5 MUST HAVE OPTIONS WHEN ORDERING A 2025 BMW M4 / M3

[@alanincentraljersey]

1) I thought about getting the seats, but it was a bitch getting in and out of the G80. So far, you are 0 for 1. 2) Executive package. You nailed that 1. 1 for 2. 3) Full Marino leather. Yes, huge difference, 2 for 3. 4) Parking Assist, yes again. 3 for 4. 5) Shadowline Lights. Definitely, 4 for 5, not bad. I went with Tanzanite Blue II, this is very personal of course. Brooklyn Gray is cool. I'm not a fan of Alcantara wheels and I bought the Professional Driving Package. I passed on the Carbon brakes too, I'm not tracking my car. I did the Carbon Exterior Package. Driver Assistance Package, for sure. Nice review, great car.

[@Automaz_]

Great spec you got there!! I like tanzanite blue especially in the sun

[@WherestheLogic297]

Just ordered a completely base m3. Thanks for helping

[@Automaz_]

Congrats on your order !!

[@keremakyuz1839]

The Alcantara steering wheel looks sportier and cooler, I must say, but it gets dirty really quickly if you don’t pay attention. That’s why I think a leather wheel seems like a more reasonable choice.

[@Automaz_]

Yeahhh I’m a little extra careful before I grab that wheel haha

[@dj1nnie]

@Automaz_ you forgot to mention , that because of the upgrade to 8.5, if you spec the executive package like you did, these LCIs come with Augmented Reality Video navigation option as well, hence you will notice a new windshield camera installed from the factory which serves for this option alone.

[@Automaz_]

Thing is I only use Apple car play and Waze haha. Haven’t tested out this feature to see how it is. I’ll give it a look thanks !

[@SadiyahK.Rahman]

Love the cost breakdown you gave of everything!

[@Automaz_]

Have to balance the need vs cost ratio 😂😂😂

[@wearethehaunted3831]

I was hoping you didn’t say carbon bucket seats 😂😂

[@Automaz_]

😂😂😂

[@sbukeli]

I hate them 😂

[@sanchjit321]

Istg

[@ReeseTuned]

I was curious if you did the extended shadowline trim delete? If not, could you explain what it does? The site doesn't give much information about it. Currently about to place my order for a G80 M3 Comp. Thank you for your time and this video helped me a bunch!

[@Automaz_]

Glad the video helped you! So if you look at my car you see how my side skirts are gloss black and then there are some black pieces on the rear. What the extended shadowline trim delete is it makes all that the same color as your paint. Basically color matched. Low key it looks pretty good! But i didnt know if they’d take away my Shadowline headlights if I did that. Also I like the black side skirts and black pieces in the rear as well. I’ve seen some folks get that color matched and it does look great too! Also the delete would make your mirrors the same color as your paint

[@ReeseTuned]

@@Automaz_ So I went with the exterior carbon package, so it makes me wonder if I should take that off just in case that removes all the carbon bits. I thought it was strictly for the lights and not any other exterior pieces. Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it!

[@Automaz_]

I would suggest calling your sales advisor and confirming this. I mean if they charge you $4700 for the carbon package there’s no way they can remove it due to the extended shadowline delete haha

[@Macdaddy_o]

Extended Shadowline delete. The mirror caps, spoiler, and something else I forgot on the trim, will be painted the car color instead of gloss black.

[@jusnass303]

Do you think a 2023 model is good enough? In 2025 model changes are just new headlights and steering wheel which I like. That’s all I could find.

[@Automaz_]

2023 x drive comp is an amazing car. 2024 is when the screen display changed though The 2025 has 20 additional horsepower, new steering wheel and new tail lights and new head lights Can’t go wrong either way

[@EmanAqeel-v7c]

@@Automaz_in canada at least, 2023 m3 has the large display, but the 2023 m4 doesn’t , you need to go for the 2024 m4 if you want the large screen

[@stekkis]

Can you give us an update on your midpipe and sst? Valves open on this vid?

[@Automaz_]

I have a video posted on my KZbin channel. I posted it a month or two ago take a look at that to see what the midpipe and sst valve controller set to open sound like

[@Feledwards]

Only option that I know I’m picking is the carbon ceramic brakes and ventilated seats - no carbon buckets for me. Order will be placed soon.

[@Automaz_]

Congrats! You’re going to love the car

[@bdh821]

Drivers assistance package is a must have IMO. I use it everyday on the freeway

[@Automaz_]

I bought this car to drive. I have a Tesla in the garage with full self drive and I feel lifeless when I drive that 😂😂

[@bdh821]

@@Automaz_​​⁠ IMO, driving 80mph in a straight line behind other cars or sitting in traffic at a crawl I’d say isn’t exactly engaging. Go to a track or Autox your car to get a real feel for its performance capabilities.

