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@@marknewcombe2488 lol his Porsche sounds like a vacuum and the 996 is still the ugliest 911’s I think. The 996 Turbo’s look a little better since they have the vents in the wheel arches, but I would personally take an M3 over a 996
I had this car for my daily driving, and I sold it with 155.000 km. I fully agree with what you felt when revving. V8, naturally aspirated, at 8.200 rpm: this is Ferrari liga at a fraction of the costs. My neighbour, a Porsche fan and owner of a 911 GT3, got his daily pleasure (for many years) when I started the cold engine early in the morning. My wife reluctantly agreed when I bought it second hand, but 100.000 km later, she said: I would never have believed that this extreme car would be so cheap in maintenance. The kids loved it, as it was the four-door version, thus family friendly. Everybody underestimated the car, which was excellent: if you want to live happily, live understated. This would never happen with a 911.
The moment he downshifted I started smiling with Matt, the E9X M3 is the best M3 imo, that sound can’t be replicated anywhere it’s genuinely 1 of a kind
It is epic ill just edge this over having an M4. Just about to watch your petrol Head tours video. BTW the review you did on 911 GT3 in shark blue was epic!!!!!
Man I won’t forget the first time my friend gave me a ride in his e92 m3 I was like a child in the passenger seat but thanks to that experience im obsessed with the car and I’m saving for my own e92. I’m almost there !
Save at least another 10k for maintenance. Otherwise it won’t be driven…oh and learn how to work on your own car…that’s the best way for BMW ownership.
I have had an E92 M3 ZCP since new and have done well over 100k miles, with around 15k miles on track. I changed my rod bearings at 110k miles and they were appropriately worn, so there’s no worry as long as you maintain the car properly.
They’re usually fine once they’re done because people look after there own cars. -a lot of these were never looked after in terms of early owners, never warmed up etc. hear a few people say that they’ve had them from new, respected the warm up process and bearings have been fine for many miles. I had mind done @ 50k and there a bit worn but wanted peace of mind for the track days (facelift 2011).
I bought mine new and ran it for 40k miles without issues. Thankfully back then the dealers never let on that there was a huge failure rate happening. I learned much later how big of an issue it was. If I’m not mistaken, wasn’t bmw still covering these under their maintenance plan back then? I’ve had a few so maybe my timeline is off but on several the dealers would not do an oil change until the car said it needed it. That could be up to 15k miles. Crazy. Glad they ended that.
I purchased the evolve carbon fibre air intake kit for my M5 V10 a few years ago … it still makes me smile under acceleration , hats off to the guys at evolve and PS; love this M3 👌
Having owned one of these, it was not the fastest car I've owned, but one thing without a doubt, I've never had a car that has such sheer driving pleasure and feel. It's unlike any other car I've had, including my current G80 M3. I would ALWAYS take the long way home. The drive feel, the noise, and the road handling, perfect.
I owned one 2011, too for almost 5 years. It's the best car I ever owned since having my first one in 1977. The only which comes close is my current one, a 2021 Taycan 4S.
Agreed. The S65 V-8 with it's sound and throttle response are awesome. The newer turbo cars may be quicker, but just like comparing Porsche 911 turbos vs GT3's, the N/A cars are the most desirable and satisfying
BMW really outdid themselves with this 4.0L N/A V8. No way in hell can this sound be replicated. Although a bad idea considering the maintenance you would need to do for this engine to not blow up.
With all of the issues that E92 has you just can’t beat a V8 M3. With proper maintenance and aftermarket bearings you could enjoy all it! -current E39 M5 owner.
I disagree about issues, I've had mine 2 years and nothing has needed repaired. If you're referring to actuators and bearings then changing them isn't the end of the world.
I’m a AMG guy…and I’ve owned BMW’s in the past. My Mercedes were always more reliable and had less maintenance issues but I cannot take away anything from this beautiful e92 M3. The car is beautiful and a M at that! Shhhhhh you better not let my Mercedes hear me say that.
This car was the love of my life and my dream car since it came out...I went to buy one, but due to the rod bearings issue, and when I test drove it, the power wasn't really felt until high in the rev range...I ended up saving a bit and bought a f82 M4 and I do not regret it...as much as I loved the car the M4 was more fun on the road to do the power lower in the rev range...also a bit newer everything...that V8 sound though....ugh I wish
I feel you, I always wanted this E92 M3 but then when the M4 came out it was perfect. M built and M everything but with a turbo power band so like you say, more driveable/fun in city. Had to settle with a E92 335is but hopefully one day I can upgrade to that M4
What a timeless classic! Had a N52 E92 in my youth and this has made me very nostalgic…..how would a naturally aspirated E92 with an Apple CarPlay retrofit go in 2022? Hmmm.
