2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | Super Car Sedan?

[@sofullcole]

Great now I have a car that truly represents my businessman attitude. A manic blend of unnecessary and offensive. Just enough to let my subordinates know that I own them and that any mistake they make will cost them a fortune.

[@fzr1000981]

80% of M drivers truly drive like azzholes. See them all the time weaving in and out of traffic, cutting people off. With any luck they sail off into a guard rail

[@WhiteMouse77]

How does it drive in bulletproof vest? And isn't it uncomfortable always having gun under pillow forever sleeping w/ one eye open?

[@pablobrown3966]

Ah yes, the Patrick Bateman of vehicles.

[@GOLD_FEVER]

@@WhiteMouse77 Actually having my subcompact under the pillow i don't feel a thing... You'd think it would be really feelable through the pillow but i guess my pillow is really cushy ...

[@openranks4519]

Outdated and waaay too overpriced for an ICE vehicle in these modern times👎🙄

[@cpg8000]

You guys are on top of your game. This is so good, don’t EVER agree to review a car from a manufacturer with the contingency that you have to interview their “sales” team as part of the agreement. If they have a good product, they ought to be begging you to review it.

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

Who does this?

[@gerbel01]

@@andrewrossnagel9433 Ford with the v8 raptor I'm guessing is the reference

[@GMANistheleet]

they kinda did that with their FL5 video. salesman did his pitch to justify a mark up on a new car lol

[@johnl.38]

​@@GMANistheleet"we don't markup our civic type R's." "But yeah all our mark ups go to veterans."

[@richardm123]

The audio mixing during the driving impressions segment was absolutely spot on, well done. I feel it really conveyed the emotion that you were feeling while driving while still being able to comprehend what you were saying.

[@HannahsGarage]

Seriously. Excellent work by the geese

[@SimRan-ur5nl]

It was from the NFS Carbon right?

[@MrXeyd]

Look at the production value, the chemistry between the hosts. Look at the balance of serious informative content you get nowhere else + entertainment that's not sycophantic toward the OEM's marketing. This is the best car channel on YT and has been for a while.

[@dielaughing73]

By a mile

[@cuzimaluzer777]

No one else makes videos like these guys.

[@aircanuck]

Even if I don't care about the vehicle, I CARE ABOUT THE VEHICLE with these guys. Truly the best in the game.

[@davidperri8862]

you should also check out the channel Throttle House

[@mitul.323]

It even has a watermark

[@CollegeFootballNerds]

Kudos for the B roll in this episode. The camera work was outstanding. Really enjoyed the drone shot on the drift through the corner.

[@dougrobinson8602]

You guys need to do a mash-up video of you giggling on the track, or when Jack goes full simian on the street. Priceless. No other channel seems to have as much fun driving as you do. With the possible exception of Cammisa on Hagerty. Keep the fun coming!

[@alexcoyg3281]

This is an amazing car, but for 95 % of people this is not affordable, sadly, I used to look at M3 in my 20s like something i could consider buying in a used marker, i stopped looking at M cars as something realistic in my 30s, its incredible/unbelievable how much money you need to keep a car like that in a mint condition. P.S. make that 99.2% *

[@misternordberg3675]

Great comment, more like 99% can't afford this.

[@EnternalFlamez]

Yeah 99% is a closer number, as the top 1% in America make around 350k which this car will still be a 1/3rd of your annual income .

[@giantblob7075]

you could always get an older gen, maybe even the oldest. Still expensive to buy but you could learn to work on them by yourself since they are a lot more simple. Perhaps E30 or E36. Always thought classic bimmers were something special. They may even offer a more authentic driving experience, unhindered by electronics.

[@harryspeakup8452]

Get an M240i x-drive instead. Looks apart, it will eat any older M3 for breakfast, and is much more the physical footprint of an older M3, and in the UK at least it's not much more than half the price of this M3 Comp x-drive. This new M3 is the size of an E39 M5, and far far faster, and really not in the same market segment that the M3 used to be in.

