Here’s Why the BMW M3 E30 Is My All-Time Favorite BMW

[@windingroadmagazine]

The turn signal feels great because its barely ever been used! A well-preserved piece.

[@reflex3843]

Classic BMW driver cliché.

[@wespryor1322]

GOOD SHOT

[@Krith220]

@@Mike-zr9xg you the joke

[@kerc]

Underrated comment.

[@maxsimes]

Actual mvp joke 👏👏👏

[@kaohsiung99]

When Doug was on a date in high school, he says to the girl: "First, I'm going to kiss you. After that, I'll check out your quirks and features. Then, I'm going to give you a Doug-score."

[@ferretman6790]

Don’t forget the test drive. R/cursed comments

[@straightbusta2609]

@@ferretman6790 and he crashes it on the test drive.... Oops

[@jebojahoo]

Ha-Ha nice :)

[@нико-р2х]

Quirks and Features 😈🔥👌

[@Sadgittarius]

Lmaoooo

[@ApplePEACHannel]

Doug is my all-time favorite car reviewer. He is the only one I watch every single video of. Last year I got “Quirks and Features” tattooed on my buttcheeks. I bought all of his $50 signed photos and won a $100.000 auction on Cars&Bids just to show how much I love Doug and everything he does. If I were gay, I would definitely marry him. Overall, Doug is the best person on this planet, and I live for him. That’s why he gets a solid 6/10.

[@bannjaxx]

this is my favourite post, I'm giving it a respectable 5/10

[@moisessanchez5308]

Lmaoooo you made my day sir

[@Samxdr_]

Wtf 🤣

[@tristanbouhez8599]

lmao

[@sdwaltz]

Underrated comment...3/10

[@JacobFrey]

Doug: "My favorite BMW of all time" Also Doug: "51/100"

[@certifiedhoodclassic1687]

Damn I'm the only reply😔

[@wilhelm1055]

@@certifiedhoodclassic1687 no

[@brad9023]

I swear Doug has like 4 favorite BMWs

[@_mitric_n]

@@brad9023 his scores sucks

[@victorescobar3387]

The fact that he likes the car. Not make the car excelent

[@bilgetonyukuk5530]

19:36 When Doug gets in a philosophical mood: "It's not that it's slow because it isn't slow, it's just not fast."

[@JoeriU]

Underrated comment, have an upvote!

[@Kratos-_-GOD]

Omg wat did he even say!?!?🤣🤣🤣

[@varolussalsanclar1163]

Aynen kanka çok iyi tespit etmişsin

[@maanmallak8953]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZW9epx4gdmKnJY

[@grahamgraves286]

It' a four cylinder naturally aspired engine with lots of torque. In todays power bands, yes it is slow but not for an '88 in '88. I could chirp my tires from first to second. Where it beats the comp in it's day is in handling. I used to cross the Mingus Mtns between Jerome and Prescott and the go-cart feel of the car killed those curves. American rally cars built in those days killed EU rally cars in the straight away but when you got to S curves, BMW's got the time back. Most fun car I ever owned.

[@jason5811]

A joke that almost certainly has not been made yet: Turn signal stalk still feels great because it's barely been used in 30+ years of driving

[@7633J]

Great joke! LoL I drive a BMW and thought no one uses turn signals

[@EastofVictoriaPark]

@@Blackbeard1911 Yep Europeans are all great drivers. Hahahahahaha. Just like European cars are all reliable. Hahahahaha.

[@diablocls55]

Turn signals are an expensive option on BMWs and also expensive when they break so no one gets them

[@zippofcy]

This is not a joke. I had two Alfa Romeo 155 thru the years. The 1st one was made in 1992. It came from Italy. Turn signal felt like new. It was a joy to use it when the car was 15 years old. The 2nd one was made in 1995. It came from Austria. Turn signal was terrible it felt like overused crap. That car also was 15 years old. And the moral of the story is: italians dont use turn signals. They use horn instead. :P

[@cmcbride98]

Came to the comments section to find this joke - top comment as expected - well-done sir. Had an E30 316 - paid £90.00 in 2005, was paid £500 when someone wrote it off. Amongst the best, I've ever owned.

[@danielbohn6833]

"Feeling the glorious turn signal lever" 20:12 BMW owners: " The what.....????"

[@j.3854]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vtr0104]

Part of the resale value of every BMW is the preserved, weighted feeling of the turn signal stalks :|

[@edwardp.2642]

None of BMW owners ever touched this thing. More, they don't even know where it is.

[@jeepnutscotty]

😂🤣😂 funniest part is BMW drivers wont get it 😂

[@plutoniumscrewdriver]

more like bmw lesees

[@eaproductions9370]

"It isn't slow, it's just not fast." -Doug DeMuro 2020

[@andrewyeahknow]

The perfect description for the excellent handling cars of the 80s and 90s. 0-60 and hp is mediocre by modern standards, but the experience is sublime

[@markarbanasin4]

I had an e30 325is and absolutely loved the feel of that thing on windy mountain roads. It was poised, heavy-ish but not difficult to move around. After purchasing a Mini Cooper S I had both side by side for ~5 months and it was definitely jarring coming back into the E30 (not just acceleration but things like tightness of steering and shifting) but ultimately once you adjusted for the basic feel of each car the E30 was still massively fun to drive and especially power through corners in.

[@mini4x]

Had 3, E30's are the best ever, got an E36 for a few years, and went back to an E30 after a few years.