super easy just replace the stock unit with an android unit from AVIN or something similar with a carplay adapter - got one in my e90 m3 and it makes the car as modern as any
I had the e93 convertible version of this. Picked it up in Munich using the old BMW European delivery program. It was a great car for 40,000mi and thankfully I never knew back then that the connecting rods were all failing on these. The big issue for me was the rear differential bolts would snap with wheel hop or with a clutch drop on the 1-2 shift. The bolts are only 8mm and they snapped three times. Dealer replaced every time under warranty. Glad to have that issue over the connecting rods though 😉
This E92 still looks amazing today~~ The E90 and E92 M3s are two of my favourite M3s. And that S65 4.0L V8 engine is a masterpiece~~ One of the best V8s ever built with that 8000 RPM redline~
Had an e91 M3 LCI in Melbourne Red with the titanium interior. Absolutely loved that car. Ive seen it on your channel before. Amazing engine. It once ate a bird! It actually sucked the bird into the intake nostril once.
Great advice Mat on maintenance suggestions on older BMW M3's. However, on your Carvertical recommendation minor damage did not show up on my report, but did show up on my Carfax Report.
Agree with the comments. Mat must be caked in £ but he still the humble working dudes car hero, that don't sound like much but it's a rarity to see someone who has this incredible life and is so savvy with it.
I remember driving on the Autobahn outside Munich back in ~2009 (a big thrill for someone from North America) and seeing one of these for the first time. It was the first M3 with a V8, immediately recognizable by that bulge in the hood. Savage! I'd probably take one of these over a 996.
I am not a bmw or m fan boy - I have 2 AMGs to prove my non-fan boy status, but that is just immense. It always was and always will be and aged so much better than the beetle you are keeping.
My dad has the Alpine edition of this car and it's absolutely amazing. I have been trying to convince him to get the carbon airbox and plenum, and I think I am close to getting him to do it!
@@Ismail-Kaila i use to have a 2006 330i 258 PS, very nice NA engine, stock exhaust note was really satisfying and the dynamics were fine. But not the same League than the m3 V8
If the con rod bearings seize, they won't only damage the crankshaft, but the con rods will punch a nice hole through the cylinder walls, the pistons fall to pieces, they damage the heads too ... So you need a whole new engine basically.
I traded in my 996 for a 2010 m3 about 2 years ago loved the car and put many miles on it! However, like most sport cars when it hit 100k miles it started to become a bit of a maintenance hound. So I traded the M3 in for a 2014 e63s Mercedes with low miles.... Thing is a rocket!
Every time I take mine out it puts a smile on my face. Especially being fbo & tuned it’s even better. Was my dream car in high school. Glad to see it’s still being talked about after all these years. 🤘🏾
This is a perfect comparison! These two are direct competitors on the 2nd hand market. Just wish you had elaborated as to why you would not give up your 996 for one. thank you!
You just reviewed my dream car. The only things I would change to it: - replace the day time running lights (angel eyes) which are white (aftermarket) with the original ones (yellowish), which for me look much better, especially not being so bright. - replace the standard interior trim with the actual carbon fiber trim from M performance - replace the standard seats with the M performance bucket seats for E92 (they look awesome) - add boot spoiler lip from M performance (carbon) - replace the exhaust tips with M performance ones (which look a bit better) Perfect car.
It is funny how he makes his feelings noticable at 06:00 where everything he touches, starting with the i-Drive selector looks, feels and functions better than the newer generation BMWs. (Maybe except the gear pedals :)
Brilliant engine and dynamic handling, the last of the "real M" brand. Much better than the overstyled/engineered new cartoon efforts of today. From the F80 series onwards BMW lost the plot, especially with the silly M-lite variants, although they were admittedly up against it with the euro emission rules and had no choice but to go FI. Can always tell a great M car when it "feels" faster than it really is. From the E30 through to the E9x, they all had that total driving package well covered. Only let down in all generations were the brakes, the E36 M3 evo was the only one to have a half decent setup. And those eventuri intakes sound absolutely orgasmic on any NA i6 or V8, had one on my E46 M3 cabrio and had no reason to even upgrade the exhaust after that. Happy memories of all my old M cars, even though my newer S4 could kill them all in a straight line, it'll never match how any of them actually "felt".
the e92 is one of the best designed and freshest looking cars of all time. bmw did so many things right in the past. the wheel designs were spot-on as well. i actually like a late e92 in white the most but i must say it does look great in red as well. a real keeper this car. even though i'm not a bmw guy - if i had the money, my car collection would be full of m-cars.
@@grovsey3656 hmmm yes it must be, that’s why the 911 wins so many group tests. Try driving one if and when you can afford one, it might be a revelation.
