The Ultimate BMW M3 Review: E30 vs E36 vs E46 vs E92 vs F80

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    For millions of car lovers around the world, the BMW M3 is the ultimate expression of driving nirvana. Over 30 years and five generations, it's been BMW's most successful halo car. In this Christmas special, Alex drives each generation of the M3 to try and find his tyre-smoking favourite...
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  • @kalpakkulkarni5270
    @kalpakkulkarni5270 Před 6 lety +937

    That E46 is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.

    • @poorcomboz3577
      @poorcomboz3577 Před 4 lety +6

      Agreed

    • @BPSR_1922
      @BPSR_1922 Před 4 lety +9

      Totally
      NO

    • @2702simmo
      @2702simmo Před 4 lety +6

      Very true
      Just washed my carbon black one for first time in months and fell in love again under the petrol station lights

    • @nem017
      @nem017 Před 4 lety +6

      Have you seen the e46 m3 gtr

    • @user-ui5jb9je7q
      @user-ui5jb9je7q Před 4 lety +8

      E36

  • @M17_Max
    @M17_Max Před 4 lety +281

    I'd choose an E46, but damn the E30 is such a stunning model. Epitome of a retro classic

    • @oni5909
      @oni5909 Před 2 lety

      frfr

    • @scottb4104
      @scottb4104 Před 11 měsíci

      e46 is the most timeless and beautiful car of all time

  • @mitarmiric4646
    @mitarmiric4646 Před 4 lety +367

    4 years later we're still waiting for ultimate m5 review

  • @tough931
    @tough931 Před 6 lety +274

    When I was 14 I played this game called need for speed most wanted. E46 M3 was a dream car.

    • @KingDaavid
      @KingDaavid Před 4 lety +3

      Same bro Im gonna own a E46 best class in the M3s but my dream car is a Porsche 911

    • @rollerosu
      @rollerosu Před 4 lety +2

      Wait the 2012 or 2005 one?

    • @diagy29
      @diagy29 Před 4 lety +1

      @@rollerosu both have the same M3 GTR

    • @rollerosu
      @rollerosu Před 4 lety +4

      @@diagy29 not really. 2005 has a GTR but 2012 has a coupe

    • @diagy29
      @diagy29 Před 4 lety +1

      @@rollerosu ah i see. I thought they are same

  • @Royalbigness
    @Royalbigness Před 7 lety +363

    The E36 has an elegant, stylish look, yet still aggressive power delivery.
    A wolf in sheeps clothing.
    For me. It's an E36.

    • @Kryojenix
      @Kryojenix Před 4 lety +22

      I appreciate your opinion.
      I find the E46 most balanced and timeless. The E30 looks funky in a retro way. The E36 seamlessly blends something a little less overtly muscular than the E46 but more modern than the E30.

    • @abelrodriguez9791
      @abelrodriguez9791 Před 4 lety +9

      The E36 is an og drift missile if we talk drift its the E36

    • @adriandotexe
      @adriandotexe Před 4 lety +13

      @@abelrodriguez9791 a lot of people couldn't care less about drifting

    • @Norcal1990
      @Norcal1990 Před 3 lety

      Its actually not in sheep clothing

  • @ramonmv17
    @ramonmv17 Před 8 lety +485

    One of the best reviews I've ever seen! Everything is perfect.

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  Před 8 lety +19

      Thank you very much Ramon, that means a lot to us

    • @ramonmv17
      @ramonmv17 Před 8 lety

      No problem!

    • @germancarcollector
      @germancarcollector Před 8 lety

      +Car Throttle I used to have a Hartge M3 E30 Supercharged. I sold it for £12k a while back. huge mistake!!!

    • @BigBoyLies
      @BigBoyLies Před 8 lety

      +Omar Rasheed ouch

    • @ramonmv17
      @ramonmv17 Před 8 lety

      Omar Rasheed :'(

  • @kettler1996
    @kettler1996 Před 4 lety +146

    E36 gang!
    Full sends 1:38 in the wet!! The owner/driver of that knew the car well haha. E36 is best, can’t beat that 90’s semi classic car feel

  • @jameelanabor8823
    @jameelanabor8823 Před 5 lety +38

    when that e92 reved up, my heart fluttered. that car is so special, especially as its the only v8 m3 the worlds ever going to see, especially with electrification hitting its stride, its also the last m3 without forced induction.
    just love how it seems like the end of an era, kinda like the murcielago sv

    • @madrid3363
      @madrid3363 Před rokem

      First v8 was the e46 m3 gtr

    • @themuffincat
      @themuffincat Před 9 měsíci

      @@madrid3363 but that was a racecar, right?

  • @RebornOps
    @RebornOps Před 8 lety +203

    A 20 minute video from car throttle and some good ass food, just what the doctor ordered

    • @strdxck591
      @strdxck591 Před 8 lety +1

      Was it from Jones good ass bbq and foot massage, I've heard they have good ass food

    • @RebornOps
      @RebornOps Před 8 lety

      +Super34cactus 😂😂😂 made my day

    • @Sentraman4
      @Sentraman4 Před 8 lety

      +Tyler Lawrence I don't see how ass food could be good, but hey no judgement!

    • @hazardousfromage
      @hazardousfromage Před 8 lety +1

      Ass food. Which country is that meal from?

    • @dragonslayergt287
      @dragonslayergt287 Před 8 lety +1

      +HazardousFromage asslovakia

  • @DUBSmb
    @DUBSmb Před 8 lety +706

    I'm guessing Alex, the owner of the E36 was driving the car in the action shots (sliding around and stuff). Really nice driving.