[@jebojahoo]

yeah... I's say - Doug - go 35 years back and make a review again.

[@parkerwoolard6717]

@Leftist Remover bro chill no one here even said their political views, people are just tryna enjoy a sweet bmw 😂

[@acehexed4022]

Doug is the type of guy who actually studies for his drug test.

[@diablocls55]

😂😂😂

[@CarbonRevo91]

😐🤣

[@p0werl0ve]

lol lol lol

[@warplane334]

500tg like

[@k9keo]

😹😹😹

[@hughjorgen30]

I just love how timeless that M badge is.

[@squilliamfreakyson]

Also how useless it is nowadays.

[@aftermathmathematic4175]

@@squilliamfreakyson Not useless but not as good as before.

[@chinchy111]

Just so overused now. Its just not very special anymore. They put an M badge on most of their cars now

[@neovenom9833]

@@chinchy111 It indeed has become a marketing gimmick. Same with Audi and Mercedes.

[@babelhuber3449]

@@neovenom9833 Audi at least distinguishes "S" and "S-Line". But I don't like this either. When I ordered an A4 I told the dealer to remove all S-Line batches. They did - and replaced the front one with "Quattro". Looked much better!

[@DJZiiWi]

BMW's mistakes according to Doug DeMuro: 1. X4 2. Not making "Use Genuine BMW Parts" t-shirts

[@felix_quintana]

for him to wear two of it.

[@Dame.937]

The x4 cool to me

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

3. switching to crap electric steering

[@stacia6678]

4. X6

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

5. replacing an inline 6 with a turbo 4

[@jwanta79]

The turn signal feels so good because Doug is the only one to use it in 30 years

[@arielestrada6788]

Doug the type of guy to wear shorts for weight reduction

[@guycha0s380]

Feels rusted

[@MrMummelnase]

And what he didn't mention; if you push the turn signal further you turn on the parking light on the corresponding side. Not perfectly obvoius, but it makes sense. And it's something you only learn when you read the manual. Took me two years to find that out by accident. Well, real men don't need instructions ;-)

[@square5047]

Remember when he used to say “Autotrader” instead of “Cars & Bids”

[@Charlie-Charlot]

*Autotrader.com/oversteer*

[@potatopotato8360]

Only 90s kids will remember

[@bimmerboyz9052]

slash oversteer

[@benkimani8197]

What happened to autotrader?

[@ProjectEurobeat]

@@benkimani8197 he was launching cars and bids and he didn't have time to write for Autotrader. I think he said it it one of his videos but I don't remember which one...

[@Mark-jc1jb]

12:30 the turn signal stock feels so good because it's never been used

[@bumbr07]

brand new after all these years

[@993ti]

Hahaha, we feel the same way here in the Netherlands!

[@thedoctor5167]

@@993ti literally 90% of bmw drivers are like that, fucking hate it

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

@@thedoctor5167 Actually, if u want a car that nobody signals in, it's a Dodge Charger or Chrysler 300 with its seat laid back so far you can barely see the drivers head.

[@chinchy111]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector true

[@Yikerr]

We need a Doug indicator sound rating Because it’s very important to me

[@WHITEboi633]

should be included in the DougScore

[@vokalized]

would fit in the weekend category

[@tallll70]

Yes there is reason why you have 222 thumbs up

[@ethenthompson9802]

I wish my girlfriend touched me the way Doug touches an E30 M3 rear speaker. 14:50

[@clcwqhd]

I wish I had a girlfriend

[@bryanrebollar4191]

@@clcwqhd your hand is way better

[@clcwqhd]

@@bryanrebollar4191 I don’t want that, I just want to hold someone’s hand

[@holymoly849]

@@clcwqhd here 🤝

[@draco2xx]

🤣 lol

[@JohnnysGoldenFiddle]

It’s too bad no other BMW M3 driver has felt the perfect weight of that turn signal stalk

[@thebigboybossy4232]

So sad

[@specialboye4910]

The indicator in the R129 Merc SL is a close second xD

[@lee2217]

The old stalks were metal that’s why

[@D0NH]

dammit, i wanted to comment that. take my upvote.

[@Desertfox92308]

The bulbs are in pristine condition! Lol

[@MuitoDaora]

6:50 In modern BMWs the CHECK light keeps flashing until you spend a couple thousands at the dealership.

[@vladmares8128]

Or write a check....... ;)

[@NCrdwlf]

Never a truer statement..

[@leenevin8451]

BONG

[@MuitoDaora]

@Oz Rico NavarroThey were not bad before 94.

[@anhii]

I have an F10, read (and clear ofc) the diagnostics myself. I know for sure, that there is 0 codes on the engine and that it is in good condition. When I put it in ignition (stereo & aircon are on, engine is off), the engine lights still stays on :D :D :D

[@jblac201]

BMW: [engineers perfectly balanced turn signal stalk, perhaps the best in existence] **Irony has entered the chat**

[@stratmag]

Doug sounded kinda creepy talking about that, at least to me it sounded creepy

[@anomilumiimulimona2924]

You sir deserve a thousand likes.

[@AWilson3342]

probably feels good because its never been used

[@joetacchino4470]

Under appreciated comment. Even if I don’t mind the new ones.

