BMW M3 CS F80 Review

Welcome to the ultimate long term owner review of the BMW M3 CS! From the streets, to the track meets, with over 2 years of ownership experience, data, and thoughts to dive into, this is the first of its kind review for the BMW M3 CS, from an actual owner's perspective.
Future classic? Would you ever buy one? Do you have one and do you agree/disagree with my thoughts and observations? Be sure to share your opinions below!
Also, if you want to see a full film chapter outline with timestamps then just scroll to the bottom of this description!
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Long Term Review Film Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Sunsetting A Generation
2:30 - Differences Between Base, Competition, CS
3:55 - Track Intro/Prep
5:39 - M Performance Exhaust Showcase
6:20 - Options, Specs, Performance Figures, Handling
9:10 - On Track Brake Performance
10:15 - Track Recap/Conclusion
11:36 - CS Specifics Deep-dive
12:01 - Wheels & Tires
12:42 - Updated M Differential & Stability Program
12:57 - Transmission
13:11 - Steel VS. Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
13:32 - CS-specific Aerodynamic Components
13:57 - CFRP GTS Factory Hood
14:32 - Carbon Fiber Roof
15:04 - Interior Showcase, Trim, Arm-rest
15:52 - Lack Of Comfort Access & Why?
16:15 - Secret Storage Cubby
16:33 - HVAC Differences & AC Performance
16:59 - CS-specific Seats, Seatbelts, & Steering Wheel
17:26 - Larger Oil Pan + 1 Extra Oil Pump = More Oil Needed
17:51 - Total CS Weight-savings
18:26 - Intro To Learnings Of Owning An M3 CS For 2 Years
18:55 - What Came Before The M3 CS?
19:31 - Living With Carbon Ceramic Brakes On The M3 CS
20:13 - Cold/Wet CCB Warning
20:36 - CCB Weight Savings & Added Benefits
21:11 - CCB Pad/Rotor Expected Lifespan
21:28 - Realities Of Having Carbon Ceramic Brakes + Cost To Replace
22:50 - Creaky Door Jambs & How To Fix
23:23 - Center Console Thoughts
23:55 - San Marino Blue Thoughts & M3 CS Color Options
24:55 - Reminder - The M3 CS & M4 CS Need More Oil!
25:18 - Factory Differences Between M3 CS & M4 CS
26:00 - Maintenance & Out Of Pocket Expenses
26:30 - Full Build List Walkthrough
26:51 - Is The CS Worth The Price Premium?
27:30 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion
27:49 - Thoughts? Questions? & The Outro
28:35 - Special Thanks + Bloopers
#bmwblog #bmwm3cs

[@bmwblog]

Will the BMW M3 CS F80 go down as a future classic?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I can't wait to hear people's thoughts!

[@nessuno5403]

Wasn't it a flop when new? The E46 M3 CSL was the last true classic... all CS after this are ///Marketing special and the F80 CS was what how the F80 should have been from the start. Can you do a similar fantastic feature on the M2 family?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@nessuno5403 Thanks for watching! Hard to beat the E46 M3 CSL! I am looking at what to do next, would you like to see a Base, Competition, and CS feature on the M2?

[@bmwblog]

@@nessuno5403 Not really. It was always seen as a great driving car. We don't have an M2, but we'll try to see what we can do.

[@mym4csstory794]

I believe it will be a future classic, as will most M cars will be eventually. 😎

[@rogier1016]

I own a 2018 M3 CS from new, and have covered 70 thousand kilometers, all highway kilometers. Including German Autobahn including top speed for extensive periods of time. The car is excellent for daily use. It is 3 cars in one, docile, sporty or just race car like (depending on the settings you choose). Therefore the price is justified. In my humble opinion.

[@bmwblog]

WOW. That's a lot of driving. Congrats for driving the car! It is a lot of fun for sure. I remember testing the car in Munich in 2018 and knew immediately that it will be a future classic

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Congrats! What color did you get? Also fully agree, it has so many purposes, from being practical with its 4 doors, to being performant and highly capable thanks to its power and handling. Glad to hear you're still happy with it :)

[@rogier1016]

@@JamesBachiciChannel San Marino blue with CCB's (look cool).

[@rogier1016]

@@bmwblog Also since covid outbreak I have not driven the car anymore except for service at BMW, so I did those miles in 16 months.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@rogier1016 I can relate to that, my daily mileage input went down quite a bit during this same time period. I'd still go out on short drives alone during the weekends though, just to enjoy the M3 CS and relax a bit.

[@Sweeneybyname]

Great video. I have an M3 CS (Lime rock with CCBs) and previously had a Comp Pack. The difference can only be appreciated when you've driven both. The CS is a much more confidence inspiring car than the Comp, plus, because of the returned suspension and lack of synthetic sound being pumped into the cabin, the CS is a much more pleasant place to spend time. Unless one day I get a chance to have an E46 CSL in Black, the CS will remain. Anyone wanting to sort the door sill creaking, take it to BMW Dealership and ask them to sort it with some special 3M tape around the seals that removes the friction and as such the noise.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks Luke, glad you enjoyed it! LRG with CCBs, that's an awesome combo (and probably one of the rarer builds too!) and yes, I completely agree, driving the CS and the Comp over some time you'll definitely notice and feel the difference. Excellent pro tip on taking the car to the dealership - although they don't all respond with the same solutions from what I've heard. Still, good info! Enjoy your M3 CS and happy motoring 👍

[@joelg34]

Picked my M4 CS in San Marino blue up four weeks back. One owner from new, CCB's, GTS gearbox software, upgraded sound system, reverse camera and interior carbon pack. I lusted after this car after I saw one in the BMW showroom when I picked up my M140i in 2019, and I am certainly not disappointed with the car, and yes she is certainly a keeper. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Huge congrats! Well done, wishing you many miles with many smiles behind the wheel 👍 come back and share your thoughts once you’re ready!

[@chms010]

Just bought a CS today. San Marino blue. Will report back but I already love it

[@bmwblog]

Good choice! Excellent choice actually.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Congrats and well done! Keep us posted on your thoughts as you get more miles behind the wheel 👍

[@welpi1983]

CCB Rotors need not to be replaced at all, except for damages(i never had). Greetings from a german, Autobahn 300km/h+ three times (M5/M6GC/M6GC) owner with CCB since BMW offer it 😉 The rotors outlive the car usually. BTW: very nice Video 😉

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for sharing! The M3 CS is my first BMW with CCBs (or at least the first one I've had for an extended period of time) that's great info, we appreciate you sharing! Stay safe out there on the autobahn!