  • @spudwins1407
    @spudwins1407 Před 6 lety +43

    The E36 is possibly my favourite car ever so smooth

  • @Rickusty
    @Rickusty Před 6 lety +472

    E46 is SO beautiful even today... amazingly more beautiful then the others.
    Those proportions.... wow

    • @car_lov3r
      @car_lov3r Před 5 lety +29

      E30 would like a word with you

    • @popthetrunkk6500
      @popthetrunkk6500 Před 4 lety +5

      Nothing like it

    • @poorcomboz3577
      @poorcomboz3577 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah

    • @Kryojenix
      @Kryojenix Před 4 lety +27

      @@car_lov3r E46 is really a pinnacle of timeless design.
      The E30 is beautiful, but in an iconic funky retro way these days.

    • @david9243
      @david9243 Před 4 lety +1

      Most beautiful BMW ever imo

  • @Rusiputki
    @Rusiputki Před 8 lety +219

    List of reason why E36 is king in europe
    1. 10 years production line (never gonna happen again in China economics)
    2. 316, 318, 318is, 320, 325, 328, m3 3.0, m3 3.2 that's 8 different engines
    3. 168 & 188 & LSD differentials all with different ratios ( no need for aftermarket)
    4. Easy to find to buy, parts ready available, car morgues full of them
    5. Compatibility parts and swaps to get performance without breaking the bank
    6. Cheapest beginner Drift car in Europe (from car to parts)
    7. N/A engine, nuff said, nothing to go wrong
    8. Vanon and non Vanos variations, easy to buy Vanon removal plates
    9. M20 single mass flywheel and clutch easy swap to start revving high
    10. Iconic car in Easter Europe with MAFIA image
    11. Car has racing history from amateur to professional rally/drift/track events
    12. Lighter than most competitors, choices of manual windows, manual mirrors, no aircon, no silly automatic gearboxes, no PAS, no ABS,
    13. Easy to work on, most bolts are HEX, excellent build quality, reliable OEM parts
    14. Best turning support compared to all BMW models, 10 years of production stomps like a boss and it shows, from coilovers, lightweight flywheels and 4 pug clutches to Dibilias Individual Throttle Bodies for the non M3 owners.
    15. Possibly more but can't think of them right now.....

    • @On3d3R_Lvst1nG
      @On3d3R_Lvst1nG Před 5 lety +5

      @Leonardo Santuario LMAO!!

    • @chedplug106
      @chedplug106 Před 5 lety +30

      @Leonardo Santuario you ever seen a honda civic drift? you ever seen a 3L honda civic? it's the euro 240sx

    • @DarcyJovic
      @DarcyJovic Před 5 lety +4

      .... and you forgot to mention that BMW is the OFFICIAL gay pride parade vehicle for over 10yrs now! YaY!!!

    • @Smigger97
      @Smigger97 Před 5 lety +1

      @@chedplug106 This is a more accurate comparison

    • @chedplug106
      @chedplug106 Před 5 lety +7

      @Leonardo Santuario there is a big difference though. bmw are respected and quite expensive. hondas are cheap beaters

  • @ScottZ370
    @ScottZ370 Před 8 lety +415

    I'm thinking the history of M5 should be next

    • @homedawg14
      @homedawg14 Před 8 lety +10

      E28 !

    • @coreycvetovac8044
      @coreycvetovac8044 Před 8 lety +1

      E39 m5 or 528i ftw

    • @biffaisawesome8663
      @biffaisawesome8663 Před 8 lety +1

      Found you again in the comments! Lol

    • @homedawg14
      @homedawg14 Před 8 lety

      +Biffa Is Awesome! 😀

    • @yashveenhurry997
      @yashveenhurry997 Před 8 lety +2

      +S Miller Thats gonna be a really tough one between the E39 M5 vs E60 M5. The E39 is simply a gorgeous, amazing, super elegant killer (kinda like a hot ass milf with glasses). The V10 in the E60 should go down in history as one of the best engines ever made. That induction noise is orgasmic........

  • @spacemanspiff9773
    @spacemanspiff9773 Před 4 lety +27

    I'm proud to be an E46 M3 owner, my daily driver! It makes my drive to work and home truly enjoyable. The styling is at the zenith of BMW design and the epitome of "the ultimate driving machine."

  • @ZRaulS
    @ZRaulS Před 6 lety +194

    E92 😍 gonna buy one soon

    • @norbi5078
      @norbi5078 Před 3 lety +10

      Did you buy the car yet?

    • @ZRaulS
      @ZRaulS Před 3 lety +52

      Bought it 3 years ago and I still have it😅 Been a while since I left this comment

    • @norbi5078
      @norbi5078 Před 3 lety +11

      ZRaulS haha ye that’s why I commented😂

    • @horaculus9190
      @horaculus9190 Před 3 lety +8

      @@ZRaulS bro the sound is so beast man i just bought my e46 and holy shit its so amazing as well

    • @cyclopgarage
      @cyclopgarage Před 3 lety +1

      Mind answering some questions?
      What fuel economy do you get? (I know that you dont buy it to be fuel economical but Im curious as it would be my daily)
      And is it a pain in ass to drive during winter and/or in snow?
      Thanks!

  • @jackthorpe56
    @jackthorpe56 Před 8 lety +112

    20 minute M3 review from Car Throttle! Best Christmas present ever!!