[@zooski151]

Not true. You need a garage and not park in just anywhere. I have a C63s and average $500 a year on maintenance over 4.5 years. Pads are $800 and last me for 3 years. I don’t drive in the winter as I’m in Canada. My car is spotless and the value is near what I paid new. Insurance is more on a civic somehow. I pay $1700 a year and I am 39. Hope this helps

[@par__m3]

The fact that guys are running 9s in these with a tune and downpipe is nuts. I love my G80 M3 manual, but I'm always in awe of how fast the Competition models are.

[@0Camus0]

You can tune it too, my M4 G82 is doing 6.75s in 60 to 130 mph, the clutch is burning and slipping though, but there are options from Clutchmasters already.

[@gmoneii1117]

@@0Camus0 - glad to see someone educated on the G8x. I’ve seen tuned MT G80 smoke a G80 Comp. As they say, The sky is the limit!

[@fzr1000981]

@@0Camus0 I've heard shifting is kind of rubbery, did you install a short shift kit? Believe that trans will limit modded power, what is it rated for?

[@0Camus0]

@@fzr1000981 Yes, a bit rubbery as any other BMW manual trans. I don't think the trans will have issues, so far pushing about 670 whp and the clutch is the weak link. Look for G80_Soom, he has upgraded clutch and pushing over 700 whp with no issues.

[@par__m3]

@@0Camus0 Yeah I have Racechip right now which is friendly with pump gas and the stock clutch, but if I get more power hungry I'll send the ECU off and upgrade the clutch. I think we are in the same manual g8x IG chat, btw.

[@dawnpoint]

I love seeing how far Jack has come from his first review. Excellent work.

[@aol_cad]

So weird, watching this, I had the exact same thought.

[@MalcolmCir]

All Jack really needed was some track time in an MK8 GTI to loosen up a bit. 😂 I love watching these two get giddy behind the wheel...

[@12ealDealOfficial]

A SECOND car in one week! The automotive gods have blessed this channel.

[@thoththeatlantean]

One of the best reviews ever guys! i've never used the 30 second rewind so many times in one video lmfao

[@Gjeebs]

hahahaha " I don't f*ckin know" that was way better than a real answer. Great work on this review

[@clifftaylor3295]

This video makes me so happy. I love watching to joy you guys have while pushing the M3 to its limits.

[@eurly93]

I don't think I've ever seen Mark giggle in a car like this before. He definitely appears to be on the edge of joy and terror with Jack behind the wheel :P

[@savagegeese]

In the passenger seat that car is flying. I am mixed on BMW but thats a fast car.

[@security_threat]

Would you miss anything going to this from a 992 C4S/4GTS? Both are 3L turbo engines with a rear biased AWD! Thanks!

[@jackholmes8105]

Yes the 992 is the vastly better driving car. It does a much better job hiding what it is doing for you. You feel far more connected to the experience of driving in the 911.

[@benedict6027]

@@jackholmes8105 having driven both. It’s like this. M cars are going to wow normal people in every way. Porsches are going to wow people who’ve been driving nice sports cars and M cars.

[@karlk.6819]

You'll miss a manual+awd combo, the right weight distribution, a nice mahogany wood interior, that great aftermarket support that may turn your car in a dakar like vehicle if you want to. Please don't do the switch!

[@AutoVidzzz]

I come back to this video time and time again. It's so good seeing you guys laughing and enjoying this car.

[@jmlupoludowicy1239]

Watching the two of you giggling like schoolgirls never gets old! 😊👍🏻

[@jmdixon1]

I bought this car mostly due to this review and, omg, it's everything you've said. Great video and thank you!

[@titostacos114]

what spec did you get currently considering this or some other sports car

[@jmdixon1]

@@titostacos114 I ordered a 2023 M3 Comp with xdrive, in Isle of Man green. Got most options except the carbon ceramic brakes, which I wish I had gotten. The steel brakes perform fine for my driving, but they shed so much brake dust, makes cleaning the front wheels a massive pain. I also didn't get the adaptive cruise, because the radar unit is placed inside one of the front kidneys; just looks bad on this car. This M3 is probably the best all-around vehicle I've ever had. Wish the US got the wagon!

