2010 BMW E92 M3- Bargain or Money Pit? Rainy POV Drive (Binaural Audio)
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- With E90/E92 M3 prices in the teens is it wise to pick one up as a bargain daily driver? Let's talk about the major issues with these cars and their associated costs to help you decide if this is a great deal, or just a money pit in disguise.
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"Little slip on the uphill at 100!"....kph. In Mexico. Of course. Remarkable how similar the Mexican weather is to our weather in NY today.
Queens dude here, it was pouring alright
That was mexico in the video??
@@matt25675 Boston
@@vardanyeghiyan1540 mexico
100 MPH NOT KPH
Disclaimer: this video was filmed on The german Autobahn
Look like where the walking dead was filmed
"you're gonna get 19", *laughs in 13 mpg*
haha you get 13mpg on the highway?!
My old Q45 used to get 14-16MPG. 22 is nice.
I have a 2013 x5 35i and I get 17.5 around town and 23 on the highway
I get 10mph...
@@ViolentMLG My 1995 Q45 with the VH45DE got 20-22 mpg on the highway at speed and loaded.
Bro a e92 m3 is literally a dream car of mine I’ll have it one day
Definitely an attainable dream!
they are under $30K now.
@Shark 😅 right
@Shark I'm 21 I just bought one for 23k
Same man one day😃
This is my favourite M car ever! That V8 is so unique. Its racy and burbly. I always let my MK6 GTI get to temperature before driving it hard. Its a basic rule I believe every carnut should follow, whether you drive a GTI or a Ford GT.
Just bought one after selling my F80, in alpine white...Definitely keeping it as long as 93/E85 exists in this world..
More power to you man. I hope I can get one while 93/E85 still exists myself!
You've become my favorite car channel to watch now. So many banger cars you've been showcasing lately and your filming setup and audio is just perfect.
Can’t thank you enough for this
Such a gem of an engine and I love the interior and exterior, to me this was and will be the best M3 ever made just because it’s basically a German muscle car that can handle the canyons.
Agreed...I do wish it were about 300lbs lighter though!
“Money pit”
Reminds me of a certain car channel haha.
Scotty Kilmer fan
@@yes8032 ENDLESS MONEY PIT!
Laughs in rod bearings
Hoovie garage 😂
@SOUL SEEKER your buddy sounds like an idiot that cant do things for himself XD
Morning coffee and your videos are always the move!
Love your no nonsense approach, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Peter!
I see new Tedward video in my sub box, I click
Found your channel a couple of days ago - so refreshing - love the cars, your knowledge and the dialogue in general - keep it up man!
Thank you
Could watch this all day
“Don’t wanna be responsible... for that”😂
That’s free horsepower weather! Very nice!
Haha I like that
little trick to fixing your brake pad wear sensor. cut the sensor head off and connect the 2 exposed wires. The way the sensor works is as the head of the sensor wears away, the connection of the connected wired behind the head slowly degrades which tells your car how long before the next service is. If you just cut away or take off the sensor then the car will think you have no brakes left as the sensor is completely worn out. Trick it by just twisting the 2 wires together, put a bit of electrical tape over them and zip tie them somewhere in the wheel well. Never worry about brake pad wear sensors again :)
Red Line is 8,400 (marker is at 8,250 due to the V10 red line at 8,250, and it's the same instrument).
If you tune it etc. you can't really complain about check engine lights ...
Non-issue:
65k miles - no issues with bearings (but I never cold revved it, always used proper oil, always warmed it up before going full out, not driven in winter weather)
My seating position seems fine (seat adjustments?) - also have a 911 Turbo S (which is lower) ... perhaps I need to check again :)
Squeaks, rattles and buzz ... NOTHING!
Issues:
Coolant expander tank started to leak (the seams failed on the plastic weld).
Servo hose clips ... said good-bye after a drift session (most likely pressure due to constant max steering and back-forth
Soft-plastic around steering wheel buttons ... love the feel, hate the falling off
Micro switches on the paddle shifters (assuming), don't change gears (up or down) ...bit nervous messing with it due to air-bag ($1,500 estimate to repair)
ESC button(s) ... old-back-clip broke so button keep falling off ($1,500 repair estimate - $150 replacement part)
I've got an e93 m3 (convertible) and I love it. Sounds amazing and makes me laugh. Dct every time.
