2021 BMW M3 Competition - POV First Impressions

[@MrRudi131]

unpopular opinion: the grill is actually pretty sick

[@colbyjwise]

It really is. People just hate change.

[@MrRudi131]

@@colbyjwise true. True.

[@lachiem5298]

@@colbyjwise i hate changes :) old grill 4 lyfe

[@WowzaGuy]

I agree

[@jw2722]

@@colbyjwise People hate ugly

[@bradleyboxill413]

I would get in so much trouble if I owned this car.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

🚔

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Yh yo blow 90k that will sold in few years for 10%

[@KandiMan]

@@mohnnadmercedes8246 I wouldn't bet on it. There are literally no clean M3s or M4s built in the last 20 years that are selling for 10% of their MSRP. A clean 2001 M3 with 150k miles on it is still a $10-15k car and the MSRP on that was about $50k. Even early F8x cars are still over $30k.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

@@KandiMan older ones built much better than now

[@KandiMan]

@@mohnnadmercedes8246 I doubt that’s based on firsthand experience. The F8x was a very reliable generation. The G series cars seem to be off to a good start.

[@DailyMotor]

If BMW had to screw up anything with the M3, I'm glad it's the grille. What an excellent driving car, and that engine is a huge step up from the previous model. Great take!

[@Dogeyess]

Grill is nice!

[@joelrepass2379]

@@Dogeyess the grill isn't bad but its definitely a huge downgrade.

[@RNMAutomotiveAddiction]

How is the engine a huge step up? It revs to lower RPM, makes lower torque down low, and has more turbo lag. Its better on a very marginal way but also has some compromises vs S55 motor.

[@bibiiu3559]

@@RNMAutomotiveAddiction g80 still can rev until 7200rpm

[@CU08]

Due to the weight increase (~400lbs), the performance gains over the previous gen isn't as great as you'd expect. Go check out CarWow's video comparing the two and you'll be surprised at how well an "old" M4 keeps up with the new one. Either way, I love every iteration of M3 and it remains a dream car for me.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

We've reached pricing on cars where even for this level of performance, the math doesn't make sense. Great review as always!!

[@huehuehue-x3c]

@@vj8452 except it starts at $72.8k, not 60.

[@efthimios]

@@vj8452 it was $90k S optioned , that’s insane

[@Jut1911]

@@vj8452 60k for a car with no wheels

[@jonasblane2157]

@@vj8452 There's a sucker born everyday.

[@jelle9197]

Are these only $70k in the US? They start at $152k in the Netherlands!

[@vojtechbatelka8581]

14:30 omg I have never seen this many wheels on a truck

[@Arcticfox7]

Wonder what it was hauling? To need that much support.

[@canadianaviator]

@@Arcticfox7 ICBMs

[@jocelioaguiar]

42 wheels

[@ttvkarni]

​@@Arcticfox7 It's carrying gravel I'm pretty sure, so it's a super heavy load which requires the extra axles. Usually from a recycling yard

[@iicrxtical4241]

Is a 18 + 18 = 36 it’s a 36 wheeler

[@bottlesofchris]

The interiors do it for me. Such beautiful color combos and I love the sport seats but I hate the grill. I would need this to depreciate into the pits to ever consider it

[@Garage405]

"the grills not that bad" , "I don't mind the grill" these are not phrases I should be hearing about a 60k+ car LMAO

[@cuzfaster1317]

dude stfu lol, its a bargain for the performance. Or probably just because you can't drive one or afford one lol.

[@KentlandVFD33]

@@cuzfaster1317 take it eeeeeeeasy. Not being able to afford a brand new M3 comp isn’t an insult

[@BrettL250]

@@KentlandVFD33 I think we are all just sick of people piss, whining and moaning about the grille. I mean at this point some of these people need to get help. I have never liked the way the Ford Mustang looks but I don’t go to Ford Mustang videos and threads and break everyone’s balls over it. If you don’t like the grille then don’t buy the freaking car. Don’t go around to videos and complain constantly. It really is that simple.