[@jmdixon1]

@@titostacos114I ordered it in IoM Green paint and black standard leather seats, with everything *except* carbon ceramic brakes and the autopilot features (which adds an ugly radar square in the front driver's-side kidney grill). Only regret is not getting the carbon ceramic brakes, as they don't produce brake dust, like the steel ones do. These wheels are a pain to clean!

[@bobwilliams1177]

I own a 22 M3 CompX. This video does the car absolute justice. My family fits comfortably and you can just cruise. Or dial it up and it goes absolutely bonkers. You can fit two suitcases and go for a weekend trip. Or you can take it to the track and light up 98% of the cars out there.

[@thomasengel1459]

Yeah but it’s atrociously ugly

[@bobwilliams1177]

It’s all subjective. I’ve received 99% love on it. I only had one old geezer tell me it was ugly. It looks brilliant in person

[@bobwilliams1177]

@@Ryan-ng7kf I hope your wait is not as bad as mine. It took 10 months from when I put a deposit down.

[@petkokrushev3840]

@@bobwilliams1177 If it was a pretty car, it wouldn't cause F80 to go up in price

[@nick71692]

Agreed I just took delivery of mine. Videos and pictures make it look hideous. In person it’s mean as hell.

[@conradaleshire4428]

LOL Watching him try and review the car while passenger and not being able to get out the words just proves how amazing and visceral this car is. Great video, hope you guys are doing well and having fun.

[@kurtkaster5666]

6:34 The most honest bit of automotive journalism I've ever heard.

[@abelldeez2146]

No lie I'm drinking sake and dipping rolls and I'm literally just watching this another time because it was just too much fun. Cheers boys y'all are the best 👌

[@abdel4477]

I was waiting for your guys to review this; really great job. Worth the wait

[@mikeralph3578]

I can’t wait to get one! A couple of years of depreciation and I’m all over it!

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Your joy of driving is totally infectious 😍

[@isolatedintegration1154]

"I find this highlighter yellow with blue interior quite tasteful..." has the song "Eyesore" up on the screen. You are a genius.

[@duckylucky6505]

Since a lot of this is customizable, can you option for a less hideous front grill?

[@Kajico]

Had the pleasure of taking the M3/M4 Comp out on a COTA during a BMW driver's event and as a track newbie (especially at COTA) it was terrifying because of the speeds we were hitting. The car made it effortless though and really allows people of varying levels of driving experience to be able to push those fast speeds. I own an M2 Comp and I absolutely love that car for the driver engagement feel and you definitely don't have any of that feel in the M3/M4 Comp. I think though, that if you really want driver engagement, wait for the next gen M2 or find yourself a prior gen M2/M2C in manual. If you want to just have a lot of fun and don't care about wanting a manual or engagement, then the M3/M4 comp with xdrive is the better way to go especially if you have the money.

[@lwdn3379]

I currently have an M2C in manual and love the car, but find myself wanting something with a bit more tech/luxury inside for daily activities, but still looking for that driver engagement so I've been very much eyeing the G82 as the next move - in manual. Lucky on you for making that event, I wanted to myself!

[@fzr1000981]

The new M2 is just as disconnected and numb, just get an M4 if you're a Beemer fan

[@CapELarry]

I put a deposit on a base manual M4 two days ago. I’m still not a fan of the grille but everything else is spot on for me. The M4 is NOT getting the updated dashboard like the M3 for 2023, so I figured I had to act before they screw it up next year.

[@gmoneii1117]

Interesting. I put down a deposit down two months ago for the G80 mt. They told me that the car I’m ordering will be delivered w/ new dash, bc I could Not get a 22’. Im cool w/ it tho, since I currently drive a 21’ M340i that has the same dash. Cheers bruv.