Sold mine in 18 weeks , stock the sound is dull as dishwater and the DCT is super capable but manes it such a numb acceleration experience
Not for me, too heavy and smooth
@@2702simmo Yeah, well it's supposed to be a premium German performance coupe, not an all-out, raw track machine like a TVR or a Lotus would be, hence it will feel a bit heavy opposed to those. As for sound, that's an anecdote. I've been near E92 M3s and even drove two of them and the sound + driving experience is magical, maybe you didn't get in on driving it even harder, I don't know. No doubt at 3,600 lbs, you would think it would be quite a chunker, but it felt half its weight and was tossable. In my honest opinion, the E92 M3 was and still is very direct, soulful, and communicative unlike the BMWs today, which are numb and soft.
@@rahulmandala4930 I understand what it’s supposed to be. I came out of an e46 M3 to it which did feel lighter, rawer and more nimble. The newer E92 M3 was just not as thrilling to drive as the e46 nor the Porsche 996 I replaced it with
The sound is very dull on them as standard which is why Modstock does so well doing the back box mod on them that gets some life out of it
@@2702simmo Well, in fairness, you did drive both an E46 M3 or 996 first, which sort of got in your way of experiencing the E92 M3. Like I said, sure it may be quite a bit heavy in contrast to those cars, but it still feels properly old school BMW.
such a clean interior
I love my E92 M3 but I don't daily drive it. I keep it as my fun car so I can appreciate it every time I jump in :).
I wish I had this car
Stop wishing start working DO THE WORK & getchu one bruh try and find one thats not been run down tho they are pleasure to drive but pain to maintain i baby my E90 i treat her like she’s my wife no lie
Haha! Even treating that M like your wife she still going to give you problems get an 2011 Lexus ISF and you will thank yourself later.
So a little bit of comparison to my 2011 Mustang GT as a daily. Also 16 gal tank, also 400hp and 3600lbs. On the Highway I can get about 22-24mpg so VERY similar hwy fuel economy. At a 65mph cruise you'll get up to 26mpg on a long drive. In the city I get about 15-16mpg. My Lowest was about 8mpg when I first got the car, and best city was 17mpg but I legit got passed by a city bus. That entire summer I used so much gas, fill up every 2 or 3 days. Coyote Mustangs are about 12-22k so in the same sort of price range. But to make it even remotely not scary handling wise, you gotta tip your wallet in. I'm about $7300 (CAD) in wheels, tires, suspension, diff modifications. With just $3k in wheels and fat 285 Indy 500s on all 4 corners, I was able to chase down your average M3 buyer (young dude who bought it for the status and doesn't know how to drive fast properly). The rest of my suspension mods hasn't made the car faster or turn in better on corner entry, but it has made it much easier to put the power down on corner exit and won't unload the suspension as suddenly. However I have an Eaton Posi, 2nd gear corners I gotta tip toe around my diff, its really aggressive and will spit the back end out, so back to back low speed corners I struggle with. However anything third gear or faster I can go WOT just before the apex and put all that power down. Only issues I've had are Alternator and AC compressor bearings failing on me. Not sure they like 7500rpm. The biggest thing about the Mustang is the MT82 being absolute dog shit. But the Ratios on it are so perfectly suited for the engine, especially if you have the 3.73. I drove a 3.31 5.0L Mustang and it felt like a dog. the 3.73 is what you want (or 3.55 for Auto).
Like the man says, they are wonderful, but not cheap to drive. I pretty much get 15 MPG, at best. in the city. But what a blast to drive. They are pretty DIY friendly though..
I've owned (too) many cars over the years, and the E92 M3 just hit me different. Even stock, it's just driving bliss on street and even more so on track. If you're shopping for one, budget for rod bearings.. or just buy one that's had em done. Avoid the 08, IMHO. Buy at least a catback exhaust, figure in a ton of cash for gas, but it's all worth it! This car will make you smile every time you drive it.
Why would you avoid the 08? Rod bearings or more issues?