[@Garage405]

@@cuzfaster1317 if you can pay that much money and "not mind" how it looks that's you. All I'm say is for that amount of money, I would like to at least be proud of how it looks not shy about it lol

[@Garage405]

@@BrettL250 my b I guess the only comments allowed on car videos these days are the ones that toe the line. The grills not that bad I guess.

[@forzanerazzurri2339]

Thank you, finally someone who showed the rear seats and the trunk

[@VideoDude6475]

the widescreen carplay looks so good

[@Ty420]

This interior was the peak before the fall off

[@CryptoJoeTrading]

Sounds great too... the engine is just non stop torque much better than previous gen's engine. Great video might want to heat up the tires a bit before taking the on-ramps at 90 lol

[@saurabh7402]

i like how sturdy M cars look from inside

[@ukwnjae]

The new M3 is a beast!! Great review!

[@andrewcoffey6072]

The looks have grown on me

[@saphireg8094]

Best video on the m3 so far, cannot wait for mine to arrive!

[@seanwhitlock_]

Congrats on the new ride! Excellent choice!

[@toyotavenzaguy2499]

I love the new M3! I like the design on that grille and the design on this car. great review dude!

[@fitzgoblin81]

the grill is fine with the dark color

[@kodysapp1200]

10 minute mark... That speed into the on-ramp is absolutely bonkers. what a wicked car

[@samyadav006]

Love the M3 competition!! The white interior is pretty different! But looks amazing!

[@ryanfountain7030]

That door sounded so sweet when it closed! Sounded crisp like a g wagon door.

[@chrisdafurz]

17:10 The only other high performance sedans with a MT that I can think of that's coming out soon are the CT4/5 V blackwing, which also look to be very promising. I think I'd still take the M3 though. I'm over the looks of the front grille myself!

[@parthchaudhary6048]

That speed around that ramp was quite shocking,loving this car more than M5 competition

[@grizzle273463]

Hey thanks for bringing me along for your joyride. I enjoyed it.

[@seanwhitlock_]

Excellent POV, as always! The G80 grille has sparked so much controversy. I know I seem to be in the minority, but I think the G80 is the best looking BMW ever. I think that when it was first shown to the public, they all decided to hate the new styling and not even give it a chance. I can remember the same thing happening in the early 2000's, starting with the 2002 7 Series. (I loved those in the beginning, too) I think people will warm up to the styling eventually and realize how amazing this car is. If I had 100k to spend on a car, I'd be saying "BMW, PLEASE take my money!!" lol

[@LouBuckzz]

Hated the grill through video, saw it in person for the first time and it looks fire 😂😂

[@Jmapp1998]

I think people hate the grill because they’ve kinda been told to hate the grill, I’ve seen the videos too but honestly it doesn’t look that bad at all. Beautiful automobile.

[@jw2722]

No, I hate it because I hate it. It’s just ugly. No deeper than that

[@3875MIKEL]

The C8 took that turn at the same level.. nice ride my brother picked up a 2022.. awesome car.. Thanks for vid

[@Bmontepeque11]

This is all the car a Sports Car person could ever need! Practical, Nice, Luxurious, Fast, Drifts, Manual, AMAZING Looks (Just don't look at the grilles and front bumper, even the headlights are a work of art!) I would get a manual without thinking it. Who cares about HP?

[@kristians2704]

Maybe Acura should come out with a TLX Type R with 500hp to compete with this

[@Windforce7]

Agreed. Type S was impressive considering it's heavy and big car. It would be cool if they managed to install NSX's TT V6 engine in it to compete with this M3

[@Troy-fv9uq]

Will never happen. Acura was afraid to make the Type S over 60K. No way they will ever have a sedan that’s in the price range of this M3

[@kristians2704]

@@JustinSherrod1991 people that couldn’t afford the Type R would buy the Type S. BMW also does it with the M3 and M340i

[@pascutia]

Yeah, it’s fast, but it can put its power down, unlike the F80! It sounds better, puts power down better, and it’s still available with a manual! It’s a fantastic car, and I couldn’t care less about that grille!!