    • @showtaito1075
      @showtaito1075 Před 8 lety +5

      You could possibly get an xbox from carthrottle lol

  • @Che1seabluesdrogba11
    @Che1seabluesdrogba11 Před 8 lety +2605

    e46 m3 is best :P

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  Před 8 lety +224

      Adnan is smiling... A lot

    • @oscarstafford6958
      @oscarstafford6958 Před 8 lety +3

      +Car Throttle lol

    • @bootlegracer7729
      @bootlegracer7729 Před 8 lety +25

      +Car Throttle who wouldn't when he owns and E46

    • @omerkadric4671
      @omerkadric4671 Před 8 lety +10

      +Che1seabluesdrogba11 One day mate, one day. Already preparing a playlist for driving :D

    • @foxtrot2320
      @foxtrot2320 Před 8 lety +11

      +Che1seabluesdrogba11 getting a E46 325CI hopefully soon :)

  • @Geneticlyinsane1
    @Geneticlyinsane1 Před 4 lety +153

    Even 4 years on in 2019 the 46 is still probably the best M3 ever made

    • @dajilus2410
      @dajilus2410 Před 2 lety +6

      now even in 2021 I still think it's the best.

    • @Altesego1
      @Altesego1 Před rokem

      @@dajilus2410 new models (also M4) are just too damn heavy. They got loads of hp and clever engineering, that’s why they are still fast, but on the track the weight is a big issue as they eat tyres and breaks. Unfortunately a real bmw drivers car like the e46 m3 will never come back.

    • @baselkaskas2093
      @baselkaskas2093 Před rokem

      whys that?

    • @xmangle5382
      @xmangle5382 Před rokem

      even as a E46 fanboy i gotta give this title to the E92

    • @Altesego1
      @Altesego1 Před rokem +1

      @@xmangle5382 i like the e92 also, in my opinion its just not as nimble as the e46. I take both over any recent m model, any day.

  • @1991julez
    @1991julez Před 4 lety +3

    I love how carfection and Autocar are only just now doing these and you boys got there three years ago!! Top work

  • @EmilioMorillo
    @EmilioMorillo Před 8 lety +66

    People don't understand the E36 M3, you can say it doesn't have these pretty fenders or unique body panels; the E36 is about simplicity. It doesn't need all of these fancy body panels to show what it is. Some of you say that the E30 is best M3 of them all, it is just somewhat outdated and underpowered compared to the others, let's not forget the awfully expensive S14 to maintain. Then the E46 is cherished by people from all spectrums of the enthusiast world. It's definitely the prettiest of the m3s, but let's not forget, it barely makes power over the E36, and it borrows most of the suspension components from the E36. It's also much heavier than the E36. We can't forget about its infamous subframe issues( which baffles me because the E36 came with subframe reinforcements). The newer M3s have lost their touch compared to the older M3s, overpowered, too luxury oriented, and a serious weight gain. The E36 M3 is the best of the M3, and the most underrated of the M3s.

    • @Euphorica
      @Euphorica Před 8 lety +3

      nailed it

    • @loekdrost3632
      @loekdrost3632 Před 8 lety +3

      i completely agree with this, The e36 was and still is a majestic kind of car. not to forget that it introdoced so many new things in the car world. You already explained the rest so i can only say yes. yes it is underrated, but its excellent no matter what.

    • @Tom_Selleck308
      @Tom_Selleck308 Před 8 lety +6

      👍 At last, someone who knows what they're talking about..

    • @DylanMcMullen
      @DylanMcMullen Před 7 lety +6

      I can't believe there aren't more E36 fans here. The E36 M3 is absolutely my dream car

    • @gersonruiz1714
      @gersonruiz1714 Před 7 lety

      Emilio Morillo e36 is the ugliest of them all tbh

  • @Nathan-by8sn
    @Nathan-by8sn Před 8 lety +162

    The E46 is it for me because it's timeless and awesome

    • @Nathan-by8sn
      @Nathan-by8sn Před 8 lety

      Especially in that funny green/blue colour

    • @Euphorica
      @Euphorica Před 8 lety +1

      not timeless. too ricey

    • @Nathan-by8sn
      @Nathan-by8sn Před 8 lety +16

      +Euphorica how can you call an m3 Ricey they are performance cars and they a made to go fast and not to have obnoxious coloured wheels and really bad exhaust notes how are they Ricey?

    • @domtoretto3280
      @domtoretto3280 Před 8 lety +1

      +Nathan thomas well for one it does have a bad exhaust note. its atrocious. On top of which they are quad tips(rice). Side vents(rice), front bumper is ricey to and looks like a body kit. Its the least pleasing m3 to look at imo. Its lines have been bloated too much. Of course all the kids who love forza love it. But not if you have a clue about clean design. Overall its too gaudy. Thats why its not timeless.

    • @dragkid185
      @dragkid185 Před 8 lety +22

      +Dom Toretto You clearly have no idea what rice really means, your just using that term to justify your opinion that nobody gives a shit about.

  • @_vovas
    @_vovas Před 6 lety +55

    Let’s be honest, I just love the e 46 because is beautiful and powerful and because of need for speed most wanted

    • @Scubooty
      @Scubooty Před 4 lety

      Be honest. The e46 got that damn camel hump dash coming up too high(behind the steering wheel. ) That combined with the low windshield just destroys vision. You only got like the length of a dong between the top of the steering wheel and the glass. It's also more expensive to fix than the e36. The e36 is the most practical of the bunch.

  • @kingsnake545
    @kingsnake545 Před 6 lety +167

    E92: "MMMMMMM YUMMY LEAVES"

  • @angelojamil23
    @angelojamil23 Před 7 lety +290

    im with the E36. its the sweet spot between the e30 and e46. its still pretty and boxy, its fast. its part of my blood though. my dad loved old bm's especially m5s and e36 m3s

    • @Ab-bu3xy
      @Ab-bu3xy Před 7 lety +5

      Angelo Jamil RIP

    • @angelojamil23
      @angelojamil23 Před 7 lety +2

      lol

    • @angelojamil23
      @angelojamil23 Před 7 lety +19

      the e92 is a beautiful car, but it lacks the character that the pre e46 models had.