@@enisorahovac5767 it’s generally better 99% of the time to avoid first model year vehicles; ESPECIALLY high powered BMW’s lol. The most issues will be present on those models and will be somewhat improved in models that come later on. Quite honestly though I wouldn’t put off a first year V8 E92; reliability wise, they’re really not “that” bad. That’s in BMW terms
Another great video Ted!! & the weather is just amazing!! Keep it up mate!
Thank you! We just got our first snow today so thinking of fun winter videos to make already
@@TedwardDrives That' looks awesome mate! Waiting for winter videos!
a close buddy of mines making 400 for only 200 bucks with a flash tune and intake. these things are literally modern supras with their N54 which is just a modern 2JZ
M3 does not have an n54
Most likely you mean a 335i?
It sounds a lot like the LC500's V8, which is a great compliment for an engine.
I love the lc500!
@@TedwardDrives It's my favorite in recent years!
Absolutely don’t need a car as I have the new mk8 golf really well specced as a company car but god do I want this as a toy.
you should try out the 2017-19 Mercedes benz E63s AMG, it’s such a beast
I’ve driven tuned ones with around 750hp. Total monsters
@@TedwardDrives damn, it’s my dream car 😭i’d want a selenite magno grey one or the edition 1 colour
Definetely prefer my 335i over the m3 but the one i drove was definetely a treat! And btw most e92 m3 prices are gonna be 20k and up. I have rarely seen them for even 17-18k and they are pretty high miles and the least desirable options most of the time lol
I've had a few friends buy between 16-19k recently. It's wild the deals you can find
Agree with Lyndon…only sub $20k M3 currently listed is poorly maintained and/or higher mileage.
Awesome vid! Great information!
Just nailing those potholes. Jeez
16k? Ur in Mass...go on cargurus...there is no e9x m3 on there for under 21k.
My 335 was the $$$pit. My m3 has been solid. Love this damn thing. Its a great daily driver.
$2500 is too much for RB. I spent $1900 with VAC and ARP bolts.
Buying low mileage used TAs making sure the board is working first is the most affordable way to do it.
Its obvious you have a connection with the E9x M3 since you still have it. I enjoy every second when im driving mine 👍
Hello from 02368. Great video. Keep up the good work.
It’s impossible for a petrol head to go out in the rain with an M car and not do something naughty on the road. Also, Mexico looks pretty nice this time around!
The Mexican autumn rainy season 😂
I like the sedan better. wished they made an e46 m3 sedan
I also prefer the sedan. My mom just sold her e90 M3 Competition and it was kind of sad to see it go. I would have rather kept hers and sold mine
@@TedwardDrives I'm actually in the market for an M3, and considering the E90 M3 and E46 are trading for similar prices its hard to decide because I love sedans, but I like the look of the E46 better. I'm not afraid of rod bearings or the throttle actuators because I work on all my cars (1JZ swaps etc etc) and my mechanic gets shop deals on parts. I'm so conflicted
You and winding road magazine upload videos at the same time. Am I correct?
Not always. We usually upload every day on winding road at about 11:15. I usually do every 3 days at 11:01
splice your brake sensors together
sounds like your starter is going soon too
Excellent, informative!
'It makes 420bhp, probably more.' Er, some folks say they don't. I've seen proud owners deflated with only 380 on the dyno screen. My guess is 5, 6, 10 owner cars that have been abused.
63L 16.6US? We m5 owners know the pain only with only 70L. So if you want 80L we want 100L. I always carry two 5L Jerry cans of V Power and if going on a trip a 20L, but it's worth all the extra effort. Does you fuel light come on around fifty miles range?
80 miles to work - that explains why you went through 1/4 tank getting home in the snow. 2.04$ a litre for regular! It is more like 7$ for V Power here in UK
380 would be pretty impressive to the wheels. After tuning mine was 357
My dream car❤️🙏🏻
Well the 2010s and below had all the issues. The 2011 and up were updated. So don’t get anything below 2011
Different material. Same clearance. Plenty of failures on the 11-13 unfortunately
@@TedwardDrives Yeah but also the bearings on 11-13 are made of a stronger material and do last longer theoretically 🤷🏽♂️
Throttle actuator updates, DCT updates, software and I drive updates were made too.
