Why I sold my F80 M3 within 90 days of ownership...
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Keep in mind, I am SO grateful to be in a position to purchase an F80 M3... I remember WISHING I could afford an E90 M3... now looking back after owning 5 BMW's so far I feel so much gratitude. But I wanted to help the community out and give my honest opinions with no brand deals holding me back, no partnerships holding me back and no ego holding me back. This is my honest opinion. I did forget to mention how amazing the brakes are on the F80 M3, lol. But that's it.
Here's a video of all the owners talking about their experience - - th-cam.com/video/-F858XI-fyM/w-d-xo.html
how do you feel about the e46
All that money wasted lol
Respect. Totally made sense. Thanks for the video.
F80>E92
Even somewhat famous racers agree
th-cam.com/video/kZzK0pp2_yc/w-d-xo.html
"the F8X is very bought not built" says the guy who bought a built car, and has a shop put on double sided tape mods for him. Come on, man.
Hahahahahahahah
i have an M3 comp (f80) and absolutely love it...
Bro, I created marketing that affiliates.
Summary: "I like V8's and turbo cars are too much work for me to track."
This is my favorite comment 😂
I have a F80 with the competition pack and have extensive track time back to back with my car and an e90 and the F80 is superior in every single way other than exhaust note. It's not even close, the chassis is leagues better, the steering is more precise albight with less feel. The dampers keep the car flatter with less drama mid corner. The motor makes the e90's feel weak by comparison, the maximum grip is better, the at limit control is better, the car is lighter and easier to push into corners while being quicker on corner exit, the brakes are no comparison. The seats are better, the ergos are better, the interior is better, it looks better. One of the instructors there who owns the e90 drove my car and agreed that the F80 is a better track weapon in every way, his laptimes were immediately faster than his own car and it was the first time he ever drove an f80. The e90 is slightly more comfortable on the street, the suspension is just a hair softer and that S65 though, glorious sound, no comparison there, S55 sounds mediocre.
E92 for me...not even a thought is given to the f80 or g80
You single turbo these F80s and put an equal length exhaust on its on of the best sounding inline 6s, comparable to a B58
@S55M3 Not even close, the b58 sounds like wet farts aswell. After e9x the bmws sound shit.
Put the AKRAPOVIC Evo exhaust and the sound is absolutely awesome...The F80 is no doubt one of the best cars to drive
Yeaaaaa none of these replies dare to address the original comment beyond opinion.
I’ll say this, every time I see an E9x M3 I drool. I will literally stop everything I’m doing and just watch it drive by. When owners see me and give a little blip of the throttle….HEAVEN!! Other than GT3’s, there aren’t many cars I feel that way about. You made a great decision.
same same same same!
Your very honest guy 👍
Who is this guy....what a joke 😂The F80 is an absolute beast...Haters will hate
Speaking on track use the F8X is such a significant leap ahead from both a technological/hardware focused standpoint. With the same driver, on a racetrack (stock for stock or mod for mod) an F80 will mop the floor with an E90. End of story
Very funny. Then why there are so many people ditching their Porches and F8xs to E9x at Nurburgring
@@m3erious435 you know i would provide a logical reply to this comment but there's no point in arguing with stupidity 😂
Agreed, love the E92’s and the V8 soundtrack is intoxicating but aside from that the F80 wins in every aspect. My opinion of course
@@m3erious435 Yeah because swapping to heavier, less powerful and less reliable cars for track use makes total sense
@@14nightwolves yeah sure. I guess those enthusiasts from Germany doing track day for 300+ days a year at Nurburgring and spending 150k to 200K Euro on E9xs are real dumb ass. Team schirmer is overrated right?
I don't own an M3 but I love all of the E90s. It definitely aged well even for being 10+ years old, you can't go wrong with one especially an LCI. It's a masterpiece also the last of the N/A straight 6 and V8/V10. It's the end of an era in BMW history.
Snowflake. He didn't feel "connected" to the car. Sounds like BS to me. He QUICKLY realized he couldn't "build" this car as cheaply as a E Series. Bottom line.