[@RNMAutomotiveAddiction]

Ye it only looks hideous and weighs 300lbs more plus no longer comes with DCT.

[@pascutia]

@@RNMAutomotiveAddiction In my mind, the lower weight of the F80 doesn’t matter when they sounded so bad, and their explosive power delivery made them hard to drive smoothly.

[@coyvlogs]

This thing is a monster with a simple tune and down pipe it’s a dragon

[@kristians2704]

I might be one of the few people that likes the grille. Also the performance is impressive and bonus points to BMW for still having a manual.

[@BrettL250]

I like the grille.

[@alh06]

What German cars do you not like? Genuine question.

[@kristians2704]

@@alh06 BMW X1, VW Up, Mercedes V class

[@BrettL250]

@@alh06 VW. Yuck

[@crazygamer569]

That grill just kills everything.

[@pilotvanquish3886]

Say what you want but that grille is an insult on that car. This, the x7, and the new 7 series are just heinous. And the fact you have long time bmw loyalists displaying their disapproval about the grille and the curb weight should tell it all.... The f80 m3 will go down as one of the best designed m cars in history

[@mr_infinity0738]

Just bought one it’s sick asf

[@uniquelypositive]

Base manual will be much more fun than competition automatic

[@305Nick]

This thing is a weapon!!!! I can only imagine what BMW will do with the CSL

[@truhshy]

10:07 haha I was thrown off by the SC plate, I frequently drive Sheldon all the time and live in novi about 10 min from Northville/Plymouth, wonder if I’ve ever seen you out driving before!!

[@Crater434]

way rather have the new is500 coming out...need that NA V8 with lexus reliability 💪🏻 also will be about 10-15 gs cheaper

[@aronrussell4680]

When your new “NA V8” IS500 is getting absolutely slaughtered and gapped by children in Camaros and Mustangs, no cry. Considering a tuned M3 is over 600whp, it wouldn’t come across those heartaches

[@Crater434]

@@aronrussell4680 could care less about racing....im not 17

[@alh06]

@@aronrussell4680 Not everything is about speed. There is always a faster car and some people want something to give them joy

[@eliascastellon9074]

@@aronrussell4680 L response

[@alh06]

@Adil Bots They are both performance luxury compact sedans. It makes perfect sense to have a subtle comparison

[@vikweb3]

Getting mine by the end of this month!! Cant wait

[@Zenon2006]

Nice video, I love the grilles, picking up my Isle of Man Green M3 comp friday

[@killer47ger52]

And we in Germany are allowed to drive as fast as we want on the highway :)

[@pranavn5080]

I like the grill can't lie

[@Tuff_09]

Very cool test drive video

[@TheAbysswalker]

I've always been a BMW guy, but the newer hood shapes just don't look good to me. It's a square cut out shape, instead of the previous cuts that went alongside the natural lines of the car.

[@evankoldachenko6264]

the m3 is a true beast

[@adrianrubino5581]

Me to. Thats why I got a 2018 M3 with a 6 speed manual. It drives and well and most importantly, it looks great from the outside design wise 👍🏽.

[@vovazver]

Perfect review! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@WowzaGuy]

I hope this guy in Ukraine ^ is okay

[@Lucaat]

$72,800 and you need a permanent left input on the wheel to drive straight? Looks like it needs an alignment to me.

[@Arcticfox7]

@Steven 😂

[@chrisgill4888]

My BMW 330i also veers to right (though much worse than this M3),I wonder if it's a BMW thing.

[@sandwich3558]

@@chrisgill4888 Could be anywhere from tire pressures and uneven wear resulting from that, to bent/worn suspension parts or subframe issues if you've ever been in an accident. I've experienced this issue with various vehicles across the spectrum, not just BMW.