Similar observation and hello from over the pond. I've owned a 99' 996 with factory aero (mk1 gt3 look) for nearly a decade. It's been in storage since July 2021, took it out this past week to get ready for summer. I've been daily driving a E46 M3, including throughout winter (proper tires for the seasons, of course) since November 21 when I bought it. Going in and out between the 2 and came to the same conclusion. The 996 just has a feel, especially an early build without any TC/psm/ nannies. Both are a ton of fun, both are 6 speeds, but the thoughts of maybe selling the 996 this year went out the window after a mile. They're both great cars but there's a reason I've owned the 996 for so long with at least 15 cars bought and sold in the same time. Just hard to explain, highly recommend a drive if you've not driven a 996 coupe of some variant. Keep up the cool videos.
I just love matt doing reviews. I can't afford these things at the moment but his reactions are so wholesome. Just puts a smile everytime i see him driving.🌻🗿
Timeless car. The interior has not skipped a beat vs anything new. I will not hold the quality of the screen against it, or any other older car. Those brake calipers seem like something is off about them.
Gorgeous! Love M3’s this is one of the best. They’re not the easiest things to drive but they reward when you get it right (and punish you when you don’t).
Fairly controversial opinion but I kinda think the 335i is the better buy, they're cheaper and for not much money at all they can become WAY faster than the M3, sure the N54 has its issues but nothing as detrimental as the S65's rod bearing issues Also to answer the question, neither. Get the W204 C63
If you’re looking for straight line performance you may have a point. But the M chassis and V8 is way better. It’s not about being a badge snob but an M car is an M for a reason.
The 335i handles like a sock by comparison and maintaining the N54 is a nightmare to maintain vs the S65. The 335 and the M3 are both technically E92s but the M3 is in a different league.
The n54 is full of reliability problems. The common list... Turbos (waste gates rattle and eventually lose responsiveness) High pressure fuel pump Waste gate actuators Water pump fails Injectors (£150+ each a piece) Carbon build up Don't be fooled, the n54 costs the same if not more to maintain, and once you tune it you'll need better suspension, upgraded subframe etc. By comparison in the 6 years I've had my e93 m3 the only failure so far is all the wheel speed sensors. The strange part is the 335 bmw warranty was £450pa and I claimed £10k through it (as did many). I never bothered for the M3 as it's was £1800pa when I looked 5 years ago.
totally not true... after all a new 3 series is just a new version of a old 3 series... its called familiar and the most bimmer drivers love tha fact. dont hate on a car just cause it doesnt fit into you opinion
@@Da2Pat I never said I hate/don't like it. All 3s are great, All BMWs are great. I just said that compared to what Mercedes and Audi did today it hasn't changed, and I don't like it because it feels a bit dated. That's why I personally won't buy a regular BMW but if I was in the market for a fast sedan I think I would go with the M3 regardless.
I hated my E92 M3 just didn’t bond with it at all abs got shut after 16 weeks. Replaced it with a less powerful but so much better to drive 996 Carrera Solid, heavy and smooth feeling the M3 and very powerful. Nice intake noise but the exhaust is so quiet and boring for a v8 It was just disappointing after I’d had an e46 M3 for 3 years before it I think I made a mistake getting the DCT box as lovely and smooth as it was it was just so dull to accelerate I do look at this vid and think should I get another but I know it would be a waste of time for me
@@incognito96 I wouldn’t say rubbish just it would make a lovely daily if fuel costs etc were cheaper as it’s smooth snd comfy and also racier when you want it too just not light or sporty enough feeling for me
Incredible engine in a "very good" car. It can't hide its weight, but the e90 chassis is certainly nicely balanced and the front end is excellent, much better than the e46. The interior is leaps ahead. Having owned both the e46 (CS) and e90, I can't really think of anything the e46 did that the e90 doesn't do. It's a better car in every way. That's not to say I disliked the CS - it was gorgeous. But it feels its age. The e90 feels like the first true "modern" m3, which is very helpful for daily driver duties. It won't match the heights of something like a GT3 (of any era) but I've personally found it a lovely thing to own. Astonishingly reliable give how highly strung the s65 is.
The 996 is my least favorite 911 of all time. I would actually prefer to own an E90 M3 over it. I have a stock 6 speed 997.2 Carrera S and an E46 M3 with full Dinan suspension, HRE wheels and tuning. I thought about purchasing an E90 M3 with DCT for use as a daily driver. I ended up with. Tesla Model 3 Performance. I don’t regret the decision now that gas is $5.50 per gallon.
@@olly1oo6 I agree about the build quality of the E90 over the E46 but I can one thing that was better with the E46 and it was the most important part… it was a more exciting drive, felt lighter and more racy which to me the E90 didn’t hence why I didn’t keep it long
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Mat your are 58 minutes faster 😂
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Shame you stuck with the 996!