[@zsszeli]

Acutally BMW turn signal design is very-very bad. When you take a left turn for example, you pull the stalk down. Problem is that the stalk pops back to it’s original position instead staying in the “down” position. No wonder BMW drivers never use it, it’s ridiculous. (Edit: It doesn’t apply pre 2000 models I think)

[@mugensamurai]

I make fun of Doug all the time but dang it he has great taste in cars. This is probably the greatest BMW of all time.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I drove one of these that was for sale near me. They wanted 10k for it in 2012. I loved it, but the previous owner had put in a weird sequential gearbox with straight cut gears and it sounded too weird for a daily driver. Still very fun to drive and experience though.

[@Kevjohno]

I looked it on here am going to mine up on Forza horizon 4...

[@chadmackie]

Maybe but I think the 1M is the best

[@jbmectronic4314]

​@@chadmackieyep, def the 1m over a e30 😅

[@DenDimas]

On the e30 RHD model, the hood latch is still located on the left side of the car

[@dimsanmedia2556]

Lah ada bang Den Dimas 😁

[@shanumalmahyraaa]

Ada mas bubur ayam 😆

[@Gordanovich02]

That's common on a lot of RHD cars, it's just not worth rerouting the cable pull. Although weirdly my Alfa Romeo Giulietta has it on the right.

[@punkmonkey123]

On my old mini cooper LHD the hood release was on the right side. It was such a pain in the ass

[@03pai64]

Same goes for the 190e……

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Doug: "The M3 E30 Is My All-Time Favorite BMW" Entire 2020 BMW product line: flares ginormous nostrils in disgust

[@MaxxVelo]

It was his favorite all-time BMW since the last BMW he reviewed

[@toddrobertson1398]

Naaa man.. they know where its at. Its classic.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

The M1 from the late 70's would be his favorite BMW, but he's never reviewed one.

[@chipskylark8869]

Have you guys heard of "cars and bids"

[@XxMRDUBST3PxX]

When Doug does his Cars and Bids promos every episode so you get to hear “THIS” four times an episode>>

[@paulog8813]

A bit to much

[@seanclark5613]

He should just wear a "THIS" t-shirt.

[@ashcannotwatch]

And a incoming car!

[@mkiss1575]

Doug the type of guy to wear shorts for weight reduction

[@Lilhunna509]

Lmao

[@Gallus-gallus]

It's just (wrong) weight distribution. He adds the weight with a second shirt.

[@NewAgeDIY]

That’s my favourite “Turn signal Lever” and it gets a Doug score of 10 out of 10 ! 🤣

[@Trueabdulaziz]

😁👍🏻

[@VentureAHighway]

Hahah who would have thought that’s all it takes! This is my favorite bmw too though

[@zammymaster12345]

It still feels great after 30 years because the lever was rarely used.

[@RestoreIt]

E30 ftw :D Restoring one of these right now and it's an actual dream come true!

[@vj8452]

Your videos are good!

[@djdbag]

Shameless plug

[@VictorNoelCoryPaz]

hey! Love your channels!!! 🤗🐾🐾

[@ZulfikarFirdaus]

Never miss your videos, appreciate it

[@TheDormonid]

80s BMW: the era when kidney grills actually had the actual size of a kidney

[@reflex3843]

I own an E39 and I never realized how big they are even on this car. I'm not saying they're huge, in fact they are perfectly in proportion with the rest of the car, but when swapping the kidney frames, I noticed that my face could almost fit in one. Now compare the E39 to modern BMWs and you see how huge the kidneys have become.

[@alexander1485]

@J Blank imagine in 2100, it will just be a grille with wheels and a cabin inside.

[@reflex3843]

@@alexander1485 At this point, BMW might just as well start selling actual charcoal grills in the shape of their kidneys.

[@leinadyon]

helicopter weewee wow thanks for the info smartass

[@nemanjasavic6377]

What about animal kidneys?

[@thephao4327]

20:06 Everyone subconsciously drag racing

[@ekoeko6994]

Lmao

[@itswinning_2760]

The e30 is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cars ever made

[@MinoritiesRlazy]

Nah

[@ahf5471]

Not quite

[@nenben101]

I wouldn’t say beautiful in the traditional sense but certainly one of the best looking.

[@guga2723]

True

[@stevenmetz3607]

Definitely not

[@TilcTac]

“That glorious turn signal lever” -Daddy Doug 2020

[@michaelmoroney1427]

It is a BMW, so it's probably the first time that it was ever used.

[@AlexMartinez-uw6mh]

Next you tube vid: Doug marries turn signal lever!

[@ryanmudge7255]

@@michaelmoroney1427 I came here for that comment

[@Noise-Bomb]

It's fucking true though, have you ever driven an e30? They really are glorious!

[@dericktrappe]

Doug is the type of guy to put his turn signals on when nobody’s around.

[@noeyedeer4227]

IN A BMW

[@NikolaRakicDjesPoslaMala]

I do that lol

[@rosstihh2220]

I so much do that... and I don't find nothing wrong with it.

[@andreasmarkota2862]

I never thought of that, and I don’t know why but you are 100% correct😂

[@alexl3525]

I do that, but only because I think a cop is gonna pop out of thin air and give me that ticket..

[@lakerfan1855]

I will always have a soft spot for BMWs…As a young kid in the 90s seeing them on the road always did something to me. Something about BMWs… The styling, performance, livability etc…the ultimate cars.. and I still feel that way to this day.

[@davidpike1047]

BMW: makes the best feeling turn signal stalk of all time. BMW owners: Nah I’m not going to use these.