    • @angelojamil23
      @angelojamil23 Před 7 lety +11

      i would have an e92 just because of the cool factor you get from driving it but the feeling you get from the old straight six is euphoric in the e36, and the driving involvement is 20x better than that of the e92.

    • @blaximperia
      @blaximperia Před 6 lety +3

      E92, the BMW that looks like every other post-2000 Japanese car. Especially when viewed from the rear.

  • @TheHuskyGT
    @TheHuskyGT Před 8 lety +74

    E36 all the way. The E36 either in its 3 series or M form is probably the biggest icon in BMW history. Looks, the sound, the handling, the sheer pureness and soul of the E36 M3 is unmatched. Everyone, from car guys to casual drivers will think of an E36 the instant you mention BMW. Will choose one over any other BMW.

    • @achilleaustin
      @achilleaustin Před 4 lety +7

      I have an E36 325i, and even tho it's not an m it's still a really good car

    • @achilleaustin
      @achilleaustin Před 4 lety

      @Jamie Cox do you have an M3?

    • @ervin7178
      @ervin7178 Před 4 lety +2

      TheHuskyGT I think most people nowadays think of the x3 or x5 when you mention bmw

    • @hungrymynd5673
      @hungrymynd5673 Před rokem

      Loll

  • @speedwatch8983
    @speedwatch8983 Před 5 lety +2

    Superb Video, well filmed, presented and driven.. Great work guys!

  • @KelvinR79
    @KelvinR79 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve watched this video so many times I can’t remember…as an enthusiast of the BMW brand and a fellow E46 M3 owner, thank you for this kind of content! Keep up the great work!

  • @pllumajsgarages9149
    @pllumajsgarages9149 Před 7 lety +153

    He said the e46 sounds better now but not in his new video...

  • @minecraftmowbray4101
    @minecraftmowbray4101 Před 7 lety +124

    I would still love an E30. It looks dope!

  • @southsidedeucie8170
    @southsidedeucie8170 Před 6 lety +2

    Im so glad you did this Vid.... ive been tryin to understand the difference in BMW all week!!

  • @hugofilipelopes224
    @hugofilipelopes224 Před 4 lety +2

    Simply the best video I’ve ever seen! Congrats!!!👏👏👏

  • @KalvinMalli
    @KalvinMalli Před 8 lety +27

    Great entertaining video!!

  • @Th3SlipKnoT
    @Th3SlipKnoT Před 8 lety +189

    In my opinion: e30 > e46 > e92 > F80 > e36.
    I know that the e46 is the best M3, but the e30 has a place in my heart. I'm in love with that bad boy.

    • @megarafjogos
      @megarafjogos Před 8 lety +47

      +Skytoucher dude, the e36 is awesome, better than the e30 and as good as the e46. the e92 and f80 are not "real" m3s.

    • @Grant2k12
      @Grant2k12 Před 8 lety

      +megaraf jogos why shouldn't they be real M3s?

    • @januszgajusz1905
      @januszgajusz1905 Před 8 lety +5

      +megaraf jogos both e46 and e30 look better than the e36

    • @kadpagan4
      @kadpagan4 Před 8 lety +2

      Have e30 with e46 s54 m3 lump init would be the best

    • @TrinanCS
      @TrinanCS Před 8 lety +6

      +megaraf jogos The E36 is the laziest m3 that BMW has ever made. Both the E92 and F80 have a rightful place over the E36.

  • @mikezerker6925
    @mikezerker6925 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome video!! Getting all these M3 generations together is the best thing you’ve done. Are u planning to do a similar vid on the M5’s?

  • @MrCutFolks7
    @MrCutFolks7 Před 6 lety +1

    What a great video!! Best review I've seen to date!! Thanx man!

  • @Royalbigness
    @Royalbigness Před 7 lety +12

    The E36 M3 Looked great in Silver.
    My Favourite is Black.

  • @Little6
    @Little6 Před 8 lety +3

    Great video. Every generation of M3 has its strengths and weaknesses and this host gives unbiased review. Well done.

  • @lamaludwig1470
    @lamaludwig1470 Před 6 lety +12

    Great video, made my Monday! I love the sexy E30 and the iconic E46. I own 2 E46 (330 not M3) and if I had more garage space I would buy even more of these.

  • @necromancer___3054
    @necromancer___3054 Před 5 lety +4

    I drove an E36 yesterday and I had a smile ear to ear when I first depressed the clutch.

  • @JULIAN71102
    @JULIAN71102 Před 7 lety +142

    The M3 E92 is my dream car, and when saying dream car i don't have to be a billionaire to afford it which is achievable.

    • @gmansplit
      @gmansplit Před 7 lety +3

      Julian J Not a car exists in this world that you have to be a billionaire to afford. Coming from the USA, my perspective is that the max spent on 1 car should be your yearly income before tax. So with a 100k income, you could buy a new z06, viper, 911, used R8 etc.

    • @samircolovic7579
      @samircolovic7579 Před 5 lety

      Julian J - Same

    • @IzzyFX007
      @IzzyFX007 Před 4 lety

      I bought a 320i after 4 months 330i after 2 months 335i now i’m buying a m3 e92 after again 3 more months

    • @IzzyFX007
      @IzzyFX007 Před 4 lety +1

      Obv made profit with all of them. Bought them all in white and full option

    • @user-og8zx2fe4n
      @user-og8zx2fe4n Před 4 lety +5

      @@IzzyFX007 who cares?