If you have the money for maintenance buy it! If not... Put a poster on the wall.
What the colour of that interior 😍
I love the e92 m3 because of that motor but I feel like it’s a little too heavy I know it drives well but I prefer the older lighter straight six M cars
It definitely has some heft, but it manages it well enough. Of course that just means higher cost of consumables. I like the e36 for the weight, but the e46 still feels like a pig to me in stock form.
@@TedwardDrives for sure I have a e46 M3 and it could be lighter but it isn’t too tough to remove some weight from it
I would love to keep mine honestly but i got to sell it, I can't export it to mexico and legalize it(build in germany) but i would love to sell it to a guy that will take care of it as much as I took care of it(convertible, Valencia orange, dct) 36k miles
Hey a quick tip about the brake pad sensors, since I'm in the same boat; When you cut the sensor, twist the two ends of wires together to make an electrical connection and wrap it with electric tape. It will let you reset the brake pads every time (you could solder them but my twist has held for over a year so far). The sensor works by reading the resistance across the sensor. When you cut the sensor and tie the wires it reads no resistance like a new sensor. Because having to buy new sensors every time is ridiculous. And as for safety, my stock brake pads were obnoxiously squealing before the sensor was tripped anyways! This works on my F22 but I'm sure its the same for the E9X as well.
Yup that will then off the light when it’s yellow. But the car requires unplugging and plugging back in every 50k miles or it turns red
@@TedwardDrives oh and you have to plug, unplug? That is ridiculously obnoxious. Is it one per wheel or 1front and 1 back?
Also...that has ITBs?????????? WHOA 🤯🤯🤯
Incredibly responsive throttle because of it. M cars are awesome
The E9x M3 gets horrible fuel economy, has spotty reliability, and is still loved.
As much as I love high reving sports car the M3 is a bit more compromised this generation. I would take a F80 over it any day.
I say this as a ex-Service Manager of a BMW dealer.
*endless money pits as they age intensifies*
Damn I still want one
I want one so bad.
Money pit, no way we have one but not V8. 12 years old E92 2910 but with a naturally aspirated straight 6, automatic DTC and your set for a daily driver. And the hydraulic steering, M sport package low and go, forget it, just amazing. Ya" sometimes it's not about super speed or speeding tickets, it's about fun, real driving enjoyment. And this model at this time, one of a kind. And up till now no major issues at all. Just (mantaince) and all cars should get the right treatment if it's going to last. And more so a BMW. JUST as they say the ultimate driving machine it is. But secret is, do all the maintenance yourself. Happy driving..!
money pit. Bangle design looks horrible, CIC is dated. only good thing is the v8 sound. e30 - e46 M3 look timeless and new gen M3 and mlites just blow this away in performance.
What shift mode do you drive in most the time? I find that S4 is the sweet spot. Not too aggressive and you get the blip
Usually the same. It’ll shift too early in auto mode if it’s lower and too slowly In Manual mode
Such a good car and sounds awesome man, good work! :)
Thanks Diego!
@@TedwardDrives You're more than welcome
@@TedwardDrives How does it make you feel the fact that you have viewers form all around the world?
It’s incredible! It’s only frustrating when people ask for reviews of cars that absolutely do not exist in the US hah. I can’t get ahold of a lot of cars because of that
@@TedwardDrives Yeah i completely understand that, althought, i wouldn't mind if you drove something like a nissan March, like really push it, but, i don't know whats the name of the car over there i believe it's called the micra
No longer can find these around 25k 😔
Area looks a familar! where abouts is this filmed?
Why not just wait til its clear weather? Cannot enjoy a car in wet shitty weather.
I see these for $25k in my area. Guess I won't be getting a M car for 15k anytime soon.
Keep your eye out for 2008 with 100k+ miles. Also remember those are asking prices not final sale prices
That is the best-looking BMW Coupe... Sexy car.
Absolutely. I love the engine but I also like the Inline 6 a bit more. V8 will ultimately be in the garage long-term.
Interesting you prefer the inline 6. Why? If you don’t mind.