[@tomtom255]

This is also a press car, it's likely it's been driven in an aggressive manner that could have effected tire wear to the point where it may need an alignment.

[@KandiMan]

My G82 drives perfectly straight with almost no correction needed.

[@Ant-mj5fk]

Cant wait to buy this in 4 years

[@vj8452]

Get the manual version of the m3, if you buy it.

[@EDMONDKONA1990]

i always stay to the end cause the sound test is the best part haha 😁

[@BassTooLoudd]

Can’t wait for the manual review

[@TheCmorton]

Awesome car matched with an awesome watch!

[@fuadali8624]

what watch is it?

[@MrLLRT]

@@fuadali8624 Omega speedmaster professional

[@whyimustusemyrealname3801]

finally the one with full extended leather options, neat

[@Whyinem]

Solid breakdown. What a masterpiece of a car

[@matthiashammerle1322]

Great video, would like to see you drive some old alfa romo

[@parsaesteky]

What a car! What a spec!! This thing is bonkers.

[@CalebMcCalla]

Love your vids best car yt channel lfg

[@mattc5]

Great review. The tanzanite blue exterior option is the way to go!

[@JayP-vh9wc]

Thanks for the drive. By the way do you find those white seats getting marks from your jeans etc? Thanks

[@oriondragos5876]

BMW salesman: “Do you happen to have a degree in computer science or have at least 5 years of IT support and troubleshooting experience? If not, we can’t sell you this car because those are the minimum requirements as described in the pre-purchase interview for all models of BMW.”

[@515ventures3]

5 years from now: 2021 Toyota Tacoma at 150,000 miles. Price $25,000 2021 BMW M3 at 150,000 miles. Price $10,000 Understand quality over glamour!

[@atefm6]

2021 M3 for $10000? I'd buy it

[@515ventures3]

@@atefm6 It’s takin me a few years to figure this out. Do you know why it’s $10,000? BMW’s do not age well at all. The higher the milage on a BMW, the more of a money pit they become. That’s why a Toyota Tacoma will cost $10-15,000 more then this BMW M3. Because the Tacoma never brakes down, and could go 500,000-1 million miles. A used M3 at 150,000 miles, will be very painful just to reach 200,000 miles. It will be very costly just to get her to 200,000 miles. I would just hate being in the middle of no where and be sitting in a BMW that won’t move. I could be in a Toyota or Honda and go as deep off the main road as I want, and she will easily get me home.

[@atefm6]

@@515ventures3 you're comparing buying a pick up truck to a sports car, bmws have a special feeling when you drive them although it'll cost more to own but it's about the experience not the cost

[@515ventures3]

@@atefm6 yup I’m comparing reliability. BMW’s should cost way more then a Tacoma at those miles. But they can’t. They are filled with plastic parts. It’s a moment of bliss but they have been raping the costumer for years. In a way I agree with you. But you gotta pay to play.

[@kristians2704]

@@515ventures3 but would you rather drive a Tacoma or a M3?

[@ermin3963]

Great video! Is it really necessary to get carbon ceramic breaks if I am not gonna track it? Ceramics are so expensive plus I am worried about noise that they might make.

[@alh06]

It is definitely not. They’re only for track longevity

[@mandarpradhan9]

Loved it buddy !!!

[@nunoferreira1453]

great video mate, you made a new subs

[@jozzz8893]

Finally 2021 M3 seat without banana holder.

[@k1awesomeness]

topher, there is no way at around 11:45 that everyone on that highway cruises at a nice 85-100mph! and I thought texans sped! are there cops over there? also, it would've been so satisfying to see you churn out this car to its max speed ugh

[@k1awesomeness]

@@hunterrrdrives shit i need to move to michigan then

[@alh06]

@@k1awesomeness Come to Austin, people easily go 90 on the highway regularly!