[@bmwblog]

Thanks for sharing! Don't forget to subscribe also :)

[@mikesmcoupe9259]

This was an amazing review with great production value....LOVED IT

[@bmwblog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Really appreciate the kind words - thanks for watching!

[@irshadlatiff7259]

Just bought a used BMW M3 CS with 25,000kms on the clock 2 weeks ago. Agree that this vehicle is going to be a legend. So happy with my buy!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

That's awesome, congrats! What color did you get?

[@irshadlatiff7259]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Thanks so much... San Marino Blue. Love the colour!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@irshadlatiff7259 Excellent! Agreed, as I said in the review, San Marino Blue has ruined all blues for me 😄 hope you enjoy the M3 CS to the max, and maybe stop by and provide an update periodically 👍

[@irshadlatiff7259]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Love your reviews... Looking forward to your next post. Keep well!

[@bmwblog]

@@irshadlatiff7259 The best color choice! You nailed it! And at 25,000 kms, that's a new car :)

[@justincampos8715]

Just picked up a M3CS Black Sapphire and I cannot wait to get it on the road. It might me the lowest mile one in NA

[@bmwblog]

Ahhh very cool! We should do a video or story on it

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Catching up on comments, that's awesome to hear you picked up an M3 CS! How many miles? Congrats!

[@justincampos8715]

@@JamesBachiciChannel At the time of receiving the vehicle it had only 396 miles on the odometer. Thank you!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@justincampos8715 Wow! That’s amazing, you basically got a brand new M3 CS 👍

[@galaxian6837]

best reviewed on a BMW. Thank you! what a beast, what a beauty!

[@veepatel0101]

Thanks for the review, I am in the market for buying a used one and this has help me make my decision.

[@bmwblog]

Good choice!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad I was able to help you make a decision - enjoy it to the max 👍

[@veepatel0101]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Have you done the crank hub?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@veepatel0101 Nope, I have not

[@veepatel0101]

@@JamesBachiciChannel You sold your F80 for G80 CS?

[@stevealligan4219]

I pick my CS up this weekend….can’t wait 😅

[@bmwblog]

Congrats

[@Jermainyy]

Picked up a 2017 M3 competition dct with 72K Km in March. Coming from a 92 Accord to this beast..im still adjusting. Lots of good information you shared!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Welcome to the M side of life, and congrats! What color did you get? Glad you found value in the video :)

[@bmwblog]

Congrats! Great choice. What color?

[@anthonywright78]

Fab video, ❤. I have just ordered one with low mileage, frozen blue. Even more excited after watching your presentation. 👍

[@bmwblog]

Enjoy it

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Huge congrats 🎉 enjoy it! Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@justincampos8715]

Great video, just picked up a CS for myself.

[@bmwblog]

Good choice!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! And congrats on the CS pickup! What color?

[@joeroyallsr2741]

One of if not thee best car reviews ever. Bravah my friend. I was looking at m5 comp. And you just made me rethink my options. Really awesome 👌 review! Prefect voice for car video reviews. B-roll top shelf! Thanks for your time putting this together!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

That's so much Joe, that means a lot! Sorry for throwing your plans into a spiral, but the journey in finding your next perfect car should be enjoyed, well informed, and fun! Without a doubt an F90 M5 Comp would be awesome, but it's not a limited run gem. Unless of course you have a larger budget to play with, in which case you could start taking a peek at the M5 CS ;)

[@SimTrixSon]

Thank you for mentioning that the cs models requires 7 quarts of oil, just bought my first m car and had to jump on the m4 cs when the chance came up.

[@bmwblog]

Glad it helped

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Absolutely! It was definitely something that I wanted to include and call out because it's a very obscure fact that not a lot of service techs know about :)

[@armandodeleon7363]

A very wells presented video, I learned a lot about the M3cs. An amazing car and as you said, it is a keeper.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it and found value in watching :)

[@mikeherbert6937]

Just purchased a 2018 f80 M3 with competition package. RWD and 6 spd manual. It's a blast. Have a 2003 e39 540i/6 and a 2006 e85 Z4 as well.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Congrats on the F80 Comp purchase 👍 the build sounds nice, and the other Bavarian beasts in your stable sound like a lot of fun too 😄

[@mapcitylife8861]

Best video I have seen in a really long time 👍

[@bmwblog]

Wow! Thank you! Please feel free to share it with others and to subscribe as well!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Really appreciate that 😃👍 thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!

[@-eyl3343]

Well done~~ after watching your video, I will keep my M3 CS until I don’t when~~ I planned to trade it in for another car, finally, I will keep it as long as I can, as the extended warranty already purchased. Thank you again for your excellent video !

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thank you! Glad you found value in my video! Great call on the extended warranty, you definitely want to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that should anything catastrophic happen you'll be covered by BMW. Enjoy your M3 CS :)

[@khang336699]

Great thorough review! Loved it. In the market for a 2018 F80 M3 Comp Pkg this first half of year, and this review makes me want it even more. Cant afford a CS currently but would love one. Thanks for the in-depth information

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for the kind words - as I mentioned in the review, the M3 is the M3. You'll love the Comp, but if you can find a CS at a price point that you're comfortable with...you know what to do :)

[@autointern7371]

Best m3cs review on youtube

[@bmwblog]

Wow, thanks!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

That's high praise - thanks for the kind words 👍

[@autointern7371]

Looked at a couple of vids. This one was the one that made me buy a CS👌🏽

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@autointern7371 I’m glad I was able to help and in my own way be a part of your CS journey! Hope you have many miles full of smiles behind the wheel of your beast 👍

[@ocbanker]

GREAT video. I don't normally sit through a 30 minute video, but you knocked it out of the park and had me hooked from the start. I feel like I learned so much and enjoyed the high quality of the video. I was highly considering the M3 Comp, but after watching this, a CS may be the winner. Thank you so much and keep up the great content. You've earned a like and a new subscriber!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for watching - means a lot to know people are getting value out of our in depth films. We pour a lot of time and effort to ensure there's value present, to accompany the visuals. Thanks for dropping a comment and for subscribing :)

[@bmwblog]

The CS is def the winner. Look no further! Either M3 or M4.