[@SteshMM2]

🤣👍

[@davec3568]

I didn't think BMW equipped their cars with turn signals... learn something new every day! ;)

[@nimi2470]

They want to preserve it for special ocasions

[@samac_schnitzers3454]

I kinda hate using them in my e36 because of how they feel lol

[@murkinstock]

I have an E46 and it's definitely my favorite feeling turn signal stalk. Luckily I'm not an ass and I've always used my signals very proper since I started driving.

[@rkm285]

Missed some of the most amazing quirks, Doug! The rear window and C-pillar were moved back and given a shallower angle than the base 3-Series in order to reduce rear aero lift at speed. In your video, you can see the extra row of “mouse fur” parcel shelf behind the rear speakers that fills the gap to the base of the repositioned window. And the trunk lid (made of glass-reinforced plastic) was raised by about 2 inches to create smoother airflow and to improve high-speed stability. Very noticeable on the side views of the car. Also, the windshield was glued in place instead of being framed with the period-standard raised rubber gasket and metal trim. All of which helped reduce the M3’s drag coefficient to 0.33 from the base 3-Series’ 0.38.

[@MattBradshaw]

Wow, I didn’t know any of that. Way cool.

[@ButchE30M3S14]

Not to mention if you press the 1000 and 1 simultaniously on the on board computer it tells you exactly how many liters of fuel is still in the fuel tank.

[@theneondino]

The bonded windshield was also a structural component, adding to the rigidity of the body.

[@eltorpedo7774]

@@ButchE30M3S14 Gonna have to try that :) Love the weird things about this car. Except for when you buy aftermarket turn signal bulbs that don't have the same resistance as the old stock ones and it causes your check panel to light up... and you can't find original bulbs... and 4 years later still have to press the check button every time you get in the car to turn off the blinky check light on the dash board... and your girlfriend doesn't believe you that it's not a check engine light and.. I still love it.

[@nicholascalfas7182]

My favorite quirk is the headlight knob is also the dimmer for the instrument cluster. Just twist it and you can control just how bright your gauges are!

[@mrnobody4278]

Doug the type of guy who get a enjoyment out of a turn signal lever in a “BMW” gotta love Doug lol

[@o.phillips2522]

Mr Nobody the kinda guy to put BMW in quotation marks like hes an undercover cop asking to buy drugs.

[@mrnobody4278]

O. Phillips 🤡 you sound like a Honda driver

[@ProphecyUnfolding]

*Doug when he goes to the Doctor* Thhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiis is one of my most painful wrist injuries I've had and today.... I'm gonna show you why.

[@trapper1211]

@Munshat Rahman what do you mean by "you can’t sell human beings"???

[@chendrik]

I learned how to drive stick on one of these. Didnt realize at the time, how lucky I was...

[@thedoctor5167]

you mean to drive a normal car

[@sunnohh]

Me too, these were beaters back in 2003

[@Justsomegamergamingandstuff]

I learned in a Challenger R/T. That was pretty fun

[@SmartsmileGT]

@@Justsomegamergamingandstuff who cares

[@pclayton5063]

I bought an 88, same color, for my 17 year old son as a first car. It was cheap ($4k) but after getting it up to snuff, and trying to teach him how to drive it with that touchy clutch, I sold it and got him a 86 E30 4dr (also stick since kids need to know how to drive a stick). He was pretty upset about the whole deal but he got over it (has an E46 M3 now). It took a while for me to get over it after I saw what they're selling for now. I sold his for $7500 and it was a nice example. My only negative was I thought 1st gear was way too short.

[@killavids1]

"the biggest mistake BMW is making as a company, aside from the X4" ..... *the X1, X2, new 2 series, 4 series grill, X6, 7 series grill, piped in engine noise, and every grand 'coupe' has entered the chat* also the R18 is bloated but we'll save BMW Motorrad for another day.

[@ii7317]

Spare the M6 grand coupe please, it looks better than the 2 door one.

[@Williamwallace-f92]

6 gran coupe is gorgeous

[@SudeennnSam]

Dont forget the BMW X1 first gen. Stupid front face that looks like it just hit a concrete wall lol

[@killavids1]

@@Williamwallace-f92 4 door does not make a coupe, plus I think a 5 series wagon looks better and is much more practical.

[@killavids1]

@@ii7317 there is no place in this world for 4 door 'coupes'. BMW should have realized their mistake after the 5 series GT and quit forever.

[@Yvngobo]

Doug: the CEO of “THIS”

[@janshen1222]

THIS THIS THIS THIS ×9999999

[@mitlacek]

oh, the irony of "the best signal stalk ever made" being in a bmw

[@jasonkupke6768]

I went with my dad on a business trip to London in 1990 and got to ride in a NEW E30 M3! We were picked up at Heathrow and driven around in a co-worker’s Euro spec Red/Grey 1990 M3. A phenomenal experience and probably a big part of my car obsession today! I’ve been waiting to see Doug review one for years. One difference I see: the Euro spec had a manual sun roof crank handle, not electronic buttons! Great job Doug!

[@WrenchesOnJunk]

I had an e28 with a lot of the same features, a couple things: the “Check” light flashes because the brake lights are one of the things it checks, and it can’t do that until you put your foot on the brake. If a check light stays on, that light will flash in the dash until you push the check button in the ceiling. Also, in the little button pod in the dash, the numbers can be used to set an immobilizer code that will actually set an alarm off if you try and start it too many times without entering the code, kinda cool!