[@deanchur]

There's a few companies that offer grill replacements already so you have options

[@bbombasot]

Just for clarification, the M4 will be getting the updated dashboard in calendar year 2023-- it will be part of the midyear LCI. If you want id7/not the stuck-on screens, work with your CA to order before a July build date.

[@zigforjustice]

Holy moley, the camerawork was FANTASTIC

[@michaelcheshareck3275]

I got to track my G80 M3 Comp Xdrive at Sonoma and Laguna Seca, and it was a huge amount of fun. At Laguna Seca it was my first time solo in the car with no instructor or lead/follow, and on my last 20 minute session (my 7th of the day) I managed a 1:41.8 on dying tires and brakes. Can’t wait until I go back to Laguna Seca in September to shoot for a 1:39.XX if I can get a run without much traffic. The best part is I road tripped to Monterey with the wife and my dog in the M3 in comfort, hammered it on track, and had a relaxing vacation and drive back after the track day. That versatility really makes the car worth it to me, I just love to drive it.

[@outwestinc]

Was waiting for Jack to demonstrate the M-SchlongHölder on the front seat.

[@damirmajer5905]

I’m just watching because you’re great guys as always . Greetings from Croatia

[@dragonsystems5973]

I work at a BMW dealership in a very upscale market as a detailer, and I see and handle several of these cars a week, I even detailed a previous gen frozen blue M3 CS a couple weeks ago... its crazy cause I watch these videos and forget how cool some of this stuff is... all I see is work when I see these things

[@koopaGG]

I've owned my M340i for a year and just had a chance to drive this today and I totally get it now. I need this thing in my life.

[@newtagwhodis4535]

Best, most in-depth reviews on this platform brothers. Bravo! Amazing stuff as always

[@aaaaachew]

It’s all subjective but there is nothing tasteful about the design or color combination of that car. From an performance standpoint, it’s a masterpiece. I remember Albert Biermann, the former head of M saying he left for Kia because of BMW’s culture and the direction they were going which was more focused on marketing and less so in engineering. I recall him saying they had cut engineering testing by something like 30-40 percent and increased their marketing dept by about the same amount. Probably one of the reasons the older cars are rising so much in value.

[@cdcdcd6777]

but the result seems to be crap design with masterful engineering, so they were right to cut 30 of engineers?

[@SHELBYGT645]

yeah but i also dont want a pos bmw from 1990 with shit plastic yeah its more analog but at todays standards is not gonna cut it

[@Dowlphin]

You see what the cynical marketing people are trying to do with that color combination, though, right?

[@mitchellsteindler]

I like the colors. I hate the design

[@highflysugar]

I’m not sure Kia was a step up in engineering from BMW??

[@dasautogt]

I'm glad you lads had fun with that one.😁. Peak ICE performance.

[@EFRANEED]

I enjoyed the driving impressions so much, the excitement is contagious lol

[@jaball77]

6:52 should be the thumbnail for this video. Just pure joy.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Absolutely sensational video guys!

[@vasiliibelocosov5030]

So xdrive can be turned off and sent all the power to rear wheels ! That’s amazing

[@dndodd100]

Always entertaining to watch your reviews. Thanks

[@danielgladston1785]

I'm definitely with Jack at the end. This thing's absurdly fast, but I'd still miss shifting gears myself. In a few years, I'm thinking a well kept, low-mileage RWD manual M3 in Isle of Man Green will be the move.

[@aidenworth8186]

Amazing video! You guys are great at giving the viewer an idea of what it would actually like to be inside. Well done! Great summary at the end as well.

[@TheChannel1978]

"I thought we already did this car". Mark's dead statements are pure gold

[@Schwabz33]

I have F82 2020 M4 comp DCT.. love that car.. just ordered 2023 M4 6MT… looking forward to it.

[@RobertMayfair]

I love how they giggle together when they drift around the track.

[@slenfe]

Long standing M fan and owner at the end I could not stomach the look and found myself with a CT4 V BW 6 Speed and I am happy (my first domestic car)

[@danr154]

thats literally the car i want as my manual transmission fun car. ill never afford it, so plase enjoy the hell out of it for me.

