Is the 1997 BMW E36 M3 the best M3 ever built?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ธ.ค. 2024
- The M3 is a living legend in BMW's lineup for years. Over time things BMW has moved away from the connected Ultimate Driving Machine experience that this E36 M3 provides. Under the hood is a 3.2L inline-6 that produces 240HP & mated to 5-speed manual gearbox. The exterior has the unique M3 front fascia and M wheels. On the inside you will find nicely bolstered original seats, a MOMO steering wheel and slick shifting 5-speed gearbox. Is the 1997 BMW E36 M3 the most iconic M3 ever built?
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Aesthetically, possibly the most beautiful M3 ever.
I can't argue with that!
The allure of the E36 is there but I’m partial to the E92. But you can’t go wrong either way.
It's absolutely the most Beautiful M3. 🇩🇪🔥🤍
Idk the e46 m3 is pretty timeless to man. Lol
@@alexturnqest6202 I remember that That thing is a Beautiful Car 🇩🇪
It’s a shape that will continue to become more desirable.
I totally agree with you!
I’m loving the 850 from the 90’s and the 635 from the 80’s. This M3 is a great way into BMW’s of that period.
@@AbdullahHood The original 850 is one of my favourite cars, I’d like a csi or a standard v12 850 but those 840ci sports are pretty cool too!
@@jamesmcdonald1889 fully agree. Have often looked in the classified at those cars!
Last M3 before they became more "lux", great find Victor..Truely the last of the breed🔥🔥🔥
I am so glad that you like this one.
The people in charge of designing the look of those 1990s and early 2000s BMWs were geniuses. That boxy, sort of understated design is timeless.
I have a ‘97 M3 4/5 in my garage right now I recently picked up. It is the 2nd one I have owned. First one was 14 years ago. Love it...when it is not costing me money in the shop. Such a joy to drive. Love the sound of the S52 engine.
Perfect example of how a 23 year old car can look when taken good care of. Thanks for sharing it Victor and good job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
One of the most underrated M3 ever! It's my all time favourite M3, the E36 M3 coupe!😍
I totally agree!
Me too. It seems that there is much more love for the E46 M3 on the Web, but I like this generation best!
@@1970borntorun Exactly!
I appreciate how Victor keeping this E36 M3 in mint condition and well maintained. Such a beautiful car. I love it!
The E46 M3 is the most iconic M3 for me (mostly due to Need for Speed: Most Wanted haha) but if someone offered me one of these, I would NOT turn it down!😎👍👍
I remember playing that game👍
I never understood the hype its so ugly and especially in that wrap 🤣 ✌🏽
Currently own a 2018 F80 M3. The E36 is the one that got me hooked on BMW (M3's primarily) back in high school. Love it!
Great job, I had a 2002 Tii in high school, wished I had it today! I used to sit in algebra class reading Road & Track, I've been into cars since I was 10 years old, you have no idea how much your channel means to me! God bless you and your family 😎🇺🇸🙏 Bakersfield CALIFORNIA
Thanks for letting me share this one with you! That is so cool this was your high school car. Thank you for the fantastic support!
I have owned 3 of these over the years. The E36 M3 was a very special car. I had one with a manual transmission and two with automatics. Every one of them were very fun and enjoyable. I used to think these cars were fast, back in the mid-90s and late 90s, but they are slow compared to today's sports sedans. I still think they look great and have panache. Great review Joe! I really don't care for that steering wheel however. That is a zonk! Should have original wheel.
Pound for pound one of the best all around drivers car ever produced. Not to mention it has the ability to be transformed into a supersport euro style.
The design of this car was always so cool, I haven’t loved a 3 series like this until this newest model came out
When I think of a BMW, that's the picture I see. Victor has a classic that looks brand new.
It took many years to get my E36 just right. Buttery smooth transmission (stage 2 fx racing clutch), all new cooling, deferred maintenance , new tires and a Stromung exhaust. Sounds and drives amazing! And yes I get as much as 30mpg highway.
One word: Gorgeous. Hi Joe
Hey Kenny! I totally agree with you!
My aunt owned a 1994 BMW 325i 5MT, and while it was nothing compared to an M3, it was the car that started my love for cars. Still the most beautiful and timeless 3 Series generation in my opinion.
I am still blown away by condition of this vehicle! 😳. The interior and exterior of this vehicle is absolutely 💯% exceptional....l am shocked 😲 by condition of the seats and complete dashboard dude. Hands down on this vehicle that is 23 years old still running like champion. Nuff respect Victor 👊🏿👍🏿. Thanks again for sharing your whip with us.
Absolutely loved my '97 M3. As a matter of fact once I got one 5 of my buddies had them in the next year.
Who else came here to see Joe’s earlier videos? 😅 Hoping Raiti’s rides hits that iconic 1 million subscribers, it is well deserved!
Let's thank Victor for letting Joe review is beautiful e36 m3! Thanks Victor!
