2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | Super Car Sedan?

We review the new 2023 BMW G80 M3 Competition with AWD. This spec is over $92,000, which may seem insane but it has the performance to match. We cover the good and the bad, including the technical details. We take the M3 to the track and show off its speed. Other options are Mercedes AMG, Audi RS3, Lexus RCF, Toyota Supra, and Nissan Z.
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The Technical Review of M3 and M4:
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Index:
00:00 Interior Impressions
1:49 Mechanical Impressions - Suspension and Changes
5:12 The Track Drive at Autobahn Country Club
8:28 Monkey Mode Engaged
8:54 Final Thoughts

[@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Outdated and waaay too overpriced for an ICE vehicle in these modern times👎🙄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."

[@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

[@MrSonUMad]

It even has a watermark

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 .

[@Warrior11117]

@@Marsfrogie222 no it doesn’t, not in this new G body platform.

[@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.

[@dawnpoint]

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

[@AKrider29]

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...

[@clifftaylor3295]

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

[@Gjeebs]

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

[@12ealDealOfficial]

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

[@jmlupoludowicy1239]

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

[@thoththeatlantean]

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

[@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.

[@abdel4477]

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

[@newtagwhodis4535]

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

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Your joy of driving is totally infectious 😍

[@AutoVidzzz]

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

[@dasautogt]

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

[@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.

[@EFRANEED]

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

[@RobertMayfair]

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

[@dndodd100]

Always entertaining to watch your reviews. Thanks

[@mikeralph3578]

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

[@damirmajer5905]

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

[@outwestinc]

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

[@fegik5922]

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

[@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!

[@zigforjustice]

Holy moley, the camerawork was FANTASTIC

[@NonStops909]

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

[@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 👌

[@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

[@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

[@isolatedintegration1154]

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

[@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.

[@mcd5082]

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

[@rollotomassi8251]

Well done video. Top notch as always

[@wass006]

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

[@ZeeHK]

Really enjoyed this piece!

[@landonjennings-stoyles9804]

Excellent as always!

[@Schwabz33]

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

[@jaball77]

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

[@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.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Absolutely sensational video guys!

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

This video is so cool! Thank you! 👍🏻

[@ADR.Hi-Gain]

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

[@AlanDampog]

great review! thanks!

[@minigiant8998]

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

[@kurtkaster5666]

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

[@povertyspec9651]

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

[@juliustan9647]

Best video so far!

[@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!

[@TheChannel1978]

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

[@akdomun]

Needed some more POV footage - it was addictive!

[@zlliksddam]

First baha. Been looking forward to this!

[@pistolpete6321]

Fantastic review! Epic car!

[@mynock250]

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

[@frankre8951]

Great review!!

[@Handlechickenwing]

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

[@outforaripper]

the videos have been excellent lately

[@kevinb.jonesphotography4571]

Great video!

[@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 💪🏾🚀

[@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.

[@tehrage115]

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

[@tehrage115]

Awesome review vid too!

[@MrIlovebmw86]

I love this review!!!

[@ncorsini8471]

Looks like an absolute blast. Thing is definitely a beasttttt

[@nanopotato420]

Damn new dream car unlocked!

[@Persocondes]

liked, commented and subscribed for the algorithm!

[@_chipchip]

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

[@riceboy890]

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

[@moonsapling]

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

[@harryszeto8292]

The upcoming M3 CS will be so sick

[@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.

[@TC-rc1zf]

that's nice letting Mark stand on a bucket for the under carriage segment

[@mr2981]

i love how jack is always so, uh, 'body positive'.

[@bobdole362]

this channel is amazing

[@Pd-17]

Great information. Almost ready to part with my X6. Not yet though.

[@wesleywalls7582]

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

[@VEEZER1]

2:36 always dreaming of wearing a pair of sunglasses lol

[@mikem314]

Always loved the M3

[@BNGamesYT]

When Jack starts giggling, you know its good.

[@vasiliibelocosov5030]

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

[@Desertduleler_88]

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

[@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

[@Ecuador006]

Love my M(mazda) 3 ! 🔥

[@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.

[@dumanimjo609]

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

[@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.

[@stoneeh]

Never thought I'd think this about one of those heavy ass lame turboed yachts, but: I want one. Despite it shouldn't, this clearly drives very very well.

[@FinalVibes]

Having the ability to go 100% to front is great. I race on the track backwards all the time.

[@duckylucky6505]

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

[@andreajackson5293]

I adore this car!

[@Bladernner2049]

What a fun moment for you 2

[@attananightshadow]

Front end looks like something to be relieved into; colour confirms it. “Multivitamin-Yellow”

[@xXMW3SKILLSXx]

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

[@willesco5211]

Damn that looks fun

[@gladdy02]

Wow, a BMW that the Goose actually likes and seems to be having fun in! 😳

[@abdulazizalmnsor2237]

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