E46 build: from ordinary to extraordinary!

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  • Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
  • What you are watching is a video almost 10 years in the making! It's a video from day 1 to the day I made "my first e46 car video" that got almost 200k views and still counting! I hope you press that like button and please subscribe!
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  • @hikkusubei
    @hikkusubei 6 років тому +295

    It looked absolutely magnificent... That plot twist though.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +9

      h i k k u s u b e i that plot twist set me back. But no worries I'm coming back stronger

  • @wesley_media_
    @wesley_media_ 7 років тому +340

    Dude your car looks so clean it's insane! And that's crazy that they stole your parts

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  7 років тому +28

      Wesley_ Media thanks man I worked really hard to get it where it was at. But now I'm going to come back harder with the 2jz

    • @wesley_media_
      @wesley_media_ 7 років тому

      Drive Miami for sure, can't wait!

    • @erichsieh6596
      @erichsieh6596 6 років тому

      how much did you spend in total?! I wish I have something like that!

    • @ruebenelmonte8088
      @ruebenelmonte8088 5 років тому +1

      I have a 2000 E46 I'm working on , this makes me wanna go the way with it watching this video

    • @juliusilori6615
      @juliusilori6615 5 років тому +1

      Great car and you can see the patience and hard work you put into the car.
      Just for some NO GOOD WANKER to fcking steal it!!!!...Damn makes my blood boil.
      Good luck mate , DON'T let the bastards get you down. 👏👍

  • @CrapImGud
    @CrapImGud 6 років тому +86

    One word: DREAM. I really dig your car and I'm sorry that somebody would break in your car, such a shame.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +2

      CrapImGud thanks. it is what it is. Im just going to come back stronger

  • @thouzxan2379
    @thouzxan2379 6 років тому +62

    Someone that i finally see painting right, i hate when people leave signs of the old color like the doorjams

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +4

      John McGann I tried to cover as much of the car as possible. Now that the engine is out it's getting the chassis sprayed and a gtr hood.

    • @elliotwood7653
      @elliotwood7653 3 роки тому

      @@DriveMiami wheel specs
      Btw your car is 🔥🔥

    • @elliotwood7653
      @elliotwood7653 3 роки тому

      @@DriveMiami ?

  • @rudyswartz9092
    @rudyswartz9092 5 років тому +4

    Thing is so sick! That color combo is amazing.

  • @CodeNameCarl
    @CodeNameCarl 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome seeing someone else’s steps in an awesome build like this, great results and super helpful

  • @kobib7806
    @kobib7806 5 років тому +7

    This car is absolutely stunning I just watched this video for the first time yesterday and I love what you done to you E46! I have a 2001 E46 that I bought from a buddy of mines and I plan on doing a few things to it but you just gave me a ton of ideas thanks a lot brother and much success!

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  5 років тому +1

      Thank you I appreciate it.

  • @hitty9
    @hitty9 5 років тому +6

    Dedication~!! Be proud of the work you put in.

  • @Avslappnandeljud
    @Avslappnandeljud 5 років тому +2

    I was going to write from "uninteresting to getting stolen/picked apart one night" but it stopped being funny when I read the comments. Beautiful build, man.

  • @thelegendaryredx7710
    @thelegendaryredx7710 4 роки тому +9

    Flawless car I’m quite jealous but I’m aiming to build my e46 sedan in a similar style to yours, absolutely flawless piece of German engineering

  • @frenchi1
    @frenchi1 4 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful build I came back here after ages and saw i already liked it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

  • @donren5332
    @donren5332 5 років тому +3

    i gave you a sub 2 years later... just for the sh*t ton of work you did. quality content right there m8

  • @ThatNewYorker
    @ThatNewYorker 4 роки тому +4

    That interior is fireeeeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @StreetTsukuru
    @StreetTsukuru 3 роки тому +1

    Love seeing how far some projects come. It looked so good!

  • @jsunbarry396
    @jsunbarry396 6 років тому +10

    Yooo! That Beamer is clean af!

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Jsun Barry thank you. I appreciate it

  • @patricklawrence9784
    @patricklawrence9784 5 років тому +1

    Madness!! Love it! Props to you man!!!

