Should You Buy A F80 M3 Manual ? | M3 Manual | Manual F80 M3 Review
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2021
- One question I've been asked a few times have been, should I buy a manual M3? In this video, I take you along my review of a manual F80 m3. I share some of the pros and cons of owning a manual F80 M3. If you have any questions, ask away in the comments.
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Everything you said is facts 💯... I love the feeling of driving a manual... I live in NY and traffic does not bother me at all that’s how much I love manual
Exactly! When I lived in NYC I had two manual cars and didn't mind it 🤘
maybe one day we'll see each other on the gcp lol
@@lilspkie facts I’m team mineral gray f80
All these new dual clutches just make driving fast too easy. I also feel like your more likely to speed accidentally in an automatic whereas in a manual your more aware of your speed due to changing gears and being more involved.
Agreed, a lot of new performance drivers push it far above their limits where it causes those accidents. All good points you pointer out.
Dcts are really fun I drove an m4 and I can see why people love them but manual all day 🔥
Great video. Last year I was able to buy my m3 as it was also my dream car with a manual transmission. I def have to say that from personal experience that it was not hard to learn. I have never driven a manual transmission car before, but few CZcams videos and driving my car for a week, I was comfortable. Now it’s been a year. I am good but still need more experience. I have trouble occasionally from 1st to 2nd. Otherwise love my manual f80.
Thank you, I appreciate the positive feedback. Thats awesome, CZcams def. helps out with that and glad you joined the manual family. You'll def. get the hang of it to feel extremely comfortable.
I’m 31 as well. And I’ve had manuals pretty much since I started driving and was always a die hard manual fan. But I gotta admit, after driving both Manual and DCT back to back for about a month (wife works for bmw) I decided to order mine in DCT. The car just feels so much better as far as power delivery, and shifts. I will admit that the manual is a lot of fun but that was it. There was not really that special feeling I was looking for. Felt a little plain and assisted and not like my old manuals. However when I got into the DCT and gave it time to really learn the Gearbox characteristics I truly believe this is an amazing gearbox for this platform and just fits it so well. Now I understand why they don’t make a mclaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari in a manual nowadays. But great video man. At the end of the day, the only right spec, is the one that makes you happy and that’s all that matters. Also I’ve subbed to your channel. Would be dope if you would check mine out. I drive a 2020 M4 ZCP
Just seeing this now. Appreciate you checking out the channel and thanks for your positive feedback. I agree, at the end of the day the only right spec is the one that puts a smile on your face.
Making excuses
Great color, I agree there are pros and cons - I miss my manuals sometimes - but I remember drives in the city were pita
Thank you! yeah traffic in a manual does suck but overall im happy with the six speed.
I have owned my Manual-Shift Alpine White 2015 F80 M3 for 1yr 1month now and whenever I'm not driving her I'm literally daydreaming of driving her, rowing thru the gears, hearing the crackle of the exhaust as I'm cutting the curves of my Tennessee hills at speeds that would make Mario Andretti smile.
Yes, I'm a serious Gear-Head/car nut. I named my M3, EmMa and I am in love w/her.
I drove my first stick-shift/manual at age 8. It was my granddad's '72 Chevy pickup w/a 350 V8 & the "3 on the tree" column-shifter.
Me and my bros are older gen-Xers who take our driving seriously while having as much fun as possible. One of my friends has a 1971 Camaro SS w/an M-21 "Rock Crusher" 4-spd manual, vintage muscle car style. He just put a built 454 big block in it & it's his daily driver, my bro dont play-lolz.
We love seeing the younger bros choosing the manual/stick-shift cars esp these days when it's much harder to find them.
Love your Bad-Ass M3 & your vids, bro.
If you're able, one of these days you need to hit up the Blue Ridge Pkwy and seek out the "Tail of the Dragon"(I'm sure everyone here knows it). An infamous, curvy stretch of scenic highway between North Carolina & Tabcat Creek Bridge in my beloved Tennessee. There are constant streams of motorcycles there but sports cars are always welcome. Even if the Dragon's Tail is too crowded you won't have to work hard to map out an awesome route for fun, exciting driving all over Middle & East Tennessee.
You & my other M Series bros are always welcome to come to Tennessee to seek out a great driving experience.
I know what you mean when you dream about driving. I totally agree! Glad you have a manual. It's becoming more and more rare to see. Thank you. Appreciate you checking out the channel and videos ! If I'm ever in the area I'll have to check out those roads.
