14 Best Cars BMW Ever Made

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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
  • BMW has blessed us with some of the greatest cars the world has ever seen. The German manufacturer is responsible for basically defining the modern sports car. But of all the brilliant vehicles they’ve given us, which one is the BEST? Or more specifically - which 14 are the best? Today we’re looking at the best production BMWs ever made. You probably already love a few of these, but a few might catch you off-guard!
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  • @ethanoskdennis_
    @ethanoskdennis_ Před 4 lety +8836

    I was so caught off guard when James mentioned that story about his dad.

    • @jahimuddin2306
      @jahimuddin2306 Před 4 lety +95

      Same.

    • @MrKinkysloth
      @MrKinkysloth Před 4 lety +519

      I thought he was gonna joke, in typical Kentucky cobra fashion... but he hit us with the Feel trip... caught me off guard

    • @GuerrillaGorilla023
      @GuerrillaGorilla023 Před 4 lety +181

      I had a moment in my last BMW that I'm not so sure I would have driven away from if I were in another car. It definitely made me way more emotionally tied to the brand so that story hit pretty hard for me too.

    • @TheMadSalviGaming
      @TheMadSalviGaming Před 4 lety +309

      gave me a flashback to when Clarkson told the story about his 928 and seeing his dad.

    • @rabiehjaber5639
      @rabiehjaber5639 Před 4 lety +32

      @@TheMadSalviGaming dude thanks for reminding me of that momet

  • @ivancocco4822
    @ivancocco4822 Před 4 lety +1904

    we are used to hear james joke about his dad leaving him, but this time caught me of guard that story make me drop a tear.

    • @RafitoOoO
      @RafitoOoO Před 4 lety +94

      Yeah, when he said he wished he could buy his father one of the M5 I instantly realized he has a nice father and it's a joke all along. Then came in the sad story :(

    • @StaelTek
      @StaelTek Před 4 lety +18

      Sorry if i am dumb. But the made it sound like his dad died in the car. That same car that saved James' life when he got his astma attack. Please correct me if i am totally wrong here.

    • @isabelgarcia3379
      @isabelgarcia3379 Před 4 lety +1

      @Trevor Taylor lmaooo

    • @crunchytacosupreme9371
      @crunchytacosupreme9371 Před 4 lety +1

      I didn't understand his story? Can someone explain

    • @joeleonard9965
      @joeleonard9965 Před 4 lety +13

      @@StaelTek I heard the same thing, and though the tires "never hitting the road" was a crash. I get it now though. The part where he said he was in a hospital with an asthma attack made it seem like his Dad was trying to see him at the hospital.

  • @jestentice1766
    @jestentice1766 Před 2 lety +79

    Dude I’ve never teared up during a car review video before. James you really deserve a lot of credit and respect for opening yourself up like that. I’ve always enjoyed your videos and all of that but now I know how genuine of a person you are and that you are willing to pour your heart out for us which is definite PROOF that you love your fans. Much much respect! Also your dad is clearly an absolute legend and we are all thankful that his bond level driving, piloting an e28, is why we are able to enjoy your videos today.

  • @paulbuckles5353
    @paulbuckles5353 Před 3 lety +129

    James, I've always liked your style, including your alter-ego character. But, today after hearing your heart, I've grown in appreciation and respect for you and your material. Thanks for breaking the cold mold and revealing your tender heart.

  • @geckoman125
    @geckoman125 Před 4 lety +2245

    Dang, the feels caught me off guard, a BMW is the reason why James is with us right now

    • @mlgninja1346
      @mlgninja1346 Před 4 lety +7

      Yeah, just wow

    • @Treycotwright
      @Treycotwright Před 4 lety +4

      87powered not me this dude cries to damn much

    • @KaiZeeYT-os9jt
      @KaiZeeYT-os9jt Před 4 lety +52

      @@Treycotwright it's ok to cry.

    • @TheLilBear
      @TheLilBear Před 4 lety +2

      Damn straight.

    • @Treycotwright
      @Treycotwright Před 4 lety +5

      KaiZeeYT indeed but not all the time... when your dog dies cry it’s okay nobody will blame you but when Carroll Shelby dies maybe get sad but don’t cry like it was your dad

  • @nathanstephani386
    @nathanstephani386 Před 4 lety +3017

    I love how completely open James is about his life, he doesn’t hold anything back. This is why we love him

    • @captainautismo5452
      @captainautismo5452 Před 4 lety +19

      Except for his dad..

    • @nathanstephani386
      @nathanstephani386 Před 4 lety +16

      Captain Autismo Especially from this video, I think we’re getting a little more backstory

    • @slowrider7191
      @slowrider7191 Před 4 lety +5

      when is the movie coming out??

    • @Coronet_shop
      @Coronet_shop Před 4 lety +22

      James can use a break he has done so much

    • @Shakshuka69
      @Shakshuka69 Před 4 lety +4

      Bruh i love James and watch Donut exclusively because of him but that was terrible acting lol

  • @bkozel
    @bkozel Před 3 lety +27

    James, the story about your dad really hit close to home. My boyfriend has the same exact e28, same year, same model, same COLOR, and ours also saved a life--a few years back he was able to race his hemorrhaging friend to the hospital, just in time. It's a really special car.