  • @sambean9476
    @sambean9476 Před 8 lety +5

    “you need to put your foot down to really get the most out of the engine” Bravo Alex, bravo

  • @ScottyDnB
    @ScottyDnB Před 4 lety +1

    Great vid. Would love to see an m5 comparison next, i am a huge fan of the e39 m5 and the e60 v10 sound is incredible.

  • @wcsoblake85
    @wcsoblake85 Před 5 lety

    I love the M3. It may not be the fastest thing on 4 wheels but it is one of my favorite to drive. Thank you guys for making and posting this video. It was awesome!

  • @KayReezy07
    @KayReezy07 Před 7 lety +471

    Can't even drive but I want an e46

    • @DominicsFilms
      @DominicsFilms Před 6 lety +11

      lmao i got an 320i 1999 e46 and i'm dying for an actual e46 coupe m3

    • @monterjamfan
      @monterjamfan Před 6 lety

      Kay Reezy go for it when you can, they are awesome (323i owner)

    • @DominicsFilms
      @DominicsFilms Před 6 lety

      Absolutely stunning car indeed

    • @carat79
      @carat79 Před 6 lety +22

      I got an e46 M3 6-speed manual and when you want a car that brings a smile to you're face everytime again, then don't doubt and get one (with good history). You only live once mate ;-)

    • @darrenmcgovern1969
      @darrenmcgovern1969 Před 6 lety +1

      sweet. i love mine. learn to drive asap. They are kinda of cheap now but keep going up in price every day. timeless beautiful piece of history Best wishes
      .

  • @nikb6528
    @nikb6528 Před 8 lety +274

    E46 ohhhh !

    • @abriology8686
      @abriology8686 Před 8 lety +15

      E46 ftw

    • @Gh0st143
      @Gh0st143 Před 8 lety

      +Nik Brudar indeed

    • @nikb6528
      @nikb6528 Před 8 lety +2

      By far the prettiest of the bunch in my opinion! E9x being the best sounding one.

    • @israeldelarosa5461
      @israeldelarosa5461 Před 8 lety +9

      +Nik Brudar E46 GTR!!!! Most Wanted for the Win!

    • @nikb6528
      @nikb6528 Před 8 lety +3

      Israel DelaRosa or the CSL ... SPEECHLESS

  • @llanelli311
    @llanelli311 Před 5 lety +5

    Imagine owning those as a fleet! Dear lord how good!!!

  • @JjesperP
    @JjesperP Před 3 lety +3

    THIS VIDEO IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

  • @nathanbrauerdocdead9947
    @nathanbrauerdocdead9947 Před 7 lety +66

    Brilliant episode. I've had a bit of an obsession with the M3 since the first time I drove one. I was 10 years old. Christmas evening. My cousin, Kelsey had recently purchased her First car. An 89 E30 I believe. We drove around looking at the Christmas lights. She let me hop over and steer it for a bit. Don't think I couldve reached the clutch :) nice memory to have. #flashback #LOVE BMW M3

    • @slick1639
      @slick1639 Před 7 lety

      Wow, you're lucky

    • @bsg2621
      @bsg2621 Před 7 lety +7

      I remember cruising through the outskirts of London at 70mph in the early 90's, my dad let me drive his '71 reg Jaguar Etype Mk2. Best part was the gear changes. A rattle with each shift. I also remember my uncle in Cambridge with his e46 M3, driving 60mph, head sticking out of the sunroof in latenight Cambridge. The days..

  • @Chris-iw5pd
    @Chris-iw5pd Před 5 lety +9

    After driving them all myself, it's got to be the E90/E92. So good I bought one. Best handling and best sounding. Also a good looking car. Only downside like was said, MPG. 23 is the best I ever got and that was driving it like a granny. Haha.

  • @jerryb19531953
    @jerryb19531953 Před 4 lety

    one of the best cars reviews I've seen. I wasn't interested in a BMW but after seeing this that has changed.

  • @denvers.2362
    @denvers.2362 Před 6 lety +1

    I'm gonna say,......the greatest car video ever !!!!!! Just well done sir.

  • @efolgssau515
    @efolgssau515 Před 8 lety +21

    e30 and e36 Old School Guys!

  • @thelegendaryredx7710
    @thelegendaryredx7710 Před 2 lety +3

    The E46 aged like fine wine even today in 2021 the timeless design it has looks great even 20 years later

  • @pozityvas4944
    @pozityvas4944 Před 6 lety +4

    The intro is so cool

  • @miguelafonso6566
    @miguelafonso6566 Před 5 lety

    Great comparative. It shows very well the evolution of bmw. Congratulations

  • @Sameer15557
    @Sameer15557 Před 8 lety +20

    CAR THROTTLE IS BEST FOR DOING REVIEWING!!

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  Před 8 lety +4

      +Sam THANKS SAM!!

    • @Sameer15557
      @Sameer15557 Před 8 lety

      I JUST MADE NO SENSE BECAUSE I WAS REALLY EXCITED, **THE BEST FOR DOING THIS REVIEW!!**

    • @JohannesB5
      @JohannesB5 Před 8 lety

      +Car Throttle the E92 only makes 360-380 HP (it's proven) sorry for the bad English 😀

  • @Alikhan78611
    @Alikhan78611 Před 4 lety +6

    E30's front end is simply gorgeous but overall E46 is just amazing even after 19 years it still looks modern.

  • @pratiktandel5706
    @pratiktandel5706 Před 4 lety +1

    the pure rwd transmission in older bmws is what i love the most.beautiful

  • @VoodooBoot
    @VoodooBoot Před 3 lety +4

    Nothing can beat the one and only V8. Thanks for the good video!