[@Driver_407]

Just rolled over 68k miles on my f80. Over a dozen track days and counting. Rock solid. Never been in the shop for an issue. Great video.

[@quasarorion6362]

What people don’t understand is that this is the norm for BMW, but people who fail to take care of their cars give them a bad reputation.

[@Driver_407]

@@quasarorion6362 Totally, no money in the shop but plenty of money on fluids, preventative crankhub, etc. Just navigate any potential problems properly and you are golden.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Well done! I always get a massive smile whenever I hear owners using their cars to their fullest extent! Good for you, and thanks for watching :)

[@bmwblog]

Two questions: 1. What color? 2. What tracks? :)

[@Driver_407]

@@bmwblog Mineral Grey. Thunderhill west and east, Sonoma, Laguna later this year. Laps and footage on my channel for those interested.

[@greg5143]

I'm thinking about a pre-owned one, but since the warranty will be toast by now, I'm worried about repair costs. BMWs aren't known for reliability. What are things like these days in that realm?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I hear you, and great point to surface! It's definitely something I considered as well, but there are a few options at your disposal. You can seek out private owners that have purchased an extended warranty from BMW (either at the end of their leases, or outright when they financed/purchased the car) or you can try and find Certified Pre Owned vehicles that the dealerships may offer which include some form of warranty on their behalf. Of course these cars will fetch a bit more over vehicles that don't include a warranty, but that's a choice you'll need to make based on how comfortable you are with the idea of potentially having to pay for something out of pocket if things go south. Hope this helps, and happy car hunting! 😃

[@greg5143]

@@JamesBachiciChannel How has yours held up?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@greg5143 Thankfully I've had zero issues. Had a 15K mile check-up a few months ago for fun and it came out with flying colors!

[@Risto_DZG]

Definitely a worthy and thorough review!!! I learned so much about the CS. Fantastic work. Liked and Sub'd!!!!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Really glad you enjoyed it and found value! We appreciate the sub as well :)

[@kewltekmedia]

CS = "Competition Sport". I learned something today! Awesome video James as always!!!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Big thanks! Had to include that in 😃👍

[@bmwblog]

Initially it was Club Sport. Then over the years, they changed to Competition Sport

[@jenshajji3557]

this video is verry nice. you did a good job ! hope i will own one in the future this video give me motivation for get one when the day has come.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thank you Jens! Means a lot - and we're rooting for you and for the day you'll unlock the door to your very own CS and drive away in it 👍

[@keithabeynayake1]

Helpful review! Thanks.

[@bmwblog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@snasayed]

very detailed and nice video. I loved the video angles along with catching sun rise and sun sets with it. also, information provided is valuable.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks Saad! Glad you enjoyed it! Shooting in different lighting conditions is a ton of fun, and it's great because it gives the viewers more chances to see what the car looks like in varying conditions 👍

[@Schwabz33]

Just picked up 2020 M4 Heritage Edition- 750 made. The Car feels amazing. Mine is BMW Imola Red 2 - Love the CS.

[@bmwblog]

Good choice!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Congrats! Love seeing heritage editions 👍

[@trevorschwartz9529]

Would love to see a comparison between the m3/4 CS and the M4 GTS in depth like in this video. The M4 GTS is an obscure car that doesn’t have much coverage on the internet, or the M3 CS for that matter it’s great to see quality in depth content about it!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! We’re definitely considering making a film about the CS and GTS cars, it’s just a matter of sourcing the vehicles 😃👍

[@trevorschwartz9529]

@@JamesBachiciChannel I’ve got one you can use, the only catch is I’m in Kansas 🤣

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@trevorschwartz9529 😅 you’re just a stone throw away from Washington State 😄 we appreciate the offer, but that sounds like a logistical nightmare 👍 we’ll keep trying!

[@LowLifeAssociation]

THE BLOOPER REEL HAS ME IN STICHES!! GREAT VIDEO

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks Alexander! If you do any sort of videos, you know what I'm talking about - it's like the world around you KNOWS you're trying to record and it dials up the random noises to 11 :)

[@Burga003]

I just got my CS. I'm in love 😍 the San Marino Blue is beautiful and drives like a beast. Great video

[@DDavid-xf7kx]

Nice work! Very timely for me as I am "about to do the thing" tomorrow. I've been debating for the last 48 hours between a 2020 M4 CS + Ceramic brakes (2k miles) and a 2018 M3 CS (14k miles) - price is the same at 78k. Your video helped me make up my mind.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I appreciate the kind words, and that's fantastic! You can't go wrong with either one since they're both exceptional M vehicles. Of course now the burning question on everyone's mind is which one will you actually get? Also what colors? Let us know, we're so curious!

[@DDavid-xf7kx]

@@JamesBachiciChannel I'm leaning hard for the M3 but I'll find out in 11 hours - Can't sleep, adrenaline is too high. :). Colors: M3/Saphire Black , M4/Mebourne Red.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@DDavid-xf7kx I don’t blame you 😄 get some rest, you’re going to need it when you grab that alcantara steering wheel 👍

[@StompinOnYa]

The pure skill behind this cinematography The way you capture the CS’s true purpose and essence. I hope this video BLOWS UP, you’ve literally set a bar 👍🏾 I am currently shopping for a M4CS, for anyone with one How annoying are those door sills?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Much appreciated, thanks for the kind words Jean! Exciting, it's always fun to be car shopping - hopefully you're enjoying the journey. For me, the periodic creak from the door sills is nothing. As I mentioned, I've stopped noticing them. You can absolutely spend 5 minutes and lubricate the jambs to make it go away entirely, but it's really personal preference and your tolerance for cabin noises :)

[@bmwblog]

Feel free to share the video. It will help us quite a bit

[@MK-ov3ld]

Hej man! Thanks for the video. I just got an 2018 alpinewhite M4 CS with 2600 miles. This videos was very informative, inspiring and nice and it contributed to my purchase of this car. Im going to pick it up in a week. Just gonna let it rest in the garage until spring ;)

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad I was able to help you make the decision! Congrats! I'm assuming you already picked it up by now? What are your thoughts?

