All the technical stuff we don’t normally see from Doug (Ik Ik it’s not his style) is so well done and easy to understand. Can’t wait to see more of these.
Slow car fast is how I used to drive my mom's Saab 900. Didn't have the turbo, but it was still fun. Made it past 150K miles on the original clutch and was in good mechanical condition until it rusted apart after 37 years. RSVP the Saab.
There you Kennan! This is what we mean! This was a fantastic video. You get more into the technical side of things without losing interest. You knocked it out of the park & I learned a few things about the E36 M3. I think you taking the car from a historical perspective is great, Doug touches on it but doesn't always go into deeper detail which you did here really well. Keep it up!
To add on to the differential note at 11:50, the US spec got a 3.23 188mm lsd while the Euro spec evos had 3.15 210mm lsd. While 3.15 is still quite quick, it doesnt have that short ratio that the 3.23 feels. You row threw the gears more often, but it gives the US cars a greater sense of torque and athleticism. Its fun to row into 2-3-4 around the canyons.
Every time I've driven an e36 M3 I left with a smile. There's nothing wrong with that engine or the gearing. I'd get one of these in a sedan over an e30 or e46. I hope these cars stay reasonable and I may get a second car.
As others have said, Kennan just needed his own style of how he carries himself as well as how he presented the info - this video is proof. Great job guys!
For the longest time I was never a fan of the E36. However with the downturn of the automotive industry in general, and the pathetic lack of any imagination in terms of driver focus and design, I have really come around. Great review Kennan.✌🏻🇺🇸
Fantastic video as always! I really like Kennan getting more and more into his own style. Love the technical details and history, and the VANOS part was very well explained. Great work!
Kennan might be a good solution for Cars and Bids. Doug is getting posher and more focused on iPads on dashboards than driving experience. We all know how much he adores any Tesla product, but Kennan is fresh and different. A real car guy!!
Kennan is killing it with the details. I didn't get why people appreciated these things from Doug's reviews. I understand it a bit better now. I would love to hear more about why the manufacturer made changes from one generation to another.
2:35 With a license plate saying "HVY LTW", i see "heavy lightweight". EDIT: btw, i like the angles you use, i've always thought that Doug's static profile shots and rare angled shots were a missed opportunity to present the car properly, but i also rarely commented on it. But now that i notice the front-side view while you're presenting, i can also focus on more parts of the car while listening, plus i just love a good angle shot.
This would have been a great item for Eric Keller at EAG. Sadly, he passed away in an accident. So, Kennan, thanks for doing this car justice. Well done!
Nice job Kennan! This seems like the perfect car for you to do a solo review on and add your on style to the video. As a long time viewer I'm happy to see the channel is in good hands with some changes.
I have a friend who owned one of these, the full fat 3.2 300+ hp version. Maybe his was running poorly but I've never driven a "fast" car that felt so slow from the drivers seat. It got comprehensively spanked in a 2nd gear pull by my 02 turbo forester running 250hp atw
I’m thinking of buying the 2011-2013 335IS hard top convertible N54 engine. 7 speed dual clutch. What are your thoughts on that vehicle? Would you recommend it?
Doug is Tues/Thurs on his main channel. This will be a variety of people and friends of Doug. We want to showcase cool cars that Doug has already done, or logistically can't do.
How did you guys merged the two channels? This seems to contains videos I saw on both cars and bids and More doug. Great video, I love geeky facts. Do people really like those Dinan modifications?
More appreciated the S52 than the S50B32? Maybe in the US... Here in europe, The imported US M3 E36 (there are a few), are way less appreciated than the S50B30 (286hp) or the S50B32 (321hp).
I stopped watching Cletus McFarland yrs. ago when he started putting his girlfriend on his channel regularly. At that time, my argument was I was a subscriber to Cletus McFarland, not Clitoris McFarland. I still stand by that, haven't watched his shit ever since. I will do the same to you Doug. I signed up for you, you are who I want to see review cars. I don't mind any of the guests in your garage, but they shouldn't be doing your reviews. I WILL bail on you, there is a ton of other content out there!
The Cars & Bids channel will be a mix of reviewers. Doug's main channel isn't going anywhere. We are just adding more content and different ways to talk about cars, which we all like. Doug will be on this channel more often soon.
I'm really impressed with this video, amazing work Kennan! As an engineer it's very entertaining to get the systems explained more in depth, keep it up 🎉
I have one ,convertible. Anyone have any experience or knowledge of the automatic "roll bars" that are supposed to come up if the car leaves the road? A car this old and the way people drive these days it's the reason I'm thinking of selling.