  • @mastershake2073
    @mastershake2073 5 років тому +5

    Extremely impressed. I think I found a new role model

  • @msck64x
    @msck64x 4 роки тому +3

    Now I want to do this with my E46 too! just coilovers and wheels changed it a lot

  • @mrbigdaddycool
    @mrbigdaddycool 5 років тому +2

    Duude i couldnt hold my laught in at the end it was so unexpected 330i heart is with u

  • @Vladimir_Popik
    @Vladimir_Popik 6 років тому +1

    I usually dislike these all cosmetic builds, but yours is so clean holy... super clean man, everything done tastefuly.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      Vladimir Popik thank you. I appreciate it

  • @johnseed4104
    @johnseed4104 3 роки тому

    Love what you did with the trunk, was thinking I wouldn't like to completely paint a cf trunk, but what you did still shows its carbon fiber
    Wouldn't have even thought of that and it looks amazing, if i ever get a cf trunk for mine I'm painting it like yours

  • @gman248
    @gman248 4 роки тому

    Great video, really enjoyed it. The end pissed me off. Good luck with your build in the future man!

  • @shieldssmith1943
    @shieldssmith1943 6 років тому +6

    hey man I was just curious where you got the door panels and the front bumper bc I want a new front bumper for mine

  • @FernandoAlonso-ck5ws
    @FernandoAlonso-ck5ws 6 років тому +2

    So the actual m3 rear bumper fits the 323i that’s good to know thanks man !!

  • @uncleryo3989
    @uncleryo3989 6 років тому +1

    As an e46 owner myself. i must say.. Your car looks sooooooooo gooood... Now im hyped to do something to mine :D
    Loved it !

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      I'm glad to have inspired you to do it. Take pics and videos!

  • @nickkallas3077
    @nickkallas3077 6 років тому +2

    Great build mate. That custom interior job is killer

  • @thugboy1988
    @thugboy1988 6 років тому +1

    bro iloveeeyour chanel !!learneda lot from you and did a LOT of repairs with your vids. thanx a lot man !!

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      Thank you I'm glad I've been able to help.

  • @ExcessiveSpeedMotorsports
    @ExcessiveSpeedMotorsports 5 років тому +1

    Shit man I been in Miami for 8 days and now this video pops up?! I gotta get with you when I come back in April

  • @jujuseption
    @jujuseption 6 років тому +1

    I currently own a bmw 325i but I have no real job to get all these things. I hope one day I make it look as clean as your car. Love it! These cars are so under rated

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      They really are. You can build it for a cheaper price FYI. It just takes a lot of work and learning

  • @---bl6px
    @---bl6px Рік тому

    The way my jaw dropped at the end, but I’m sure you will come back even better

  • @bvisc0547
    @bvisc0547 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing build!! I hope to have mine lookin that fresh some day

  • @christianroman5833
    @christianroman5833 4 роки тому

    I have a ‘05 325i. Definitely gotta do something to it now that I saw this video. Fire bro 🔥🔥🔥

  • @twinkd6363
    @twinkd6363 5 років тому +4

    Brill that well done I now quite fancy one of these

  • @HipHopBeatSource
    @HipHopBeatSource 3 роки тому

    Beautiful car. That interior was next level.

  • @javsoliz
    @javsoliz 5 років тому +2

    Dang you hooked that car up nice
    Interior is sick tho

  • @ViolentCop
    @ViolentCop 3 роки тому +1

    This whip slaps, respect.

  • @FernandoAlonso-ck5ws
    @FernandoAlonso-ck5ws 6 років тому +1

    Omg so glad I found this. I’m 16 and just got a 2000 323i bone stock. Trying to make it something like that little by little amazing car man !! I look up to it.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      I appreciate it. I'm glad to have helped lol

  • @seantoth73
    @seantoth73 6 років тому +9

    love how you didn't thow rice on it. it's clean, Euro tuned, now full of rice shit. I call this elite, elegant tuning. that clean perfect cut look

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Sean Toth thank you I appreciate it

  • @keepmovingjumping
    @keepmovingjumping 6 років тому +2

    Nice mods! 46s are great cars to just take as they are and you dont even have to do much to make them look real nice.