When I get one I'll Def. Be looking into a manual for sure
You'll love it for sure 💯
I’ve been driving manual all my life and always preferred it for performance cars but I was extremely disappointed in the manual gearbox in the F80\F82. It’s very rubbery and not as engaging as you’d expect. It’s almost as if the manual transmission was an afterthought in these models. The 7 speed dual clutch auto transmission, on the other hand is amazing in these M cars. Way more engaging, more spirited and ultimately more fun to drive . Makes me feel like I’m driving a F1 car :p
Great taste bro! F80 manual has been a dream to own!
Thanks bro. 6 speed FTW! 🤟
Just picked up a gray f80 with the amaro brown interior & stick shift last week. In love also puts a smile on my face everyday. 55k on the engine. 2015 big step up since I sold my e36’s
That's a rare spec to have Amaro brown interior. Congrats on getting that. I agree man, the manual transmission puts a smile on my face. Was a huge jump on coming from a e36 for sure.
Thanks 🙏🏽 a lot of power to get use to
I have been looking for reassurance that the manual on the F8x M cars is the way to go and this solidifies it. With M cars being so quick these days, the only thrill with the DCT or ZF autos is driving them 100% but with the 6-speed, slowing down a bit, turning off the radio, listening to the engine, shifts, etc, that's the way to enjoy a car on a daily basis (and of course save yourself money from speeding tickets).
Funny I was at cars and coffee this morning and was talking about this with a BMW shop owner in Raleigh, NC. He had a manual f80 and sold it to get a dct one. He said he enjoyed driving the manual better. I love driving my manual. #savethemanuals fr
Hahah I guess he must have made a mistake lol. Absolutely brother save the manuals for sure. When searching for my f80 I knew I had to have it in a manual.
I manual shift my ZF8 with XHP tune so I still feel engaged and not in LaLa land in full automatic. I drove a big truck for several years and driving a manual would remind me of that so paddle shift auto it is. Sport+ 24/7 for me. 😂
Yeah definitely a good tune will bring it out of the full auto feeling. Lol 24/7 sport plus lol
I've never owned a manual car and that's why I tend to gravitate towards automatic. I don't have much experience with manual. Nice video bro!💪
It's a lot of fun. I'd always want to keep at least 1 manual car in the stable. Thanks bro 🤘
My future daily will be a 6MT, not sure when or what, but I can’t wait lol! The intro cinematics were insane ! The quality looked like 8k 😂🔥 & blocks your fiancé from driving 😩😅
Nice. Can't wait to see what you end up getting. Haha, I rub that into her face all the time !
Could you agree with you more. I love my manual f80!
So rewarding when shifting through the gears 🤘
I had a DCT 18 M3 comp and I was looking at the G80 or F87 M2 CS. The decision was easy, I went with the F87 M2 CS and after nearly a decade of no manual, I got it in manual. My last manual was a honda civic SI and a s2000 before that. The BMW manual COULD be better, but not going to complain. Getting that connection to the car again has been amazing. I do miss aspects of the DCT but I'm not a drag racer.
That's awesome! Great choice on the selection. #SaveTheManuals. I could totally agree with you on that.
Honda/Acura 6-speeds are fantastic daily driving manual transmissions, so I get the comparison / desire for better as those are really my only comparisons as well. But, having spent some time behind the wheel of some really terrible manuals (Lotus Elise comes to mind), I'd be happy with above average!
I have a ymb f80 manual. I had an e46 manual years ago as well. These cars as best suited with a six speed.
Yeah manual all the way. It's a great gearbox for the f80
I own a 16 f80 6speed I love it best choice ever
Absolutely and agree!
I Def went manual as well 😊
Great choice for sure. You'll enjoy the 6 speed for sure.
I won’t lie. I don’t understand why anyone would be attracted to a M2/3/4 and not want the manual. Life’s greatest mystery.
Major facts ! I love the six speed in this platform.
Hey Bro, absolutely love the shots in your videos. Great car. M3 and M4 are since their launche my absolute dream cars. Now I am finaly in the spot to buy one, but searching for a nice one from 2018 with low milage.
I am from Germany and European Union put thos disgusting extra filters in the cars. All cars after 09.2018 are now sounding like shit, completely no sound anymore. So, this makes it very hard to find a nice one.
Now I found a good one but it is manual. Would you say the manual gear box will also make much less problems after many years? Is it more stable?
I am from Berlin, so we have a lot of traffic, but this car I would not drive as a daily, I am only concerned about the topic if the car feels as fast as with the automatic transmission? I know it sounds a bit weird but I hope you know what I mean.
Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Germany :)
Just seeing this comment now. Sucks to see all those restrictions and definitely takes away from the car. The manual transmission is a solid strong transmission. The only thing you need to decide is if you want to drive a manual transmission daily. I love it and it is a pure joy to drive, even in traffic.