[@Macdaddy_o]

I agree. If you spend 30-40 minutes in bumper to bumper traffic daily, the adaptive cruise is essential. There is nothing engaging about going 20 miles an hour in stop and go traffic for 40 minutes.

[@waywardsoul4918]

Option #1 manual transmission.

[@Automaz_]

A lot people prefer the manual haha

[@bkny6798]

Car looks great man..Do you plan on adding wheel spacers and lowering it?

[@Automaz_]

Thanks bro! Yeah I plan on getting KW HAS kit to lower it and then 18 mm spacers all around. Think I’ll need lower profile fender liners so I don’t rub since I got Pirellis instead of Michelins

[@nkjrm348]

Buckets are great. Once you know how to it's easy to get in and out.

[@Automaz_]

100000% agreed

[@cecilthenstead263]

Thanks for the price breakdown. I’m looking into getting a m3 but this definitely helped a lot bro🤞🏽

[@Automaz_]

Glad the video was helpful !

[@אדירבןזקן-ל3מ]

One must have option in my opinion is Galvanic Embellisher For Controls, which is basically metal buttons for the windows and mirrors controls instead of black plastic. Much more elegant and nicer to use

[@Automaz_]

I personally don’t like those I think they look better with the plastic black haha I know it’s only $100 more option but I chose not to add it

[@bizzybezz]

They ain't metal my guy lol just a mat finish

[@bmsnybmsny272]

I have 2022 g82 m4 comp xdrive. Crazy break sqeaking noise.... do you have the same issue??

[@Automaz_]

Surprisingly no squeaking for me. A few people have told me they have that issue

[@Kamran1025]

do you have ccb? I’m aware that those squeak but if you have steel brakes then i’m not sure why they are squeaking.

[@Automaz_]

Also is the squeaking just when it’s cold or rainy?

[@bizzybezz]

Buckets are the worse lol, i've been in it, and I wasn't comfortable personally, so it varies on everybody. . nice car tho. I own bmws I love them but hate all the add ons they make u pay for. I got BK grey on my x3 it's a great color and hides a lot of dirt

[@Automaz_]

Yeah it’s all preference bro! Team Brooklyn Grey haha

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

I would really skip the carbon buckets. They look amazing, but you can’t get a vented option and they’re extremely uncomfortable

[@Automaz_]

I think they’re so comfy haha all personal preference

[@zali9657]

The five features of ventilated seats executive package carbon ceramic rotors (worth it in the long run) M performance drivers package add individual color ( make that M unique) will definitely holds value a bit better when selling it and bonus interior full leather upholstery

[@Automaz_]

Individual colors def do hold a better value! The $900 or so the m performance drivers package is def not an expensive hit and worth it if you’re going to drive the car in rwd since you’ll need traction. Personally for me i wasn’t going to use it but looking back on it ,at the price point and considering you can’t add it later this is another option you should add just incase you will use it. You’d be surprised nowadays people looking to buy this car used are specifically looking for carbon buckets first haha. Most people I know don’t want the CCBs at the $8500 price tag and for people looking at used , the cost to replace the rotors are about $4000 each

[@bigdisme5622]

Bro no, you missed two things, adaptive cruise crontol great on long distance and the race stripe option for 1600, it really looks amazing.

[@Automaz_]

Haha I spoke about the ACC

[@bigdisme5622]

@Automaz_ no you talked about it, saying you missed it as a feature no one should not get. It's amazing :)

[@musaabdin1617]

That full leather makes a huge difference 😮

[@Automaz_]

Good looks on forcing me to get it 😂

[@bizzybezz]

It does and you would think with the price of the car it should come standard in my opinion

[@bushrakhan5722]

Jotting down the notes for my next purchase, thankyou!!

[@Automaz_]

Glad it helped you!!! Love feedback like this and hearing about anything else you guys want to see

[@annenominous7220]

Best option is to get the 2025 RS3, but other than that :) I get all the driving options, X-drive, parking assist, driving assist with auto follow... etc... I would NEVER get the carbon buckets, If you are the only person getting into your car, then you do you, if you value your friends and family, get the standard sport seats. I track about 5 times a year, on average, the regular seats are more than fine, and for street driving, the carbons are just dumb, uncomfortable and do not improve the street driving experience unless you are doing Forumula 1 :) I am glad you love them though, since you bought them! I also agree on the full leather. If you don't get the full leather, get black extended with the sensetec dash... looks like full leather that way for about 2K in saving... but only works well for black. I get ceramic breaks, cause... track. Also recommend getting the spartenburg delivery and the Mdriving school. about a 2500K option, WELL WORTH IT. I like the bling of the carbon package, but i don't like paying for it . Still, i reiterate, the 2025 RS3 will be the best street car and a solid track car that you can buy new. The M cars are all engine (S class) and mediocre handling (C or B class) . The Audi has a unique engine that is not nearly as fast as an M3/4 but I would argue it is S class because you can run it all day at the track without overheating, and that noise, WOW. The handling of the Audi is exceptional... There is a 4 second difference on a lightning lap between the RS3 and the M4CSL. That will go away with the new 2025.