  • @ghettoworks416
    @ghettoworks416 Před 8 lety +62

    Alex should present Top Gear instead of Chris Evans...

    • @NicolasCageisGod
      @NicolasCageisGod Před 8 lety

      Have you heard Chris Harris, Sabine Schmidt and David coulthard have been confirmed to be cohosts

    • @shanedriveinit
      @shanedriveinit Před 8 lety

      +Bimmer M telegraph co uk

    • @muhammadayman1046
      @muhammadayman1046 Před 8 lety

      So basically "new" top gear format becoming old again...

    • @shanedriveinit
      @shanedriveinit Před 8 lety

      +Juliet Zulu the "new" top gear with new name but with old cast will be on Amazon prime from 2016 the "old" or current top gear remains with BBC but they have new presenters. hope that clears it up.

    • @muhammadayman1046
      @muhammadayman1046 Před 8 lety

      +shanedriveinit yeah i knew that already but if you see the old version (in the 90's i guess) they have similar formula as the "new" top gear era, several man and a woman... and those version was actually failed.. why they use that format again?

  • @joeziadan
    @joeziadan Před 7 lety +82

    The Euro Spec E36 is underrated. It's nearly as fast as an E46 and it looks so good, and it sounds better than the E46 in my opinion.

    • @mpowere3641
      @mpowere3641 Před 6 lety +5

      almost every E36 is faster then e46 ;)

    • @pgmallon
      @pgmallon Před 6 lety +3

      You forget the extra weight that came with the e46. They didn't bring much in the way of performance increases.

    • @michaelsmedley7519
      @michaelsmedley7519 Před 6 lety

      MPowerE36 apart from the fact they weren't. Believe it says so in the video

    • @E9X330
      @E9X330 Před 4 lety

      @@michaelsmedley7519 where did the video say the e46 IS quicker ?

    • @michaelsmedley7519
      @michaelsmedley7519 Před 4 lety

      @@E9X330 from around 9 minutes. He says about how much of a leap on in progress the e46 is to the e36 and then basically says it does everything better including going better which I would assume is remarking to acceleration. Did you watch the same video as me?

  • @Dim4ik2012
    @Dim4ik2012 Před 3 lety

    one of the best videos you ever did

  • @Shayhoosh1
    @Shayhoosh1 Před 3 lety

    Looking to buy an M2 soon but I really love the e46. So stunning. Had a 330ci, was amazing. Great video.

  • @LavendrHoney
    @LavendrHoney Před 2 lety +3

    E36 was always under rated between the e46 and e30. But I find it to be super sexy and a car to just slide around.

  • @oalebuuke2850
    @oalebuuke2850 Před 3 lety +11

    It’s really sad that the next generation probably don’t know the legendary e30 and e36

  • @josea.garcia3994
    @josea.garcia3994 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video,and it was amazing how you were able to get together every M3 from every past generations!!! This video was very informative of every past generation M3!!! I loved it!!! I like your true honesty about every single M3!!! You seemed to be non biased about the information you gave out on every M3!!! Your information was true and to the point!!! I personally myself owned a 1992 325i and I loved it!!! I know it might not have been as fast as an M3, but it pretty much gave you an idea what an M3 would be like if you upgraded to buying one!!! The M3 is a lot better in performance, Hores Power, and interior upgrades of course!!! Then again it's the top of the line of the 3 series!!!Now for this video comparison purposes, to me 1st place goes to the E46, 2ND would be the E36, 3rd would be the E92, 4th would be the F80, and finally the E30 would be last!!! I never was a big fan of the E30!!! It just seems and looks way to boxy and very very outdated!!! It just doesn't have that BMW look that the other M3's seem to have to them!!! If you would take off the BMW and M3 badges and also that front grill you probably wouldn't be able to tell that it was a BMW in my opinion!!! Maybe because it's just the 1st generation of M3's I don't know!!! It's hard to say!!! The over all looks of it just doesn't seem to appeal to me!!! Once again great video!!!👌👌👌

  • @littletraveller5428
    @littletraveller5428 Před 5 lety

    Great video. I drove my friends latest m3. Brutal. Floored it in 1st and 2nd and was too scared to go too in to 3rd.

  • @aidanred6270
    @aidanred6270 Před 8 lety +55

    f80 M3 should've been the 2 door and the M4 should've been the 4 door.. that would've made more sense

    • @sentom866
      @sentom866 Před 8 lety +2

      Yes i hate sportcars with 4 doors!

    • @aidanred6270
      @aidanred6270 Před 8 lety +3

      SENTOM I mean its okay sometimes I'm just thinking m4 should be 4 doors

    • @klausm5460
      @klausm5460 Před 8 lety +6

      +Aidan red
      It´s a pity that M3 doesn´t mean 2-door coupé anymore, right. But BMW has a quite important heritage of even-numbered coupés, namely 6-series. The only car that´s named totally wrong in the BMW range is the 2-series Active Tourer, has nothing to do with the 2-series at all.

    • @roadwarrior1459
      @roadwarrior1459 Před 2 lety

      The rear arches on the M3 are so much better than the 4, though.

  • @armandogomez6476
    @armandogomez6476 Před 3 lety +6

    M3 or not, I freaking love the body style of my 2000 bmw e46 4door sedan, the way I keep it up, it turns heads and get loads of compliments. I guess what I’m trying to say, I’m keeping this car for generations to come. My 16-year-old loves it she loves the way it drives and feels smooth I’m passing it on to her which I made her promise me that she will pass it on to her kids as well, it’s gonna stay in the family for years to come no matter what.

  • @MS-pw6jx
    @MS-pw6jx Před 5 lety

    Bro I could watch this vid a million times and still geek out.