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

One very proud M4 CS owner here. Not sure how long it’ll be for though 😆

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Congrats! What color? I'm noticing the used market on cars getting hotter and hotter :)

[@bmwblog]

Why would you wanna sell it? It will only go up

[@THELEGEND-ws1iz]

@@bmwblog he is a car trader.

[@chiliconnection1]

I own a M3 cs for 3 years, and for me it was sure that this car get a future classic car. Its just a beauty blue beast. It gets a lot of fews by driving. I have San Marino blue too, and share your opinion to this colour. I just love this car and be proud to bought it new. Super Review, the titan performance exhaust is that what i don‘t have, and wish i new that icould take 😅. A really great M car, for me the most beautyfullest M3 After the e46 m3 csl ! The CS was built just for 3 month a diamond 💥❤️, regards from Bavarian Forest ✌️

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences! We appreciate the kinds words as well - glad you're happy with your M3 CS, and yes, not a lot of people are aware that the M Performance exhaust is an option. You can always add it later of course, but you may end up paying a bit more than you would as opposed to having it ordered with the M3 CS from the factory. Regardless, congrats on the M3 CS!

[@sebastianromero420]

Class my ass. They are depreciating like a normal car. Nobody wants that plastic pos with DCT only.

[@thelifeofanintj8927]

Very important to keep track of my dream car.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Looking forward to hearing back from you "I did a thing" :)

[@stevenakachian7221]

Best CS review on KZbin. Thank you!

[@bmwblog]

Glad you liked it! James nailed it!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thank you Steve - I really appreciate that!

[@proteinfart5017]

having an M4 competition and M4 cs i learned a lot from this video and can tell you the differences are huge when pushing the cars

[@bmwblog]

There is def a difference between them. The M4 CS is like the perfect car

[@mattnycm3]

Great car and video!! I have a F90 M5 Comp in Marina Bay Blue which is similar in color to San Marino Blue. I did look at this car at the dealer when it first came out but opted to wait for the M5 Comp.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I appreciate the kind words, Matt! Also, hard to say no to a F90 Comp in MBB 😄 congrats by the way!

[@bmwblog]

You can't go wrong with the M5 Comp. Don't feel bad :) Did you drive the M5 CS?

[@mattnycm3]

@@bmwblog I haven't driven the CS yet but if the opportunity arises I sure will 👍

[@mattnycm3]

@@JamesBachiciChannel 👍

[@timfitzgerald109]

Beautiful car and a sensational review. I would definitely love to add 1 to my collection 👌

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Much appreciated! I don't blame you, it's a phenomenal addition. Although now I'm intrigued to know more about your current collection :)

[@peterhammer4644]

great video, really well done. Beautiful car.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks Peter - we're glad you enjoyed the review :)

[@mym4csstory794]

It’s finally here, and what a corker of a review it is too my bro. (See where some of IG clips come too lol.) Can see a lot of hard work and effort went into this and I hope you get the credit you deserve. Give yourself a pat on the back for this cos it’s truly one of the best reviews I’ve seen to date. Well done. 👏👏👏 The CS is defo a future classic imo, as most M cars will be eventually. One thing you didn’t mention (and maybe you don’t get this) is that due to the tiny clearance between the CCB callipers and wheels, the wheels getting really badly scored by trapped stones 😬. Wrt the CS designation, I’m with you, it should be Club Sport. I just looked at the press release and they don’t specifically call it a Club Sport but say “clear motor sport or club sport character but are also fully road legal”, unlike the M5CS where they actually say that’s a Competition Sport…🙄

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Really appreciate the kind words and feedback! Great point about the larger calipers on the CCBs and the possibility of getting small debris jammed in! I haven't had it happen to me personally, but I've heard others being impacted by this. It's something that anyone with small tolerances between wheel and caliper setups need to be aware of. Thanks again for watching and for the feedback!

[@mym4csstory794]

@@JamesBachiciChannel You know you’re always very welcome my bro. Glad to hear you haven’t suffered from the dreaded scoring. ❤️👊🏽✌🏽

[@bmwblog]

James killed it with this review! It's fantastic! An honor for us to host it.

[@mym4csstory794]

@@bmwblog sorry to the Blog team for not giving you the deserve too, cos I know you’re all one team. Well done to the team too. 👏👏👏

[@josephquinones7024]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Soooooooo…. “I did a thing today”. 🥴 traded in my 18 M3 comp in BSM for a SMB CS. Still on the fence about the lack of carbon fiber interior trim as well as lack of center arm rest, but consider yourself a magician. You were able to do what BMW could not - sell a CS. 😂 exceptional review man. Thank you for all of the information and wishing you all the best in the future!

[@ragatwins69]

What a great review 👍🏻

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it!

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Ive got a 2018 zcp .with just about everything you can do b to modify ,except turbos .i will tell you its is the best car ive ever owned. I absolutely adore it. Except for its knack of destroying front lips Itll always be my baby. Love your car

[@bmwblog]

Right on! It's a great car for sure

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Sounds like a beast - and thank you 😃👍

[@PK-ke6lr]

Excellent presentation. Regarding the brakes on the CS, I couldn't agree more. I own an M4GTS and the breaks in the wet must be treated with respect.

[@bmwblog]

Well said!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you agree! You really only need to experience ONE wet cold day and you’ll never forget that lesson ever 😄

[@stevenkronemberger8634]

Just bought one! Great video! Mine is a Lime Rock Grey with steel brakes! Love the car!

[@bmwblog]

Good choice! Especially in that color

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Massive congrats 🎉 that’s awesome! Wishing you many miles with tons of smiles 👍

[@kirkek-ak6379]

Wow, i like this kind of video, it's really educational. THank you!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! I tried to balance M3 model line-up info along with the differences, driving impression, and general info that a current or potential future owner would care about. Thanks again!

[@bmwblog]

Glad you liked it! Don't forget to subscribe also :)

[@kirkek-ak6379]

@@bmwblog did!!

