMAZING! Then my brother came down and he was driving this BMW that was literally in pieces, however I drove it and it handled just like my cousin’s new one. I mean I get the appeal. However I agree about the unreliability. I’ve heard too many stories from wannabe yuppies.

    • @M54B30_fan
      @M54B30_fan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The M car isn’t as reliable as the m division, but just more expensive in general maintenance if you get a good one. The brand as a whole is not a good way to look. E30’s, e36’s, e46’s, and e92 non m m50/m52/m54 are very reliable and with proper work and maintenance more reliable then most cars
      My e46’s
      ‘05 330ci coupe zhp 6 speed 114k
      ‘02 330ci auto vert :( 162k

    • @spicysnowman8886
      @spicysnowman8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I own a 2008 328i with 120k miles and it drives and handles like new.

  • @DavidAMoore-ux7nc
    @DavidAMoore-ux7nc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mini trucks are dope. That should be your next build!

  • @Konglomerant
    @Konglomerant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does this guy ever finish any project? Asking for me…

  • @801russc
    @801russc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've owned BMW's my whole life, DON'T GO MORE THAN 5K ON OIL and change the auto trans fluid around 50k and it will last. I've not had many issues except for an electric water pump and a coolant hose. The problem with most Bimmers is that they sit up a lot, they don't get driven enough. If you think about it, most cars that don't get driven will have issues... WHICH IS WHY IT'S NOT ALWAYS the best idea to buy "that elderly persons car" you know, the car that only gets driven to the store and back, they get no heat cycles and rubber gets old after around 6 to 10 years.

  • @BoldUlysses
    @BoldUlysses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    E46 drivers represent! Nice to see some BMW content up in here.

  • @davewallace9048
    @davewallace9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You probably have the most interesting content on TH-cam.. I absolutely love it!!

  • @tobiaswehner6836
    @tobiaswehner6836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I totally agree with Jack on the paint and wrap thing, I hate wrapping cars, it's just like budget cover up of things that are wrong with the car. And you are right about it too freddy

  • @NAFIGGAMING
    @NAFIGGAMING 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a BMW guy myself but you all have very valid points any M3 is suppose to be a driver's car. So minor upgrades fix the paint and the drivetrain and let it ride

  • @DaimOnVideo
    @DaimOnVideo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Naaaah! A REALLY GOOD paint job is the best upgrade a car can have NO LIE! Even more so than Deep dish BBS and A crazy motor swap!

  • @mehrshadmilan1404
    @mehrshadmilan1404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    a bmw never disappoints hope you enjoy it

    • @X3R0D3D
      @X3R0D3D 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      as a bmw owner, it absolutely has disappointed me a couple times, but that hasn't been enough to get rid of it! (e34 owner for 18 yrs)

  • @StaalZA
    @StaalZA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the follow up vids. I love the E46 M3's

  • @Gansekommando
    @Gansekommando 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really wanna see this get turned into an M3 GTR…not because of Need For Speed nostalgia, definitely not.

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jack is a big help on body work!

  • @narayan999
    @narayan999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jack is the best. Make sure he's on your channel for a very long time

  • @jacksonoriginals198
    @jacksonoriginals198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So pumped for this project!!!

  • @creightonfreeman8059
    @creightonfreeman8059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend in college had a White M3 with black interior. I guess it was the previous generation M3, early or mid 90's. It was a beautiful car, fun to drive and he didn't have any mechanical issues with it. It did cost a fortune to replace the front bumper when a raccoon ran across the road in front of him (a bit too slowly) and smashed up the bumper. Of course, it didn't do the racoon any good either....

  • @geravariety2117
    @geravariety2117 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    whatever happened to this car

  • @AlfaGiuliaQV
    @AlfaGiuliaQV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree, wrapping is just putting band aid over crap. That´s my first thought whenever i see a wrapped car.

  • @jimmykucera8627
    @jimmykucera8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Freddy, you need a Smart ForTwo 450 in your garage 😂

  • @BMWCubsMan
    @BMWCubsMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve owned an E46 M3. Truly nothing like it as far as driving dynamics and linear power delivery. That said it was a maintenance nightmare for an average garage mechanic like myself. Always seemed worth the pain when you were driving it but when wrenching on it that feeling was gone. All that said I wish I had it back.

  • @KelvinR79
    @KelvinR79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally Freddy…welcome to the club bro…excited about this build!! YESSSS!!!!

  • @DocMackGarage
    @DocMackGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The car does not seem that bad for the price. . These E46 have gone up in value. Was this the car that was on the car rack for some time ?. Real good project Tavarish.

  • @_Wstatus_
    @_Wstatus_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shifter suppose to have a reverse lock out version installed and should be installed on stiffer engine and trans mount

  • @ronswanson2345
    @ronswanson2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't know Captain Holt's Husband was a mechanic, pretty sweet.

  • @scrap-iron9561
    @scrap-iron9561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was totally disinterested in this video in it’s entirety until Jack said he came from Minitruckin and now I’m a permanent fan of Jack….and hope we get some Minitruckin stories. Prost

  • @DJSekuHusky
    @DJSekuHusky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be fair, I got an '00 328i manual with the BBS sport package for $2k wrecked when I turned 21 (super low speed, mostly cosmetic damage), rebuilt it myself in about a month with $2k in parts, a lot of which were upgrades, and it was reliable to drive but it randomly fried the steering wheel slip ring (no more wheel buttons) and had a saggy headliner and I learned how to replace window regulators with that car. I put about 50k on the ODO then sold it for $4500. Guy was so stoked for it too even with the issues.
    I showed the guy who bought it all of my work as well as receipts for everything indicating they were genuine parts, so he knew it was rebuilt despite having a clean title (airbags never deployed and both parties elected to not report the collision). He said it was the cleanest one he had seen at that price point. Perfect subframe, upgrades pre-done, and the entire cooling system was already rebuilt. I even wrote up a whole post on Bimmerforums way back documenting my progress, parts and price lists. $6k for one of these really is a steal...you can hardly get a ZHP for that price anymore. I just personally prefer working on Japanese over German.
    Fun fact: the MAF sensor from a Hyundai XG300 ended up being a direct fit for the 99-00 E46. So I used a genuine Hyundai part for that because it was cheaper to source and a closer dealership to bike to.