I actually really enjoyed this! The first few videos were rough but now Kennan is starting to develop his own style and be more himself. Kennan is a great reviewer and an awesome addition to the Doug-verse! 😂
Seeing Kennan and Alanis appear on the Doug's own channel and here on Cars & Bids is amazing. Both Kennan's solo reviews and the garage talk videos are a joy to watch.
Great video. As an E36 M3/4/5 owner I must also add a few pieces of E36 lore that some may know, but many may not. 1) the famous Car and Driver test naming the E36 M3 as the best handling car in America for any price, and 2) the E36 M3 being the fastest sedan in America until the E39 M5 came out. 9 year owner and love mine.
I prefer the E46 styling, it's less boxy and that's what I like. However the E36 isn't bad at all design wise, compared to the G80 with its bucktooth front end. BTW, I think the US M3 has a better engine, despite having less power than the EU M3. It's just less complicated and easier to maintain.
@@carsandbidsI have a 1996 Euro M3 3.2 Cabrio since 2006, and I can say that you don’t have to mess with the ITBs… In fact it is the easiest way to struggle with this engine. The adjustment screws come sealed from factory and that’s for a reason. IMHO The ITBs are not the problem. The problems are the connecting rod bearings (my first engine died 15 years ago because the rod 1 decided to leave the engine), the solid lifters that you have to adjust every 40.000km if you don’t want to loose a bit of the 321hp, and the dual vanos… That tends to loose oil pressure and rattle because the wear. It is true, it is way more complicated than the US version engine, but it is a gem of an engine. if you appreciate the feeling of a racing engine with that slightly raw touch, without roof, It feels even more intense.
![2006 BMW E46 M3 Coupe Review: A Naturally Aspirated Masterpiece! [Kennan Rolsen]](/img/n.gif)
I appreciate that Kennen is detailed without being condescending. That's a very difficult line to walk for something like this, imo.
@bretts1646 are you Kennan’s twin brother?
When you're truly enthusiastic by something it helps.
@@jtreut nope haha
Nice. He's transitioning from being doug to being himself. Keep up the good work man
That's the plan!
You stole my comment. I was about to say that 😂
@@carsandbidstime to have your own wardrobe style too. T shirt and shorts are Doug’s trait. Lol.
Good point and thankfully. (:
Significantly prefer this intro to Kennan trying to do "THISSSS..."
All the technical stuff we don’t normally see from Doug (Ik Ik it’s not his style) is so well done and easy to understand. Can’t wait to see more of these.
Really enjoying Kennan's solo reviews, thank you, keep it up!
Glad you like them!
@@carsandbids no worries - it now means an extra car review to watch each week that's complimentary to Doug's, happy days!
I love Kennan. With the wealth of knowledge he has, he is very calm and explains in a detailed well put manner. Nice work Kennan!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love seeing Kennan develop his own style. You're a good presenter keep it up!
More to come!
I’ve always loved the e36 m3. My favorite
Slow car fast is how I used to drive my mom's Saab 900. Didn't have the turbo, but it was still fun. Made it past 150K miles on the original clutch and was in good mechanical condition until it rusted apart after 37 years. RSVP the Saab.
As an owner of one with over 250k miles and in my care for the past 12 years these cars are amazing.
Agreed!
do you have the US 240hp one or the 321hp one?
And now it’s something I may never be able to afford…
@@PaulTC97a euro version at 250k miles? Lol. How many rod bearing changes would it need…
@@PaulTC97 US Spec 240hp 3.2l
There you Kennan! This is what we mean! This was a fantastic video. You get more into the technical side of things without losing interest. You knocked it out of the park & I learned a few things about the E36 M3. I think you taking the car from a historical perspective is great, Doug touches on it but doesn't always go into deeper detail which you did here really well. Keep it up!
To add on to the differential note at 11:50, the US spec got a 3.23 188mm lsd while the Euro spec evos had 3.15 210mm lsd. While 3.15 is still quite quick, it doesnt have that short ratio that the 3.23 feels. You row threw the gears more often, but it gives the US cars a greater sense of torque and athleticism. Its fun to row into 2-3-4 around the canyons.
Every time I've driven an e36 M3 I left with a smile.
There's nothing wrong with that engine or the gearing. I'd get one of these in a sedan over an e30 or e46. I hope these cars stay reasonable and I may get a second car.
Kenan is a chill dude
As others have said, Kennan just needed his own style of how he carries himself as well as how he presented the info - this video is proof. Great job guys!
For the longest time I was never a fan of the E36. However with the downturn of the automotive industry in general, and the pathetic lack of any imagination in terms of driver focus and design, I have really come around. Great review Kennan.✌🏻🇺🇸
Fantastic video as always! I really like Kennan getting more and more into his own style. Love the technical details and history, and the VANOS part was very well explained. Great work!