[@kirkek-ak6379]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Now u make me want to be a proud owner of M series in the near future. lol

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@kirkek-ak6379 Haha! I'd say "sorry" but I'm pretty sure this is what you would have wanted all along :)

[@basher1285]

Excellent review, thank you.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks! I appreciate the support 😀

[@ilanalcalay2756]

Love my alpine white m3cs. 28 months in and 8 months left in my lease I can’t say anything bad about my ownership. About to hit 17k miles and all I can say is wow. Have an M5cs on order but not sure I wanna spend 146k

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

That's awesome! Glad to hear your experience with your M3 CS is a positive one - but I'm not going to lie, that M5 CS, it's quite the beast! Keep us posted if you end up caving and picking it up!

[@davissonnguyen]

Whats your plan at the end of your lease? I love to take over it :D

[@user-zt4kz8rx8k]

I didn't know about the oil pan capacity and the extra oil pump,This is the first time I hear so

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Yep! That's exactly why I included that whole section - unfortunately BMW M didn't really provide a comprehensive technical list outlining the mechanical differences between the Base, Competition, and CS models for some reason. Hopefully this video helped with that :)

[@rr40v8]

Thanks for a tremendous video. I am definitely up for having one of these, just need them to depreciate a little more here in the UK, representing great value over the E46csl which now seems to be the market speculators car unfortunately. Cheers :-)

[@bmwblog]

Go for it! But we'll see if they drop in value.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! The chip shortage isn’t helping new car production either, so used vehicles are depreciating at a slower rate - some are even going up! In any case, you’ve got my vote 👍

[@dallasmartinez9943]

Nice video! I'm getting my new limerock m4 cs today!!

[@echostaticband3556]

This video was very well made. Nicely done, Sir. I purchased a Lime Rock Grey M3CS a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it.

[@bmwblog]

Rock on!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, and glad it helped you make the decision! Lime Rock Grey is a pretty rare color for the M3 CS. Wishing you many miles with many smiles!

[@echostaticband3556]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Thanks much! It’s a special car indeed.

[@vonfragyou]

Your F80 CS is beautiful! Very nice video production. I own F83 M4 comp and love it, not as raw performer as your CS but fun with the roof down. How do I improve the front end handling, seems a bit constrained/slow/numb?

[@bmwblog]

Some owners say that increasing the negative camber at the front wheels helps. Or you can even get an adjustable suspension kit like Öhlins, KW, Bilstein

[@mattnettleship4711]

So whats the difference in the exhaust system? Can you factory upgrade it? to what?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

The standard exhaust on the M3 CS from the factory is a steel setup, similar to that of the one found on the F80 Competition, but the tips are not black, they're just straight steel and the sound is a bit more aggressive to the Competition variant because of the different tune. You can upgrade that standard exhaust (like I did) with a factory M Performance titanium exhaust, and that's the much more aggressive, burbly/poppy sounding system that you see and hear in my review. At the time of production for the M3 CS you could either add it as an option from the factory at the time of order, or order it and have it installed at the dealership once the car was delivered. Hope this helps!

[@Kingjay19]

What a beauty I had no idea a m3 cs existed

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks! There are many specialty line cars that exist that folks don't know about, but as I mentioned in the review, I believe BMW M could have done a bit more to actually promote and surface the CS line of vehicles (as well as include more detailed info on what the differences are and such) thanks for watching!

[@rogerbillings5181]

The review was excellent; I own 3 incredible cars (2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE; 2020 Mustang Shelby GT 350 and the 2018 BMW M3 CS). The BMW is by far my favorite. I'm thinkin about selling the car to purchase the new 2021 M3 Competition. Every time I'm ready to make a deal I hesitate and then stop. I believe the car will, in fact, be a classic down the road and command a ridiculous price on the auction block. I'm not sure what to do. If I keep the car until it gets that "classic designation" label, my usage of the car now will have to be cut back substantially. If I sell I can buy the fastest M3 produced to date. Any advice or thoughts will be appreciated.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you liked my review, Roger! And wow, you've got quite the stable of cars! Top shelf from each respective manufacturer, well done! You ask a tough question. On the one hand, the used market is booming, the chip shortage is making new car manufacturing a nightmare for automotive companies so used cars are fetching a premium. On the other hand, the F80 M3 CS is a rare gem, one that will surely command a premium price 10 years down the road. If I were in this predicament, personally, I'd wait to see what the G80 M3 CS has to offer, then evaluate the market value of the F80 CS at that time and see what the delta is. It's clear that BMW M sees value in the CS line of cars, and they will continue to produce CS vehicles all throughout the product portfolio. Will we ever see a DCT, internal combustion engine only CS ever again? Time will tell. That's my 2 cents though, only you know the direction your petrol-pumping heart will pull you in my friend :)

[@esarkissov81]

Hi James! First of all, wanted to tell you that what a great job you did with this video! Really good stuff. I am an ultra big BMW M Aficionado since early childhood with cars such as BMW M3 CSL E46, BMW 1M and BMW M2 Competition. I just test drove an M3 CS - really amazing especially after having tested a G80 M3 Competition. However, I do have a question for you - I noticed once when exiting a roundabout at a low speed, the car started to sharply jerk for approximately 2 seconds when pushing back on the gas pedal. I heard in one of the reviews by Kies Motorsport of the M3 F80 DCT that its due to the low speed assistant of the DCT gearbox. Did you encounter anything similar at anytime? Many thanks in advance for your feedback and greetings from Switzerland!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Hey Edouard! Thanks for the kind words, we always appreciate it when people engage and interact with the content that we publish! As for the DCT/jerky behavior at low speeds - that sounds like the clutch engaging to allow for some slip while you're in a higher gear (perhaps in 3rd but while turning your speed reduced more maybe for the exit, and when you re-applied gas the DTC hadn't downshifted to 2nd and so when the system wanted to downshift and disengage to help the car that's the exact moment you applied gas?) that's the only scenario I can think of where I've felt that in my F80 CS. It's very rare that the transmission is confused, but it does happen every now and then. 90% of the time I drive in manual mode so that may also be part of the reason I don't encounter these scenarios very often. I hope this helps :)

[@esarkissov81]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Hi James! Thank you very much for your feedback! That’s what I was thinking.

[@weixiong5625]

Wonderful job! Makes me even more eager to see the G80 CS! As a G80 manual owner I must admit the F8X is a all time classic

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you enjoyed the review, Wei! Agreed, the G80 is already highly capable, so I'm also very excited to see what the G80 CS brings to the table!