  • @paullockwood7219
    @paullockwood7219 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Wonderful to see yesterdays hero's playing outside still even today. The F80 is an absolute monster of a modern family car. Not a lot of love for it compared to the classic M3s, but Chris Harris cant be too far wrong.

  • @VehicleVirgins
    @VehicleVirgins Před 8 lety +530

    The E30 is so sexy

  • @omarhajbi5207
    @omarhajbi5207 Před 7 lety +8

    omg this video is epic (gotta love that E46 M3)

  • @Ashwin-zg7rt
    @Ashwin-zg7rt Před 5 lety

    This channel is currently my fav car show! Better than current Top gear anyday!

  • @Ballsyone
    @Ballsyone Před 6 lety +1

    Good review. Thanks you!

  • @tspark1071
    @tspark1071 Před 4 lety +6

    46 is my favorite just because of the style at least

  • @constantinstefan9527
    @constantinstefan9527 Před 5 lety +3

    I love E 36!! U are the best of the best! Cheers man!

  • @marcoi1626
    @marcoi1626 Před 3 lety +2

    I have driven an E92 as my daily driver for 7 years and have had a permanent smile on face ever since I turned it on at the warehouse and had no idea what to expect of that V8! Not too many around where I live which makes it even better! I recently added the F80 to my garage. Still getting used to it vs. my E92. E92 is an analog scapel, where the F80 is a bit more brutish. But having them both and being able to drive them back to back anytime, is the stuff of dreams. Patience and time might have to find an E46 my way! I was never a BMW fan, but those M3s, they become an extension of you. A rev loving, all-out, corner-carving smile-inducing, extension!

  • @dungareesareforfools
    @dungareesareforfools Před 4 lety

    Great review! I'd love to see a comparison of the E30 M3 and Ford Sierra Cosworth.

  • @kostamihalopoulos4534
    @kostamihalopoulos4534 Před 3 lety +9

    One thing to note about the e46 is it’s throttle response with independent throttle bodies. It also is VERY aerodynamic vehicle. Because of the instant power, smaller size, and aerodynamics it pulls out of a corner like a monster. And if you go on a track that is the key to winning a a race, not 0-60 and top speed

  • @devingiles5576
    @devingiles5576 Před 7 lety +281

    I'll tell you what i like best to worst in order for all these cars.
    1. E46 M3
    2. E46 M3
    3. E46M3
    4. E46M3
    5. E46M3

    • @cm5191
      @cm5191 Před 5 lety

      It's a love hate relationship with these cars haha

    • @Rob-326
      @Rob-326 Před 5 lety +5

      NFS MW INTENSIFIES!
      1)BMW M3 GTR in NFS Most Wanted
      2)BMW M3 GTR in NFS Carbon.
      3)BMW M3 GTR in real life. (Andre Klebleyev's BMW)
      4)BMW M3 GTR in NFS Most Wanted modified.
      5)BMW M3 GTR in NFS Most Wanted street version.
      They are all BMW M3 GTR's (E46)
      Edit: Only now did I realize...I replied to a 2 year old comment...
      Sorry about that.

    • @kylereyes7320
      @kylereyes7320 Před 4 lety +3

      Top 3 M3’s from best to worst
      1. E46 M3
      2. E46 M3
      3. That f**king subframe of E46 M3

    • @dungareesareforfools
      @dungareesareforfools Před 4 lety +3

      The E46 is the best looking in my opinion - the E46 in general is the car that turned my head to BMWs.

    • @BPSR_1922
      @BPSR_1922 Před 4 lety +1

      Top 2.
      1.E92
      2.That stupid Ugly Shitty crappy E46

  • @willskill481
    @willskill481 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video and comparison

  • @DannyGodlewski
    @DannyGodlewski Před 5 lety

    Great review/video...one of the best cars ever made, not to mention one of my favorites. My favorite is a manual e46, it’s the perfect combo of raw driving and tuning technology. I love the historical aspects of the original m3. I love the looks and tech that’s possible, but the newest version is getting away from its roots a bit. I think the 1M is the size that the new m3 should be. Smaller, can throw it into turns, and a minimalist drivers car.

  • @jameshaulenbeek5931
    @jameshaulenbeek5931 Před 4 lety +9

    E30 is by far my favorite, but the E36 is a very nice car.
    Drifting that E36 on a wet, leaf covered road like a fuckin boss!

  • @rez9000
    @rez9000 Před 3 lety +10

    Great video! I'm a massive E46 fan and I'm soon to buy my third. Having started with a sweet and gentle 318 and then upgrading to a 325, the next (and last) one is going to be the gorgeous E46 M3.
    Just need to save up first! :)

    • @Volvo8Fifty4Life
      @Volvo8Fifty4Life Před 3 lety +4

      Don't wait too long as the prices are climbing rapidly, even for the higher mileage ones!

    • @hisheeelijah1482
      @hisheeelijah1482 Před rokem +1

      Any update on the e46 m3

  • @EricKiplagat
    @EricKiplagat Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing review. Didn't see the 20 minutes blew by.

  • @sergiomelendez6783
    @sergiomelendez6783 Před 4 lety +1

    This video deserves more likes, f80 & e46 are my top choices for sure

  • @HikariSakai
    @HikariSakai Před 8 lety +72

    They couldn't find a 2 door E36?

    • @vivalaphill
      @vivalaphill Před 8 lety +1

      +xboxgamer959 the F80 isn´t a 2 door either.

    • @KYLE666H
      @KYLE666H Před 8 lety +17

      +vivalaphill doesn't come in a 2 door that's the m4

    • @EdwardV20
      @EdwardV20 Před 8 lety +3

      +xboxgamer959 They could but it's more special to see a 4-door and it's grey-ish like most of the other cars.