  • @abdikhanihagi4719
    @abdikhanihagi4719 6 років тому +2

    Damn now that’s an art work. Too bad we can’t have nice things in this world. Sorry for your loss man

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      DeNvEr303 NikkA things happen. All you can do is come back stronger. That's why I'm doing the 2jzgte swap

  • @real.estate.vip.bc3
    @real.estate.vip.bc3 4 роки тому

    Respect bro. By far one of the most tasteful builds I've seen from the rims to the interior to the colour everything is great. Watch this video for inspiration can't get enough. People are sick for stealing. Couple questions was where you got your rims + what size and what's the colour name. Thank you for the video.

  • @RK-hs6lv
    @RK-hs6lv 6 років тому +3

    You know what I have a 2011 BMW 520d and I just feel like it doesn't have any character and same with most cars I see on the road.
    I wish I had the skills you do man and I could do something like this. Just came across your channel I'll show love from a distance haha

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +2

      Lol Thank you I appreciate it. You can do it too if you are willing to get in there and mod things.

    • @RK-hs6lv
      @RK-hs6lv 6 років тому

      Drive Miami I'll definitely be doing a lot more research in to all of this now. I'm Soo hooked on watching videos like yours.

  • @MrJearley6
    @MrJearley6 4 роки тому +2

    This is clean!!

  • @DriveDaily1
    @DriveDaily1 6 років тому +7

    Liked and subbed. That front plate almost looks like the Albanian red badged plates lol

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      AudiRiders thank you. It was a random tag I bought

  • @rolle_thee_aviator
    @rolle_thee_aviator 4 роки тому +1

    What up Steve (aka Mr. Dive Miami aka Mr. Drive Dade aka Mr. Hot Wheels 305 Dive Fast Spinner Rudy Flex Master). I'm deployed to Kuwait right now but when i get back to the states ill be looking to do the exact same thing sir. thanks for posting this vid and schooling me on how its done. hope to be as good as you are one day. #BMW goals.

  • @KP0117
    @KP0117 6 років тому +3

    Love your vid man. Keep up you great videos
    I have a 00 323i I’m working on my self

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      Thanks I appreciate it

  • @charlestheboss1847
    @charlestheboss1847 6 років тому +1

    I'm trying to work on my 05 325 I 4 door 2.5l yours is super nice give me something to look forward to every time I see this video thank you for posting yours

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      And Thank you for watching my vids bro. I really appreciate it

  • @craighawes7929
    @craighawes7929 3 роки тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching this! Amazing build mate 🤙🏽 such a shame about the ending though 🥺 can I just ask because I know you put wider arches on yours but for a stock 330 what size rim and offset would you recommend???

  • @michaelxiong5395
    @michaelxiong5395 6 років тому

    I love ur car dude! So clean and luxurious looking. My question is how did u get the rear bumper to fit on the sedan since the M3 bumper is made for a coupe? Thanks!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @davidesmas3206
    @davidesmas3206 5 років тому

    Very nice video was happy to see the end product. Just curious how did you change the exhaust from it being a double shotgun exhaust to it being a 2 double shotgun exhaust? Ik you changed the rear bumper but I am still confused

  • @Gulgozaur
    @Gulgozaur 3 роки тому

    This blue looking so dope.

  • @envylover304
    @envylover304 6 років тому +1

    Liked and subscribed...love your work and dedication ....driving a 330xi and she's a piece of work but like you said its what I want ..can't wait for updates

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Thank you. Hopefully sooner then later I'll have the engine in or the engine bay painted

  • @D_Average_Gamer
    @D_Average_Gamer 4 роки тому

    Super clean bro

  • @user-pd4mn6ui8p
    @user-pd4mn6ui8p 5 років тому +5

    I have e46 2.5cc m packet. Bravo it's so beautiful

  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 4 роки тому

    Love the choice of color it looks deep👍

  • @BoostDreamer
    @BoostDreamer 6 років тому +1

    Simply clean!!

  • @santidesmond94
    @santidesmond94 2 роки тому

    This build is spectacular, how did you manage to fit the m3 style exhaust, I have an e46 sedan and I'm in the process of doing something similar! I want to avoid cutting out my spare tire compartment

  • @azfersaeed1602
    @azfersaeed1602 6 років тому +1

    LOVE your mods bro. Really like custom jobs that are clean and tasteful like yours. Those thieves are going to have it coming...that's just how life works.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Azfer Saeed I'm sure it will come around full circle when their time comes. But for now I'm coming back stronger with a 2jzgte.