[@Birdie_]

Doug is the type of guy who reads owner's manuals to put his kids to sleep.

[@adamz6158]

lmao this is funny , this should blow up

[@kian_23]

FireBird- overused

[@ethansiems3818]

Doug, fresh off a line of snow, energetically reviews every button in a bmw

[@liberisempre]

I drive BMW from 1988, is my favourite car, and also now after 32 years...is a pleasure to drive BMW...

[@bosstacofarms8821]

I have literally tried not to buy BMW the last few years. I've driven Volvo, Mercedes, Mazda, Audi and a few others. Yet I just picked up my 6th BMW.

[@jordy7540]

219k on the odometer, Much respect to the owner! Well done my friend. Gorgeous E30 M

[@mr.carenthusiast6198]

Why is it that every time he advertises “Cars and Bids,” he’s standing next to a really cool car? Showing that he’s going to review that car in the future.

[@professorweedington4962]

Is this a question or a statement

[@Tom__Wolf]

because on commercials you can't see ugly people... simple! ;)

[@SpeedyCow]

the one where he was standing next to a 2021 Bronco blew my mind

[@sae6d__638]

SpeedyCow what vid

[@jayjones6840]

That's his website,and the car or truck is for sale on it

[@majormadmax1]

I have two E30s in Germany, a 318i and a 320i M package. While neither were in the same category as the M3, but were still the "ultimate driving machines" they were advertised to be. That example is absolutely stunning, how anyone could keep a car with over 200K miles on it in such immaculate condition is beyond me! Kudos to the owner, and I am extremely envious that Doug got to drive it and I didn't!

[@FrankieProkop]

13 seconds. THIS is the review I’ve been waiting for ever since he filmed it back in January!

[@kamikazee3071]

Bro sameee

[@aaardvaaark]

"Early version of an infotainment system": They're called trip computers.

[@jon3voltas]

He said the same on the M5.. Doug dumbs it down to the point of ignorance.

[@jamesfraley2715]

Unfortunately, like many millennials, Doug has no reference points for anything classic or vintage - he just knows what's new and now.

[@aaardvaaark]

@@jamesfraley2715 Yeah but my 07 Golf has one. Infotainment systems have only come in in the last 10 years. It's like saying the car is powered by an early version of the electric motor.

[@stacia6678]

aardvaark The first “infotainment system” of sorts was the Buick Riviera, released in 1986. Its CRT touchscreen could control the radio, change car settings, and show useful information; the basics of infotainment today.

[@alexkilbee1837]

On my old e30 320i it was a fun game to see how many lights you could get to stay on. I thought I'd win a prize if I got all of them lit up. I did, the gearbox fell apart, along with the water pump...

[@fv457]

This is like Dougs 4th “favorite bmw of all time” video lol

[@TheKonquerRor]

e60 m5, e38 750i, what else? :)

[@Dcur22]

He's had 4 lifetimes... Duh

[@bibobrabernard1091]

Was about to say the same thing

[@darryltaylor2438]

I was just about to say that you beat me to it

[@sandeepjoshua3019]

😂😂😂😂

[@thephao4327]

Doug said "Thisss" three times in a row. I've now heard everything I needed to hear in my lifetime.

[@mcvic2264]

“With Various Different Like Dghams dirgs hmrsm glrbs” -Doug DeMuro 2020

[@bonzobonanza]

I love how Doug called the X4 a mistake from BMW 😂

[@muumuumu]

haha there are way too many X cars now

[@Mich_-mu7fz]

@Andrew Oliver and X1

[@djonfonsteen6331]

@@Mich_-mu7fz and x6.. is really nice..

[@kingdavid52]

Andrew Oliver Indeed. I always said the even X model numbers are a joke... The X1 too...

[@djonfonsteen6331]

@@kingdavid52 agreed. I feel its total overkill for most manufacturers now. Have you seen the vehicle grave yards? Brand new, unwanted, horizon filling vehicles 😲 goes to show just how little the manufacturing cost are. Especially if they can all make huge profits and then send a substantial percentage of vehilcles off for "recycling".. where is the logic in that?

[@PizzaParkersGarage]

It’s crazy to think there was a period in time where these were basically worthless. No one wanted them, on the second hand market they were just 4-5k. Now they are worth more than everything I own 🤦‍♂️ Edit: I guess a few of you don’t believe me. Go to VINWiki and lookup The April Fools Joke I Forgot About. Ed talks about one that was purchased in the early 2000s for $3500

[@ultraguy8771]

I suppose same thing will happen to the E92 M3.

[@nikolas7030]

@@ultraguy8771 here in norway a cheap e92 m3 is like $40k

[@moelester3846]

I think the same will happen to the 996

[@den_525]

At NO POINT was the e30 M3 ever 4-5k hahaha

[@revolutionday1]

The Ferrari Dino also comes to mind, and the 1st gen Acura/Honda NSX. Both cars I used to oogle as a young adult in local trader magazines, and think to myself "if I could just come up with a little more money...", now they're insane prices.

[@firepower01]

My dad had an E30 when I was a really young kid. Seeing that check panel brought me back holy fuck.

[@NickKritikakos]

I’m not a BMW guy, but I would definitely love to own this BMW

[@Kaktus965]

Older BMWs are the bees knees! How about an E36 video next?

[@holzfaeller9164]

Perfect, that’s exactly the motivation I needed to continue my E30 316i project.. the feeling of driving an E30 is just unique. I’m 22 years old and I’d always take this over a new one! Everyone should drive a low-spec E30 once in their lives!

