BMW 3 Series 2015-2019 review - Carbuyer

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2015
  • The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive saloon car that's both fantastic to drive and surprisingly cheap to run. It has a wide range of rivals, with the most obvious ones being the Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4. However, the 3 Series also competes with the Lexus IS, Infiniti Q50 and impressive Jaguar XE - and it's a close-run thing deciding whether the Jaguar or the BMW is better.
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Komentáře • 396

  • @million127
    @million127 Před 3 lety +50

    Look at how frustrated he is with carbuyer.

  • @kingreid1994
    @kingreid1994 Před 8 lety +107

    His shirt is giving us the middle finger.

  • @rundmc5554
    @rundmc5554 Před 8 lety +31

    this guy if obsessed with cup holders

  • @najkinsta
    @najkinsta Před 8 lety +61

    You are the best car reviewer. I hope you never quit this job!

    • @xuchia117
      @xuchia117 Před 5 lety +7

      NAJKINSTA  🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 check out CARWOW

  • @aaronlai9986
    @aaronlai9986 Před 8 lety +34

    I'm waiting for the Giulia.

  • @Moultonist
    @Moultonist Před 8 lety +14

    I have a manual one of these. I wouldn't have noticed the pedal offsets if it hadn't been mentioned in many reviews.

  • @OnurAyrikAutomotive
    @OnurAyrikAutomotive Před 8 lety +6

    Wow, it looks amazing and great review as well!

  • @TheAdi2176
    @TheAdi2176 Před 8 lety

    Carbuyer is the best web for car reviewer .... and Mat is simply Great

  • @SamJamesV99
    @SamJamesV99 Před 8 lety

    Good reviews by carbuyer lately :D Thanks!

  • @nastyscorp
    @nastyscorp Před 8 lety +169

    love this car more than XE and C-class. who else ?

    • @tramlad2
      @tramlad2 Před 4 lety +1

      Looking at picking up a 320 in white , lovely car

    • @TheLemon888
      @TheLemon888 Před 4 lety +1

      nakul singh me

    • @malthusg1115
      @malthusg1115 Před 3 lety

      Massively

    • @eugenekrabs9243
      @eugenekrabs9243 Před 3 lety

      Disrespectful to the Audi A4

    • @nickarcher4775
      @nickarcher4775 Před 3 lety

      XE drives better ........but lacks the 3 litre I need in my life ......#FirstWorldProblems

  • @SuperKoreanzombie
    @SuperKoreanzombie Před 8 lety +8

    I owned a 2012 320d & can't even see any visual changes (other than the black part of front bumper) that Matt kindly pointed out. Oh and the lamps 😂.... I can see whoever was in charge of the facelift worked VERY hard

  • @c.s.1550
    @c.s.1550 Před 8 lety

    Great review and great sense of humor! is that a middle finger with the stars and stripes on your shirt! That's hilarious.

  • @MuhammadAhmedMuddie
    @MuhammadAhmedMuddie Před 8 lety

    @Carbuyer , Should I get the petrol version instead? And 1.6 litre will do?
    Secondly, Like U said, Auto version is better, problem occurs when the battery dies which on the manual u can push start it whereas, Auto U need the plugs... Your thinking?

  • @Wicked_RotF30
    @Wicked_RotF30 Před 2 lety +3

    Always up for more Mat Watson reviews.I own a F30 335i with m sport suspension and the 19” wheels from factory. Melbourne Rot with the bright red interior. I LOVE IT!!!!!

    • @joshsingh2557
      @joshsingh2557 Před rokem

      Fr I own an E90 do u think its worth getting an f30

  • @SA-bv5uc
    @SA-bv5uc Před 4 lety

    I have a question, which may sound stupid cos I don't know much about cars.
    If I was to get myself a stock 2015 or 2016 BMW 3 series 2L, what would be the best affordable for me to upgrade it to make it somewhat sound like an M sport?

  • @shanrantang2209
    @shanrantang2209 Před 8 lety +1

    Cannot wait to see Caybuyer doing a comparison test among C-class, new A4, XE, and this updated 3-series!!!!!! I would bet my money on the new A4 to be the most well-around car and XE the most sporty sedan.