    • @azfersaeed1602
      @azfersaeed1602 6 років тому +1

      2jzgte in the bmw??? nvm. just saw the video on the right, haha.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Azfer Saeed lol

  • @gerardogoveche8064
    @gerardogoveche8064 3 роки тому +1

    The interior is so nice

  • @AnthonyDavis-ey3bp
    @AnthonyDavis-ey3bp 3 роки тому +1

    Just seeing this video. The car is beautiful, well done. My E46 is no where near the level of your's, but it's been broken into twice. Kind of ticks you off when it happens.

  • @mickeykray5700
    @mickeykray5700 6 років тому +1

    This is awesome love the e46

  • @markusgustavson7500
    @markusgustavson7500 6 років тому +2

    Awesome work man! Keep it up💪💪💪

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Markus Gustavson thank you

  • @tazak786
    @tazak786 6 років тому +1

    Great transformation video, the best I've seen 👍👍👍

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Thank you. I really appreciate it

  • @Krezo200
    @Krezo200 4 роки тому

    Damn it looks awesome

  • @wxlfsjb4806
    @wxlfsjb4806 5 років тому +3

    Looks so good iwish you went more in depth with the rear fender fitment

  • @KaungPyaeSoneWinhereiam
    @KaungPyaeSoneWinhereiam 3 роки тому +1

    How exactly did you get to quad exhaust? I didn't think I could fit that onto non-m3 because of different undercarriage.

  • @patrickeggert3150
    @patrickeggert3150 6 років тому +3

    Wow , really nice .... from a Caterpillar to a butterfly.....
    Respekt from Germany

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Patrick Eggert thank you

  • @KuBi360
    @KuBi360 5 років тому +3

    What a Beauty

  • @amorco
    @amorco 5 років тому +2

    That is so fresh bra! Damn bimmin dope!!!

  • @LimitlessCXIVI
    @LimitlessCXIVI 6 років тому +4

    When you have cars like this especially in the not so great area Miami area you can’t be surprised, always try to have indoor parking.

  • @oscarmusowoya9619
    @oscarmusowoya9619 4 роки тому

    respect to you sir. i have a question. how much would it coast to do a conversion of a 2004 e46 325i to m3?

  • @nicholascantrell896
    @nicholascantrell896 5 років тому +2

    Incredible car it's one of my dreams to do up an e46 like that. Did you have the seats re upholstered in cinnamon? I've got the m3 with the cinnamon interior and need new leather.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  5 років тому

      Mine were done a custom color not made by BMW. If I were to call it something it would be "pumpkin" color I guess? Lol. But the cinnamon looks good too. I would hit up your local upholstery shops for pricing.

  • @lakerland24
    @lakerland24 5 років тому +2

    Fuck! That hurts my soul and it isn’t even my e46 smh hope you bounced back Bro!

  • @tugulanlucamihai7879
    @tugulanlucamihai7879 6 років тому +16

    Sooo clean m8 ,that's just a dream car ,but damn man ,to go and steal parts like that...smh..Btw how much money did you put in that car?

  • @christopherleach8981
    @christopherleach8981 4 роки тому

    That car is fresh as hell but what beat is that in the backround!!!?? I must knowwwww!!!

  • @Floopietube
    @Floopietube 6 років тому

    Bro I’d really like to know the breakdown on what everything costed you, from the rims to suspension also what the interior costed

  • @caaliss3545
    @caaliss3545 6 років тому +1

    Just bought an E46 myself because of you, your car looks amazing dude. Mind if I ask, what's the color you went for ? I'm trying to get myself some ideas. With some hope it'll look as clean as yours

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      That's what's up! Im glad to have inspired more people to join the e46 community. I went with a BMW color. It's called lemans blue. But I added a twist to mine. Send us some pics on Instagram or Facebook if you have. I would like to see the progress! Congrats on the car

    • @gianhet
      @gianhet 5 років тому

      estoril blue looks really nice too

  • @cmc335
    @cmc335 6 років тому +1

    How much did the upholstery run you? My interior is black nappa leather, but I've always wanted red. Paint came out beautiful. Looks really great against the tan/orange leather

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Check out my FAQ video on the cost of my build you'll find all the answers there

  • @lorenrynasko6945
    @lorenrynasko6945 6 років тому +1

    MmmMmmm surely a gem! nice work

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Thank you I appreciate it

  • @jesusbouttabagg
    @jesusbouttabagg 5 років тому +1

    Great build hopefully mine looks some what likes this but one question did u paint the carbon fiber trunk ?