OK lemme kick your ass for selling that porsche 😀😀
Cot is im i
E92 looks so good even though they came out like 15 years ago
Damn, I'm getting old.
Aged very well, unlike any Audi ever made
@@10aDowningStreet First gen R8? RS6 C6? RS5 2008+?
Very very pretty especially in orange/red, suits that car perfectly
Looks like a real BMW. Unlike the newer BMWs…
Glad you enjoyed your time in our Japan Red KA401 E92 M3! That intake sound never gets boring.
But he still prefers his Porsche 😆😆. What a tool he is.
@@marknewcombe2488 lol his Porsche sounds like a vacuum and the 996 is still the ugliest 911’s I think. The 996 Turbo’s look a little better since they have the vents in the wheel arches, but I would personally take an M3 over a 996
Was there a change in the Eventuri for the mountings of the trumpet? I have an earlier plenum and it's different to the later units
460hp? Everyone knows that every E92 M3 is never even close its stock 420hp, more like 370-380hp. So your intake makes 80hp? 😂😂😄
@@enjoiBoys this has dynoed at 460 bhp. Lots of healthy E92 M3s make 420 and slightly above. But what would we know 🤷
I had this car for my daily driving, and I sold it with 155.000 km. I fully agree with what you felt when revving. V8, naturally aspirated, at 8.200 rpm: this is Ferrari liga at a fraction of the costs. My neighbour, a Porsche fan and owner of a 911 GT3, got his daily pleasure (for many years) when I started the cold engine early in the morning. My wife reluctantly agreed when I bought it second hand, but 100.000 km later, she said: I would never have believed that this extreme car would be so cheap in maintenance. The kids loved it, as it was the four-door version, thus family friendly. Everybody underestimated the car, which was excellent: if you want to live happily, live understated. This would never happen with a 911.
If only BMW'S looked as good as this now...
Well I like the new M3 better, more character when this is a bit soft looking. The bigger cars don't look that good though..
bmw m2?
The least of their problems. ITB's and hydraulic steering vs. turbo lag and utterly dead steering devoid of all feeling.
M4 CS 😕
what about the m5cs?
The moment he downshifted I started smiling with Matt, the E9X M3 is the best M3 imo, that sound can’t be replicated anywhere it’s genuinely 1 of a kind
Not even close
@Joseph Sandström imagine not knowing that there‘s no “automatic m3 e92“
@@jerezM392 There is though. My dad has one it's an automatic. Sitting in our garage right now.
@@danskeebro4365 its a dct not a automatic but the manual one will be worth quite a bit 10 years from now.
@Joseph Sandström it's a DCT goof and it's phenomenal, I'd still get 6mt
The E92 M3. That shape with that engine and especially with those mods is my favourite BMW hands down, awesome car
The 335 was better from that year
Ikr, classy bmw
@@00-Dima nice joke lol.
@@augustortiz definitely is even stock turbos tuned is better
@@00-Dima 🤣🤣
Love Imran's incredible M collection 🙌 The mighty E92 is next in line to shoot up in price....
Joe Achilles we just need a Team Schirmer GT to the UK for testing. Amazing car. did you try one at the ring last year?
Agreed especially the Comp pack, this car is a Japan Red KA401 is one of 25 ever produced!
Hey Joe! E92 M3s are amazing and certainly on their way up 🙏
Beautiful car.
It is epic ill just edge this over having an M4. Just about to watch your petrol Head tours video. BTW the review you did on 911 GT3 in shark blue was epic!!!!!
Man I won’t forget the first time my friend gave me a ride in his e92 m3 I was like a child in the passenger seat but thanks to that experience im obsessed with the car and I’m saving for my own e92. I’m almost there !
Big up ting
Same here one day
Save at least another 10k for maintenance. Otherwise it won’t be driven…oh and learn how to work on your own car…that’s the best way for BMW ownership.
Did you buy yours?😍
I have had an E92 M3 ZCP since new and have done well over 100k miles, with around 15k miles on track. I changed my rod bearings at 110k miles and they were appropriately worn, so there’s no worry as long as you maintain the car properly.
They’re usually fine once they’re done because people look after there own cars. -a lot of these were never looked after in terms of early owners, never warmed up etc. hear a few people say that they’ve had them from new, respected the warm up process and bearings have been fine for many miles.
I had mind done @ 50k and there a bit worn but wanted peace of mind for the track days (facelift 2011).
I bought mine new and ran it for 40k miles without issues. Thankfully back then the dealers never let on that there was a huge failure rate happening. I learned much later how big of an issue it was. If I’m not mistaken, wasn’t bmw still covering these under their maintenance plan back then? I’ve had a few so maybe my timeline is off but on several the dealers would not do an oil change until the car said it needed it. That could be up to 15k miles. Crazy. Glad they ended that.
well said. the rod problem is well known with m cars, but if you got an eye on it, its not going to be a problem at all.