@@EthansTv more powa
@@noahking24 I guess I’m alittle to sentimental for the old stuff. Nothing like the European V8 roar imo. Driven a x3m with the new s58 and it’s super nice, just feels muted almost idk how to explain
@@EthansTv b58 is the real bmw beast, drive a stage 2 m340i and you’ll be like 😳, and this is coming from a audi fan boy
@@noahking24 Got a stage 2 B58A2 in a 2018 540i xdrive, its very fun and kind of a sleeper. Considering the non M sport 5 series in the past have been, kind of pigs lmao
I've been driving mine daily in MA since 2014 when I bought it and I just hit 154,000 miles. I've done the actuators, brakes and a couple wheel bearings and wheel speed sensors but that's it aside from regular oil changes, Diff and DCT fluid. For a big scary rod bearing throwing V8 I've been extremely happy with how little this car has needed over the years and I still daily it every day, every season.
Thx bro good to know. Looking to get a e90 and it’s probably going to have around 100-125k miles
@@lukeamanquah1885 I wouldn’t buy that imo
@@candycouldntbesosweet 😂😂
True that. Peoplr always say not to get one cause of the rod bearings, but that only happens due to people not letting it warm up properly. My dad's 2008 E92 M3 is still going to this day, and has only needed minor fixes and regular maintainence and that's all. Drives like a dream at 220k km
@@l04d83 not true, bearings will always fail due to the insanely tiny clearance, uprated bearings actually have greater clearance. Warming up helps but delays the inevitable.
12:05 ALWAYS roll down the window for oncoming engine sounds
It’s the law.
I was cruising and saw an aventador a few lanes ahead of me, sure enough rolled my windows down to hear this thing take off... sheesh.
Now that's a real car fan
I don’t think I ever had the windows rolled up in mine
Would you put 10-15k miles per year on an E92 that you bought for under 20k? Be sure to check out Carly for your inevitable Check Engine Light bit.ly/31e1UUl .
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I really want you to succeed in TH-cam and in life. I follow almost every "BMW" and "PORSCHE" channels, and somehow i feel like you are the most genuine one. You gave up everything and focused on something that you love. Money is tool, real happiness is freedom. I hope one day i can quit my job and do what i love.
Damn dude! Thank you!
Couldn't have said it better
So well said man
Hi
I'm in a point in life where I fight for financial freedom.
Everyone is like "if you do that for money it's not for you"; but how to fund things to make me happy? WWE NEED MONEY.
If you think that money don't buy happines, you don't know where to buy.
Trust me!
So, for everyone in the same situation or worse than me, keep going.!!!
All your effort will pay in the end!!!
We are closer to our goal than ever before!
There is one rule, DO NOT QUIT!
PEACE!
Ah a good day when a tedward video notification pops on my screen
:)
Loved my '09 E92. Was a fun car and a great engine! Not exceptionally fast by today's standards but definitely a great ride.
Good advertisement timing. How did you know I got a check engine light this morning😂
If you have a BMW theres a good chance I look like a psychic every time I mention it lol
@@TedwardDrives its odd how that is a huge thing for bmws overseas but in Germany they are known for being very reliable, that check engine light meme seems to not exist over here for some reason 😂
@@odinxrk1424 I think it depends on where the car is assembled honestly...
@@odinxrk1424 A lot of Bmw cars here in the US are built and assembled here and built worse. But M cars will be the same in terms of reliability in both countries pretty much considering their assembly location.
@@alh06 i think that honestly might be it
I just saw an M6 in limp mode on the way home.
Classic!
Bruh
a few wks ago I saw an e46 at Lowes that caught fire an hr before I got there. Front tires exploded. Total mess. Thankfully dude was inside the store
Love the interior color. Friend had one of these in manual back in college at Wentworth around 2008. Best I car I had fun with.
It’s polarizing. Some people haaaate my interior 😂
i never knew it was an option hahaha. is it grey or blue?
@@niallcorcoran4437 that's a grey interior. IMO opinion its the biggest buzz kill when looking for any E9x, a grey interior. Brown, red, and black were offered and all look better especially when the car gets into the higher mileage.
@@TedwardDrives personally I love the color of the door cards but would prefer that with black seats. Just preference though, still looks great
@@mikegonzales372 i had an mtech e46 with grey interior absolutely hated how it wore lol. i am actually currently in search of an e92 m3 but this is my first time ever seeing grey. on the right color i dont think i’d mind it.