  • @darksideofmind91
    @darksideofmind91 Před 8 lety +12

    Just personal, but I still think this is the most beautiful Sport Sedan (or Sport Saloon if you prefere) on the market. Btw, 3-cylinders petrol is not good, better going for the 4-cylinder or still better the Diesel one. I also hope they won't convert the 3-series in a front-wheel drive car like they will do with the 1-series in 2016

  • @GeedanUK
    @GeedanUK Před 8 lety +13

    0:54 'for the cup holders!' pure Black Country/Brummie accent 😂

  • @ralesmana9684
    @ralesmana9684 Před 8 lety +7

    This LCI (facelift) makes earlier F30 owners like me happy. Yeah. Thanks God my car wont look old, hehehe..

  • @farewelnsomnia7128
    @farewelnsomnia7128 Před 8 lety

    Hi Matt,
    Why is that only in Carbuyer review we would hear that the 3Series still drives better than Jag's XE ?

  • @Dreamcee
    @Dreamcee Před 4 lety +2

    You should have explained the steering rack has changed along with more bolts on the front suspension strut housings thats stopped the steering rack issues..also the diesel engine is the new one that doesnt blow up due to timing chain snapping

  • @ratshit39
    @ratshit39 Před 8 lety

    Is the pedal offset present on left hand drive cars as well or is it just on UK cars?

  • @spussego
    @spussego Před 8 lety

    can you do a review on the 2015/2016 BMW 340i preferably the all-wheel drive version?

  • @dylansingewald3403
    @dylansingewald3403 Před 8 lety +1

    good job!!!!! I love this video

  • @PhiveWalls
    @PhiveWalls Před 8 lety

    Has BMW sorted out the steering knocking issue?? which still appears unsolvable in my 2013 328i.

  • @soso1030
    @soso1030 Před 8 lety

    Dear Carbuyer, it would be very interesting if you could do s comparison clip with the XE and perhaps the upcoming A4

  • @pujansharma3877
    @pujansharma3877 Před 8 lety +1

    Can you do a review for the new Audi A4, looking to buy it 😀

  • @TheOutdoorFun
    @TheOutdoorFun Před 8 lety

    Good review. Please also do the Lexus IS250

  • @danielanderson7481
    @danielanderson7481 Před 8 lety +7

    I think it looks really cool and the high quality that's to be expected of BMW and other German car manufacturers.

  • @TheMpofu
    @TheMpofu Před 8 lety +22

    They should have upgraded that interior by ending some chrome or metal (whatever it is) on the buttons like in the 7 series interior

    • @samhall8599
      @samhall8599 Před 8 lety +3

      But that would have made the seven series less exclusive...

    • @Box0rz
      @Box0rz Před 8 lety

      +Kings mario BMW has the most boring interiors ever. Seriously looks like it's from the 90s or something.

    • @TheMpofu
      @TheMpofu Před 8 lety

      +Sam Hall the C class and S class look very alike n they both still sale very well so I doubt it would make the 7 less expensive

    • @tomo0086
      @tomo0086 Před 8 lety

      +Box0rz BMW interiors are my favourite what are you on

  • @TheKingofdans
    @TheKingofdans Před 5 lety

    🤣🤣 love mat, he's so authentic

  • @smashedpotato99
    @smashedpotato99 Před 8 lety

    the black interior trim isn't specifically new, it comes with the sport trim on this model (recognised it by the red accents on the steering wheel), along with the slightly different bumpers

  • @jhaazkahn9852
    @jhaazkahn9852 Před 2 lety

    Thinking of buying one of these, I heard these 3 series got timing chain issues around 70000 or 80000 miles

  • @zubairahmed6177
    @zubairahmed6177 Před 3 lety +1

    LOL I just noticed the logo on his shirt, Hilarious haha @2:48

  • @riskfactorr
    @riskfactorr Před 8 lety

    Love those pink socks you sport at 2:00, checkers pattern...so bold. Nevertheless I just love your reviews and just hope you will never stop doing what you do now. I'm always looking forward to your new video. Keep up the good work.

  • @IamDaGrouch
    @IamDaGrouch Před 8 lety +3

    Great review, as always! In future reviews, would it be possible to demonstrate boot space by fitting a set of golf clubs? For example, do they fit in longitudinally, sideways, or do you have to fold one of the rear seats? I have not grasp of how big/small 10 cu ft is. Cheers!

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  Před 8 lety +4

      +IamDaGrouch We're working on ways to demonstrate the boot capacity. Golf clubs is one way (like on the AMG-GT video) and we're trying to find a bicycle to use, too.