Have a couple m5’s under my belt. My favorite in terms of feel has been the e60. I just bought my first e92 and absolutely love it. Wish I’d of gotten one sooner. I absolutely love the raw feel the E series M’s have over the F’s. Each have its own personality. I love both ❤️
You basically bought your old M5 except with 2 less cylinders and 2 less doors 🤘
Haha about spot on.
Aren't you the guy that asked all of the noob questions in the F80 groups on Facebook, lol? You did zero research on the platform and bought a car you can't afford. Just be honest.
9:18 "E9x is a younger crowd, F80 is professional, grown, mature adult"
GREAT analogy. I never thought about it like that
I find it reverse. F80 is for the younger crowd. E90 is for the raw and hardcore conventional natural aspirated v8 big boys.
To say the f8x has no soul is a big car guy oversight. I’ve had a e46 m3 and a f82 m4 and both have soul. Each car guy likes different things whether it be muscle cars, exotics or tuners. Sounds like the car was not for you but still has soul to someone else that likes the platform in a different way than you.
Exactly. I personally love my f82. I’ve driven e9x. Sounds great. I need an e46 m3 one day.
I'm sure many people will enjoy the F8X generation 100%. Like I said in this video, just sharing my personal opinion. It will vary with every single person out there.
You might feel differently up here in Colorado (5800' elevation). NA motors die up here so badly while turbo motors hardly skip a beat. You would be getting left in the dust by mom's in the X5's late for soccer practice. But at least you would feel "connected" to the experience! 😂
I died reading the last bit 😂😂
^Same 😂
Thank you, Spencer. Honestly, I had been in a dilemma whether I should have bought an F80 and sold an E92. However, after sitting in an F80, I realised I actually did not like the feeling brought by a turbo engine. I had an E70 with twin-turbo, but I just felt the accelerating was supposed to be linear. That is the same feeling when I took a flight. It must be smooth. And BMW started their business by building aircraft engines. It is in their blood. Ps. the built of turbo enhancer was for solving the issue that aircraft engine was unable to absorb enough air when they were at high altitude.
The sound of the E90/92 M3 is so exotic with exhaust mod or a nice exhaust set up.
F80 holding value well. I’ve had 2 E92’s and currently have the f80. I personally think the f80 looks better its very modern and good for another 5 or 10 years. The lci 2 icon headlights are sharp. I have the mpe on the f80 if you leave the valves open and delete the artificial pops it doesn’t sound too bad. No doubt the v8 e92 sounds better but most will agree the e92 is probably the best sounding m to date. The thing is the f80 is an aggressive animal road presence is immense with the sharp headlights splitters and diffusers not to mention those arches its very muscular and that is the reason why i personally prefer it over the e92. I do think the competition package in the f80 makes a difference too. Especially with residuals.
An e92 M3 competition package looks amazing and clean.
Agree. The f80 gets so much hate online it’s ridiculous. The car is absolutely great on the track.
Im only 18, i want bmw m3 f80 so badly bro !
F80 owner and I’ll never change to any other M cars simply because it’s too sexy 😊
Lol he sounds like when I sold my E90 for E46
What do you like more about the E46?
@@_M3NACE_ Steering feel and clutch feel are 10x better on the E46 than the E90. E90 also doesn't feel much faster (they have similar torque numbers). However, the E90 sounds great and the interior/seats in the E90 are far superior.
E90 is better than e46
@@Wildman2291 reasons why in your opinion? Also, have you owned either?
@@vegeta12379 that’s interesting, thank you for the reply. Having driven an e46 around the block I did like the steering but the E90’s lightness and feel I liked more myself but I’d love to get in it a second time and see how it feels again. Two awesome cars
Your opinion is honest, but confusing at the same time. Why buy a sport car then say, it’s too powerful? Then on Handling, you say it’s To responsive & You want it to be more challenging. I thought you was gonna say something about mechanical issues play you're just being picky. Just buy a Honda & call it a day
Sometimes, when you hear/watch too many opinions about something, you tend to parrot those opinions. “The steering is this, the sound of the engine is that, the community is blah….” I respect this guys opinions on the pros and cons but they do not represent how/what the car actually is. F80 M3 is a phenomenal iteration in that lineage. Background. BMW tech, automotive enthusiast, and I’ve owned vehicles from all types. From a Chevy c10’s, s4’s, jeeps, and e21 323i, e28, e46, etc
Just sold my E90 M3 and got the F80. The only thing that i miss over the F80 is the engine sound. F80 is way ahead of it, stiffer chassis, power and technology way better in the F80. Driving the E90 daily takes a lot of effort, to hear the engine you need to be up in the rev range and break the law each time you drive it. The F80 platform is a much better daily car, easy to drive and did i mention the power and torque is simply mind-blowing over the E90!!