Was in the market for an e90 m3 and decided to grab an e46 m3 and your videos always remind me why I wanted that V8. Yet, I can’t imagine parting with the e46. Great video as always!
I mean any used car is a money pit... You really believe the previous owner didn't drive it like they stole it? People just hate BMW just to hate it.
E90 M3 is 100% in my dream garage. I loved my E90 328 and My E36 325 when I had em.
I love my E39 540i that I’m dailying currently.. it made me fall in love with BMW V8s, but man, that E90 would be a hell of a weekend car to add to the stable.
Obviously im looking to spend 20k on a abused BMW. Thats not reliable car when new. Id love to buy a used and abused one.
I’ve had 2 e92 m3’s and loved them both. One was a manual, the other a DCT and must say I preferred the manual with a short shifter and m5 carbon knob. I didn’t find the fuel economy to be that bad compared to other things I’ve had such as a highly tuned focus rs/350z/rx8. I averaged 21mpg (uk) mixed driving with the odd blast! I fitted test pipes and planned on a tune but sold it before I got round to it, wish I never!
Is the M3 more economical than the RX-8?
@@timurgianti8385 yeah I'd say so but only slightly. Maybe 1-2mpg better round town but it's definitely better on the motorway.
@@12jamiegavin12 Wow, that's surprising. I'd thought a 1.3 would be less thirsty than a 4.0 V8 (Even though it's a rotary)
Your content is great and you're quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers. Keep it up!
Thank you nick!
Also worth noting that there is nobody home until 4K RPM with these engines.
Just like my GT350
So what your saying is take out the V8 and put in a 2JZ or American V8 lol got it. My buddy had a coupe and traded it in after a year because of the bearings. He was and still is a BMW tech to
Basically, spend the 3k tops for a whole rod bearing job and there's not much worry
Bingo! Plus motor mounts haha..mine were SHOT
Also throttle acculators
@@BrianPatrick99 fuel breather valve* is typical maintenance considering it'll happen after like 70k+ miles and is a cheap part. Actually just installed mine yesterday quite easily. Idle control valves going bad is rare and is usually misdiagnosed with the fuel breather valve actually being the problem.
I jumped from an E90 325i to M2 Competition. Still the steering feel was something I miss about the E90. Amazingly M2 Comp is doing similar fuel economy to 325.
MPG envy is what killed my love of rotaries. As amazing as they were to own, damn did you pay for it cruising the same way a 40mpg Corolla cruised
I still havent driven a rotary...They make me tingle
@@TedwardDrives I’m counting on it!
We have owned a 328i E92 3.0L sport package now for almost 10 years and the maintenance has been the only real issue. We have had a good experience with this car. 200,000 and counting. Yes some parts have been replaced by us. Vanos silnodes, temperature senser, mickey mouse hose connections that had broken because of the plastic design. A battery but nothing major as of yet. The experience has been great and reliability a must. This is our opinion about this car, all and all a good strong car..!
Man the interior of these e9X's are so good and clean especially in the m cars
I drove this car just after an e82 135i. It felt so heavy in comparison. Of course the v8 sounds better but in the daily traffic who revs till 8krpm? The lack of torque is also penalizing. For me it’s an overpriced car, at least in Europe.
the lack of torque really limits agility in traffic. You're right, you're not at the top of the rev range as you creep around
In my opinion, still the best bmw interior design right here!
if you have no problem right off the start spending $6k on maintenance it is the right time. they don't go for $16k in my state. start at mid $20k. i was going to get one a year ago but it was to much for me for a weekender. went with a 135i for $16K with 55k miles. hydraulic steering and 300 ponies was enough to make me happy. new brakes, coil overs, and all the maintenance. spent $6k plus over the course of last year getting it perfect. all independent shops at great prices. i did some of the easy work. spark plugs and ignition coils. now i need to buy some Michelins. another $1k. i still want a 08ish M3 one day or a e46. but then again 08ish Caymans are nice too.
These things are money order pits, know from personal experience. Too many electrical issues, rod bearings, oil leaks, throttle bodies you name it.