[@petkokrushev3840]

BMW has the worst design line of all the brands right now

[@Savorychicken41]

I’ve been a long time fan as well. No performance capabilities can ever make up for that terrible design choice. I’m officially done with BMW m3’s/ m4’s if they look like that going forward.

[@NonStops909]

Mark's spicy personality shining through with the music, b roll transition into finally thoughts. Very nice

[@rollotomassi8251]

Well done video. Top notch as always

[@Ryan-wf7sh]

My tip gets a little bit wet whenever I hear mark and jack giggle like that… fun video fellas

[@misternordberg3675]

That's enough.

[@emmanuelvelazquez3197]

Classic !! lol I love it: “ how does the all wheel drive change the way this thing drives ?” “ I don’t f*****g know !” As he grips the bucket seats with the biggest smile on his face !

[@harryszeto8292]

The upcoming M3 CS will be so sick

[@mcd5082]

Hanging it out there jack! I love it. Waiting on mine from the port.

[@pdbnc]

Usually a few years after Zee Germans screw up the styling on one of their sedans, I eventually make my peace with it, especially after seeing a few in person. But not the "angry atomic beaver" M3/M4. This thing is hideous. It will always be hideous. It will never not be hideous. Which is a crying shame, because everything about the car is perfectly styled and proportioned from the front wheel arches back. I can't imagine dropping almost a hundred G's on something this ugly.

[@Filipolis]

Have personally heard many people say that it looks better in person, but I have to agree with you that it really doesn't. There's a new 2 series parked somewhere I pass frequently and the same story applies to that car as well. Really distasteful cars.

[@gadeane287]

'Angry, atomic beaver.' -- love it! Best laugh I've had in a week. Thank you.

[@fzr1000981]

Just get a 2023 M2 with the same motor

[@americanAlienBoy]

A friend of mine tried to defend its looks by saying it was tolerable in a dark color, with a blacked out grill. My reaction was, “so it looks ok if you can’t tell what it looks like.”

[@hotdog9262]

the rear section could ideally been styled like the 20+ old german sedans. now a days they slump down like an upside down banana

[@ADR.Hi-Gain]

'You guys Rock!!!! Both of you in" happy mode ". Awesome!!!

[@verde629]

Nissan was ahead of its time. This is basically a Nissan GTR lol. People were saying the car was too fast now they love it lol

[@zlliksddam]

First baha. Been looking forward to this!

[@0Camus0]

And that's stock, some people are running 9.7s in the 1/4 mile and 5.5s in the 60 to 130 mph with just Downpipes and E45 tune.

[@SevernayaCI]

Geez! Seriously? That's 911 Turbo performance....

[@ZeeHK]

Really enjoyed this piece!

[@OxiSG]

Got to drive one around COTA and man was that thing fast, but too much for the street, the limits are too high to enjoy.

[@future62]

Yeah if you're not taking this to the track this thing is pointless. Even a damn M340i is a lot for the street; it's basically as fast as an F10 M5 with less weight. Too much

[@cwx8]

That's the issue with all new M cars. And it's why I like the series cars better these days. But you can't get them in manual anymore.

[@dougrobinson8602]

@@cwx8 Not having a manual available on a non-M sedan or coupe is heinous. To get a manual in a BMW outside of the M-cars, you have to buy a Toyota. SMH.

[@cwx8]

@@dougrobinson8602 truly sad. I'd pay extra too. But cost cutting has just begun for bmw. Gotta keep that profit growing.

[@outforaripper]

the videos have been excellent lately

[@landonjennings-stoyles9804]

Excellent as always!

[@juliustan9647]

Best video so far!

[@jimparsons61]

These cars depreciate so fast because of their maintenance costs and they're planned obsolescent parts under the hood that melt, especially the ones That are made in the u. Yes.

[@wass006]

Never seen you guys have so much fun on the track.