Hi Spencer! Was great seeing you and Mike last weekend! So happy for you guys it takes a lot of courage to come out like that! 😊
Have to say I respect your opinion, this world would be boring if everyone had the same taste.
Totally agree!
Loved the video. I felt the same way from the 2014 C63 to the new ones. That 6.2 V8 sounds utterly incredible. The biturbo 4.0 V8 just doesn't have anything on it.
You kept the 2014? Or did you ever upgrade
It's all good do what you love. I personally love the f8x platform. Driven the e92 m3 love the sound but prefer the f82 for my taste.
I love to hear it! Glad everybody can enjoy BMW’s in any kind of way.
I have a 2008 328i E93…it has 76k miles on it and bone stock. It was my father’s car and was meticulously maintained. I know it’s not an M car but man it’s so much fun to drive! The steering really does make you feel connected to the road and it’s plenty peppy around town, comfortable on road trips, and really is great as a daily driver. The hard convertible top is icing on the cake. 👊🏻
To each it’s own, I really like your point of view and where your coming from, for me personally the F80 is everything I could ask for, every time I drive the car, it feels like the first time I’ve driven it, just absolutely in love and can’t imagine of selling it. Yes the exhaust definitely is the biggest buzz kill but surprisingly, I don’t really care that much about it, I got BM3 on my car and have some light burbles on it, and I am totally happy with it, at the end of the day, I don’t see how you can go wrong with either car lol
Bro, your absolutely right, the E90 x is the best of the driving experience. The feel, the hydraulic steering. The power just amazing. Thanks bro, keep up the good work. Classic E90s is the ticket..!
So true. No matter how expensive the exhaust system, the F80 still doesn't sound good, it just makes it louder that's all, but not better. The E9x M3, even with the most cheapest ghetto hacked up muffler deletes, it still sounds good
Sounds like a whopper that needs a slow car.
I take it you’re seeking views! I love my f80 !
My experience was similar. I wanted to love my old F80 because it looked so good, was fast and handled great but never brought me the enjoyment and experience that my E92 does 🤟
Totally agree with you!
Dude you really need to try a F87 M2 manual. So raw and old school feeling, really connected chassis and steering.
The segment about the connected driving experience really resonated with me. I have an e36 and an f30. The f30 is by far and away a faster car, but it really is that “a to b” car, while the e36, it doesn’t matter where I’m going. I just want to take it with me. Fantastic video.
My favorite way to put both cars into perspective. E9x feels like a living breathing entity. F8x, while they’re fast and efficient, they feel like a robotic shell of the previous generations.
Love the part where you said you felt special about driving and when you sit in the E9x. That's when you know you found the right car
Totally, that's what gets me every time.
I currently have the e92 as my daily driver and having grown up learning to drive on BMWs, I must say the e92 steering is on point if you are a driver that wants to feel connected to the car. Nice and HEAVY.
It’s response and feel is raw, kinda annoying driving in an area with bumpy roads as you feel everything but at least you know exactly what’s happening underneath you.
The biggest let down on the e92 is it’s speed it’s just not as quick as the f8x generation 😂😂.
Lack of torque. Give it turbo or supercharger
5:05 There is actually a solution for the f8x stock sound and that is the valvetronic equal length exhaust.Sounds sooo much better
"my background is motorsports"... tracked 3 times.
"lap times"
Sad you picked out one thing that you could say a negative thing about and comment it. Sorry for anything you’re going through, Mr Alberto! Feel free to look back on my channel to see the fact that I tracked more than 3 times. :)
@@fafafooey8776 I don’t welcome negativity here. Sending you love and support.