  • @TomP-148
    @TomP-148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a long shot. I don't know if it's possible but my e46 m3 was totaled from a T-bone to the passenger side. Insurance took it and when it got picked up It had:
    -KW v3 coils.
    -Super sprint headers. + Full exhaust
    -Full suspension bushing over haul.
    -OE CSL trunk lid
    -Plus a ton of other desirable mods on it
    It was picked up in Kentucky. If you are able to find it for parts

    • @TomP-148
      @TomP-148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also check
      - transmission mounts - easy diy
      - differential mounts. - easy diy
      - Central support bearing - easy diy
      - Guibio - easy diy
      ^^ would knock it all out together since it's the drive train
      - vanos seal plate/o-rings - easy diy

  • @mako4203
    @mako4203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I dont know if i should listen to people who dont know how to switch gear on a E46 ...

  • @josekanucee1428
    @josekanucee1428 ปีที่แล้ว

    still own my 04 330i, since new. I maintain it. It’s my daily. 220kmiles
    Not that big of a deal if you know what is what. So many DIY and mods out there for it. Fun car to drive!

  • @alestag9688
    @alestag9688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    by far is not the worst in the country... just need a new gearbox and a bit of love

  • @kenholmes8378
    @kenholmes8378 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently found Hoovies Garage through a youtube algorithm. So I immediately became a fan. Then I consumed all the Car Trek series and became a fan of Ed and Tavarish. Fred has quickly become my favorite. Still love Tyler and Ed, but Tavarish is a real dude! I can't get enough!

  • @Trump-sd2ds
    @Trump-sd2ds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is 2004 bmw bmw. It used to be my car I bought it recovered stolen from md. It was such a clean car smg worked fine. Sold to my friend and he sold it to Tavarish

  • @stewgy
    @stewgy ปีที่แล้ว

    I had an '02 M3 for a little while IMO best M3 awesome car to drive. Enjoy Tavarish! I think this is going to be a great build! Dont forget to check the lifter shims!

  • @writerboz
    @writerboz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guilbo causing the vibration? TH-cam autoplay started this video and as I heard the intro I started listed the top things I've gone through with my E46s and you listed them all too. My wife rolled her eyes from across the room "Yeah, gotta love that BMW quality."

  • @Reaper_03-01
    @Reaper_03-01 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good wrap will set you back a pretty penny, but nothing beats a properly done paint job.

  • @hamskyxxx
    @hamskyxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Was waiting for this conversation;
    Tavarish: How much will it cost to build it better?
    Jack: 10 to $15,000
    😃👌🏾

    • @adamt3332
      @adamt3332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Build it back better?

    • @hamskyxxx
      @hamskyxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adamt3332 haha most certainly

    • @br4d101
      @br4d101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adamt3332 you sound like boris Johnson n the WEF build back better!

    • @adamt3332
      @adamt3332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@br4d101 boris, even king charles or joe Biden... or Claus Schwab... yeah thats where this sh*t came from...

    • @josejaramillo1024
      @josejaramillo1024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @benjaminkamben4908
    @benjaminkamben4908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to think what he is actually doing here is what they refer to as “high level market research.” Taking a product that everyone says is great and actually, proving or disproving whether it is as great as they say or not. I feel like he's done this time and time again but for whatever reason I'm not sick of the format I still love it. Tavarish keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching.

  • @terrycostakis6284
    @terrycostakis6284 ปีที่แล้ว

    I owned a 2004 E46 M3 (manual trans) that I absolutely loved. I bought it with 25k miles on the clock and sold it three years later with 65k because it just became too expensive to maintain. No major high dollar repairs but small issues here and there plus routine maintenance caused me to put just over $3k into it during that time.

  • @Odhaviing99
    @Odhaviing99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a kid who grew up with Nfs most wanted, this was a dream car for a long time

  • @chivasgene
    @chivasgene ปีที่แล้ว

    This M3 is still SMG gearbox, not manual conversion, only the shift knob was converted. There is no 3rd clutch pedal and SMG pump fluid reservoir still attached to plenum box in engine bay, this is still a SMG car, shift pattern left up is Reverse, center top is down shift -, center down is up shift +

  • @dawiskid187
    @dawiskid187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is clean if you ask me it just need a little TLC rod bearing and subframe refresh it’s a keeper!!

  • @yasuke8687
    @yasuke8687 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He was opening that trunk like there’s a dead body 😂 08:03

  • @Junior4565
    @Junior4565 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember growing up BMW was expensive and hard to keep with on maintenance especially in a small rural town

  • @MishraArtificer
    @MishraArtificer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leave the paint as-is, and just do the mechanicals. Make this one just for track and road course flogging.

  • @kaydesign
    @kaydesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a E46 325 Touring. Loved the sound, interior quality and superb handling. Nice addition!

  • @Rlip
    @Rlip ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a bad deal. I bet you could slap some new rings and bearings in the motor pretty cheap too.

  • @killfrog
    @killfrog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6k for a sorta running m3... is, in the e46 m3s birthcountry, a gift... sure, it'd need a few k in rebuilding, but... damn

  • @bregmg045
    @bregmg045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's still a SMG just with a aftermarket shifter. Look at the stock shifter