I will say that the F8x M3 and M4's DCT transmission is a ton of fun to drive and a lot more engaging than the new G8x M3 and M4. Looks like they got rid of the DCT in the new models.
The car feels great and I would recommend it in a six speed!
Tens um carro muito bonito bro!❤🔥
As a 6spd e46 m3 owner, I would go dct on an f80. DCT just feels at home with the power band of the motor. Plus if I was to get a big 4door car might as well go all out in convenience. Bmw manuals never really felt great too me. Almost rubbery.
I could see that. I've driven a manual e46m3 and I can see where you mean it feels almost rubbery. I love driving manual so this was definitely a must for me. I would consider getting a DCT e9x m3 in the future as a project car.
I guess a fix for the shifter feeling would be change the shifter to a more mechanical feeling one.
Can I get your suspension and wheels set up specs ... I have stock wheels and m sport 435i ... want it to sit like this ... lmk thx! Nice bmw
My current wheel setup wont worth for a F32 platform since the fenders are larger / wider on a F80.
Nice car. I like you car.
Sweet ride & sweet drive.
Manual's the best.
#SaveTheManuals
Thank you ! 🤘🏻. YES save the manuals 💯💯💯👍🏻
Hey man - 2011 wrx owner here - has bmw been constant headaches for you or no problems like the Japanese wrx?
Thanks
To be honest not really. Any minor issues were from modding. Such as fitment which is trial and error. BMWs to me has been somewhat reliable. Then again I don't go full send on my cars like others so take that into account.
I currently drive a g37 IPL 6mt and I’m really considering getting a 2017 or a 2018 M3. Is it really expensive to maintain and have you ever had the notorious crank hub problem?
The F8x platform is a solid. Besides the crankhub possibly failing there has been no major issues that I've gone through or heard of. From what I've been hearing the S55 motor is stout and solid. To have a piece of mind if you plan of tuning the car or just in general, getting the crankhub upgrade is worth the extra 3K.
@@TheDailyDriven Thanks
Here in south africa driving a manual is normal and automatic not so much
Manuals are the way to go 💯. Thanks for checking out the video
i need a manual in my life
I forsee a manual e9x in your future lol
Should you get a manual M3...is water wet? Is the sky blue?
Sometimes the water is cold. Sometime the water is warm. Sometimes the sky is Grey.
I find myself getting more annoyed with traffic when I’m in an auto, haha. Manual E46 M3 owner here. Nothing like an M car
All facts 💯 ! #SaveTheManuals
Just picked up an ‘18 f80 6 speed. Going from first to second gear is a little jerky like any other car. At what rpm do you go to second gear?
Is the car fully stock with stock exhaust?
@@TheDailyDriven stock with m perf exhaust
I've noticed that issue too. It was only on 1st to second on low RPMs. Once I upgraded my exhaust from OEM to AWE SWITCHPATH, it got drastically smoother and never had that weird bogging feeling. I can't really pinpoint on why. The only thing I can think of was that the stock mid-pipe / stock exhaust prevented it from fully free flowing 🤷♂️
@@TheDailyDriven at what rpm do you switch to 2?
Now I'm comfortable with 2800 on regular basis.
Idk if rarity of the transmission will mean much in terms of resale. Sure, there are way fewer manuals, but there are also way fewer people are interested in them.
Look at the price difference for the e9x m3 in reference to manual vs DCT. People are paying more for a manual. As time goes on, supply and demand will dictate the price.
How did the M3 shifting compare to 335i?
The M3 is a bit more rare but it has to do with the current setup of the car. It still feels as smooth as the F30. Its a bit more rare feeling is prob because of the current setup of my M3. The stiffer suspension adds to the rareness.
@@TheDailyDriven I was thinking more shifter feel. When I drove an F80 M3 didn't feel any better than my old E36 M3, but my E90 shifter felt better than both.
@@TheDailyDriven I was thinking purely on shifter feel. I am leaning towards a DCT after driving a manual. The manual just didn't seem as good as manuals I have owned in the past or even other BMW's like my E90 335i.
I only wish the manuals came with launch control
Yeah that would be nice to use once in a while.
Prevents your fiancé from driving 😭😭😭😂😂
💯💯💯😂😂
Save the manuals ... our G80 will be manual
#SaveThemAll 🤘
She looks great...getting ready to sell? lol
Nah, she's a keeper. lol.
Favorite pros is your fiancee won't drive it ha.ha
Hahah facts 💯😆
It prevents her from driving it facts lmao
Hahah major facts !