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  5 років тому

      Thank you and yes I painted the carbon fiber trunk and left accents of carbon fiber still exposed.

  • @cristianbaezxixa
    @cristianbaezxixa 6 років тому

    good morning friend, I speak from Spain, I was wondering if you had to do some kind of adaptation for that m3 rear bumper, is that I have a sedan and I'm interested to know if it fits without modifying anything, thanks brother

  • @ZHP330
    @ZHP330 6 років тому +1

    Love it bro. Not crazy about the wheels. Im old school...looks like the old wire wheels back in the day that stuck out all wide...but i know that's the thing again now. But man...love your E46!! Nicely done bro!!! 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      Thank you I really appreciate it. Hopefully soon it will be in working order so I can take it to shows again.

  • @ricardoleonmosqueraortiz2585
    @ricardoleonmosqueraortiz2585 3 роки тому

    An excellent project. Congratulations. I follow you from Colombia.

  • @MrRedcelica
    @MrRedcelica 6 років тому +1

    lots of time and effort, looks brilliant!!!

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      The Unknown thank you I appreciate it

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому +1

      The Unknown story of my life lol

  • @laurencesuarez7013
    @laurencesuarez7013 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome great job brother

  • @lukemiddaugh
    @lukemiddaugh 6 років тому +1

    I have so many questions for you crazy vid love the build you killed it

  • @migu3l432
    @migu3l432 6 років тому +1

    Yellow tint lights would look killer on the car especially with the color

  • @edwardlopez175
    @edwardlopez175 5 років тому

    Hey brother quick question so the m3 rear bumper was a direct fit or had to customize it?? Sorry they broke in to it! The car is super Clean!

  • @acgarage
    @acgarage 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @tahsom5106
    @tahsom5106 5 років тому +20

    Dam thieves that messed up. Your car was looking so clean until those lowlife stole your parts

  • @mathiaszeul
    @mathiaszeul 6 років тому +1

    Lol :) Very well done !! NICE WORK!

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Matthew Gaming thank you

  • @hinext2510
    @hinext2510 2 роки тому

    Oh! What a wonderful e46! The experience is somewhat similar to the e46 we have been walking through. Is this state a completed form? I'm looking forward to it!

  • @gwenindigo1173
    @gwenindigo1173 4 роки тому +1

    I thought music was gonna be trash but that shit slap👀 keep up the good work dawg

  • @MJ46.91
    @MJ46.91 2 роки тому

    Duuuuuude, you just broke my heart in the end, hope that mister gets what he deserves

  • @Neilos_FPL
    @Neilos_FPL 7 років тому +1

    Amazing stuff!!

  • @thelegendaryredx7710
    @thelegendaryredx7710 3 роки тому

    How did you go around the spare wheel compartment for your quad exhaust?

  • @Wolfi318ci
    @Wolfi318ci 6 років тому

    Very nice transformation! Where did you get this csl trunk and what kind of wheels are these? :p

  • @stockprerunner5277
    @stockprerunner5277 6 років тому +1

    damn clean e46. i never liked the e46. always been a big e36 fan.. this changed my mind for sure. now i want to get a e46 sedan after this

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  6 років тому

      Colby lol I'm glad to see I inspire others to join the E46 community

  • @BboyBlackout
    @BboyBlackout 5 років тому +1

    I’m following you for 3 reasons.
    1. I like jz engines
    2. Your bimmer well built
    3. I’m also a Bboy so there’s that.
    Good stuff. Looking forward to more content.

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  5 років тому

      Seems like your my type of people lol

  • @arthuntley8551
    @arthuntley8551 5 років тому +1

    @drivemiami, just curious I have an 05 330ci my leather is cracked etc, and I have 160k miles on it I was wondering how much would it cost to wrapped the inside with new leather etc?

    • @DriveMiami
      @DriveMiami  5 років тому

      I'm not sure. You would have to take it to a upholstery shop.