  • @justWithRight
    @justWithRight Před 2 lety +88

    Man, I've been a hard BMW fanboy since I was 7 years old, and now at the age of 28 you just made me a bigger fan! Thank you for reminding us how great this brand once was, sadly its just not the same anymore... But to be fair I believe that the new M5 CS will make it in every top BMW list in the future

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 Před rokem +3

      (F82) - M4 GTS is another pretty special street-race ready vehicle (my all time BMW favorite).. ;0)

  • @trapzillagaming3900
    @trapzillagaming3900 Před 4 lety +548

    No...nooo i cant handle the *crying james* 😭

  • @tcayzer
    @tcayzer Před 4 lety +849

    "The tires never touched the road" 😭
    I felt that story, James.

    • @wanafif8118
      @wanafif8118 Před 4 lety +12

      I felt sorry tooo but what does that mean

    • @stephaniesill1044
      @stephaniesill1044 Před 4 lety +38

      He was driving so fast? The tires weren't touching the group. Obviously not true, but it's a testament to how fast he drove and the fear everyone was feeling

    • @erty2389
      @erty2389 Před 4 lety +8

      Wan Afif think it just means he was driving really really fast

    • @sumguy116
      @sumguy116 Před 4 lety +5

      We get that this is supposed to mean fast... But it doesn't make sense...

    • @snowsheldon77
      @snowsheldon77 Před 4 lety +22

      Ever hear the expression he was flying? When you see some guy hauling ass down the road? Same thing...

  • @zackshift6789
    @zackshift6789 Před 3 lety +85

    The day I played NFS MW for the first time was when I absolutely fell in love with the e46 m3 gtr and I hope one day I will build an exact replica of that M3

    • @JPSquare272
      @JPSquare272 Před 2 lety +4

      There’s like 3 replicas of it…yours would be 4, personally i would build the street version, hope you can make it bro

    • @alfathinofajrian258
      @alfathinofajrian258 Před 2 lety +2

      Police: "Any details on that car?"
      Server: "Suspect is a silver BMW."

    • @Caffeinated-DaVinci
      @Caffeinated-DaVinci Před 2 lety

      @@JPSquare272 There are quite a few replicas of it, but not many are GTR's. Everybody and their little brother recreates that car because it's just so damn good looking.

    • @ralphlorenzperolino3054
      @ralphlorenzperolino3054 Před 2 lety

      Andre Klebleyev made a replica of the M3 GTR. Damn he's a beast of making the car. He also made Darius' Audi R8.

    • @mitradestiny
      @mitradestiny Před 3 měsíci

      I play carbon with m3 e46, m3 csl, m3 gtr street, and m3 gtr e46 GT

  • @fw3nyc
    @fw3nyc Před 3 lety +12

    Been watching these videos for years and I wasn't expecting a sentimental part at all. Your dad is a good man. 🙏🙏

  • @Internetgamer420
    @Internetgamer420 Před 4 lety +1075

    People have been asking for an “up to speed” on his Dad. Little did we know, we’d get this bombshell.

    • @iHaveTheDocuments
      @iHaveTheDocuments Před 4 lety +27

      And that pagani moron that spams it every video is nowhere to be found

    • @krazykyle393
      @krazykyle393 Před 4 lety +11

      DaSracasticFish little do we know under pressure his dad is an f1 driver

    • @Pantimoto
      @Pantimoto Před 4 lety +14

      I tought his dad was jeremy clarkson

    • @photilal1960
      @photilal1960 Před 4 lety +11

      Just Kyle all we know is, he's called the stig

    • @erty2389
      @erty2389 Před 4 lety +1

      JDMSteven thats not how that works

  • @aera6413
    @aera6413 Před 4 lety +1167

    "The tires never touched the ground". Your dad had his priorities in check that day. He had the proper car for the job too.

    • @LunringNassar
      @LunringNassar Před 4 lety +11

      Can I ask? I really didn't get what he said about it, Did it like crash or some sort?

    • @ASKWilliman
      @ASKWilliman Před 4 lety +66

      DudeAndroid Baby James was dying and his poppa drove so fast it was like he was flying cuz he was driving so fast. To save baby James.

    • @LunringNassar
      @LunringNassar Před 4 lety +26

      @@ASKWilliman ohh thanks for the explanation, now that we know, we kinda dont wanna make a joke about his dad no more.

    • @Raphpm37
      @Raphpm37 Před 4 lety +3

      @@ASKWilliman merci !

    • @johntoulio
      @johntoulio Před 4 lety +4

      Can anybody forget the 2005 m5 with this V10 or the Z8?

  • @Jackaldev
    @Jackaldev Před 2 lety +5

    Damn dude, that story really got to me. It's amazing the bond that fathers have with their children, really makes me appreciate my dad and all he's done for me. All came up in a wave of tears. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ChrisKsan
    @ChrisKsan Před 3 lety +8

    Oh, shit! I was caught off guard by his family's story about him and his dad. I had to review that part several times and it teared me up. I blitz through these videos so fast normally, but I have to stop and say thank you for sharing that story so honestly with us! Respect to you, to your dad and to the BMW of those days!

  • @Shasha_Mynx
    @Shasha_Mynx Před 4 lety +3378

    I always watch these on the toilet. Today I had to wipe my eyes too.

  • @arthurleonard8701
    @arthurleonard8701 Před 4 lety +2419

    I think now more than ever we deserve and up to speed on James's dad

    • @dwjfyoung
      @dwjfyoung Před 4 lety +44

      Yes please!! I thought he hated his dad or is it now he loves him , I need to know also.
      Anyone able to explain .

    • @kimir2440
      @kimir2440 Před 4 lety +74

      @@dwjfyoung his dad passed away, he mentioned it in an older video

    • @ethanmoses8338
      @ethanmoses8338 Před 4 lety +11

      Oh no......condolences man.