[@annenominous7220]

some spelling issues there, my bad.

[@Automaz_]

With regards to the carbon seats and family and friends … I am very paranoid when they get into my car because I don’t want them to mess up the side bolsters haha. But other than that it’s just my wife and I and she has mastered how to get into the sides without damaging the side bolsters lol. As for the rs3 I may be a little bmw biased haha I think at this $100,000 price point you can’t really beat 523 hp and 479 torque and everything this car offers

[@alfpetzer5812]

Biggest must have option for this care is a weight watcher subscription - 18 tonnes is ridiculous. And a cosmetic surgeon would help.

[@Automaz_]

Lmao come on man 😂😂😂

[@alfpetzer5812]

@@Automaz_ Sorry, 1.8 not 18! They’ll get there by 2035 tho

[@srbismario]

Bucket seats are best and worst option. If you have larger back, DO NOT take bucket seats. Those are terrible for larger people. I am not talking about 200kg guys, but 90kg guys with litle bit lager back. After few minutes, it hurt so much. For me terrible. I just cannot imagine larger guys or people who train in the gym little bit more. And it is very hard to get in or out, ok for the driver, but if you take any older person, very hard task. But for track and if you are smaller person or have thin back, those are great.

[@Automaz_]

I agree 100% with everything you said bro

[@Nick-hz2kl]

BMW carbon buckets are so dope

[@Automaz_]

Thanks bro!

[@Bigtank1012]

Those definitely aren’t stock seats but they are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Automaz_]

Appreciate it !!!

[@Bigtank1012]

@@Automaz_ loving the car how does it drive performance wise

[@Automaz_]

A stock car this powerful and this fair price point is pretty unreal haha. 523 hp and it flies

[@Bigtank1012]

@@Automaz_ I’m excited to grab one soon I know that car gets a lot of attention

[@Nabeel-vu6tz]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Automaz_]

🫡🫡🫡

[@jameswatson7218]

With a manual those seats are not good

[@Automaz_]

I have a few friends who chose the manual and they love the seats too!

[@MrAndres6935]

Those are pretty took at there not as comfortable especially the piece between your legs naw and the side parts in and out naw

[@Automaz_]

I love them haha

[@FLYBOY123456789]

i don't agree with any of your recommendations...to me, they're all personal preferences. just saying for a friend. what you really need is a good set of brushes to clean your wheels...appreciate the 4k.

[@Automaz_]

What options did your friend go with ?

[@FLYBOY123456789]

@@Automaz_ Standard seats - more comfortable. Never plans to track it. Front ventilated seats. Drive recorder...that only works when you push a button or in an accident. Basic red leather...nothing on dash...The Competition upgrade is probably the only option you need...the other options are preference. And for brake dust - carbon ceramic brakes...and one last option - X drive...do most drivers need all wheel drive? Probably not...unless you're in snow...that's what my friend said...again, nice 4K video...keep 'em coming.

[@delhiwala9875]

100k car without sunroof wow

[@Automaz_]

It’s an M vehicle. It’s a crime to purchase an M without a carbon fiber roof 😂😂😂

[@delhiwala9875]

@@Automaz_ i m buying this car in a few bro i will buy with sunroof i don't like car without sunroof but black roof look dope

[@ShortLifeHax]

*Absolutely* *not the carbon buckets* *if i sold it once with carbon buckets one would be retarded to buy it again.*

[@Automaz_]

What didn’t you like about the carbon buckets

[@ShortLifeHax]

@@Automaz_ just practicality for me they weren't comfortable not for driving in LA 2+ hours a day. For the track yes they're good but I don't track mine like some owners. To each their own though, the default seats for my use case are a good balance for me. Even my BMW dealer Crevier agreed saying "damn the carbon buckets aren't for you either?" Apparently that option is a hard sell or not as popular and they're one of the largest BMW dealers in the country, so I guess they have a lot of datapoints on consumers. I mean if I had a GT3 or GT4 that's a different story...carbon everything, track only. It's the same with watches some people prefer rolesor two tone, in my case I go all in sold gold or everrose it's all preference.

[@Automaz_]

Yeah it’s all preference. Personally I like the fit of the carbon buckets and how I’m always snugged in even for daily driving. I’m going to do a review of the seats with my wife to see her opinion lolll

[@jfnovae]

I ordered w carbon buckets. I work from home. 5to6k miles per year on average. The buckets feel great once youre in them. They look the truth. I skipped the parking assistant. I dont want extra camera or the camera in the bumper top center.

[@Automaz_]

Great choice on the buckets !

[@busterb6562]

Are you also speaking for people who weigh around 260 pounds with a big frame and a big ass when you say the bucket seats are the way to go?

[@Automaz_]

That would be a little uncomfortable

[@busterb6562]

@@Automaz_ 😂😂👍