Your comment was dumb. Wasn’t funny at all. Stop looking for attention on TH-cam and call your mother why don’t you?
Lmao best comment
The more i dive into the enthusiast space and looking for cars that provide a raw, connected driver experience, the more i hear the name "Porsche" along with the right BMW.
Cool to see my picture of Sean’s car in the video 👍🏻
Just to be clear....the e92 is not half the car the f80 is..the g80 is a few levels up..bordering on super car territory. This dude just appreciates naturally aspirated engines more. In reality..its not close to the f80 in terms of everything besides feedback
When fixing the crank hub issue did you swap the stock one with a aftermarket one and if so what brand ?
I agree to many points. I also liked my E92 more than the F80 Competition. Here is where I disagree:
1. The F80 FEELS more nimble than the E92 because the E92 is very nose heavy
2. The M-performance Akrapovic is excellent and the sound really satisfying. Not an S65 but very good still
3. On a track there is a huge difference. I was able to shave 2-3 seconds off with the F80 Competition on a 1.30 track compared to E92
4. The F80 is much easier to drive fast in my opinion
In general the E92 felt more special but my engine died on 180 000 km, which was a very expensive repair. Had zero problems with the F80.
Awesome thanks. Finally a proper comparison video.
I currently own a e90 m3 and been thinking about upgrading to an f80. But I think I ll stick with it.
Not surprising, this was exactly my feeling when I went from an E90 to an F32. I always wondered if the M car would have made much difference, but these are simply fundamental differences between the E and F 3er platforms. I special ordered my F32 with everything I wanted including the track handling package. I was initially impressed with how much power the N55 would put down with little effort and how luxurious and refined everything felt compared to the the E90. I quickly realize that was the whole problem with the car. It was so nice I was bored out of my mind no matter how much I tried to enjoy it. I never got used to the digital steering either. I also realized at that point that this evolution was here to stay, for good or bad, and the same could be said for most modern cars. A big part of the reason the BMWs in my garage today range from model years '89 to '02 and I have no intention of buying a new BMW (outside of an M2, maybe).
I had an E90 335i and I must say my M2c completely stock, chassis wise feels leagues better
The 335 had bilstein coilovers and a stage 1 tune but the chassis was way less stiff imo, get the M2c you won’t regret it!
Interior space imo is pretty similar, the dials are even similar in configuration (the smaller 2 dials vs the 2+2 small dials in F30)
The one edge the f80 has is looks IMO. Looks sharper and has great lines, but I think the v8 is far better. I’m looking at an e92 rn but I can’t justify it with all the potential maintenance compared to other cars. Maybe as a second car, e92 is the way to go
hey man i was also deciding which on to get f80 or e92 m3 i was going more on the e9x side but anyways how is the reliablity of both ? thanks
i went from e90 335i to a f30 328i and i couldn’t agree more about the driving experience difference and size difference. E90 is just such a better community and build with so much better quality and attention
Much respect from a former E93 owner. Hit the nail on the head.
I own a 2016 f80, a 2011 335ix, and a 2011 328ix. For fun I took the f80 for a 1200 miles round trip from Fl to GA, it rained on my way back home for approximately twenty minutes, I didn't like the way the steering felt, it was too sensitive, so much so it got me nervous at one point. I have four new Michelin Pilot tires on the car. You are correct about the steering wheel, I was wondering whether it was me, then I remembered this video and rewatched it today, that's my only complaint about the car though. I prefer the way my 335 and 328 handle better than the f80 on wet pavements.
Great to hear the honest truth thanks and I agree with exhaust all day plus a v8 or 6 can’t compete in exhaust tune great video bro thank you
I love my f82 m4 I agree they sound like crap but I ordered my equal Leanth midpipe and have lots more plans for the car my IMO it’s the best looking bmw ever made and think it just gets better looking over time the performance of it makes up for the sound! I’m keeping it!
Thanks for your opinion. Though after initially purchasing one I'd have to say it's a pretty awesome car. It's fast, DCT shifts are lightening quick, it pulls like a freight train, wants to kill me when traction control is off (good), interior is nice, handling is awesome and puts a smile on my face everyday. I'm coming from a built golf r which was super fun but m3 is a different kind of fun in a good way.