    • @MrPrajitura
      @MrPrajitura Před 3 lety

      6 months later, and UTS is MIA...

    • @remixedmind6648
      @remixedmind6648 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes!!

  • @dailyshred
    @dailyshred Před 2 lety +8

    Hands down favorite episode, glad your still with us James.

  • @Zydros250
    @Zydros250 Před rokem +3

    The more I watch Donut, the more you really learn about James and it's awesome. Thanks for being the real you for your viewer.

  • @Nizzi29
    @Nizzi29 Před 4 lety +714

    I honestly cried a little when James told the story of his dad and the E28.

    • @triggeredhondaboy8648
      @triggeredhondaboy8648 Před 4 lety +45

      @Leonardo SantuarioBruh

    • @BlackstarFallen
      @BlackstarFallen Před 4 lety +35

      @Leonardo Santuario rude

    • @musewolfman
      @musewolfman Před 4 lety +25

      Caught feels with that as hard as I did with Jeremy Clarkson's story of the Porsche 968 being the reason he was able to see his dad before he passed away.

    • @EspressoGelatissimo
      @EspressoGelatissimo Před 4 lety +15

      @Leonardo Santuario what is your problem

    • @supermcbrian
      @supermcbrian Před 4 lety +13

      @Leonardo Santuario does your mother know you are gay?

  • @dhio9615
    @dhio9615 Před 4 lety +291

    I love how genuine James is. When he told the story of his dad driving him to the hospital, I almost cried and I'm serious.

    • @JacksonRB
      @JacksonRB Před 4 lety +10

      I did. I just let it out thats just scary to think if his dad didnt have a bmw we couldnt have our MO POWA BABY like we love james

  • @rockyjohnston383
    @rockyjohnston383 Před 3 lety +3

    Had to rewatch, best D-List yet! When I was young my mom made a similar run in our Skylark and I spent Thanksgiving in an oxygen tent. You got me in the feels bro❤️

  • @thatannoyingguy3718
    @thatannoyingguy3718 Před 3 lety +4

    I watched this video while I sketched a widebody e 36 m3 and saw the rear wing spacers of the first car.
    I immediatly knew what my bmw needed right know :)

  • @davidortega5828
    @davidortega5828 Před 4 lety +384

    “So what got you into smoking? Friends? Influencers? Peer pressure?”
    James: “this cool shark bmw with a Marlboro livery”

    • @herejust4cars723
      @herejust4cars723 Před 4 lety

      i don't think influercers were a thing before the 00's

    • @Ovidiu_I.
      @Ovidiu_I. Před 4 lety +2

      @@herejust4cars723 Hahaha, pretty sure they were always around, although using different mediums of furthering their agenda.

    • @tobiasgustavsson3164
      @tobiasgustavsson3164 Před 4 lety

      Yeah its cool and all. But the marlboro i coming off. kind regards the owner :) insta: tg.autoservice

  • @zelderhipert
    @zelderhipert Před 4 lety +559

    I love how James don't hold back his feelings when recording his shows.

    • @DemonSlayer-df4ym
      @DemonSlayer-df4ym Před 4 lety +6

      Love Thy FATHER

    • @coldmoonlight6361
      @coldmoonlight6361 Před 4 lety +5

      I honestly wish I was that in touch with my emotions... I've nearly died quite a few times now, but most of those times were through my own decision making and I have a really hard time attaching any emotion to the events.
      We love you James, never change who you are.

    • @gio_ziraqa
      @gio_ziraqa Před 4 lety +1

      My stupid brother thinks that his feelings were fake,pff

    • @coldmoonlight6361
      @coldmoonlight6361 Před 4 lety +4

      @@gio_ziraqa He obviously doesn't understand/know how passionate and real James is 🤔

  • @adamrose744
    @adamrose744 Před 3 lety

    James, you’re an epic legend. So glad you shared that memory of your dad. Makes us mere mortals feel just a little closer to you!!

  • @racingaddicts5750
    @racingaddicts5750 Před 3 lety

    Great show man you guys are awesome. First one I watched was the up to speed on the toyota mr2 and have watched donut ever since lol keep up the good videos man!!

  • @cdub6133
    @cdub6133 Před 4 lety +344

    Totally thought that bmw story was going to be a joke about his dad leaving him, then it turned out to be heart warming.

    • @lillianapacheco9155
      @lillianapacheco9155 Před 4 lety +3

      I am shocked to hear that your dad saved you form asthma attack by doing transporter in alpina omg we as the fans of donut media are very luckly to sitll have you around today james my lord your dad is a real hero thank you for the touching story see you later bye now.

    • @arvinbadz
      @arvinbadz Před 4 lety +4

      @@lillianapacheco9155 alpine white stated for color not that alpina

  • @jacobfowler8795
    @jacobfowler8795 Před 4 lety +786

    When your so early Pagani Gaming hasn’t even commented for James to do a up to speed on his dad

    • @_rn_3861
      @_rn_3861 Před 4 lety +16

      nah he already Has commented mate ,

    • @TrickiVicBB71
      @TrickiVicBB71 Před 4 lety +5

      Haha, comment right below you is him

    • @TomiVuori
      @TomiVuori Před 4 lety +4

      Pagani is faster than you, can you confirm you understood this message.