Hey Marcus,
Did you have your plastic VANOS cam covers replaced? My car is at 125 000 miles.
@@MrKeepitup83 Mine is currently at 113k miles. No issue with the cam covers yet.
I purchased the evolve carbon fibre air intake kit for my M5 V10 a few years ago … it still makes me smile under acceleration , hats off to the guys at evolve and PS; love this M3 👌
Having owned one of these, it was not the fastest car I've owned, but one thing without a doubt, I've never had a car that has such sheer driving pleasure and feel. It's unlike any other car I've had, including my current G80 M3. I would ALWAYS take the long way home. The drive feel, the noise, and the road handling, perfect.
same felling with you！ I still keep her with me.😁
same . keep it until forever . bmw NA v8 is different
I owned one 2011, too for almost 5 years. It's the best car I ever owned since having my first one in 1977. The only which comes close is my current one, a 2021 Taycan 4S.
I adore this generation of M3!
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I got my E92 M3 on my 37 birthday.One dream become true after many years fighting.
Truly inspired
Of all the cars I’ve driven, an E90 M3 was the most fun. The engine sounds amazing, and the handling is incredible.
It was the last great M3, I absolutely detest the sterile feeling of newer M cars.
Have you driven an f80?
What about Porsche 911?
e90 hideous rear though
Agreed. The S65 V-8 with it's sound and throttle response are awesome. The newer turbo cars may be quicker, but just like comparing Porsche 911 turbos vs GT3's, the N/A cars are the most desirable and satisfying
M3s definitely peaked with the E92. Superb car in every way, and that V8 is just 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
BMW really outdid themselves with this 4.0L N/A V8. No way in hell can this sound be replicated. Although a bad idea considering the maintenance you would need to do for this engine to not blow up.
Personally own a low mile LCI updated E92 M3 Manual. Best car i've owned by far which includes many other brand new sports cars.
The pinnacle of M-series designs! timeless, loved them at the time and still do.
Though I am not sure I can deal with the maintenance :'(
Got the baby with 4 cylinders, doesn’t have the m engine but I got everything else, pure driving pleasure
I just did some maintenance today on my e90 m3, paid 300$ for an oil change and brake flush lol, oil change alone was 180$ lol
E46 is pinnacle
335d gets you similar power/features for far less up front and maintenance. And if you ever do get moneybags just drop an s65 in it 😂
This M3 looks Miles better than the latest M3
And doesn't have numb, artificial steering like all 3-Series, post-e90 Generation.
Send this video to current BMW design team just to remind them (again) what are they doing terrible wrong.
With all of the issues that E92 has you just can’t beat a V8 M3. With proper maintenance and aftermarket bearings you could enjoy all it! -current E39 M5 owner.
I disagree about issues, I've had mine 2 years and nothing has needed repaired. If you're referring to actuators and bearings then changing them isn't the end of the world.
sensational design and car! Easily my fav car these days with the way things are going in the industry
I’m a AMG guy…and I’ve owned BMW’s in the past. My Mercedes were always more reliable and had less maintenance issues but I cannot take away anything from this beautiful e92 M3. The car is beautiful and a M at that!
Shhhhhh you better not let my Mercedes hear me say that.
This car was the love of my life and my dream car since it came out...I went to buy one, but due to the rod bearings issue, and when I test drove it, the power wasn't really felt until high in the rev range...I ended up saving a bit and bought a f82 M4 and I do not regret it...as much as I loved the car the M4 was more fun on the road to do the power lower in the rev range...also a bit newer everything...that V8 sound though....ugh I wish
I feel you, I always wanted this E92 M3 but then when the M4 came out it was perfect. M built and M everything but with a turbo power band so like you say, more driveable/fun in city. Had to settle with a E92 335is but hopefully one day I can upgrade to that M4
@@JackRR15 i also Got an 335i and test drove an m4, but i Would Consider an upgrade turbo instead of Buying a m4
Tuning that V8 M3 was everything
Nothing aftermarket can’t help with! My e90 m3 with just catless mid pipe and borla mufflers, and e85 tune runs pretty good
Thank you to explain in details all the improvements that this car get. 460 HP and this magic sound, it is truly GREAT.
What a timeless classic! Had a N52 E92 in my youth and this has made me very nostalgic…..how would a naturally aspirated E92 with an Apple CarPlay retrofit go in 2022? Hmmm.
super easy just replace the stock unit with an android unit from AVIN or something similar with a carplay adapter - got one in my e90 m3 and it makes the car as modern as any
Had exact same car as you loved that car so much. I had the space grey which I personally loved.