If you're like me and new to the bmw chassis the f80 is pretty awesome. It's hard to beat compared to other chassis (sedan).
Switching the cars, is like moving out of the Penthouse and you now go live in the basement apartment.
I can’t wait to get mines 🙏🏾🤞🏾
great insight bro!
Interesting direction if the purpose is truly a track car. On race weekends I typically see 2 types of BMW teams. Those who have sold their e90/92 race cars and focused on the e46, and those that have not yet figured that out.
These are facts.
Hi Spencer, i actually feel the same on some of your Points. Me myself i had an 1M Coupe with over 450 HP 700NM full bolton and after that an M2 and now an M4. I can tell you the following, the M4 is faster then both of these. Sound can be fixed on the S55 but you need the Akrapovic Slip On which makes the sound more deep and the equal lenght midpipe which fixes the raspyness. Now about the steering, well its hard to beat the Hydraulic steering in the E9X M3 or the E87 (1M Coupe), what you can do though is Coilovers, i have the KW V3 and after the install the car became so much more direct. Now would i chose an M4 over an 1M? Never, the old generations were so much more RAW and that is one thing you wont find in the NEW M´s. But one thing that the F8x platform is realibility, besides the Crankhub there are no big issues like the Throttle actuators or the other E9x Issues.
Now about your M3 F8X, it wasnt fully loaded, you were missing the full leather dash, i find that being one of the most important Options on an M4 (Feels like a Porsche and not a 2 Series).
6:26 you said you like a low driving position, but on the track you look like you're driving a semi. Your arms are literally bent at the elbows to hold the wheel you're so high up
spencer noticed you spoke ab the size of the car being of importance to you, just wondering would you ever do a f22 build then. something like a 228i m sport, or m235i?
Facts bro love the video keeping it real organic ❤️
I had a feeling you would have had the experience you described.
Last raw M3 was the e9x.
OLDER BMWs brother, E92 m sport, leave the turbos to the track. Besides on the streets the only thing excess speed will get you is tickets. Good luck.
If you want small size, great in corners, and something that’ll hold value well i think you’ll love a BMW 1M or an M2/M2CS
I have yet to drive either. I'd love to one day soon!
@@SpencerBerke I forgot the M2CS is still the S55 and the 1M is N54 which some don’t like the sound of either. But the Regular M2 with the N55 is a great car and fun to drive. Coming from a 1 series owner, you’ll love the dimensions
@@itsreverse4237 i race with my 1M on forza all the time in A class races its truly a beast, i use stock engine with just a intake mod its really fast regardless, i have a 335xi so i love n54.
I agree the n55 m2 is a better drive.. the m2 comp is kind of the same as the f80 with less special bits.
@@pascalimbos886 and sounds better too in my opinion
Iv had hugely powerfull cars including a 450 bhp 180sx and a 658 bhp r32 gtr. I then bought an e46 m3. I'm now on my 7th year of e92 m3 ownership over 2 cars. The e92 m3 is quite possibly one of the greatest cars ever made. It's just such an amazing car. Everything about it. And the sound, feel, throttle response and high revs just makes it totally unique and exotic feeling. And even tho, they're are much faster cars out there, the e92 is still perfectly fast enough for any lunatic. Its got it all.
Have comp? Dct?
Everyone has their own tastes, I personally love how the F80 looks and I’m hoping I can buy one soon
Hey man have you ever drove the G80? I think you’ll love it
I feel like F80 haters are people who cant truly afford them comfortably since you keep going back to he "9-5, business man" comment.
Nice comparison Spencer... I owned a E93 M3 and loved it... it was stock but a beast.... soon i want the M4 Cabriolet Comp just waiting for the prices to come down on a 2018+ variant.... i will soon be able to compare the 2 cars... I dont track it, just use it for work, mostly freeway driving... so i think the M4 will be fine for me...
Thanks for watching!! Good luck with your next purchase.