Victor has good taste! Always liked this era of beamers! Well done Joe👍🏼
Thanks Jason! It is an iconic M3!
I had this exact setup.. Same color, same wheels. I am kicking myself for selling it. Best car I have ever owned or probably will own. I loved the transition between 2nd and 3rd gear. Ah, what times I had
I own a 1999 M3 the exact same trip color as the one in this video. I own 3 BMW’s but none of them compare to the joy and experience of driving the E36 M3.
Such a timeless car and still beautiful after all these years love the review 🔥👍🏻
I had that car when I was 25 loved it so bad..still think it is the best bmw ever .
I have a 1999 M3 convertible with 62K miles. Very clean. People fall in love with it
Well done Vic.
Great choice 👍🏻
Super clean 👌🏻
I could not agree more with you!
Personally I think that this is the best looking M3, along with being one of BMW’s best designs. In especially like later the euro spec 4-door sedan with the 3.2 I6.
The best days are the days you upload!
You are so awesome Logan! Thank you!
everyday pretty much
I owned a 97 M3 Evolution, in Techno Violet with the 343 Bhp motor, and that is right up there with anything I have driven since.
Now that is cool! Do you miss her?
@@RaitisRides She was my first BMW, and an absolute beast. Power delivery was instant at any RPM, and performance to rival serious sports cars. In 2002 the oil pump failed (common fault) and she snapped #2 rod in the motor, and bent the exhaust cam. 4 weeks later, and an £8k engine replacement I got her back, but the magic was gone. Traded her in for a new mk2 Exige. Still love BM's and my wife's 2019 M140i Shadow is a proper missile.
E36 M3 most beautiful M3, and sound....lost words👿👿👿👿
What a beautiful E36 M3!
Wow wasn’t expecting this :)) thanks Joe!
Classic cars are fun than modern cars of the year. Back in the days cars used to be fun in any way but now cars are getting boring because of design and the fact that everything is going ev.
Very good way to look at it!
it's crazy to see how much he says good things about this US m3 if he was in europe he would see what a real m3 is..
I appreciate that you're a car guy and appreciate many different types of cars.
Miss my 98 M3 4 door with the 5 speed manual.
I can totally understand that!
Should have looked in the original trunk lid toolbox. That really tells you if you've got a really good one. Unfortunately mine had like 4 tools in it, so just a good one not great!
I love these M3s. My favorite BMW of all time is the E39 M5
I've had both. They are both amazing, but the e36 M3 is the more fun daily. Hard to go wrong with either, save maybe maintenance, the M5 was very expensive to maintain.
I think the best M3 award has to go to the E46 GTR.
Good Morning Joe. How are you today? BMW LET'S GO!!!
Good morning Tom! I am great! I hope you are well! Hopefully you like Victor's BMW.
@@RaitisRides Nothing like an old German vehicle that keeps on running!
@@stellantistom6881 You are so right about that!
@@RaitisRides ;D
E36 M3 is the best M3 money can buy. Balanced, light and workable. Change my mf mind. - 1997 M3 Techno Violet w Modena interior and vader seats.
Joe never fails to give us some history. Shows a teacher will always be a teacher!
Best car!
And thanks Joe for literally making me, with all your work and videos, buy myself a little, powerful handling machine - BMW 228i
That is so awesome congrats!
@@RaitisRides if you can test/review a manual (or auto) version of a 228i or 230i, I think you'll appreciate the light chassis and engine combo ;)
M sport package is also nice, but not necessary.
RWD or xDrive - both great, xDrive is more traction of course.
It's also a great used option if a person doesn't want to go close or above $30k.
Cheers
Fresh car Vic, nice shout out Joe
I am so glad that you like this one.
It's always nice to see a clean old school Joe but what that shows if you take pride in your things it will last a long time
Really enjoyed your take on this car Joe! My first car was a 1998 328is coupe, Such a fun car. Picking up one of these m3s pretty soon. Im so stoked haha.
Victor's got a sweet ride! Give him his crown!
I own a 97 M3 as well! pre side airbags with 11 button OBC as well :)
Hello from the UK, yeah we got the 320hp version I had one in the mid 90s red and convertible only sold it as put massive miles on it that's how much I loved driving it ;-)
$39,000 in 1997 = $63,000 in 2020
The beast!
And the design is awesome.
Thanks for the great review 💪🏻
I have a slicktop Avus Blau 1995 m3. I auto-x it and it tends to be the fastest bmw in the NCC club.
That is so very awesome! Thanks for sharing!
That grey color is sick!
Great review surely back then BMW was the ultimate driving machine.
Thanks! You are so right!
M3 CSL was the perfect BMW♥️
Yes it is the Prettiest M3 🇩🇪🔥🤍
whats up Joe, awsome work man💪
That really means a lot!
Honestly this is probably what I will buy rather than a jdm car this year. These things are a lot better for the price. I’ll soon join the m3 gang make sure to not wide body it
This BMW is the only BMW i would buy! This car is sick!