[@petriliimatta4493]

I know what you mean. I also have 316i E30. Mine is a touring version. Best handling car ever 😍 I have changed the engine from M40 --> M50. Next its going to get LSD to replace the original open diff. Maybe turbo it at some point, but im not a big fan of a mule kick. I wanna tune it more mildly to keep the great driving characteristic's. Amazing cars. Every time im searching new cars i come back and see if i can find another one. New ones has lost their way.

[@DaVinci-uh4tr]

Absolutely, video popped up just when I've finished putting the whole front suspension of my car back in :D Keep up the good work buddy. I've got red E30 320i in M-Technik I and I also wouldn't trade it for any modern car. Slowly but surely I'm bringing it up to the solid condition.

[@pietsaman2023]

I also have a E30 316. But it's got an engine swap. So now it has a 3.5 with a turbo. Keep on driving the e30's guys 🤘

[@rickrickrick5317]

E24 owner here. Really want to get my hands on an E30 tho

[@pietsaman2023]

@@rickrickrick5317 The e24 is one of the most beautiful BMW's ever made imo

[@samuelele]

„I love turning on the turn signals“ is something no one else ever said in a BMW

[@foggyj4474]

“Started from the top now we’re here” should be the M3’s slogan since it got discontinued

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

the M3 is coming back soon, but i don't think its going to look great

[@jd_official]

It’s coming back......was never discontinued it’s their icon

[@bayareanewman1566]

Didn’t they just rename it the M4?

[@e90baby]

Brian Puente no what? M3 is coming, and they split them up so M4 could be a coupe and M3 a sedan which I think is ridiculous because they’re mechanically the same and E36 era had a sedan M3 and so did the E9X chassis

[@FragEightyfive]

The turn signal only feels so crisp because it has never been used.

[@BenilJoseph]

I love how Doug teases what reviews are coming next by promoting cars and bids , well played .

[@Joe_8N]

That's not true

[@RichardDurishin]

Doug, thanks so much for the trip down memory lane. I never got the E30 M3 we all coveted so ferociously. But, of the E30 series I had a 318i, 325e, 325i, 325i Convertible and the freakishly awesome 325ix with Ferguson Four Wheel Drive. I remember the check panel, the service indicator, the vacuum gauge for MPG...all of it. You missed the antenna at the front of the roof, the locking BBS center caps and the fact that the entire truck lid was unique. Of course so, back then was a 16-valve 4-cylinder. But, after putting my service manager's kids through various Ivy League schools and Berklee College of Music, I stopped driving BMW's and stayed with SVX, Spec. B and a few WRX...and my Subaru service manager put his kids through college himself. Best Regards.

[@corbanguerrero3856]

"This car has the best turn signal lever" BMW drivers doesn't even use those

[@JustinHEMI05]

@A real bisexual petrol-head whoa, chill man. BMW owners not using signals is a long standing joke and meme.

[@Kenny-vs4pr]

Having owned a BMW MINI with their ridiculously-designed stay-on-center turm signal stocks that return to neutral position similar to a washer fluid stock, it's much easier to not use the signals at all vs accidentally leaving it on for minutes before you finally hear the turn signals blinking quietly

[@Andrew-on5do]

A real bisexual petrol-head yes

[@thefinch8021]

WE DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (well it least me and my family do)

[@joeherrjr]

In Texas, it’s truck drivers, we don’t have as many BMWs.

[@wolfericky2672]

You need to review the Ford Escort Crosworth currently listed on cars and bits!

[@MassiveDrop]

Fun fact, most of us have not even seen the video yet and we comment "NICE!"

[@AndrewLaMonica1]

I literally just listen to the doug score at the end I watched like 2 to 3 minutes of the video unless I I'm really interested in the car like the ford bronco I will watch the video even though it would probably be a 10 years video with all the quirks are fixtures

[@charlieippolito1159]

MassiveDrop the bots 😍

[@MrPsychopathYT]

Noice

[@riessenseason]

NICE!

[@syryx3502]

I've been waiting for this video for too long, instant NICE man

[@bowrocker]

First it was the 2016 M2 that was "the best M car." Then the 1M was the "best BMW of all time." Then the M2 competition was the "ultimate M car." Now, the 80's e30 M3 is his "all time favorite BMW" We're gonna need a spreadsheet to track all of Doug's favorite BMWs.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

Lol what a goofball he is

[@alfazedz1791]

One like in the video sold for $250K today, July 22, 2020, on Bring a Trailer. Same year, same color.

[@bowrocker]

@@alfazedz1791Unreal! Nostalgia is a powerful thing.

[@alfazedz1791]

@@bowrocker Good point. You can't know if the buyer bought into the E30 hype or was just looking to re-live the past after hitting it big. I personally like older performance cars because you can use more of their potential. Modern performance cars can't be pushed on the street without risking jail. If I was looking to relive the past, though, I think I'd invest in a driver, although maybe a $250K classic car is the buyer's idea of a driver.

[@bowrocker]

@@alfazedz1791 Agreed on all points. Full disclosure: I had a poster of this car on my wall as a teen in the 1980s, next to the Lambo Diablo, haha.