I love that Kennan has a (not new) E36 t-shirt
You were so much more natural in this one. It's great seeing you find your style! I really enjoyed this one!
Yes! Thank you!
Kennan might be a good solution for Cars and Bids. Doug is getting posher and more focused on iPads on dashboards than driving experience. We all know how much he adores any Tesla product, but Kennan is fresh and different. A real car guy!!
I love how you are developing your own style. Keep it up!
Thank you so much!
I'm a simple man. I see an E36 and I always click. Nice review.
God those BMW straight sixes from that era sound delicious.
Kennan is killing it with the details. I didn't get why people appreciated these things from Doug's reviews. I understand it a bit better now. I would love to hear more about why the manufacturer made changes from one generation to another.
Doug has reviews one before, but that was a coupe. This one is a convertible.
Between Doug and Kennan you should have a fairly complete picture of the E36.
@carsandbids You have yet to review an E36 Compact if memory serves me correctly.
As a mechanically minded enthusiast, Kennan’s mechanical details are awesome. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! 👍
Good job Kennan, being yourself, hitting the technical and historical aspects a bit harder, all good!!
beautiful. this was the m3 of my youth
Bro is as exciting as a new toaster
Sorry but he isn't that exciting
Good job. Enjoy watching your reviews.
Glad you like them!
2:35 With a license plate saying "HVY LTW", i see "heavy lightweight".
EDIT: btw, i like the angles you use, i've always thought that Doug's static profile shots and rare angled shots were a missed opportunity to present the car properly, but i also rarely commented on it.
But now that i notice the front-side view while you're presenting, i can also focus on more parts of the car while listening, plus i just love a good angle shot.
That is what he was going for.
@@carsandbids Ah yeah, seemed most obvious, but i wasn't sure if he wanted to be funny :)
Nice review, Kennan! Glad to see you loosen up! Seems like you're having more fun too!
Is this a lightweight? Or is painted like one?
Not an LTW, just has some of the graphics from an LTW.
I was going to ask the same thing. Most of the LTWs were built as coupes though.
This would have been a great item for Eric Keller at EAG.
Sadly, he passed away in an accident.
So, Kennan, thanks for doing this car justice. Well done!
im glad you touched on the us motor being more reliable. In reality they are about the same in terms of speed.
Umm I’m sorry but no, they’re not
About the same in speed 😒
Picked up a minty coupe a month ago it’s so dope
Amaaing cars. Period . Always well loved by magazines and owners.
Good work Kennan! I like the 15 min videos.
Nice job Kennan! This seems like the perfect car for you to do a solo review on and add your on style to the video. As a long time viewer I'm happy to see the channel is in good hands with some changes.
E39source fan OG
Facts and figures!
I have a friend who owned one of these, the full fat 3.2 300+ hp version. Maybe his was running poorly but I've never driven a "fast" car that felt so slow from the drivers seat.
It got comprehensively spanked in a 2nd gear pull by my 02 turbo forester running 250hp atw
This generation of 3 series was the best looking sedan body ever made. It's all downhill from there.
Kennan is great! Keep him around and pay him more.
I’m thinking of buying the 2011-2013 335IS hard top convertible N54 engine. 7 speed dual clutch. What are your thoughts on that vehicle? Would you recommend it?
The Black Bay GMT was a perfect pairing for this car 😉
We want Doug back!!!!!!!!
Doug is Tues/Thurs on his main channel. This will be a variety of people and friends of Doug. We want to showcase cool cars that Doug has already done, or logistically can't do.
Very cool car,
Very cool vid!
Glad you liked it
Every time I think I’m getting fat, I watch Kennan and feel better about myself
Where did you get that shirt!?
Isn’t that colorway the M3 lightweight? Or is that a copy?
Quite watchable. The only thing missing is Doug-style jokes.😊
How did you guys merged the two channels? This seems to contains videos I saw on both cars and bids and More doug. Great video, I love geeky facts. Do people really like those Dinan modifications?
Dinan is one of the best in the BMW modifications world.
THIS… is the way to use Kennan. I’ll take all of this you’ve got.
I can never find one for sale sadly
This one is for sale :)
GOOD JOB KENNEN! NUMBERS!!
Kennan is all about facts and figures, if you could get a PhD in BMW, he would!
Hi Kennan!
Hi! - Not Kennan, but he is polite and would say hello back.
Took me 3 minutes to realize this wasn't Doug somehow. I was busy eating and wondering why he sounded different 🤣
Love the history lesson, Kennan. Keep up the great work! Idea: tour of the Marconi museum in OC? The have a Cizeta!
I like that Techno Violet shirt!
cool video, kennan is a great host
Thanks!