I know you made this video about your E90 M3 but I feel a very similar way about my E90 335i, I can't even imagine how I would feel when I have to get rid of it. I honestly thought this video was about getting rid of your F80 and moving on from BMW but instead you went to a previous chassis 😅 awsome video.
thanks for keeping it real! E9X is the last rack&pinion before electric steering, i need one!! problem is Singapore an E9X used is $170,000, hard to justify for a second car....
Looking at a 2018 F80 M3 or a base 2021 G80 M3, do you know if the G80 has the same feels as the F80? I want an experience when I drive bc I work from home so I don't drive often.
i still love my E92 M3 more than my M4 GTS lol😂😵💫
im glad to hear that man honestly.
GTS? 😮
@@stophatingmichael6767 yes lmao
Wow. I guess I won't be getting a M4 GTS anymore. Lmao they are rare
Lolll, cant wait to grab the m4 CSL g82
Spencer,, you are the man dude Been following for just a couple months and have been subbed since the first video i watched of urs man you are such an inspiration and so motivating to me. You are to me what gary vee is to you man keep up the amazing content man Hustling for an M3 :)
Thx for the full review. And being honest !
Love this video. Love ur passion ams drive. As an e93 owner and having looked at M4 and envied it glad i jave an older platform. I love the heavy steering.
Works well in England with small bendy rds lol
Same! 😂
Single turbo s55 with a proper exhaust setup sounds better than a s65 imho
The power/traction problem of modern M was exactly the reason for me to order an xDrive G80. These cars are just getting “too fast”
From what you described in the video it sounds that you will love a Z4 M Coupe. I had one for a few years and it was probably the best car I owned in terms of drivability.
You had every spec on your f80 except the most important one…. The comp package, really transform the driving feel imo.
I mean aside from top fuel dragsters and a couple street outlaws… who the hell expects to hear their car behind a NASCAR?!?!?
I liked the video I think you made some valid points and you expressed your opinion on the car. I thankfully own both platforms and I love both of them they’re different cars and I enjoy them each in their own way. Anyone mad at you expressing what you felt about the car needs to chill out lol. Keep up the great content look forward to seeing what’s coming with the e90 👍🏽
F13M6 is probably too much power for most people but its so amazing being able to light up the tires like nothing else... ( Stock ) so its controlled and I enjoy the steering feel
My M6 is currently stage 2 and i love it !
I had 3 F8x including an M4CS during 2015 through 2020, now I’m a year into a 2012 M3 comp with MPE and Eventuri plenum and I’m so happy. The character and soul is in another league.
100% right about luxury. I had my f82 M4 for 2 years! Stage 2, it felt too luxury for me. Me on the other hand i care about straight line more then twists. I live in illinois so not many twists here or places to go... It sucked in Rain, it sucked from dig. Car was 6speed.
Bought a 6 speed N55 M2 while I had a e90 dct. Even though I wanted a manual at the time more than a dct, I instantly regretted it and still do 4 years later. Even at 440whp on full e85, I’d trade it for a stock e9x. Whether it’s dct or manual I’m not sure but e9x > M2/3/4
Had some preconceived ideas about this video but it makes sense afterwards and I think you're spot on with alot of points. Visually, E9X > FXX all day, didn't think many people held this belief either.
f80 owner and I approve this message! The f80 is dope and after having it for a while I love the car and if I wanna hit the track id rather take my brainrattling e46 :) IDK about "soul less" the car is definitely an enthusiast car and has a wild character. The 2 cars are just completely different and were designed with different priorities in mind + currently at two completely different price points which would also play into the built vs bought mentality... IMO a e9x 100% maxed out would cost abt the same as a f8x 100% maxed out
Thanks for sharing this, I appreciate that!!!
I'm curious which E46 do you own?
So I would be interested in your opinion on the G80 xdrive and test drive.
Sport Plus mode should have addressed your steering feel issue. While the crank hub issue is a definite concern I love my F80.
Yeah, I ran Sport+ and normal modes. Both felt kinda strange to me, didn't give me enough back through the wheel. Felt legit on the street though!