[@georgek.2711]

The buttons with the numbers 1, 10,100,1000 were used to set the code with the button on that screen. When you had the code set, then the car needed the code to start up otherwise the engine would only crank continuously, but it wouldn't start up. This "code" button should have been explained in the video Doug, and you did not do that also at the e34 m5 video, which has the same button, with the same function. It's a shame you didn't mention because it's a cool feature that 99% of the cars nowadays still don't have. Anyway, nice video!

[@kenrhodes9471]

I set mine one night and forgot what i set or just made an error setting it. Was rushing to work the next morning and it wouldn't start! Lol. Waited for the dealer to open to ask what to do. Simply disconnect the negative battery cable and reconnect. All fixed. Lmao! Fun times!

[@ii7317]

@Xinnie The Pooh they kept them for quite a long time, my E38 and E39 have those code panels but already in the infotaimnemt system.

[@trollwaffen1248]

Damn dude, relax

[@chartedtravel]

@@trollwaffen1248 I hope he does. But I am outraged at Doug's missing the extra storage compartment behind driver in S2000 review. P.s awesome nic @Libertarian guy

[@eltorpedo7774]

I was going to say the same! I have an 88 convertible that is mint and I use that code when parking in sketchy parking lots. I love this car so much. Hilariously my 325i convertible was more than this M3 new :). Definitely has not kept up the same value.

[@ricardobandz4670]

“Everything is working just fine, for now” 🤣

[@YB-od5bc]

Love this car

[@Bubblun1]

Doug: Thisssss is my all-time favorite BMW! Also Doug: Gives the E30 M3 a lower Dougscore than the E34 M5

[@vladvulcan]

@@ArbitraryFilmings, exactly

[@vladvulcan]

because M5 is practical

[@albrechtjohnj]

Doug was too skimpy on the E30 M3's handling. A Dougscore of 6? Did you mean 8? nothing out-turns an E30 M3.

[@stacia6678]

Mark Lambert Touché, my friend

[@Mikesell357]

Doug left out some neat stuff! The top right light is missing from the check panel; it was "Engine Oil". Its missing because its function was incorporated into the oil temperature gauge on the bottom portion of the tachometer. On normal e30, that gauge was an instant economy gauge That little flashlight was pretty neat in that you didn't have to worry about batteries being dead, because it had a rechargeable battery and its receptacle in the glove box had charging posts Those chunky rear speakers are that way because this example was equipped with the premium sound option, which featured larger, 2- way speakers (the angled bit is the tweeter) By putting them in pods like that, BMW didn't have to modify the hole already cut for speakers. The base option sat pretty flush, but used dinky 4" speakers

[@Carl-ii1in]

you posted this on your Instagram months ago, and every Tuesday and Thursday I've been waiting for THIS review.

[@filipce3]

SAME

[@pmangeri]

Seeing this M3 in the late 80s in Germany was an amazing sight. Lived in Germany 85-86 and 88-90.

[@southport65]

where did you live in 87?

[@pmangeri]

White Buffalo I was home in western N.Y. waiting for orders

[@favorit601]

There is one thing all those old BMWs had: They definitely sounded like a BMW! No matter 3/5/6/7-series, no matter 4,6,8 cyl. Listen, this is a BMW.

[@brucerosenblatt4126]

I bought this same 1988 red M3 back in 1988, when I lived in San Diego.I test drove 30 cars that year, and I knew immediately, after driving the M3, it was the one I would be driving home.I spent many fun filled hours carving up curvy roads; as this car had fantastic handling and grip. I have owned 37 cars in my life, and this is my second favorite behind the Porsche Cayman S.Both cars gave me a great sense of freedom and joy.

[@wickedsick1023]

20:13 LMAO, Doug still can't get over the damn turn signal switch

[@waleed172]

12:40 Doug is the type of guy who turns on the indicators in a BMW just to feel how nice they are...

[@herrbela84]

Me too in my S class.

[@BobThe9534]

Doug is the type of guy to put the milk in before the cereal...

[@waleed172]

@@BobThe9534 im doing this...

[@straightbusta2609]

"Best Turn Signal Lever Feel" - Obviously since it was never used because this is after all, a BMW

[@kelly00000111111]

Damn! Beat me to it.

[@ryosuketakahashi1749]

It's an old joke but still cracks me up everytime

[@12ealDealOfficial]

I wonder when the stereotype will shift to basically any new crossover or Ford Escapes of old.

[@christianfayb4]

Wow good joke.

[@epicswirl]

*Doug the type of guy to turn on the turn signal to feel the lever.*

[@rosebuddesign635]

Such a classic, I love it. The very rare convertible version was such a beauty.

[@SpeedVaultz]

"Dude what happened to your turn signal?" "Doug wore it out, playing with it so much."

[@e30m3bmw7]

As an E30 M3 owner I‘ve been waiting desperately for you to finally make this video! It’s just really unfortunate that you weren’t able to find a nicer and more original example of this car!!! Non factory insulation, wheels, strut brace, amp in trunk, suspension, seats... I could go on and on. Unfortunately this car is a misrepresentation of all the clean examples out there :( Also... you failed to mention the C-Pillar/ Trunk / Roof.

[@tzotzo24tjtj86]

And the dog leg gearbox

[@labrutabelleza]

These mentioned things (trunk/roof and gearbox) made me a little bit confused. How could Doug not mention it in his review... 🤔

[@e30m3bmw7]

tzotzo24 tjtj with this being a US car, it unfortunately didn’t get the dogleg.

[@e30m3bmw7]

Also, U.S cars all came with A/C and a sunroof.