  • @alexanderjamesmartinchrist3628

    My mum has recently bought the a blue 3 series and she loves it everyone at her work wants it😂

  • @netweed09
    @netweed09 Před 8 lety +7

    I actually cannot get enough of that ''old'' dash (2012 = old now??!). Imo it just has a timeless yet modern simplicity to it; none of those crazy uber-curvations and bow lines in the new C Class.
    So easy on the eye the post 2012 3s.

  • @mrafeht
    @mrafeht Před 8 lety +6

    Auto Bild, German car mag, did a road test for emissions on a BMW X3, they found it was emitting 11 times over the limit. This test was done under normal driving conditions, not on a rolling road.

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  Před 8 lety +1

      +fred may We're following the story closely - as soon as we have information on BMWs in the UK, we'll be letting you know.

    • @yamahaevo
      @yamahaevo Před 8 lety

      Thanks

    • @cipryan96
      @cipryan96 Před 8 lety

      It's just american propaganda...

  • @arturomadrid7883
    @arturomadrid7883 Před 8 lety

    make a review of the BMW 5 series 2015! thanks!

  • @austinchen0822
    @austinchen0822 Před 8 lety

    What does the black box attached to the rear window do?

  • @mokoenaletsipa5630
    @mokoenaletsipa5630 Před 3 lety

    Hy guys is it a bad idea to buy bmw 320i 2013 model with over 200k km?

  • @nickamarit
    @nickamarit Před 8 lety

    I hope they solved the timing chain issue for the diesel.

  • @Moultonist
    @Moultonist Před 8 lety

    It's funny. Other reviews of the 1.5 petrol 3 cylinder say that it's very smooth and refined but Matt here says they run quite rough.

  • @glad6970
    @glad6970 Před 6 lety

    Love those guns Matt! Ever thought of doing a review shirtless???😜😜😜😜

  • @arantkjeld7058
    @arantkjeld7058 Před 8 lety +1

    That patch on the shirt pocket! :D

  • @heatherroberts4665
    @heatherroberts4665 Před 8 lety

    would love to hear Matt's opinion on the VW scandal, maybe in the next Q and A?

  • @Moultonist
    @Moultonist Před 8 lety

    Can you tell me if the standard model has any kind of AEB (autonomous emergency braking)?

  • @biohazardwormbubu
    @biohazardwormbubu Před 8 lety +3

    I am quite curious about the logo on his shirt :DDDD

  • @alexanderenglund645
    @alexanderenglund645 Před 8 lety +1

    I think you chaps should review the sound of the stereo :)

  • @kingborat8696
    @kingborat8696 Před 5 lety

    What is the difference between 318 and 320?

  • @chris14091975
    @chris14091975 Před 8 lety

    low running costs?

  • @MhdAkmall
    @MhdAkmall Před 8 lety +2

    Awesome review Matt!

  • @Cyb3rCl3ric
    @Cyb3rCl3ric Před 8 lety +28

    I like the middle finger on the shirt.

  • @zakahmed172
    @zakahmed172 Před 8 lety

    when will they make a video on the audi a4

  • @HanSolo-pl3kp
    @HanSolo-pl3kp Před 8 lety +1

    Mat, cheer up, mate! I miss your enthusiastic, super positive style of reviewing. In the last reviews it feels like you've lost the vibe. All your subscribers are still looking forward to see your new reviews in your own unique manner!
    Best wishes to you, sir!

    • @imranjaved4425
      @imranjaved4425 Před 3 lety

      He is at carwow now and he has more life in him

  • @phatchunk99
    @phatchunk99 Před 8 lety

    what's the brand of your shirt?

  • @roblex63
    @roblex63 Před 8 lety +1

    Do BMW's come with the "Defeater Software " option . like the VW's

    • @binzhao7445
      @binzhao7445 Před 8 lety

      +roblex63 No. BMW and Chrysler both made their claims that they did not have such problems right after VW got exposed.

  • @MrStylesp9
    @MrStylesp9 Před 8 lety +1

    Question: In terms of physical appearance there's no difference between the bmw 3 series and m3 right?

    • @Nahid125
      @Nahid125 Před 8 lety +2

      +Styles P'yall All "m" cars have body kits and engine upgrades in comparison to their less sportier models. There's also a difference in some types of technology.