    • @PaganiGaming
      @PaganiGaming Před 4 lety +39

      Nope I got you by a minute haha

    • @ItsMikeArre
      @ItsMikeArre Před 4 lety +6

      The greatest bmw of all time ...
      The McLaren F1

  • @frasermcleod2486
    @frasermcleod2486 Před 2 lety

    Your awesome James . the passion and love in these videos always makes me happy . I love how genuine you are .

  • @davidhall5233
    @davidhall5233 Před 2 lety

    Man James, I love this show just for the entertainment and great info but that story about having bad asthma really hit home with me. When I was a kid I had really bad asthma too and had some bad scares with asthma attacks too. Thank God we both made it through it!

  • @mr.biscuit492
    @mr.biscuit492 Před 3 lety +1463

    James’s story reminds me on Jeremy Clarkson’s. Jeremy lived in London. He got a call from his mother saying his father, who was desperately ill, was likely in his final moment’s. Jeremy had made a roast chicken for dinner and he’d figured he’d bring his mother some because she wouldn’t have eaten. He was testing a 928 that week for the magazine he worked for, he threw the chicken in and had a 3 and a half hour journey ahead of him. He’d arrived fast enough that the chicken was still warm and his father was still alive. That reminded me of this story. Both made me cry...

    • @tyranosurasmax
      @tyranosurasmax Před 3 lety +9

      we've seen top gear...

    • @mr.biscuit492
      @mr.biscuit492 Před 3 lety +167

      max idk maybe YOU have. But there’s a lot of people who haven’t. And even the ones who have, that’s still a phenomenal story. So get your rocks off being a dick to someone else, somewhere else.

    • @tristanrios2463
      @tristanrios2463 Před 3 lety +156

      @@tyranosurasmax Door's right there, pal. Show some tact on your way out.

    • @antoniozepeda8861
      @antoniozepeda8861 Před 3 lety +25

      I haven't heard of it before

    • @djones5894
      @djones5894 Před 3 lety +24

      Never heard that story so thanks for posting I was just about to google it 👍🏽

  • @topfuckingbun
    @topfuckingbun Před 4 lety +125

    When a dude starts tearing up during a car story that's how you know he's really passionate about that stuff 💯💯

    • @ethangray8417
      @ethangray8417 Před 4 lety

      @Leonardo Santuario hey dont be a butt

    • @Furrosuti
      @Furrosuti Před 4 lety

      Much respect to James. He’s a real homie~

    • @topherm365
      @topherm365 Před 4 lety +1

      He’s so passionate about cars, one car literally saved his life... and it’s not number one on his list. I wouldn’t have blamed him for putting it at number one, it was a good story and super touching. To me that car is number one.

  • @johnconnor513
    @johnconnor513 Před 3 lety

    This video is hands down, the most enjoyable video I have ever watched on CZcams. Such a versatile story teller. And I personally love the e28 so much so it had me choked up. I pray that you can buy your Dad that car soon🙏. Please just promise that you will make a video of his reaction when you do. 😁

  • @USM3C
    @USM3C Před 2 lety +4

    The E46 M3 - likely my favorite car of all time. Loved it so much I bought two of them. I also have an E30 325 that is a ton of fun to drive.

  • @PrayItForwardAGAPE
    @PrayItForwardAGAPE Před 4 lety +1907

    Hey James, I just lost my Dad last October we spent hours together watching DONUT. He used to have 65 FORD LOTUS CORTINA, it after market fenders and airdam styling very reminiscent of the 3.0CSL. This episode was extremely emotional for me I couldn't finish the episode until tonight. Your story was very close to my heart I used to have asthma myself and have driven at the speed of Angel's by the grace of God by my Dad. 87 T-brd Turbo Coupe w/ 350+. That car and my Dad were the reasons I bought my first car 91 SHO PLUS. Before he passed we starting planning doing a project together. We love WRC so after he passed I picked up an 02 WRX Wagon with a JDM STI front clip and JDM 2.0L Stock power for now but MO POWA will come in time BABY... I picked up STI rear doors and rear quarter panels I plan on doing a wide body conversion. I'll have a WHITE BUGEYE STI WAGON someday wish me luck... Love you Pumphrey, man keep going strong. I'm praying for your continued health. I wish I could be there workin with you.

    • @chris-andrebrissett5208
      @chris-andrebrissett5208 Před 4 lety +33

      Praying for you. Those bonds with love ones will take you far. Best of wishes🙏🙏🙏

    • @therandomvideoguy1186
      @therandomvideoguy1186 Před 4 lety +15

      Blees your heart

    • @Niko_478
      @Niko_478 Před 3 lety +17

      he sounded like an amazing man and even more amazing of a father, may his soul rest in peace.
      hopefully your project goes well, it sounds like a dope project :)

    • @rezzy851
      @rezzy851 Před 3 lety +11

      @G you stuppid sob...are you proud of that bs ??

    • @_rmms_8285
      @_rmms_8285 Před 3 lety +2

      And??

  • @ZJTelectronicmusic
    @ZJTelectronicmusic Před 4 lety +304

    When Jeremy clarkson was filming the top gear Patagonia special he told a story of how he was able to see his dad for the last time before he passed away, and he was able to do that because he drove a Porsche 928. Jeremy’s story is just like James’s story 🙂

    • @ranazoik
      @ranazoik Před 4 lety +4

      The 982 fkl porche

    • @chowtownfoodreviews6679
      @chowtownfoodreviews6679 Před 4 lety +1

      Its so cool to see other people like me top gear fans

    • @TatoH
      @TatoH Před 4 lety +10

      This is exactly what came to mind

    • @treshmiranda699
      @treshmiranda699 Před 4 lety +6

      he also mentions taking a roast chicken for his mum because she was in the hospital all day and hadnt eaten

    • @Joe_kickass25
      @Joe_kickass25 Před 4 lety +3

      I fucking cried then too 😭😂

  • @joshkinard476
    @joshkinard476 Před 3 lety

    Every true car guy would not be at all ashamed or embrassed. To tell such an amazing and emotional story. Man I just gained so much MORE(had it before) but more respect for you to share that story. Not to mention completely a badass story. But thanks for another good episode, and also the awesome story. Thanks bud keep up the awesome work James and all of donut.