A friend of mine has an 335i and as CarPlay in place of the idrive he didn’t had its really clean, I plan to do same in my 325i
I had the e93 convertible version of this. Picked it up in Munich using the old BMW European delivery program. It was a great car for 40,000mi and thankfully I never knew back then that the connecting rods were all failing on these. The big issue for me was the rear differential bolts would snap with wheel hop or with a clutch drop on the 1-2 shift. The bolts are only 8mm and they snapped three times. Dealer replaced every time under warranty. Glad to have that issue over the connecting rods though 😉
You were lucky. Those 8mm bolts were supposed to snap after the warranty. So bmw engineers calculated it wrong with their planned obsolete strategy.
The E92 honestly aged like fine wine. 15 years old but still looks so beautiful
This E92 still looks amazing today~~ The E90 and E92 M3s are two of my favourite M3s. And that S65 4.0L V8 engine is a masterpiece~~ One of the best V8s ever built with that 8000 RPM redline~
Had an e91 M3 LCI in Melbourne Red with the titanium interior. Absolutely loved that car. Ive seen it on your channel before. Amazing engine. It once ate a bird! It actually sucked the bird into the intake nostril once.
Do you mean e92 because there was no e91 m3?
Imran’s Japan Red M3 is beautiful
ABOUT DAMN TIME MATT DOES AN E90 REVIEW😇
9:18 that sounded glorious :O
That golden era of bmw m division among with e46 m3s...Well done Matt and thank you that you shoot up the value of our cars in Europe also...
Bought one this week!!!
Classic insane cars with Mat
Great advice Mat on maintenance suggestions on older BMW M3's. However, on your Carvertical recommendation minor damage did not show up on my report, but did show up on my Carfax Report.
Agree with the comments. Mat must be caked in £ but he still the humble working dudes car hero, that don't sound like much but it's a rarity to see someone who has this incredible life and is so savvy with it.
I remember driving on the Autobahn outside Munich back in ~2009 (a big thrill for someone from North America) and seeing one of these for the first time. It was the first M3 with a V8, immediately recognizable by that bulge in the hood. Savage! I'd probably take one of these over a 996.
I have never seen Matt enjoy a car as much as this one on video.
The only other one I can think of is the classic Supra. He was absolutely loving that turbo power
Loved seeing the giant smile across your face. That’s what e9x are great for, they are just pure fun!
I am not a bmw or m fan boy - I have 2 AMGs to prove my non-fan boy status, but that is just immense. It always was and always will be and aged so much better than the beetle you are keeping.
I just cant live without the S65 engine anymore.
Such a gorgeous car
My dad has the Alpine edition of this car and it's absolutely amazing. I have been trying to convince him to get the carbon airbox and plenum, and I think I am close to getting him to do it!
No doubt how good the M3 is but the 330i/335i were also bloody fantastic
I have a 2009 330i great car but not fast
@@Ismail-Kaila i use to have a 2006 330i 258 PS, very nice NA engine, stock exhaust note was really satisfying and the dynamics were fine. But not the same League than the m3 V8
Have you driven one?
I have a E92 335i with all the usual performance upgrades. Quick car.
@@ivorproblem1332 did you get the diff upgraded?
If the con rod bearings seize, they won't only damage the crankshaft, but the con rods will punch a nice hole through the cylinder walls, the pistons fall to pieces, they damage the heads too ... So you need a whole new engine basically.
I traded in my 996 for a 2010 m3 about 2 years ago loved the car and put many miles on it! However, like most sport cars when it hit 100k miles it started to become a bit of a maintenance hound. So I traded the M3 in for a 2014 e63s Mercedes with low miles.... Thing is a rocket!
Great selection of cars!
damn that was some epic trading u got there!
One my favorite cars ...V8 naturally..this design ages so so well
Every time I take mine out it puts a smile on my face. Especially being fbo & tuned it’s even better. Was my dream car in high school. Glad to see it’s still being talked about after all these years. 🤘🏾
I have owned my e92 m3 for almost six years. Been my favorite car of all time! Will continue to cherish it
Wow never really appreciated how beautiful this car is, I have the f80 variant which I love but wow this looks good
M3 E9X looking sooo good 😍😍😍
Mat is secretly a BMW fanboy..
must be the worst kept secret ever
This is a perfect comparison! These two are direct competitors on the 2nd hand market. Just wish you had elaborated as to why you would not give up your 996 for one. thank you!
Awsome car, still looks modern today
You just reviewed my dream car. The only things I would change to it:
- replace the day time running lights (angel eyes) which are white (aftermarket) with the original ones (yellowish), which for me look much better, especially not being so bright.
- replace the standard interior trim with the actual carbon fiber trim from M performance
- replace the standard seats with the M performance bucket seats for E92 (they look awesome)
- add boot spoiler lip from M performance (carbon)
- replace the exhaust tips with M performance ones (which look a bit better)
Perfect car.
