Here’s Why the BMW Z8 Is Worth $200,000

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

Those taillights look like something modern that came out of factory yesterday, and this car came out 20 years ago

[@ps6268]

Because they are first, and only propably neon (not LED) tail lights. Italian touch - you don't get it in modern cars.

[@addo9697]

Taught the same thing

[@abayamangali]

Reminds me of 911 991 tail lights

[@emanuelrodriguez1682]

If Bmw would have kept this Z8 a Secret made in 2000s but introduced it to the world in 2022 it would have been totally Acceptable looks like it just came out

[@grettabernal1808]

Like my car a z4 2005

[@redcar9949]

Doug: I've borrowed this Z8 from a viewer here in... Me: Yea yea, we know, Southern California... Doug: ...Northern Virginia

[@PG2248CoasterNews]

Around this time Doug was living in Philadelphia still

[@DJNotSure]

I've seen this car in the area! Northern Virginia goes from "hunting country" to "Ah yes we have the Fox Hunt every year where we chase down foxes in our McLarens every Tuesday" real quick.

[@rexdaron409]

he lived down here for a while I've met him at Katies cars and coffee!

[@sterlingsilver320]

People in other parts of the US don’t understand just how money the DC Metro area is lol

[@EstorilEm]

@@DJNotSure I was thinking the same exact thing! This looks like McLean area honestly but could be out in Loudoun where I am. The hunts literally come through our farm lol.

[@pastramistick5233]

imo every convertible should include a hard top for the winter

[@adamfidelio1213]

I live in sweden and my audi cab has very good insulation when the temp drops.

[@weedshoes5089]

And tampons for the owners

[@tonymancuso1340]

weedshoes You couldn’t afford one dude.

[@weedshoes5089]

@@tonymancuso1340 I own 2 M3 coupes. They're more expensive than the convertibles.

[@adamfidelio1213]

@@weedshoes5089 Why the fuck would you have 2 m3s? I think we have a liar on our hands.

[@cheesecrumpets]

I've had my eye on this car for a while. So after saving enough coin, I decided to finally make the purchase. I picked it up for around one hundred and twenty thousand. I purchased it in the "James Bond" car section, on Xbox One's Forza Horizon 4 game.

[@CanMan125_]

Pete did you not read anything beyond the first line?

[@caboose22320]

@@CanMan125_ lmao deleted comment

[@johnmarshallyt]

He had us in the first half, ain't gonna lie

[@szpecunio]

dude thats shit not funny

[@cheesecrumpets]

@@szpecunio 307 people disagree with you

[@030398ryoma]

Doug forgot to mention the car was in James Bond The World is Not Enough. Especially cool is that the owner of this car got a vanity plate to match the plate that was on the car in the movie.

[@klwthe3rd]

030398ryoma I didn't notice it till you pointed it out! Lol

[@alfredvalrie5541]

030398ryoma oh is that the car brosnan’s driving in Azerbaijan? that’s awesome

[@ChocolateFrog]

That must be why it's on UK plates but was imported from the continent.

[@rkan2]

It's not in UK plates, but has Virginia plates with the same combination and a fake vanity front plate..

[@TheSuperSwain]

030398ryoma I've loved the z8 since playing James Bond on my ps2 when I was just a little kid!

[@timharper3390]

Truly is the most gorgeous “retro” design of all time. Perfect in every way, and I actually prefer it to the original 507. Which is rare. Also feel compelled to note those are NOT toggle switches. Those are rocker switches.

[@winnienguyen4420]

Totally agree. You can see inspiration from the early 60s on this beauty And I love it.

[@ialsafa]

This car in my eyes is one of the most beautiful modern retro inspired cars ever made.

[@winnienguyen4420]

Absolutely. I definitely see inspiration from the early 1960s

[@johnjeffers1524]

that sounds painful

[@hakeemsd70m]

The Z8 is my personal favorite BMW of all time.

[@lgz2006]

It's one of the most beautiful cars of all time, and it's also one of James Bond's best partners.

[@nicolajvestergaard955]

The Z8 was designed by the same guy who designed the Aston Martin DB9 and Vantage, Henrik Fisker. Yes, that's the guy behind Fisker Automobiles as well.

[@805NAVE]

Nicolaj Vestergaard Yes he’s a great designer

[@tigercat418]

Nicolaj Vestergaard fisker had viper engine

[@gautdo]

And it's also why the front of the Fisker look like the front of the Z8 !

[@mitsuman007]

Yep, they have the Fisker mustache.

[@sylvainpaquette6132]

He did beautiful designs but not in the case of this model.