  • @BGDaddy04
    @BGDaddy04 Před 3 lety

    I don't even know you besides your videos, but I love you James!!! You almost got me today. I think we can all agree that we're glad that you're alive and thanks to your dad for that!

  • @88ights
    @88ights Před 4 lety +609

    James is literally the only man who makes other men cry

    • @bigbear7233
      @bigbear7233 Před 4 lety +17

      AsRebel EVERY FUCKING TIME...usually it’s about some random German guy in the 1910s that I now have to wiki for the next hour

    • @dna129
      @dna129 Před 4 lety +14

      Jeremy Clarkson made me cry once... or twice... Shut up, I'm not crying!

    • @vincemount6802
      @vincemount6802 Před 4 lety +3

      yep. misty here. 👍🏼

    • @ck6903
      @ck6903 Před 4 lety +6

      @@dna129 the last episode of The Grand Tour was a tear jerker for sure!

    • @mjones681
      @mjones681 Před 4 lety

      He gets me everytime

  • @thegamingguy1
    @thegamingguy1 Před 4 lety +350

    The other dudes aren't even that bad, James is just that good.

    • @gabsnandes7818
      @gabsnandes7818 Před 4 lety +1

      True

    • @bigbear7233
      @bigbear7233 Před 4 lety +4

      Dood Ranch Man you just put my vision of this channel in perspective. It is REEEAAALLLLYY hard to not compare them. I did really love that nerdy guy...wish he’d stayed.

    • @djhero0071
      @djhero0071 Před 4 lety +5

      I miss Felipe. He was dope on Prestado and I’d really love to see more stuff with him or Eddie.

    • @llalaland
      @llalaland Před 4 lety +1

      I've actually been pleasantly surprised that every host does a pretty damn good job but James does hit different

  • @jeremyprestongutierrez7222

    such a beautiful sentiment for the E 28. cars play such a pivotal role in our lives. what a great message. there are truly more things than meets the eye when it comes to these cars

  • @mickeybrowne6207
    @mickeybrowne6207 Před 3 lety +37

    Watching James tear up about that story with his dad had me tearing up...

  • @garagenextdoor807
    @garagenextdoor807 Před 4 lety +495

    *Thank you James Dad for saving this mans life.*

  • @ryanchalmers9298
    @ryanchalmers9298 Před 4 lety +409

    At this point I’m convinced James’s dad is Jeremy Clarkson

    • @MaxxVelo
      @MaxxVelo Před 4 lety +50

      Jeremy Clarkson shared a similar story on Top Gear. He was given a Porsche 928 to review the week his dad passed away. Thanks to that car's 150mph top speed, Jeremy was able to say goodbye mere moments before his dad died.

    • @LetsGoECU1
      @LetsGoECU1 Před 4 lety +3

      He pretty much confirmed it on a diff video

    • @LetsGoECU1
      @LetsGoECU1 Před 4 lety +1

      @@MaxxVelo the one about the golf with the w10 engine in it

    • @Circa88
      @Circa88 Před 4 lety +2

      @@LetsGoECU1 yea it was the argentina special.

  • @brandonallen5109
    @brandonallen5109 Před 2 lety

    Damn dude.. hit me right in the feels.. we are also thankful for your dad's lead foot...happy you are here my dude

  • @TurbhoeHDRemix
    @TurbhoeHDRemix Před měsícem

    Your dad had the right car for the job, makes me proud to have a BMW.
    People always say a car is just a car. But its the events in your life that really makes it what it is.
    Even mine has a story attached to it.

  • @turdferguson9190
    @turdferguson9190 Před 4 lety +217

    Came for the silly car list, stayed for the wholesome childhood story.

  • @hugovilag
    @hugovilag Před 4 lety +144

    The fact that James shares with us this experiences he had in his life is one of the reasons we love him so much.

  • @derrikdutoit3761
    @derrikdutoit3761 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude shared this vid with my dad and he told me I was also rushed to the hospital as a kid with asthma - but with a 528 🤘 Really enjoyed this content

  • @jaymilo8425
    @jaymilo8425 Před rokem

    Man I didn't think I'd be tearing up here...appreciate the realness and not editing out the emotion. Good man with a good dad

  • @t1mpetti
    @t1mpetti Před 4 lety +266

    Reading all these comments before the part with e28 pops up.
    "What they sobbin bout"..
    e28 story over:
    "I am leaking blinker fluid"

    • @nascarfan43
      @nascarfan43 Před 4 lety +2

      Me too bro im leaking blinkers fluid so much I literally became a bmw car itself

  • @razor-wolf8947
    @razor-wolf8947 Před 4 lety +439

    James is honestly my favorite host on the show he’s funny and he isn’t afraid to make it emotional and it makes the best channel on yt but you forgot to mention the e60 m5 v10

    • @pearl571
      @pearl571 Před 4 lety +14

      its special but its crap.....the e60 interior has so much plastic in it the merc eclass was alot better.... also the s85 was a crap pile of an engine....its a money pit to maintain. and the mercedes v8 had a ton more torque and slightly more hrspw...... and it was more reliable than the v10......if you want a v10 sedan get the audi with the lambo block...