So true, you see it like i do
It’s a nice looking car. Clean and classic, although I would stop short of calling it beautiful.
Funny, beauty is in the eye of the beholder....I think it is the most beautiful sheet metal ever created, differences in opinions keeps the world go round I guess.
Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss!!!!!! Crown Vic's E36!!!! This is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing this piece of automotive history with us all!!! I love it!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #CrownVicsBaby #OnThrottleAgain #BMWUltimateDrivingMachine #OnThrottleAllDayLong
I am so glad that you are enjoying Victor's M3.
@@RaitisRides oh yeah!!! One of my cousins had one and we drive it till the wheels fell off. Wasn't an M3 though, but still was tons of fun!! Thanks again!!
One of my favorites.
E46 is the best M3 ever built.
One of my fav BMWs and my fav M car. I had a chance to buy a E36 M3 four door, silver with a black interior. Ten or fifteen years ago, it was $20k.
definitely neeed to do the e39 m5 next
That’s a really nice car. I’ve always been partial to the 1997 BMW 740iL (which was the James Bond cae from Tomorrow Never Dies). That’s a beautiful car in my opinion.
Great review as always man. I just watched your short review of the e92 lime rock, but would love to see a full review of an e92 M3.
Awesome car, but the all time timeless BMW, to me, is M3 E36's smaller, more agile cousin, the Z3 M roadster...
Thanks for sharing that input!
Honestly I don’t like the z3s very much
no way, z3 coupe or m coupe!
Was the plastic impellered water pump replaced yet🤔 I see someone is a fan of Petrolicious😉
I believe so with the upgraded radiator.
@@RaitisRides I just remember reading about that because it was a car I considered used about 15-18 yrs ago.
Simply yes
I agree!
Happy this video showed in my recommended list :) loving my 98 m3 sedan!
I’m getting one soon. God is good 🙌
For a '97 BMW its in good condition. He did ok. I'm surprised for an M3 a tape deck as my '97 Acura Integra had a CDPlayer.
There was an option for a cd changer
Awesome car Victor! Keep up the good work.
I’m still waiting on a integra type r test ride. Let’s see raiti revving up to 9k rpm.
Haha - as I was watching this video I thinking/would love to see a (OE spec) e36 M vs ITR battle
The engine is so clean! How many miles does she have on her?
Super review, super condition and awesome car!
Yes, I think e30 and e36 are the best. At this time e30 M3 is more iconic here in europe.
E36 is for sure the latest bmw with the original brand spirit.
Who's Victor ??
I love the E36 ///M3. I have a Euro spec Anniversary Edition, 99 model. last of the breed, in dry storage, hidden away... One of my all time favourite cars.
Loved the video
Victor, she needs a fan clutch.. literally that fan running constant kills it. And please get the oem steering wheel for it
Good looking car. My favorite bmw ever and my dream car in the same time
Man i never thought they would Go up in value
What is between shifter and climate controls how do you use thag
That*
I'm here with the Special Car Joe Clean E36
Will you do a review on a 6-speed e46 m3?
Many thanks to Victor for sharing his car with us.
Hey Joe, enjoyed your video a lot like all of yours, but who the hell is Victor, if I may ask 😃? Btw, the euro spec 3.2l engine had 321 hp mated to a 6-speed manual , whereas the 5-speed came with the earlier 3.0l engine, which was good for 286 hp (still more than the 240 hp on this 3.2l US specs!!). Unfortunately, that was typical with US regulation ruining/diluting good Germen cars back in the 80s and 90s due to more strict emission controls, safety, etc.
I just got one with the same mileage. Wonder what a year does to the price?
Damn that looks gorgeous, kinda gives you a nostalgic feeling.
The only tiny little thing I don't get, the cupholders get smaller as they go down..they won't hold any size cup or bottle.
great review. love it.
Oh that sound is beautiful!! I wish the door handles are metal instead of plastic. I had one break apart. :')
Is it possible to ask you if you can make a show on peugeot 207cc convertible, thank you very much.
Sorry friend, do not want to offend you, but why?, any peugeot is a non entity of a car, they are grocery getters
@@hospitalller i like when they can be insulted ahahha offense non taken
Should I get e46 or the e36 (I love the euro spec).
Was in HS when the first E36 M3s came out for around $40K, which hurt the Japanese competition because their prices skyrocketed because of the Yen.
Man that brings back memories!
Great video, shame you didn’t show a clip of the car starting up and slowly pulling off:(
Paul walker loved these cars
So very true Robert!
The best ever build is the M3 E46 GTR with the V8 and 10 cars build. They need it for omologation, to race Le Mans. 250k price for one so :)))). But the best M3 I think is the E46. The last classic in design...
in europe we have e36 m3 with 286hp end 321hp you in usa only 240 ha ha joe you are the best in the world big ciao fratello hermano bro
You guys get all the good stuff!
no joe we dont have american muscle like your shelby you have the best big ciao fratello