I have a 2018 manual F82 w/competition package, never owned an E9X. Maybe I should one day. But a few observations. I LOVE my M4 and definitely have a connection. I've tracked it 5 times over a year of ownership, and driven about 4K total on the street. I don't want a loud car, but if I want to hear her, I just roll down the windows and she sounds amazing in either of the sport modes. She's an easy daily driver and was track ready day one. I've only upgraded brake pads and fluid. On track in +100 degree weather, pushing her super hard, the temp gauge doesn't even move - its crazy. You can beat on these things. And I would also note in a recent track day I was able to hang in there with a modified e90 (brake, tires, coilover upgrades) driven by an experienced track driver. I know because we talked after and he was shocked I could stay on his tail being only my 4th track day. I'm pretty sure it was mostly the F82.
The hydraulic steering set up , suspension, transmission, and v8 combo on the e9x m3 is sublime. I think bmw used some old school parts that make the driving experience more connected. The steering alone could arguably be one of best ever produced.
So I own a 2016 F80 m3 but with a 6spd. Otherwise it’s the same spec as Spencer’s (mine is tanzanite blue w/ silver stone grey interior). I test drove the dct and the manual is just simply more fun, especially in the m3 vs the m4. On the m4 I believe the dct feels more at home because it’s slightly twitchier. I use to have an e46 m3, which I’ll be buying another one sometime in the future as my designated track car. Built n/a s54 and just have a nasty suspension setup
My boss traded his M2 CS for an F80....He took the F80 back within 2 days. No joke....Keep up the amazing work and attitude, Spencer!!! You deserve and will obtain more subs soon!
I used to work for BMW as a VIP loaner driver. When ever i drove the F8Xs you just feel marshmallows with the steering, it was so boring and didn't make me feel safe when driving it on the highway. I love the Early/Mid 2000s BMWs. You can feel the connection to any of those vehicles, especially with the first gen X1 and the second gen. You can tell when BMW stopped caring about enthusiasts opinion.
This is the exact feeling I have about my E60 M5 almost to the T when I compare it to F90 M5. You sorta made a video about how feel between both cars 👍.
Lol. I own a Yas 6 speed comp. So let’s see….it weighs less, it has more power, more grip, a better power band
It’s arguably the most reliable m car ever made. The “no soul” comment is pretty funny as well. The turbo sounds, the wastegate/exhaust noises on cold start or after WOT letting off at 3k rpm, the wide ass……
The exhaust is trash, but a competition with the flaps open helps
“Can’t use the power”. I get mine sideways on the work commute daily, first gear with good tires that are at temp basically dead hook. The chassis/diff software in the competition is ace at higher speeds on corner exit. I will say, I owned a non comp before, and the diff programming was a bit more twitchy.
“Crank hub issue” what’s the point of buying a f80 if it’s not for the 6 speed? 6 speeds have no issues.
The steering is probably the best electronic rack Iv felt, but it could be better.
I owned a auto-x prepped gr STI, I currently own a lancer evo 2 with full suspension/sways ect. My f80 is the real deal. If you want a “raw” car to “race” build a proper car.
Both 6 speed and 7 speed dct have the crank hub issue but the 7 speed dct is more aggressive so it's easier in a 7 speed to spin the crank hub unless you go from 6 to 1st in a Manual. I agree stock cars are meant to please a lot of people but building upon that stock car pleases you more specifically and can get it to feel like you want
Out of all the M cars I’ve owned, (f8x, e36, 1m, e92) my e92 has been my favorite and most enjoyable. There’s something about the usable power that the s65 offers. True momentum car
I couldn't agree more.
How was the 1m compared to the E92 M3? 1M should have plenty of useable torque. Right?
@@stophatingmichael6767 yes the n54 has plenty of torque and can easily add more w mods, tune, etc.
I’m with you with the sound, but for me the best platform is E46 M3. The perfect combo would the S65 swap and lightweight. I feel that E9X steering still
numb compared to older M cars. I really don’t car this fast the car is. I just need to feel fast inside the car. The sound, the vibration, chassis that requires you to know how to drive make up for that feel.
BMW M cars before the F8X platform and basically any Porsche GT car...
Driven an 718 GT4 once, it's crazy... E90 M3 absolute goal