    • @MrStylesp9
      @MrStylesp9 Před 8 lety +1

      Nahid125 Thanks for the info. I've been wondering for some time

  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 Před 8 lety +3

    Whoa, what's with the middle finger on Mat's pocket?

  • @Wesley-mr7or
    @Wesley-mr7or Před 2 lety

    I have traveled back in time to tell you, that, you are at carwow now and you look 20 years older

  • @rolandbuntea
    @rolandbuntea Před 8 lety

    Where'd you get that shirt?

  • @JTDIYM
    @JTDIYM Před 8 lety +130

    You sound a little bored lately, what's wrong?

    • @nabilskhirigabbouj7083
      @nabilskhirigabbouj7083 Před 8 lety +57

      nothing changed in the car nothing interesting about the car. it is the same as the old one that's why he is bored. however he could've reviewed the M3 for change

    • @alxactly
      @alxactly Před 8 lety +4

      +Subtr3y boring car, rather have seen the touring version

    • @JTDIYM
      @JTDIYM Před 8 lety +1

      He had the same mood in the GLE Coupe video which is a not so boring car

    • @zontarr8812
      @zontarr8812 Před 8 lety +11

      +Subtr3y no more Rebecca :)

    • @nikolashopov7649
      @nikolashopov7649 Před 8 lety

      +KSERGEIBY Whats wrong ?

  • @FN-rr6mk
    @FN-rr6mk Před 8 lety +2

    What happened to the easygoing happy reviewing guy?

  • @armingips9403
    @armingips9403 Před 7 lety +1

    I personally like the Audi's MMI System much more. Looks better, handles better.

  • @caustic279
    @caustic279 Před 8 lety +1

    When I am old enough to drive (8 years) I want to engine swap an rx-8 with a supercharged new mx5 engine or get a Ford Focus they are nice and practical (I am a 10 year old who doesn't rice or want to be a boy racer,have faith that won't change) though I already know I am heavy footed as I have crashed twice from under steer while go karting :)

  • @mobilesrockcom
    @mobilesrockcom Před 8 lety +1

    i really like his shirt pocket hahahahaha

  • @seonsween7701
    @seonsween7701 Před 8 lety

    WHAT IS THIS PAINTCODE?

  • @thomasng3360
    @thomasng3360 Před 8 lety

    where can I buy your shirt?

  • @aysbg
    @aysbg Před 8 lety

    Great pin Mat.

  • @freddyvoorhees9749
    @freddyvoorhees9749 Před 8 lety

    Nice shirt, mate.

  • @daanishwaseem7726
    @daanishwaseem7726 Před 5 lety

    2:32 Why is one door mirror silver and the other one is black

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 Před 3 lety +2

    I have a BMW 320d, awesome car, great to drive in all conditions, great and frugal on fuel, a fantastic all rounder.

  • @joinsouthwest
    @joinsouthwest Před 8 lety

    Like your shirt Mat

  • @soranopratanavaraha614

    Did anyone notice the hand on matt's shirt?

  • @alekmatuk8772
    @alekmatuk8772 Před 8 lety

    Please town and country reveiw

  • @space8725
    @space8725 Před 5 lety +1

    Now better!
    All new 3 Series 2019 G20!

  • @carlgreen2721
    @carlgreen2721 Před 7 lety

    As a person looking a the F30 I don't quite know how you can complain and call this an "entry level" 3 series when you have speced up more than £8K of extras?

  • @gaudam514
    @gaudam514 Před 8 lety

    has anyone noticed Mat's logo on his shirt?

  • @DavidMa1992
    @DavidMa1992 Před 8 lety

    nice Pink socks! lovely touch.

  • @AntiMessiah2023
    @AntiMessiah2023 Před 8 lety

    Was he showing the finger to BMW with that tshirt's logo???

  • @AdvancedEliteGaming
    @AdvancedEliteGaming Před 8 lety

    Help!
    Looking if I could get an answer from someone with a good deal of knowledge about cars. I am looking to purchase my first car as a P plater and had a question about pricing and what's possible:
    I really only want to buy European/German vehicles and want to know if you could compare maintenance of how much more they really are and what costs I have to actually look out for. I want to buy a car under 10k but don't really want to budge on European. Could you give me some advice or recommendations of if it is realistic (I am looking at around 2000 models Mercedes C CLASS, BMW E46, Volvo S60.
    Thanks really appreciate any tips and help or overheads I would have to consider if I was to

    • @Ioanides001
      @Ioanides001 Před 8 lety

      +AdvancedEliteGaming yeah, wait a bit and you can get a really cheap german diesel car.