[@toolabougesis203]

Great production. Thoroughly enjoyable. Wondering how much track time you have done in 2 years, and have you had any issues with the crank hub?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Hey TOOLA - over the last 2 years I've racked up between 15-20 hours of track time between Pacific Raceways and The Ridge Motorsports Park. No issues with crank hub personally (and thankfully!) :)

[@saffaseppo7664]

Only an issue if you mod the the car/ECU. No real measurable impact on stock cars.

[@kidahole66]

Great video. I’ve got 14K KM on my CS and it gives me a smile every time I drive it. I’ll mention that the steering wheel was also an option at least up here in Canada. 👍

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for the info Mike! You're saying your M3 CS had a leather steering wheel and the alcantara version was an option?

[@kidahole66]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Correct!!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@kidahole66 That's interesting! I've never seen a non-alcantata steering wheel M3 CS, unless the owner swapped it out themselves. Did you buy it like that then?

[@kidahole66]

@@JamesBachiciChannel No mine had the alcantara wheel but when I was shopping for mine I saw one in Quebec on the lot where it wasn’t ordered. It had the leather one. The option code is Z8T.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@kidahole66 Very strange! That's really good info to have, thanks for sharing :) how does your M3 CS ownership experience differ from mine?

[@thoththeatlantean]

Excellent work! love it and thanks for all the hard work that went into making this.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I appreciate the kind words 🤗

[@yesgaro1660]

Great review man. I have been waiting for this to come out. I'm starting to look at used low mileage F80's and I keep coming back to the CS. Doubt I could justify the CCBs but the yellow looks great in my opinion. I plan to drive it and rarely track it. Several are up on autotrader at the moment (high $70's - mid $80's). I love the unique factor of the limited run models...I think if I get one I'll keep it for a very long time. Some of the other F80s (the 30 Jahre) also speak to me. Just as manuals are disappearing dual clutches are too and this would be a great one to hold on to. Just wondering how inflated you think those numbers are for a nearly 4 yr old special edition BMW. The used car market is crazy right now and all of these will be falling out of warranty soon.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for the kinds words - glad you enjoyed it! The satin gold definitely looks cool, and has that extra pop of color especially against the San Marino Blue backdrop. With that said, the brakes a very pricey, awesome, but pricey. If you don't plan on putting the CS (or any car for that matter) through some serious driving scenarios that push the brakes, then I think you already know the answer :) as for the limited run models, they totally have a special allure about them (the CS, the Jahre, etc.) and great point about the DCT, because it's true, we're not (thankfully) living in the era of manuals or automatics with a torque converter. As for the market, it's a sellers dream at the moment - the limited run cars will always retain a bit more value over the non-limited cars, even more so now with the limited chip shortages - the used car market is not a buyers market right now, so it's tough to say how much the total cost is due to limited run car VS. new car/chip shortage. In any case, thanks for the comment, and if you get a chance to test drive one come back and let us know what your thoughts are!

[@yesgaro1660]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Thanks for the color James. Just a couple more questions, as the owner of both the standard car as well as the CS do you think the standard car is good enough for most? And does that CS front lip rub on a standard speed bump or mild incline driveway? It looks great but I guess I would remove it if it was too precarious. I've had a couple special edition bikes and cars over the years and I appreciate the rarity factor, but I'm just wondering if I should also entertain the idea of an individual build that someone is looking to unload. Basically if the base package is 90% of the way there then maybe I expand my search. My main concern is low mileage and obviously unabused...Cheers!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@yesgaro1660 Definitely good enough for most - the Base F80 M3 is a proper gem in its own right. Make no mistake about it. But again, "most" is also a loaded term. People that are car shopping for M cars are either well-versed automotive enthusiasts that know exactly what they're looking for (in which case, they should shop around and test drive the Base, Comp, and CS if they can) and then you have the people that have always wanted an M and have no gauge/history/measure to compare it to anything else (in which case, if you don't know any better, the Base M3 is amazing) it's a bit like being asked "what spice level would you like, 1, 2, or 3?" Without having sampled what level 1 is, you can't really make an informed decision until you try it...unless of course you just want to impress people.That applies to both spice levels in your food order, and also the M3. Some people will know what they want and order exactly what suits them right. Others will have no clue but they'll go for the top because it sounds impressive/cool/etc. know what I mean? CS carbon fiber lip should not scrape on a standard U.S. speed bump IF the CS is factory height, and IF the speed bump isn't some weird one that's taller than it should be. I automatically take inclines at an angle though just to be safe, but low to medium ones SHOULD be doable. Totally agree - you fall in the first example I provided. You know what you want, and hey, if a Base build ticks most of your boxes, then that's that! That last bit is the key though - low mileage and not abused. It's also why it's difficult to find a reasonably priced E46 M3 that's factory. The ones you find are usually battered and abused and modded beyond recognition. You may have to pay a bit more to get a clean example, but the upside is that more custom/special Base builds (Individual paint, MPE, etc.) are usually built out by hardcore enthusiasts that don't mod the living daylights out of them, and usually are not super hard on their Bavarian pride and joy. I hope I've answered your questions, if not, feel free to let me know :)

[@maxthemaltesedog3597]

What a car . M3 cs is my new favourite sedan !!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad to hear 😃👍

[@maxthemaltesedog3597]

@@JamesBachiciChannel congratulations sir !! The size and colour are perfect sports sedan .

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@maxthemaltesedog3597 Thank you! Definitely well proportioned, and San Marino Blue is just such a gorgeous color!