Wish had never traded my E46 M3, which am now trying to buy but the prices have gone through the roof. BMW should always stick to 6 cylinder they can't make v8s
E46 still have rod bearing failures and oil leaks...No issue with actuators but don't forget subframe reinforcement. A few friends have spent thousands on e46 M3s replacing dashboards for electrical failures. I'd say they are both comfortably expensive to run
@@TedwardDrives I've owned both trying to get back into the e46 now. I miss it. I had the e93 and it really was a nightmare to own. BMW's build quality dropped after '08. E46 was reasonable, had an 04 so no rod bearing issues, vanos was fine. Only issue was the cpv valve on the side of the engine which is a source of oil leaks. DIY is doable but the access was hard.
12:30 definitely depends on where you live, lol.
Bro, manual for life. You were wrong to prefer the automatic based on feelings. 1. Clutch+throttle is superior to automatic in mitigating slides, whether intended or not. A manual+RWD gives more control than any auto+RWD in low-traction conditions. 2. Automatics just go fast, that's all they can do. Buy an automatic if that's what you need. 3. Any BMW manual transmission will be easier, cheaper to repair, while also being far more mechanically reliable. Automatics are fundamentally and definitively more complex and have quantity more points of failure than any manual anywhere. CVTs are a really really good reason to buy a manual. I don't mean to diminish your 'feelings' and how that leans your preferences and proclivities. I just mean to check those feelings in favor of an objective, not feelings-based argument for manuals for life. And just to include my credentials, I have a Class A license and driven many trucks+trailers both auto and manual, some with as many as 48 tires. I've driven every terrain, in an enormous myriad of vehicles across over 2 million documents miles. I also operate heavy construction equipment, bulldozers have clutches manuals, graders have a clutched manual, plus all kinds of tractors. I also lived in Germany for 5 years and had quite a lot of experience in the all-new for 2006 3-series, diesels, petrol, and my boss got a new 2009 M3 that year, drove him home from the bar in it many times. Manual. Manuals for life dude. They're mechanically, reliably, functionally, fundamentally superior to modern (post-2000) automatic transmissions. Say no to automatics, unless you're chasing 10ths. Every other use of a fast car is better with a manual. It's not really driving if your only control over the transmission is throttle on the engine and brakes on the wheels.
I personally still like my e46 inline 6 naturally aspirated engine
I like how new BMW'S have the same looking center stack as the previous generations ❤
Another awesome video. I was close to buying one but didn't. It wasn't the rod bearings or TB actuators that deterred me. Silly as it sounds, it was the high seats that made me feel like I was sitting on a toilet bowl.
😂 hahaha that’s a great description
There’s no money pit in this car it’s perfect the best 3 series ever made my friends dad has one in beige it’s really beautiful and still works but it’s a sedan not coupe 👍
It is tho it will need repairs on a consistent bases especially with the shit sensors
Going on 11 years with my E92M3, MT. Learn it. Love it. Supercharger made this car real proper btw and even improved my mpg!
Stop these videos! You're going to make me poor 😥😥😥
Dope video, I enjoyed the sketchy rain driving
I love driving this car in the wet. On track its a blast when it rains
@@TedwardDrives Looks like a lot of fun! What tires is it on?
Michelin PS4S
I bought my 2011, E90 M3 first half of 2016, today, 30 000 km later it still feels just as special as day 1, the engine and the steering is some of BMW best work in my book. It Will remain in my custody, probably as long as i live.
This is how i feel about my 335I. Bought it around 3 years ago 60,000, now at 68,000 with twice as much power and plan on keeping it till i die. No matter the cost.
I was going with the manual transmission so women and family members wont ask to drive it.
Women can drive manual. That’s a weird gate keep
@@TedwardDrives my mom actually prefers manual. Im just talking about the girls ive dated. Im 25 never dated a girl that can drive a manual. hell the only dudes ive met in my age group that can drive manuals are Car Guys.
(My Villan origin story) im 17 years old first gf. Begged for weeks to drive my automatic si. I finally give in and take her to a empty camp ground parking lot. She proceeded to put the car in reverse and slam in to of the few street lights in the parking lot. Ever since then ive let very few people drive my cars again.