    • @White_W202
      @White_W202 Před 4 lety +7

      It doesn't deserve to be in this list, its just awful.only good think about it is the gorgeous sound it makes, and probably its looks. The rest of the car is just trash. S85 is one of the worst motors ever created,uses more oil than fuel,timing chain needs to be replaced every few thousand miles, cheap interior, shitty gearbox etc.

    • @erty2389
      @erty2389 Před 4 lety +2

      Razor- wolf89 hell nah thats one of the worst cars bmw ever made! 1M could be on the list, but other than that i think the list is pretty damn solid

    • @iTrinityPlays
      @iTrinityPlays Před 4 lety +14

      @@pearl571 Seem highly biased of a Merc fan, i mean you do have W124 in your name. The S85 won many engine of the year award. And it super easy to maintain if you know what to buy. All you have to do is upgrade the throttle actuators and rod bearings one time. Use the proper 10 quarts of 10W-60 Castrol oil. And buy an E60 M5 with a manual 6 speed trans and your good to go for a cheap super sedan that made 507 HP and screamed to 8700 RPM like an engine symphony that it is. The Merc V8 wasn't bad. But was very basic standard crossplane V8 which does sound good. But not V10 good.

    • @ebraheembambotia1745
      @ebraheembambotia1745 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm here for the V10!

  • @fuzzybmw
    @fuzzybmw Před 2 lety +2

    I wanna see a 5 series versus 3 series. A lot of comparisons and drive ability is extremely surprising.
    Also to note, if James wants an e28 there’s a few for sale in my area

  • @panesar7
    @panesar7 Před 3 lety +2

    Love E28s as much as you do. Have equally fond memories of it. I find it to be one of the most good looking cars of its time.

  • @nishitsinghbirman1923
    @nishitsinghbirman1923 Před 4 lety +364

    James's dad wasn't driving that day. He was flying low

  • @aquiIa_chrysaetos
    @aquiIa_chrysaetos Před 4 lety +156

    James: almost cries
    Me: oh god I can’t handle this 😭😭😭

    • @danielfulop
      @danielfulop Před 4 lety +2

      I scrolled down to find out if the story was true or if he was just trolling us again tho

  • @knives4apro485
    @knives4apro485 Před 3 lety

    BRO!!! I came here coz im a huge BMW fan and i love your vids. Now Im a bigger fan of you!!! Massive respect, Big hugs.

  • @therussianbear8815
    @therussianbear8815 Před 2 lety

    It's good that this channel brings emotion in to the video's. It's what made the original top gear great and what will and makes this channel so great

  • @victorpersson02
    @victorpersson02 Před 4 lety +659

    The 5 series story reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson's Porsche 928 story about when his dad died. How he drove quicker than ever to arive just in time to say his goodbyes. That combination of the sad story I was reminded of and the fact that James wouldn't be alive today would it not have been for the fact his father had a fast af BMW really made me well up.
    Love from Sweden.

    • @w4397
      @w4397 Před 4 lety +4

      Well, Jeremy Clarkson himself used to own a BMW 3.0 CSL

    • @nymph3137
      @nymph3137 Před 4 lety +2

      no joke, varje gång jag snubblar över den här videon så fäller jag en legit tår

    • @nathanthomas7475
      @nathanthomas7475 Před 3 lety +1

      I was just about to comment this until I saw this 😂

    • @mustafakocaman4353
      @mustafakocaman4353 Před 3 lety +2

      W That 928 was press car

  • @pierzak3680
    @pierzak3680 Před 4 lety +537

    me: not cries on the titanic
    my gf: u have no feelings
    also me when waching james: hlip hlip
    PS where is the z8?

    • @filipenadzhafov2885
      @filipenadzhafov2885 Před 4 lety +10

      He mentions the 507 roadster, the car that gave origin to the z8, so it's kinda on this list

  • @danielbostock595
    @danielbostock595 Před 2 lety

    Really great video, honestly
    Thank you for the dedication and the research

  • @userx9822
    @userx9822 Před 3 lety +4

    I think all of us in the Bimmer gang have a very personal reason to love these machines, but damn James has such a sad and amazing story because he almost lost his life but he DIDN'T because of a BMW, absolutely beautiful.

  • @lucasdetex8703
    @lucasdetex8703 Před 4 lety +675

    Spoiler: James Dad jokes aren't funny after this video.

    • @bigbear7233
      @bigbear7233 Před 4 lety +2

      Lucas Detex I know, right!!!

    • @usefulfilmstv
      @usefulfilmstv Před 4 lety +8

      Damn it... you’re right.

    • @Nahyanvr
      @Nahyanvr Před 4 lety +3

      What did he mean by saying “the tires never touched the road”???

    • @andreyosipov6153
      @andreyosipov6153 Před 4 lety +13

      @@Nahyanvr He went really fast. Don't take it literally

    • @mannys4539
      @mannys4539 Před 4 lety +2

      let the man get somethin off his chest.... it wasn't a joke... but that's his business

  • @tozsteath
    @tozsteath Před 4 lety +105

    The story about James's dad was really lovely

  • @tysteven6279
    @tysteven6279 Před 2 lety +1

    Every time james cries. I cry with him... why do you do this to me? Its awesome how passionate you all are man.