[@thabiso.gidigidi]

I will be purchasing one later on this year 🤌🏽 I live in South Africa and only 20 got this side, there’s currently 3 or 4 for sale with very low mileage so if they can stay there till November, I’ll be adding to my collection

[@JM-wi7jj]

Great video my guy. Very informative 😊

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you think so 👍

[@Reesakee]

Im curious about the venturi effect you mentioned regarding your exhaust tips. Could you explain in more detail, which construction part creates it and whats the benefit exactly?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Great question! But first, some clarification - the venturi effect is not tied to the exhaust tips, it's tied to the aero components on the CS. In the portion of the review where I mention the venturi effect I was specifically focusing on the rear diffuser, but for a better explanation we have to look at the whole aero setup and walk through each component because a good aerodynamic package is always comprised of multiple elements that work together to compliment each other. Let's begin, starting at the front! Front Splitter - outside of a very tall/aggressive rear wing, the front splitter is the hardest working aero component on the CS because of its location at the front of the car and because of all the various jobs it does. First, it redirects some of the air towards the front wheel wells via the side openings found on the splitter. This is to help cool down the brakes. Next, it acts as a downforce generator taking the front airstream and slowing it down (acting as an air dam of sorts causing an area of high pressure) which adds load onto the suspension and therefore onto the front wheels giving you more grip. Lastly, it also redirects some of the air underneath it causing it to accelerate and move faster since there's less bodywork in the way (as opposed to the air that hits the front and wants to go upwards above the nose and hood of the car) this generates low pressure and makes the air want to pull the underside of the car downwards towards the pavement thus helping you stick to the road more at high speeds. Now as the air travels from the front splitter above and below the vehicle, we make our way towards the rear of the car and to the...diffuser! The Diffuser - takes the air that the splitter redirected towards the underbody from the front of the car towards the rear and guides it towards the exit while controlling this transition between high velocity air that is now underneath the car and the slower ambient air around the car. It does this by giving all the air that's been channeled underneath the body a space to expand and in the process slow down. This reduces air flow separation and drag through this pressure recovery process (imagine a boat traveling in a body of water, it leaves a wake behind it and water moves inwards shortly thereafter to fill that space) by accelerating the velocity of the airflow underneath the car as it moves from the front to the rear this change in pressure increases downforce - this is the venturi effect - reduction of pressure when air is guided through a section that limits or constricts it. Lastly, we have to talk about the rear wing! The Wing - works as a sort of "catch all" because it uses the top air that's been redirected by the front splitter (and by the hood and windshield) and catches it to create downforce on the suspension and therefore rear tires. It also balances out the underbody air that the diffuser channeled outwards and blends it with the faster moving top air to help clean it up a bit and have it be less turbulent. The hope is that the air is as "clean" and smooth as possible as it leaves the car body (top, sides, and underbody) And that's basically it - front splitter, rear diffuser, rear wing, all working together to help guide the air and use it to our advantage in creating downforce making us stick to the ground more, and also having it leave the car body in as clean of a manner as possible so we can slip through the air smoothly. It's probably not the best explanation on the internet, and I likely skipped over a lot of stuff trying to describe the venturi effect (like Bernoulli's principles) but I hope you got some insight from all of this. Mind you, the measured positive impact or explicit numbers outlining the benefits of all the aero components on the M3 CS are not published anywhere, and of course there are proper cars that use these principles and aero components to much greater effect (think Le Mans Prototype racers) but I love all things cars and am especially fond of aerodynamics so I figured I'd try and dive a bit into your question - thanks for reading this far, I hope it helped!

[@Reesakee]

@@JamesBachiciChannel thank you so much for an extensive answer! Im currently going through designing and 3d modeling some aero pieces for my f30 and this gave some useful insight. Now, what do you think of those rear bumper side splitters, that some use? Im designing some purely for style, but maybe theres some function to be gained as well?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@Reesakee No worries 👍 and impressive! Normally the rear bumper side aero combined with the side skirts help to channel the air laterally around the car and towards the rear. But the thing about aerodynamics is that in order to ensure all the components play nice and compliment each other you need wind tunnel testing and math 😄 either way, it’s definitely a cool endeavor!

[@swifterskillz]

idk man the cs is super nice but I feel like the comp pack you get more for your money. keyless entry, dual climate, rear heated seats, a center console. a simple tune will get the power numbers the cs has. sry but im in the m3 market right now and im trying to justify 😫

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Valid points for sure - it really depends on what is more important to you honestly. Some people will pay the premium to know they have a limited run car. Others will pocket that difference and upgrade the Base or Comp based on their personal tastes. I love the limited run aspect of the CS line, it makes me feel special (that's just my opinion) and the other items that are included (like the arm-rest, dual climate, keyless, etc.) in the Base/Comp are not important to me - so back to square 1, it really is personal preference and what matters to you most. The way I see it, the CS has everything I wanted, and if I would have gotten a Comp, I would have also wanted the 763M wheels which would have cost me at least $4K to upgrade to. Then there's the CFRP hood - that alone is at least $4K without paint. I'm already up $8000. You see my point? You need to just take a moment, jot down what's important to you, and then see which route makes the most sense - but also try to enjoy it! The journey is part of the experience! Thanks again for watching and for sharing your perspective with us :)

[@imrichkusnir824]

Awesome Video. Thank you

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@east2west2wheels]

Great review…I definitely need to get my hands on one.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you liked it! I definitely encourage you to keep an eye open, every now and then you'll see a CS model pop up for sale, as I said at the very least a test drive is well worth your time :)

[@Qnwkgkwk]

I did it yesterday, added it to the stable the m4cs. It is really worth it 👌

[@bmwblog]

So you have both models?!

[@Qnwkgkwk]

@@bmwblog I meant I bought m4cs, traded 18 f87 M2 for it. Differences are night and day.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@Qnwkgkwk Congratulations! What color did you get? Any options on it? Well done!

[@Qnwkgkwk]

@@JamesBachiciChannel It is the LRG, Canadian model w/o CCB. The car is amazing!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@Qnwkgkwk Sounds like you’re already in love! Congrats again, hope you have many miles with tons of smiles 👍

[@eveneziano90]

Fantastic video of a fantastic vehicle!!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Massive thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@gp9112]

Would be nice to compare your CS along with an M4 GTS.. Awesome video!! 👏👏👏

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I like where you’re heading with this! Although a comparison between the M4 GTS and M4 CS would likely be a better pairing. And while we’re at it, why not include the Competition and Base, that way we cover the entire M4 range 🤔

[@bmwblog]

Hmmm. We need to source an M4 GTS then

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@bmwblog Maybe we do ;)

[@gp9112]

@@JamesBachiciChannel I understand and would be nice for this comparison because it’s definitely worth it & if you’re in northern NJ you’ll a M4 GTS available to test/comparing

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@gp9112 We greatly appreciate the offer of support 👍

[@vishanpatel8289]

I did a thing today!! Arrives this Friday!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

That's awesome, congrats! Give us more details!