Quirks and features
Facts and figures 😂 👍
Great job on the video, Kennen! It is an impressive M-car, especially as a coupé. Thanks for the video.
Great video kennan
Thanks!
First time I've seen one of you solo flights. GREAT job! Would watch again. Congratulations
Thank you, thank you!
I love Kennan's style...thanks for doing a great job I like the history lessons.
Our pleasure!
I have an E36 318is myself. Got it for free, since it had a smashed window.
Keenan, this was a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
When do we get a Kennan score?
A winning car.
More appreciated the S52 than the S50B32? Maybe in the US... Here in europe, The imported US M3 E36 (there are a few), are way less appreciated than the S50B30 (286hp) or the S50B32 (321hp).
The Rick Steve's of BMWs and Ferraris
Cool car 🚗 😎 and it's full of nostalgia
I voted for the M3 Convertible ❤❤❤
Sorry, but am I the only one that invisions Kenster as a DILF? 😂
Black Bay GMT, huh. I have a Black Bay too 😁👍
The vanos on the m52s or us s52 is just an on off switch. It's not infinitely adjustable.
goodness!!
The E36 was named best handling car in the world. The E46 was not.
I stopped watching Cletus McFarland yrs. ago when he started putting his girlfriend on his channel regularly. At that time, my argument was I was a subscriber to Cletus McFarland, not Clitoris McFarland. I still stand by that, haven't watched his shit ever since. I will do the same to you Doug. I signed up for you, you are who I want to see review cars. I don't mind any of the guests in your garage, but they shouldn't be doing your reviews. I WILL bail on you, there is a ton of other content out there!
The Cars & Bids channel will be a mix of reviewers. Doug's main channel isn't going anywhere. We are just adding more content and different ways to talk about cars, which we all like. Doug will be on this channel more often soon.
Great job Kennzoil!! 👍🏻🇺🇸
love to see Kennan’s videos!
I'm crabby and I want my M-cars with steel lids. I struggle with the idea of putting that much suspension kit into a car and then sawing the roof off.
BOO where's Doug!?!??! 🤬😡🤬
YAY IT'S KENNAN!!!! 🎊 🎉🍾
Love how you go more in detail with some of the technical details, that was something I always missed from Doug's reviews.
I'm really impressed with this video, amazing work Kennan! As an engineer it's very entertaining to get the systems explained more in depth, keep it up 🎉
Awesome, thank you!
I remember seeing the new 3 series back then in Charlie Sheen’s movie The Chase. Too bad it wasn’t an M3.
I have one ,convertible. Anyone have any experience or knowledge of the automatic "roll bars" that are supposed to come up if the car leaves the road? A car this old and the way people drive these days it's the reason I'm thinking of selling.
I’ve been rocking with you since day1 Kennan, keep up the good work!
You rock!
I actually really enjoyed this! The first few videos were rough but now Kennan is starting to develop his own style and be more himself. Kennan is a great reviewer and an awesome addition to the Doug-verse! 😂
7:56
Seeing Kennan and Alanis appear on the Doug's own channel and here on Cars & Bids is amazing. Both Kennan's solo reviews and the garage talk videos are a joy to watch.
Great video. As an E36 M3/4/5 owner I must also add a few pieces of E36 lore that some may know, but many may not. 1) the famous Car and Driver test naming the E36 M3 as the best handling car in America for any price, and 2) the E36 M3 being the fastest sedan in America until the E39 M5 came out.
9 year owner and love mine.
Thanks for sharing!
great job kennan!
Always has been
Did Doug write your script for you? That'd be funny.
We are going to need Kennan to stuff himself into small backseats.
Welcome kennan
Ouch.... the views.... doug?
He?
I like Kennan’s solo work.
I prefer the E46 styling, it's less boxy and that's what I like. However the E36 isn't bad at all design wise, compared to the G80 with its bucktooth front end. BTW, I think the US M3 has a better engine, despite having less power than the EU M3. It's just less complicated and easier to maintain.
Everyone lusts after the ITBs until it is time to get it serviced.
@@carsandbidsI have a 1996 Euro M3 3.2 Cabrio since 2006, and I can say that you don’t have to mess with the ITBs… In fact it is the easiest way to struggle with this engine. The adjustment screws come sealed from factory and that’s for a reason. IMHO The ITBs are not the problem. The problems are the connecting rod bearings (my first engine died 15 years ago because the rod 1 decided to leave the engine), the solid lifters that you have to adjust every 40.000km if you don’t want to loose a bit of the 321hp, and the dual vanos… That tends to loose oil pressure and rattle because the wear. It is true, it is way more complicated than the US version engine, but it is a gem of an engine. if you appreciate the feeling of a racing engine with that slightly raw touch, without roof, It feels even more intense.