    • @flinny1235
      @flinny1235 Před 8 lety +1

      +Edward Van. They should've had the 99' m3 e36 evo!

    • @vivalaphill
      @vivalaphill Před 8 lety +5

      +KYLE666H the M4 is just a different name for the M3 Coupe

  • @DualShockTree
    @DualShockTree Před 6 lety +3

    You guys should do this sorta thing for Impreza's, Evo's or Civic Type R's. Especially Type R's

  • @dennykamau
    @dennykamau Před 4 lety

    I loved this video.
    Big thanks

  • @prescottmajette5290
    @prescottmajette5290 Před 4 lety

    Had an e30 325ci and my brother currently has an e30 325 with an m30b35 that we swapped in and thats chipped with full exhaust/cat delete, boy is that thing a riot. Mountain roads of NorCal are pure bliss.

  • @AdnanEbrahim
    @AdnanEbrahim Před 8 lety +43

    That E46 M3 feeling! Selling it now for £100k... any takers? ;)

    • @Joshua.R
      @Joshua.R Před 8 lety +1

      thanks for the spoiler adnan 😑

    • @AdnanEbrahim
      @AdnanEbrahim Před 8 lety +1

      +Joshua Ramnarace Whoops, have edited my comment! Soz Josh!

    • @Joshua.R
      @Joshua.R Před 8 lety

      +Adnan Ebrahim cool also thanks for the best app on my phone

    • @bootlegracer7729
      @bootlegracer7729 Před 8 lety

      I'll give you a quid... take it or leave it totally joking why would you sell that beauty

    • @andreibucur9007
      @andreibucur9007 Před 8 lety

      I'll give you my Trabant for the M3 ;)

  • @kurzjames
    @kurzjames Před 6 lety +102

    The F80 is matched in performance by an SS Camaro, and it gets stomped by a Z28 or a GT350. The E46 would never allow itself to be outdone by such inferior brands back in its day.

    • @unrealeck
      @unrealeck Před 5 lety +26

      Are you just talking about drag times?

    • @EagleEyes11497
      @EagleEyes11497 Před 5 lety +6

      the e46 would lose to an Ls1 camaro & get obliterated by the 03-04 cobra

    • @Jon-wn1yf
      @Jon-wn1yf Před 5 lety +3

      E46 has nothing on the terminator cobra

    • @brianchapman8531
      @brianchapman8531 Před 5 lety +14

      @@EagleEyes11497 Around a circuit? I doubt it.

    • @EagleEyes11497
      @EagleEyes11497 Před 5 lety

      @@brianchapman8531 depends on the track

  • @amaana.7278
    @amaana.7278 Před 6 lety

    That intro was just straight up music to my ears XO

  • @moiseslopez7898
    @moiseslopez7898 Před 4 lety +2

    S50/52 in the E36 sounds great

  • @Razar244
    @Razar244 Před 7 lety +569

    Sorry E46, but the E92 is my favourite... That V8 engine is simply perfect!

    • @DevasionX
      @DevasionX Před 7 lety +44

      untill you know its rod bearing failures and plastic gears wearing out for the trottle body's

    • @user-bh6zt1it2l
      @user-bh6zt1it2l Před 7 lety +4

      +DevasionX it's perfect

    • @Razar244
      @Razar244 Před 7 lety +15

      DevasionX It is perfect for a brief period of time, but still perfect!

    • @TheBlackdragon936
      @TheBlackdragon936 Před 7 lety +11

      It's not a cast iron block and can't hold as much power as the E46, it's does sound great but when you mod the E46 M3 exhaust, it sounds like a formula 1 car. Check out the straight pipe videos of it.

    • @Razar244
      @Razar244 Před 7 lety +7

      +TheBlackdragon936 Eh, horsepower is not necessarily the matter here (Besides, I wouldn't be able to increase them in my country anyway). I guess I just prefer how V8s sound over 6 cylinders (This one in particular can sound insane).

  • @overboostedgarage8744
    @overboostedgarage8744 Před 7 lety +202

    e46 m3 the best!

    • @kumaravel9076
      @kumaravel9076 Před 7 lety +2

      Julian Ponce I love e46 because of nfsmw

    • @mohli
      @mohli Před 6 lety

      Hey mate i see in your profile pic that you have an e46. i'm also very intrested in buying one. can you tell me how much it costs to maintain per year. such as oil change, tires, Inspection I & II ...

    • @siigghh8818
      @siigghh8818 Před 6 lety

      Leader IM ϟϟ oil changing and inspection are simple things..should be 20-25 dollars more than a Japanese car...tires are a little more expensive with German cars..run flats are ranging from 500-600 per tire if you need to replace them..so none run flats should be a lot cheaper

    • @yofatmama2003
      @yofatmama2003 Před 6 lety

      I CHALLANGE YOU TO A DUEL.

    • @yofatmama2003
      @yofatmama2003 Před 6 lety

      THEN YOU END UP BREAKING RIMS

  • @scottiece
    @scottiece Před 3 lety

    Great video !

  • @Bmwguy2011
    @Bmwguy2011 Před 6 lety

    Spectacular review Mate! I've never seen anybody assemble such a historically comprehensive review and focusing on what matters: driving experience. I think that every one but for collectors or consumerist would rule out the e30 and f. The fun is comparing those models in the middle of the chronology. What's astounding is how suicidal these Germans are. Here they make the coolest, smoothest, most durable sports engine in the world and abandon it for a video game inspired 6 or 4, nearly walk away from manual transmissions and even allow vinyl interiors in mid level offerings. Porsche is doing the same thing with the 718. Thank you very much for your super review!