[@vishanpatel8289]

@@JamesBachiciChannel managed to get one after looking for so long. Limerock grey. Looks like a beast!

[@vishanpatel8289]

Also a non alcantara steering wheel on this model

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@vishanpatel8289 Fantastic! Also, weird that it doesn't have an alcantara steering wheel. Is this a Canada car, or perhaps maybe the previous owner swapped out the wheel?

[@vishanpatel8289]

@@JamesBachiciChannel no it was ordered in London. I believe the owner did not want the alcantara steering wheel due to the thickness

[@fahler14]

I think most m cars will be classics, especially the manuals. In 30 years there will be no manuals and no fully gas powered cars. The 0-60 time for all cars will be under 5 seconds, so I see the manual being the differentiating factor in a classic car in 2050. F80(f30) is underrated… I think it is top 3 best looking 3 series next to e30 and e46. BMW’s are fun to drive and handling is ridiculous. My f30 3 series is slow and most cars can’t keep up with me on back roads (miata factor).Hard to picture and f80, g80 classics now but in 30 years technology will be ancient and 90% of people will have never seen a 3rd pedal. Competitions, CS, and all wheel drive is cool…. But nothing is cooler than shifting through gears. Remember people want what they cannot have.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Interesting perspective, and valid points! Same could be said about internal combustion engines all up really. But yes, I agree, I felt slighted when I found out the M3 CS and M4 CS only came in DCT, and THEN I find out that the M2 CS would be offered with both manual and DCT options :)

[@_f30_b58]

What a great In depth review. The F80 M3CS is a beast.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Glad you found value in the review!

[@Brantoc]

The negative of buying a BMW new is the 117k is going to sell for 50k used after 3-4 years.. maybe 60 with real low miles like that.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

On standard models, sure. But limited production numbers means they’ll always fetch a premium over the Base and Comp. I’m fact most used CS models I’ve seen are over $70K unless they’re super high mileage and trashed.

[@netmaster72]

Just want to say that the M4CS is a limited run at 3000 units worldwide.

[@bmwblog]

That's super limited!

[@oversteer_9339]

The best generation in my opinion. I badly want one

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

You won’t regret it if you do pick one up 👍

[@nessuno5403]

Great! A beauty instead of the G8🐽 beast

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I'm glad you like it! It still puts a smile on my face, even 2 years later :)

[@bmwblog]

You had to throw the G80 name in there, huh?

[@nessuno5403]

@@bmwblog they're both BMW and related, no? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@bmwblog]

@@nessuno5403 Depends who you ask :)

[@kensyre]

Appreciate the conversions for the rest of the world lol 😂

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Haha, well I figured someone would appreciate it! Glad you found it useful 😀

[@CastroJordan]

Great video man, I loved it.

[@bmwblog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Happy to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment 👍

[@RB-xv4si]

The CC brakes actually have 4 piston calipers in the rear, not 2.

[@iseoo]

Link for your long term review for the base f80 m3 please?

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Sure thing. I actually made a compilation video that contains the long term review of the base, plus an update, plus a teaser video for my M3 CS. You can watch all that via this series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJevZ6GVj9Khp7c

[@iseoo]

@@JamesBachiciChannel thank you!

[@stedy142]

Best colour ever!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I'll have to agree with you on that!

[@chriszecca1884]

Awesome car. How’s value today. Looking around at used ones

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Hey Chris - the used car market is in a bit of a frenzy with the microchip shortage slowing down new car production, which in turn means used cars are retaining their value more. It also depends on the mileage and options of course, but they vary between $80-$90K or so.

[@GTR792000]

Where is the review video of the white M3? I want to get a base M3 coming from a 335i. I would like to learn more about the car before buying. Thanks

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I believe we only published it on my KZbin channel, so if you look up BMW F80 M3 Hero Or Has Been 1 Year Owner Review you should be able to find it. Happy hunting 👍

[@yusufdomun303]

Last great bmw of this era

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Honestly, each generation brings its own special "flavor" for the M line. Each one fantastic in its own right, maybe not so great in other areas, but that's part of the charm I think.

[@Chris-cv6wy]

Best. Colour. Ever

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I couldn’t agree more 😃👍

[@dwaynebolan2583]

Wonderful review!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@bunk-bn9eo]

The *only* issue I may have with the M3 F80 *CS* is that "CS" is a fifty thousand dollar option. I get that it's a very limited run - but you could buy an M3 and tune it with ridiculous specs and still come in way under than fifty thousand. That being said - if it was something in my range.... yeah, I'd probably get it. 😆

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

More like a $35K option (when comparing a new 2018 Base M3 to a new 2018 M3 CS when they first came out) if you don't add the carbon ceramic brakes and skip the M Performance titanium exhaust - but yes, as I mentioned in the review, this was the big contention point back in 2018 "is it worth the price difference?" And the answer to that question differs depending on who you ask haha :)

[@bmwblog]

With the special edition models, you should never look at the "Worth it" factor. These cars are mostly special cause they are limited, along with some unique upgrades.

[@twinturbo8304]

would you sell me yours.? great video!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Possibly, for the right price haha ;) thanks for watching!

[@dmytrosyroyizhka8599]

Wow this is amazing!

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

Thanks, glad you think so :)

[@chriszecca1884]

Thoughts on this vs gt4

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I wouldn't put them in a head to head comparison video if you ask me - mostly because of the overall larger size of the M3 CS compared to the GT4, the extra doors, and higher center of gravity. Both phenomenal vehicles without a doubt. To keep it short, and if it's possible, it's best if you test drove them both to see which one would suit your needs best.

[@Turbo_S_Em_funf]

What an eloquent review👌 I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely machine indeed. I'd go for the slightly softer Competition pack M3/M4 which is no less impressive.

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I really appreciate the kind words! Without a doubt, the Competition M3/M4 are formidable machines, on and off the track. The question is, what color would you get one in?

[@Turbo_S_Em_funf]

@@JamesBachiciChannel Sapphire Black metallic 😁

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@Turbo_S_Em_funf That's a good color and makes the F8X look pretty mean! Good choice :)

[@buildindian8169]

It was excellent..no gloating and loud mouthing like some other reviewers..

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@buildindian8169 You're very kind, I appreciate it!