[@k1awesomeness]

@@alh06 same where i live in houston, but i’ve never seen it be like everyone going damn near 100 and not just me and a few others yk

[@truhshy]

@@k1awesomeness people are crazy in Michigan man lol definitely can get places quicker on the freeways than most states

[@nick16652]

This front end is much better than the original 4 series.

[@Bus_171]

I love your videos

[@joshd1131]

@TheTopher This car is around the same price as a C8 Corvette. Which would you buy?

[@madpistol]

I already think the M340i has too much power. Stop making me want this car!!!

[@christian51701]

I really like it both externally and inside with those carbon racing seats ... they say that the exhaust needs to be changed because it doesn't sound so much, is it?

[@dcraig814]

The looks of the 4 door is growing on me. It’s nuts seeing the power and grip of this thing on public roads. An M3 is on my short list for replacing my MK7.5 R but can a car have too much performance? I don’t know that I would find a use for 7/10 of the performance on any roads in Colorado.

[@kelseywhite3014]

You gotta travel to Germany and pump out a bunch of videos. Going 90 in a car just isn’t enough

[@shhhaan]

Nice speedmaster 😎

[@mpa1931]

I don't mind the grille, this car is worth it.

[@sidz0001]

Such an exceptional car. Now that it’s inline 6 and torque converter, would it be reliable for long term?

[@siddharthsharma8940]

It's a BMW, so the answer is NO

[@kdm313]

Great review. Thank You

[@a.sabs1]

Hey man love your videos...would you be able to do a review of the new Kia K5 Gt at some point? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@jakes5530]

16:00 alright… I’m sold. Someone please lend me $93k

[@bernardo290499111]

I own a tuned M2C and a ton of other cars including supercars, including an F12, and I can tell straight away the S55 is in another level for a turbo engine, from the high revs, instant response, torque, N/A feel (in the M2C torque delivery setup at least) and it’s overral agressiveness, I’ve had the M5C too and that engine for instance is great too, but nowhere as near as special and angry as the S55, it even has more turbo lag and other negatives when compared. I may be biased but I guess the M2C is the last proper M car, people say the steering doesnt have much feel compared to the hydraulic systems but I actually prefer it, its so much more direct and much more sorted for drifting, not like previous M3’s where you had to turn the steering wheel 10 times to counter steer, you can feel a lot of the car, especially the rear end, the M5C is a total video game to drive tho, you cant feel anything, and the G80 looks like that, a smaller M5C. Anyways no tuned ZF8, hybrid or anything will get near the F80/F82/F87 ever and I think it’s wrong you say “those things dont even matter”, of course the G80 is a better car and a great one too, but nothing worth of its price tag and especially the “M3” badge, M cars shouldnt be about comfort or refinement, if I was interested in that I’d get a mercedes which is way better in all of these aspects. Cheers

[@audiophilemetallian]

I second u. Owning the m2c for little while It is a blast to drive, simply the best one I have driven. I couldnt had the oportunity to drive g80 but i hear much more gripes bout disadvantages over the last s55z. Hopefully check myself soon. But seems the s58 looks like a more faster b58 than a upg over s55.

[@bernardo290499111]

@@audiophilemetallian Yes, a friend of mine drove an G80 and told me it definetly has more turbolag than the S55 for example, I wish I could drive one too just to check it out, M2 plataform ftw

[@pacoflyer]

It has more lag because it has bigger turbos, tuned these are 700 awhp/whp 9 sec cars. It has a massive top end gain over the f80. F80 falls off a cliff on the top end.

[@chengshi]

10:47 - the amount of grip!

[@AdrianKurian]

Probably the last BMW with a manual.

[@musicfreak2080]

As soon as gme moons I'm buying one

[@bcvijasiu]

Great review as always. A question! Do you have any concerns with the direct injection system and the carbon build up that comes with it? Yes, a manual would be my choice as well, but would you choose an M3 manual or IS500 auto, knowing that 2UR has both direct and port injection and is proven to be reliable or would you go with S58 and stick and take whatever the S58 gives you down the road? Maybe I am just overthinking this reliability issue!