[@wesleywalls7582]

Glad to hear you stating you’d ultimately buy the base with a manual.

[@pistolpete6321]

Fantastic review! Epic car!

[@Handlechickenwing]

The way you look at Jack in the shop. that's true love

[@officialjeremiahrussell]

FUCK YES. I have been waiting for this review and I’m glad I can sit back and enjoy it. Thanks for the content 💪🏾🚀

[@minigiant8998]

hope mine is finally going into production. this video makes me so excited!

[@riceboy890]

its an amazing piece of tech but i've never been less inspired by a performance vehicle

[@fegik5922]

It's these guy's reactions that make up the show over production stunts, love it🤣🔥

[@Ecuador006]

Love my M(mazda) 3 ! 🔥

[@frankre8951]

Great review!!

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

This video is so cool! Thank you! 👍🏻

[@clubracer6]

That was fun! The ultimate kid hauler and yes, manual RWD for sure. Really hoped the last clip would be that spin in slow motion!

[@kevinb.jonesphotography4571]

Great video!

[@moonsapling]

No SUV can come close to this much fun and practicality :)

[@paulitik7]

I thought the M2 was the only manual M left. Awesome. Yeah. I would probably go base with manual. This would be a killer last manual transmission car.

[@abdulazizalmnsor2237]

Waiting for the Z vs Supra clash Hopefully there will be drag and roll racing

[@_chipchip]

Why do I love that blue interior so much? Must be the 80’s kid in me.

[@tehrage115]

Have essentially the same exact car. Love every minute of it.

[@tehrage115]

Awesome review vid too!

[@AlanDampog]

great review! thanks!

[@mynock250]

I never seen you guys have so much fun \, and look so scared in a car. Great video.

[@Persocondes]

liked, commented and subscribed for the algorithm!

[@povertyspec9651]

Great to see the Seiran Blue Z behind Jack in the Shoppe at the end!

[@akdomun]

Needed some more POV footage - it was addictive!

[@wesleywalls7582]

This car needs a manual…which is what has me leaning toward the CT4-V Blackwing…for significantly less costs.

[@Desertduleler_88]

I have to admit l liked the colour and trim decor in this car.

[@sickjohnson]

Great car, good on the engineers at BMW for rewriting physics! You guys are at the top of the game in performace car reviews...manufacturers need to recognise this fact and ensure you guys get these cars first! If there already isn't any of the M3 CxD's left to sell, I am betting they are all sold out as of now! Keep them coming guys, love the short form big time!

[@jbmwm2327]

Could you compare the M3 against the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Model Year 2022?

[@RK1FX]

m3 crushes it... but looks... I'd say the alfa

[@PauloSilva-ui8gp]

Giulia Gta or Gtam would be more interesting...

[@OffRoadRedneck]

this channel is amazing

[@rewantasubba5180]

Most practical sport sedan, drive your family everyday and drive in your fav track.

[@kevinamayne]

That color combo is unforgivable.

[@rjwintl]

You couldn’t make up that combination if you dropped acid !!!

[@Dowlphin]

As unforgivable as the escalating upsurge of Nazis-vs-Russians. ... Or did you nazi it? 😉

[@AhsanU]

Jack pretty much hit the nail on the head with the ending comments - I chose a 6MT base M3 over the Competition xDrive because of the more engaging feeling of the 6 speed. With a CDV removal and an SSK - it's a joy to row my own gears. The only difference between the Comp and base is literally the amount of boost the car pushes - which can easily be remedied with a piggyback tune. A 6 speed M3 can be just as bonkers fast as the Comp with an easy piggyback but with the added fun of the 3rd pedal - it's the best.

[@xXMW3SKILLSXx]

Imagine if they would’ve made it beautiful like the f80. It would be the perfect car

[@dumanimjo609]

We're gonna need two precision drivers...guys that don't crack under pressure. Guys that never lose...

[@dantem306]

96k + modern dealer fee's is insane

[@davidhoffeditz285]

The 6 speed "base" M3 is $73k and doesn't really need any options.