[@e30m3bmw7]

The coolest thing about this car is the fact that the only piece of sheetmetal it shares with a regular E30 is the hood / bonnet

[@jimmyfish5388]

I’ve been lucky to own two E30 M3’s and they remain to this day the best driving / handling cars I’ve ever owned. They are real classics. Thanks Doug

[@shivumlal1681]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR DOUG TO MAKE THIS VIDEO! THANK YOU!

[@GamingRevenant]

There's someone who has one stationed in the parking lot where my parking spot is as well. It's literally sitting there for years on-end and I've only ever seen the owner drive it ONCE. Pretty cool car though, had a greyish-black color instead.

[@paulcarmi8130]

There's a VW corrado like that in my town in CO.

[@stacia6678]

Wow, he isn’t grateful enough. Maybe, if he doesn’t need it, he should sell it on carsandbids.com

[@gtgokujr]

tell him to give it to me

[@dsc-nr5zy]

Diamond black metallic paint 😍

[@calebangell77]

Ask them if they're willing to sell it to you. You might get a good price on it.

[@PerpetualTiredness]

10:30 - I had the same torch in the glovebox of my E36, but the battery had died. Some people mod them with LEDs.

[@dummptyhummpty]

I think my e46 has one too, but it’s black!

[@reflex3843]

Can you not just open them up and replace battery and light bulb? I doubt there's that much tech in there.

[@PerpetualTiredness]

@@reflex3843 I think the original batteries are difficult to come by, but just search for "E36 Torch" and lots of info comes up.

[@ThaMythbuster]

I got one from a company in the UK because mine was missing, and when I got it, it still worked flawlessly with the original light. I think they put new batteries in them. Sadly, because the car isn't on the road much, I think the battery doesn't even charge anymore now. I'll fix it one day :)

[@alanladdseinekatze859]

To me, the E30 is the greatest car design of all time. And the history to it, especially that of how the touring model came about is about the sickest story in car engineering there is. This M3 is such a beauty. In Germany, there is just no way you can possibly still get your hand on one of those, anymore. Every single orihinal one is owned by a true enthusiast, by now.

[@swazi5]

The tactile feel to the controls is awesome in this era bmw. I vividly remember using a crank sunroof in an 89 328.

[@dakibmw]

There was never an '89. 328 :)

[@rishavsaha391]

@@dakibmw wooosh

[@swazi5]

@@dakibmw good call, must have been a 325

[@sharvilbakshi1522]

20:12 "And feeling that glorious turn signal lever..." -Doug Demuro

[@zvarn]

"no matter how much you put in, you cant compensate for it" that one hit close to home doug

[@dkad7177]

Sorry if this was covered, but the "CHECK" will illuminate each time you turn the key on as you described. This is because you alone cannot easily check the brake lights for operation. So when you step on the brake, if all the brake lights illuminate, the "Brake Light on the above "Check panel" will go out.

[@microst99]

This was a state of the art race engine for the street. I've had the chance to ride multiple 325i's in coupe, 4door, including a coupe ix from 1990, and in the 90's - the M3 E46 needed to be in the powerband to keep up with these. I can't imagine how good the 2.5 M3 must be.

[@anomilumiimulimona2924]

Ive read the s14 block could handle 1000 hp

[@BobThe9534]

i can't imagine how much it costs to maintain da car

[@legohead6]

@@BobThe9534 maintenance really isnt bad for these. They are quite simple and a lot of the wear and tear parts are shared across other models. They only get expensive when you get into the Specific M3 things(like rebuilding the motor, or rebuilding the problematic and special 5 speed gearbox) and even then compared to a similar task on a modern performance car they probably still fall cheaper.

[@LearningFast]

Doug, the type of guy that describes the E30 as “subtle”.

[@MrMentalSoul]

I describe it as "old" and "outdated."

[@nrkeks2347]

@mpgxsvcd it is

[@Krith220]

@@MrMentalSoul good for you

[@4y4n]

Doug: It's quite a bit smaller than what you'd find in the BMW M3 of today. Also Doug: Proceeds to show a picture of the concept 4 series 5:27

[@vladmares8128]

Which has the same design as the upcoming M3 Limousine, as well.......unfortunately.....

[@specialboye4910]

its not a concept, unfortunately its actually happening. This should mean 2020 M4/3's hold their value i would imagine, nobody got time for this weird shit

[@TheRockLobsterMafia]

@@specialboye4910 I really hope bmw customers complain enough about the ugly ass big grills to make them go back to how it always was.

[@swpdisciple]

Yes sir!!! The E30 in general are my favorite cars! So important and they drive great even in modern times!

[@wtfdoihavetodohere]

I've always felt this car looks like an Integrale with a trunk.

[@omprakashswain2415]

Thank God I'm not the only who thinks that

[@hbtm2951]

Well, count me in.

[@vsschander]

Doug the type of guy who still dresses like a level 1 GTA Online character with no apartment

[@paulcarmi8130]

I will literally pay people to stop making these jokes No I won't

[@darrenfranz2631]

Paul the type of guy to pay people to stop making doug jokes

[@carlblanco]

I love Doug. “It isn’t slow, it’s just not fast”. 😅

[@MIAthe305]

This was the moment when BMW owners decided that the indicator sound/feeling was soooo good that they’d never use it in order to preserve its factory perfection

[@MattBradshaw]

Hahaha!

[@nastyrex4302]

Shit. You're joke was better than mine

[@shebeytraining]

Nice one!