  • @KevinSmith-ny4gq
    @KevinSmith-ny4gq Před 2 lety

    Just love how real James is! I really appreciate wearing his feelings on his sleeve! I love you! 😁

  • @daviscroson
    @daviscroson Před 4 lety +240

    James: getting emotional telling his story
    me: Oh god, i cant hold this in im gonna cry

  • @timothyyakovlev4461
    @timothyyakovlev4461 Před 4 lety +216

    can we get a petition for james to wear a green shirt in the next episode of either up to speed of d-list so that he just doesn't have a torso

    • @Donut
      @Donut  Před 4 lety +105

      I am in full support of this idea -Jesse

    • @trunksbriefs8434
      @trunksbriefs8434 Před 4 lety +9

      I mean he already lost so much weight this is the next logical step

    • @bradlemmond
      @bradlemmond Před 4 lety +5

      Good idea! Karl Smallwood on Fact Fiend sells t-shirts with a green spot that we wears so he has a hole in his chest. He also has green in the tattoos on his arm.

    • @ArturBrzozowski444
      @ArturBrzozowski444 Před 4 lety +2

      @@bradlemmond ah, man of a culture

    • @jefferyepstein9210
      @jefferyepstein9210 Před 4 lety

      Trunks Briefs
      His head is the same size though?

  • @emmetmclaughlin6966
    @emmetmclaughlin6966 Před 3 lety

    A friend of my dads has had a 3.0 csl for about 30 years now, he rarely takes it out, but when i finally seen it i was in awe, i didnt know what it was but i knew it was one of the prettiest cars ive seen in my life

  • @LeHeuZaHer
    @LeHeuZaHer Před 2 lety

    Saw my first Dakar yellow e36 M3 yesterday, and I gotta say, that colour is so awesome IRL, pictures don’t do it the justice it deserves.

  • @godowrk3360
    @godowrk3360 Před 4 lety +122

    The story about his dad...damn. That caught me so off guard I....wow.

  • @alexmcclelland5924
    @alexmcclelland5924 Před 4 lety +176

    Anyone else get mad vibes from when Jeremy Clarkson told the story about getting to see his dad one last time because of a Porsche 928?

    • @MatheusSilva-qm1ft
      @MatheusSilva-qm1ft Před 4 lety +5

      Do you have a link for that?

    • @tomasciangherotti1021
      @tomasciangherotti1021 Před 4 lety +5

      @@MatheusSilva-qm1ft czcams.com/video/wOB5u2zz7ug/video.html
      Gotcha

    • @paulalangadan8375
      @paulalangadan8375 Před 4 lety +2

      @@tomasciangherotti1021 you the man

    • @theearms6338
      @theearms6338 Před 4 lety

      I even commented before I seen this about that......maybe that's how you become a legend...think about it. Ricky Bobby did it

    • @Syphen__
      @Syphen__ Před 4 lety

      Alex McClelland yessir exactly what I thought about then after realized nothing like that ever happened to me so I am boring

  • @shikarbabulall3897
    @shikarbabulall3897 Před 3 lety +1

    We had the collectors edition E30 325is in South Africa which had a 2.7L straight 6 that shared suspension with the original M3 .This car was a group N track performer .It was our M3 since we never got the original E30 M3.

  • @TheBeatlesShow
    @TheBeatlesShow Před 3 lety +1

    BMW has made so many good cars, making a whole list must have been difficult. I'm impressed that you went through all the time to do so!

  • @AXL2304
    @AXL2304 Před 4 lety +283

    James: tears up sharing his story
    Me also sobbing a bit: German science is the world's finest

    • @bigbear7233
      @bigbear7233 Před 4 lety +9

      AXL 2304 that is the best one I’ve read and I’m 150 comments deep

    • @JerGol
      @JerGol Před 4 lety +6

      Sitting here, all teary, and you've got me properly rolling. 😂 Nice work.

    • @anilambrosi234
      @anilambrosi234 Před 4 lety +5

      BRRAAKAMONOGA

    • @Pix3K
      @Pix3K Před 4 lety +4

      Is that a-

    • @goldie8501
      @goldie8501 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Pix3K Yep. A JoJo reference

  • @Berstale1028
    @Berstale1028 Před 4 lety +251

    James : "best BMW's ever made"
    Me: "obviously E30 is the best of all"
    James : "you're damn wrong pal , you're damn freaking wrong"

  • @awn7775
    @awn7775 Před 2 lety +4

    Love to see that the M2 CS on here, goes to show what a special car that is to be on this list with these legends. Surprised that the 1M isn’t on here.

  • @tiagoacs90
    @tiagoacs90 Před 3 lety

    You should know about the 323i, the first 3 series, the E21!
    It´s awsome and I have one in my garage for sunday mornings!

  • @pranshr005
    @pranshr005 Před 4 lety +138

    James: the E46 M3 GTR
    Every NFS Fan : yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Now that's my boy!

  • @waves1314
    @waves1314 Před 4 lety +117

    to be honestly cried a when James told the story of his dad and the E28

  • @danielmurphy9988
    @danielmurphy9988 Před 2 lety

    Love this channel. You guys are awesome. Appreciate all the videos you guys make.

  • @chancekromer4269
    @chancekromer4269 Před 2 lety

    Woah James, you got me teary eyed man🥺 I guess were all lucky to have the bimmer, because you have done so much for me as well, thank you for all the work you and the donut crew do everyday to make all of us some amazing content that keeps us going!

  • @marnett2005
    @marnett2005 Před 4 lety +162

    2012 1 Series M: "Am I a joke to you?"
    Widely considered to be one of the best driver's BMW of all time.