    • @AdvancedEliteGaming
      @AdvancedEliteGaming Před 8 lety

      +Ioanides001 what happened ?

    • @Ioanides001
      @Ioanides001 Před 8 lety +1

      AdvancedEliteGaming fraud happened

  • @PlayerNineteen
    @PlayerNineteen Před 8 lety +1

    Interesting this face-lift almost changed nothing.
    Previous generation face-lifts were stunning cars, the only BMW you should buy is always a face-lifted model.
    Weird :P

  • @nilsmagwalt3410
    @nilsmagwalt3410 Před 4 lety +4

    Still a marvelous car especially the
    320d xdrive. I would always prefer this model to an Audi A4...

  • @PaddyMcQueen
    @PaddyMcQueen Před 8 lety

    is the Hand gesture on his shirt a messagge to beemers? muahahha xD

  • @andrei3720
    @andrei3720 Před 7 lety

    but...you re at carwow
    Mind=blown

  • @dontusehername
    @dontusehername Před 8 lety +1

    With each passing gen, BMW headlights get closer and closer to the front bumper. The next gen might only have foglamps!

  • @MrRadu16
    @MrRadu16 Před 8 lety +1

    those socks are amaaaaazing haha

  • @MikeL-FL
    @MikeL-FL Před 8 lety

    Think I'll stick with my 2015 335GT for another year or 2 and then upsize significantly. Came from an X5M and 750Li, and to be honest, the 3 series just feels cheap. All the hard plastics on the dash feels like an American econobox, and the Dakota leather feels worse than the standard vinyl. Plus, the damn thing rattles with barely 7k miles on it. I do like the 3.0l turbo motor and the ZF 8 speed. The Adaptive suspension is pretty good, and the MSport brakes are better than the brakes my 7 had. It was rather pricey though. Sticker on my car was over $63k US. Can't help wondering if I could have gotten a better car for the money. I most likely will not get another 3 series in the future. An AWD M3 could change that, but unlikely. I'm waiting for the upcoming AWD M5.

  • @mrafeht
    @mrafeht Před 8 lety

    What if VWs and Audi cars start failing emission tests, after the defeat software has been deleted and fail the MoT - who will have to pick up the bill for that?

    • @carbuyer
      @carbuyer  Před 8 lety

      +fred may We're not sure what the fix will be yet - currently awaiting firm news from Volkswagen.

    • @pitthepig
      @pitthepig Před 8 lety

      +fred may Problem is that it looks that almost all car makers used some kind of cheats to pass the test. So it will be really hard to find someone clean.

  • @whiteghost5093
    @whiteghost5093 Před 8 lety

    do an m3 review

  • @shylaa1124
    @shylaa1124 Před 5 lety

    his primary concern in every car is whether the 2 lit water bottle and bag of oranges would fit in the glove box or door compartment!!! ... weird how many of us would actually carry around a 2 lit bottle or a bag of oranges

  • @ediswiththememes7988
    @ediswiththememes7988 Před 4 lety

    I love bmw. I just hate that i have to trade the car in when my warranty is up

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 Před 4 lety +1

    I just don;t get the comment on the dashboard, its classy, some are too fussy, too many trinkets make the car look cheaper i think, and there is more chance of the knobs and buttons failing, i like the dash, its grown up, and not trying too hard, i have a 320d on a 13 plate, and its a proper car, looks good drives great, and is easy on the wallet

  • @GamingAndMore
    @GamingAndMore Před 3 lety

    Love the socks.

  • @Peter-gv6vf
    @Peter-gv6vf Před 2 lety

    Totally with mat on 3 cylinders

  • @value2127
    @value2127 Před 8 lety +3

    Why do you always point out that the cars are not good for sitting with 3 Persons in back. Who buy´s cars like this to carry 3 Persons? We already know it!

  • @VictorTKS
    @VictorTKS Před 8 lety

    Is Matt wearing a shirt with a middle finger logo? Hahaha

  • @henksingewald7959
    @henksingewald7959 Před 8 lety +6

    this is the car i want to drive and own, when i am old enough to drive ;)

  • @MrRandomname1011
    @MrRandomname1011 Před 8 lety +2

    The VW scandal means used VW's are going to be cheaper which is good news for anyone buying them used. A golf is going to be the best used bargain!