[@amiller2121]

Yes you are.

[@PatalJunior]

If you are thinking about reliability, maby this isn't the car for you, sure it's great to have a reliable engine, but this is about the *power*, not *reliability*.

[@bcvijasiu]

@@PatalJunior so you don't think you can have both? 🤔

[@amiller2121]

@@bcvijasiu Germans are usually on the cutting edge and reliability is not their foremost concern. In my opinion, if these vehicles are well maintained, they'll be mostly reliable. From a performance standpoint, there is absolutely no comparison between the S58 and and the IS500 engine. The former is an absolute monster whereas the latter is nicely balanced V8 with the benefits of natural aspiration, but is performance-wise is several tiers below the BMW engine. If you think you can be satisfied being in that tier, then maybe the Lexus is the right choice for you.

[@bcvijasiu]

@@amiller2121 that is a fair point.

[@sights1018]

Truly a dream driving machine. 🚦😳💨💨💨😳

[@techbeyond6973]

U automatically know this is the US when just two cars block the way in front of you on the highway, the car on the left thinking that it has the right to keep left since it is going the speed limit. pftttttt that's why we won't ever have a Autobahn !!

[@jeffthejinjer]

Just remember the more the HP the less reliable it will be, look at all the X5 M engines that had to be replaced. The vehicle will never be the same after an engine replacement, i.e. mostly NVH complaints. Hate to be negative but if you want a reliable vehicle get a base model BMW with a non-turbo engine and you can keep it much longer! These M5 Comps would be good if you have a warehouse collection and just let it sit.

[@DavidJCarrell]

Should I cancel my C8 order and get one of these?

[@NewEra0G]

No

[@smithjohn2416]

@TheTopher Which BMW would you recommend to be a comfortable, but potentially quick daily cruiser? One that isn't too flashy, less carbon fibre and more wood grain. One with a true luxury car ride, though with a bit of oomph?

[@kerunbindra4053]

e63s

[@truhshy]

Like any 3 series lol

[@just_a5.7]

@@truhshy 340i

[@just_a5.7]

Hellcat

[@R56Cooper]

Hi Topher! How does BMW's lane centering semi-autonomous tech compare to hyundai/KiA/Genesis Highway Driving Assist?

[@betagabor97]

Any chance you will do a video on the new mustang mach1 in the near future?

[@305Nick]

YESSS FINALLY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!

[@Clarkeisawesome]

Why the heck did they not put a dual clutch in this?

[@jamal5152]

Insane car.. wow..

[@mfmantica]

New Speedmaster nice

[@billymania11]

The M3 has become a cruiser. Not a bad thing but some of us are dismayed by the weight and size. Let's see what the new gen M2 will be bring.

[@KandiMan]

He literally spent the whole driving portion of the video praising the handling and grip, and your takeaway is that it’s a “cruiser”?

[@billymania11]

@@KandiMan I drive an M2 so I know what I am talking about.

[@KandiMan]

@@billymania11 Nice car. I traded in my ‘21 M2 Competition 6-speed for a G82 and can tell you this car isn’t a cruiser by any means. In fact, it goes around corners faster than my old M2 (which is why I traded it in).

[@pacoflyer]

@@KandiMan So many people just looking at weight, Lightning Lap proved that this year. Way faster than all the other stuff bmw made.

[@pacoflyer]

Excited for my m3X coming "eventually" Prob a year wait lol

[@ChiefofBeneath]

The grill is great. Looks aggressive

[@s.c.1972]

How do you think it would actually be though as a daily driver? The performance is amazing but I wonder if all the noise and stiffness after a while would start to get to you and most people would want something more comfortable?

[@TheTopher]

Depends on your tolerance 🤷‍♂️ I know 50 year olds who drive straight piped GT3s hahah