    • @aftermathmathematic4175
      @aftermathmathematic4175 Před 4 lety +3

      yea, i was surprised it wasn't there tbh

    • @planbgararage4273
      @planbgararage4273 Před 4 lety +10

      The 1M should definitely take the m2 cs place.

    • @dbmonster6969
      @dbmonster6969 Před 4 lety +3

      2011* but yea, absolutely should've been on the list.

    • @acid3129
      @acid3129 Před 4 lety +1

      i just got my brother 335i the shares the engine from the 1m the stright 6 tin turbo best engine they ever made

    • @smgs921
      @smgs921 Před 4 lety

      I was definitely disappointed to see it not on here. Its much more rare than a M2 CS and has literally never depreciated in value

  • @pcx4545
    @pcx4545 Před 4 lety +86

    10:50 Love this kind of car-related histories just like the one of Jeremy Clarkson and the Porsche 928

  • @acemaverick4516
    @acemaverick4516 Před 5 měsíci

    I love you, James. I'm glad your dad drove so fast. You're a light in the automotive world.

  • @rianwilliamson8236
    @rianwilliamson8236 Před 9 měsíci

    James E28 story hit so hard, I have an E90 328xi and one night I had to rush myself to the hospital because I was having heart attack symptoms, the ER doctor said if I had got there even 10 minutes later I could’ve died. Yes I know I shouldn’t have driven myself, but I will always love my car for saving my life.

  • @nightmare-hl9ue
    @nightmare-hl9ue Před 4 lety +222

    "BMW did the demon crate almost 30 years before Dodge did the demon crate"
    BMW: I am 10 paralel universes ahead of you

    • @darrenbrisson4336
      @darrenbrisson4336 Před 4 lety

      would rather have the dodge challenger demon over any bmw any day

    • @coldmoonlight6361
      @coldmoonlight6361 Před 4 lety +11

      @@darrenbrisson4336 I personally prefer a balance of handling WITH power. Not just straight line power. I mean it's cool and all, but try hitting some corners without crashing lol

    • @joshspades9031
      @joshspades9031 Před 4 lety +3

      @Star Saber know what else is different between Nascar and Dodge?
      There's no black people behind a nascar
      Theres little to none white people behind a dodge

    • @coldmoonlight6361
      @coldmoonlight6361 Před 4 lety +4

      @@joshspades9031 I see this as factual and not racist

    • @ronin2981
      @ronin2981 Před 4 lety +2

      @@darrenbrisson4336 it's all a matter of taste! The only Dodge I like is the Viper that thing is rad. I prefer cars like the the M2

  • @jasonngo2181
    @jasonngo2181 Před 4 lety +103

    Not gonna lie, James lost a ton of weight from when i first started watching him. Hella respect to him😎👌 keep up the good work and the awesome videos

    • @Visage171
      @Visage171 Před 4 lety +1

      He definitely has, good for you James

    • @regabernathy6039
      @regabernathy6039 Před 4 lety +12

      James figured out that if you weight less, you can accelerate, corner and stop faster.

    • @Hopeofmen
      @Hopeofmen Před 4 lety +1

      Can wait for #BuffJames to go with the #Buffhorses

  • @riverman33
    @riverman33 Před 2 lety

    As a BMW fan and as a proud owner of one e30 318i and one e46 320d, I absolutely enjoyed in this video. Greetings from Serbia!

  • @layneco9545
    @layneco9545 Před 2 lety +1

    I went from a 2016 WRX to a 2018 bmw X1 and I'm Soo happy I did. I freaking love the bmw. Especially having a fully loaded one, so nice.

  • @ahmadsyamsuri9041
    @ahmadsyamsuri9041 Před 4 lety +96

    * M3 E46 GTR in the thumbnail & video *
    Me : NFS:MW & Carbon Flashback

  • @oggTupac
    @oggTupac Před 4 lety +35

    0:33 #14 E36 M3 LTW CSL
    3:02 #13 E34 M5 Touring
    3:43 #12 E31 850 CSi
    5:14 #11 Z3M Coupe
    6:39 #10 E39 M5
    7:48 #9 F87 M2 CS
    8:51 #8 E24 635 CSi
    10:02 #7 E28 M5
    11:52 #6 507 Roadster
    13:15 #5 E26 M1
    14:52 #4 E46 M3 GTR

  • @purpleking6678
    @purpleking6678 Před 3 lety +3

    Did anybody else get emotional when James told his story with the e28 or was that just me? I’m rewatching this and even thinking about it gets me in my feels.

  • @apoymc
    @apoymc Před rokem

    E34 is just iconic car - several years ago, a friend of mine drove one on the highway with the odometer reversed (the arrow had already turned backwards).
    And it wasn't felt at all, we were riding so comfortably with around 280 km/h (I don't know exactly how much because of the already rolled mileage).

  • @bashar1712.
    @bashar1712. Před 4 lety +95

    7:13
    You’ve heard of the thanos car
    Now get ready for the...
    VANOS CAR

  • @ImperiaGin
    @ImperiaGin Před 4 lety +44

    I love James,he's so wholesome and I'm glad you survived.

  • @badbwana2459
    @badbwana2459 Před rokem

    James you the man! Discussing your past so openly and not worrying about showing your emotions is something a real man should be able to do. Thank God your Dad drove like a maniac that night and thank God for BMW!

  • @c.eastonnn
    @c.eastonnn Před 2 lety

    What a powerful story.. thank you for sharing James 🙏