Hey Mat, I'm on of you fans, can you please do a review for an M3 E46 please
I got one, a E92 2013 model, absolutely love it ♥️
kudos to you mat, that even after all these years of journalism, after some $ earned you are still a down to earth guy enjoying simple things.
*pounds
@@abhadwivedi6381 well, pounds can be converted to dollars and euros
It is funny how he makes his feelings noticable at 06:00 where everything he touches, starting with the i-Drive selector looks, feels and functions better than the newer generation BMWs. (Maybe except the gear pedals :)
Japan Red was such a good colour. The Eventuri intake sounds epic.
Awesome. I've just picked up a low mileage Monte Carlo Edition. They will be a modern classic for sure. They're such timeless cars!
Brilliant engine and dynamic handling, the last of the "real M" brand. Much better than the overstyled/engineered new cartoon efforts of today. From the F80 series onwards BMW lost the plot, especially with the silly M-lite variants, although they were admittedly up against it with the euro emission rules and had no choice but to go FI. Can always tell a great M car when it "feels" faster than it really is. From the E30 through to the E9x, they all had that total driving package well covered. Only let down in all generations were the brakes, the E36 M3 evo was the only one to have a half decent setup. And those eventuri intakes sound absolutely orgasmic on any NA i6 or V8, had one on my E46 M3 cabrio and had no reason to even upgrade the exhaust after that. Happy memories of all my old M cars, even though my newer S4 could kill them all in a straight line, it'll never match how any of them actually "felt".
Ahh!!!! the sound!, brings back me of my E46 M3.
Simple upgrades, 3.5k for the intake and plenum!
the e92 is one of the best designed and freshest looking cars of all time. bmw did so many things right in the past. the wheel designs were spot-on as well. i actually like a late e92 in white the most but i must say it does look great in red as well. a real keeper this car. even though i'm not a bmw guy - if i had the money, my car collection would be full of m-cars.
Mat should 100% get a E92 M3
Matt, go for the M3. This is a better investment than your old Porsche and more fun! It’s a head turner which your old Porsche clearly isn’t.
This is literally my dream car how could you prefer the Porsche over this legend
Simple, the Porsche is better to drive, more reliable, cheaper to run and a ground up sports car as opposed to one based on a run of mill saloon.
@@MIK23458 I'd agree with you if the 996 he owned was a turbo. He just has a bog standard 996 which is prone to an engine rebuild.
@@MIK23458 bull shit. The 996 is a bag of shit
@@grovsey3656 you never driven one. More fun to drive,smaller,lighter and better handling
@@grovsey3656 hmmm yes it must be, that’s why the 911 wins so many group tests. Try driving one if and when you can afford one, it might be a revelation.
Similar observation and hello from over the pond. I've owned a 99' 996 with factory aero (mk1 gt3 look) for nearly a decade. It's been in storage since July 2021, took it out this past week to get ready for summer. I've been daily driving a E46 M3, including throughout winter (proper tires for the seasons, of course) since November 21 when I bought it. Going in and out between the 2 and came to the same conclusion. The 996 just has a feel, especially an early build without any TC/psm/ nannies. Both are a ton of fun, both are 6 speeds, but the thoughts of maybe selling the 996 this year went out the window after a mile. They're both great cars but there's a reason I've owned the 996 for so long with at least 15 cars bought and sold in the same time. Just hard to explain, highly recommend a drive if you've not driven a 996 coupe of some variant. Keep up the cool videos.
I just love matt doing reviews. I can't afford these things at the moment but his reactions are so wholesome. Just puts a smile everytime i see him driving.🌻🗿
I just bought a E92 M3 and I love it can’t beat tha sound
I would never sell my Porsche for an M3.. came from the M3 to the 991.1 and paving it 👍
It's a 996, imo the ugliest of the bunch
He could have change it for a 997 o a 991, not for a red old ladies Sedan 😂
Nor me
Timeless car. The interior has not skipped a beat vs anything new. I will not hold the quality of the screen against it, or any other older car. Those brake calipers seem like something is off about them.
Big fan sir if you and the BMW E92 is my favourite car
Gorgeous! Love M3’s this is one of the best. They’re not the easiest things to drive but they reward when you get it right (and punish you when you don’t).
if i had to choose i will def choose the m3, its literally a timeless machine
If ever an influencer/video maker says "I might be selling X to get Y, so stick around till the end" they're not doing it.
Fairly controversial opinion but I kinda think the 335i is the better buy, they're cheaper and for not much money at all they can become WAY faster than the M3, sure the N54 has its issues but nothing as detrimental as the S65's rod bearing issues
Also to answer the question, neither. Get the W204 C63
Interesting take! The 335i has real sleeper appeal to it.
If you’re looking for straight line performance you may have a point.
But the M chassis and V8 is way better. It’s not about being a badge snob but an M car is an M for a reason.
The 335i handles like a sock by comparison and maintaining the N54 is a nightmare to maintain vs the S65.
The 335 and the M3 are both technically E92s but the M3 is in a different league.
The n54 is full of reliability problems.
The common list...
Turbos (waste gates rattle and eventually lose responsiveness)
High pressure fuel pump
Waste gate actuators
Water pump fails
Injectors (£150+ each a piece)
Carbon build up
Don't be fooled, the n54 costs the same if not more to maintain, and once you tune it you'll need better suspension, upgraded subframe etc.
By comparison in the 6 years I've had my e93 m3 the only failure so far is all the wheel speed sensors.
The strange part is the 335 bmw warranty was £450pa and I claimed £10k through it (as did many). I never bothered for the M3 as it's was £1800pa when I looked 5 years ago.
with regards to rod bearings, you replace it once and you're pretty much sorted...the n54 will constantly need something on the other hand.
That would be like trading a bottle of fine wine for a bottle of botulism.
You should definitely sell the Porche for the BMW.
It's really nice, I would buy it in my opinion.
Faith restored! The E92 is brilliant but I would never replace a manual 996 with one! 😅
12:15 to know of he prefers the porsche or bmw
These videos are so good
Its a beautiful car for sure just make sure you are on point with maintenance as well. It just breaks your wallet but a seriously fun car
I love the quality, you really can't tell the difference from the careow videos👍
Interior doesn't feel dated because it hasn't changed
totally not true... after all a new 3 series is just a new version of a old 3 series... its called familiar and the most bimmer drivers love tha fact. dont hate on a car just cause it doesnt fit into you opinion
@@Da2Pat I never said I hate/don't like it. All 3s are great, All BMWs are great. I just said that compared to what Mercedes and Audi did today it hasn't changed, and I don't like it because it feels a bit dated. That's why I personally won't buy a regular BMW but if I was in the market for a fast sedan I think I would go with the M3 regardless.
@@vid3243 well said
In contrast to the e60, the power button in the e90 only alters the mapping from the pedal, you get the full power either way
Beautiful timeless car. The new designs are out of control ☹
That car vertical checker is very useful mat
Great review Mat love the E92 M3 has to be a manual though
I’m not a BMW fanatic, but maaaaaaan, that car looks so good!! And painted in red, I love it!
What are the chances,
I’ve been looking to get one for the past few days and then u make this video
Thanks mat
Keep it up
Thanks for the video mat!
Buy one - and keep your Porsche for when it breaks down - which it will do - great to drive but cheaply built to a price.
what a review mat.review the peugeot 508 sw
I love my 996 as well, shame Boris and his wife are going to get all these great cars off the road.
Carwow aint anything without you Mat, love the solo content!
I hated my E92 M3 just didn’t bond with it at all abs got shut after 16 weeks. Replaced it with a less powerful but so much better to drive 996 Carrera
Solid, heavy and smooth feeling the M3 and very powerful. Nice intake noise but the exhaust is so quiet and boring for a v8
It was just disappointing after I’d had an e46 M3 for 3 years before it
I think I made a mistake getting the DCT box as lovely and smooth as it was it was just so dull to accelerate
I do look at this vid and think should I get another but I know it would be a waste of time for me
Overrated car I had one good balance noise but other than that rubbish. The engine dominates.
@@incognito96 I wouldn’t say rubbish just it would make a lovely daily if fuel costs etc were cheaper as it’s smooth snd comfy and also racier when you want it too just not light or sporty enough feeling for me
Incredible engine in a "very good" car. It can't hide its weight, but the e90 chassis is certainly nicely balanced and the front end is excellent, much better than the e46. The interior is leaps ahead.
Having owned both the e46 (CS) and e90, I can't really think of anything the e46 did that the e90 doesn't do. It's a better car in every way. That's not to say I disliked the CS - it was gorgeous. But it feels its age. The e90 feels like the first true "modern" m3, which is very helpful for daily driver duties.
It won't match the heights of something like a GT3 (of any era) but I've personally found it a lovely thing to own. Astonishingly reliable give how highly strung the s65 is.
The 996 is my least favorite 911 of all time. I would actually prefer to own an E90 M3 over it. I have a stock 6 speed 997.2 Carrera S and an E46 M3 with full Dinan suspension, HRE wheels and tuning. I thought about purchasing an E90 M3 with DCT for use as a daily driver. I ended up with. Tesla Model 3 Performance. I don’t regret the decision now that gas is $5.50 per gallon.
@@olly1oo6 I agree about the build quality of the E90 over the E46 but I can one thing that was better with the E46 and it was the most important part… it was a more exciting drive, felt lighter and more racy which to me the E90 didn’t hence why I didn’t keep it long