[@JamesonScalia]

$$$ A car that goes up in value should earn a 10 in value $$$

[@jimcrown934]

True. Just another ridiculous 'doug score.' lol

[@railfanatic1416]

Is it _really_ worth 200k though? I wouldn't spend a hard earned 200k on this

[@blckkeef]

Railfanatic you wouldn’t but people do

[@GewelReal]

@@railfanatic1416 hard earned? Maybe no But there are people that 200k is nothing for them

[@railfanatic1416]

Shit if this was reddit I would have like 100 downvotes lol

[@ALAPINO]

The turn signal indicators being in the centre of the dash isn't a problem: *BMW drivers don't signal.*

[@largol33t1]

There's a lot of truth to that although in my city, the biggest douches drive the Toyota Prius.

[@erraldstyler]

imma switch from vag to bmw...i will never ever have to use a indicator again

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

With the new tech, if you don’t use your turn signal, the bmw won’t let you merge to the other lane, because it will put you back in. It’s the collusion prevention whatever tech they have.

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

So, I guess, rejoice! Bmw drivers are now forced to use turn signals.

[@erraldstyler]

VAG means Volkswagen-Audi Group ;)

[@kyle857]

Not normally a BMW fan but this would be one worth having for a collector. It is absolutely beautiful.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Beauty is in the eye of the key holder.

[@MichaelMarmo]

You are entitled to your wrong opinion.

[@pikachupowers]

i've seen one of these in person today and it looks much, much better than in pictures. in person it's actually very beautiful

[@BGD.2980]

I love how people talk sh!t on Doug. Has nearly 2M subscribers.... He is a little dorky but I like him.

[@obeb787]

A little? Lol

[@mczenk5095]

People are just jealous losers

[@obeb787]

@@mczenk5095 not really, its awesome that he has all those followers, but i don't really think his reviews are up to pair with his followings

[@asparagoose8992]

He's not dorky, he just has quirks and features.

[@jimcrown934]

People talk crap about Doug because his 'reviews' are ridiculous, uninformed and based solely on opinion. I can't count the number of reviews I've watched where he is not informed or completely clueless, like the review of the K900 which he was talking about a DIFFERENT model car completely! It has nothing to do whether I 'like him' or not. People need solid information, not hype or a ridiculous 'doug score' based entirely on opinion rather than fact.

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Styling should be an 11! Ingeniously quirky window switches and it just exudes a cool too smooth for modern machinery. Even that manual shifter begs to be caressed. Clearly this is peak BMW.

[@apexgt4]

Lawrence Fearon idk those headlights are pretty weird

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@apexgt4 Nah

[@cameronwilburn6830]

Not kidding I wouldn't spend 30 grand for it, not my style looks ugly

[@akyhne]

The Z8 was designed by Henrik Fisker, the Danish designer behind Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage, Fisker Karma and many more. Look under "Known for" at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_Fisker

[@mithex8414]

Cameron Wilburn ????????????????????????????

[@bushfriend2718]

My dad still hates himself for selling it back 05

[@mergat2970]

What does he drive now

[@MrLazlness]

@@mergat2970Prius

[@dgw6448]

This is a flex

[@justsomeguy1695]

I can see why

[@kenniboii192]

My uncle would envy your dad, he straight traded his for a 2003 S600... Needless to say, I have still never let him live that one down.

[@allelvlap]

Doug is the type of guy to poke around the car to look for quirks,but still misses the two lights under the hood

[@btvbrndn]

No mention of James Bond?

[@Boborino]

btvbrndn Agent Under Fire!!!!! I had it on my GameCube! During that city mission sometimes I’d just drive it around and mess with the civilians!

[@Boborino]

And of course from my favorite Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough!

[@hamidovn]

James Bond can not compare with Dough )))

[@arunnallamayan7432]

Z8's visual charisma is so powerful that just sitting in this car with the engine off is more fun than driving many other cars.

[@sf7234]

Z8 pillow so you can ZZZZZZZZ

[@xalataf3365]

8 Zs, I see what you did there

[@msport_erick]

Xalataf i Z what you did there

[@johnc6466]

Doug the type of guy to review a z8 and talk about its key pouches.

[@LC-xi7xi]

Nice pic

[@vv1589]

doug the type of guy to be ugly every second

[@eugenebeaty4142]

Timothy Ducheamps lmao dough is he the founder of pilsbury

[@mw66683]

type of guy to say he works from home while he travels all over the country.

[@citetez]

Doug, the type of guy to say toggle switch when they're not toggle switches.

[@SliceyDicey]

When I lived in Germany, my 2000 750iL had that same nav system. I bought it used and it was set to go to a nearby grocery store and it took me like a week to figure out how to turn it off. Helped me learn my German as some disembodied voice yelled at me to turn left or right or turn around all the time, though!

[@mujjuman]

lmao!

[@visionist7]

MAKE EIN LEGAL U TURN!!! YOU VILL GO BACK UNZ DO IT AGAIN!!!

[@GeneticNoob]

Doug your viewer has even managed to get his Z8 the original number plate used in the Bond movie and you still don't mention it even once?

[@d-one-and-only]

thanks for pointing that out , I was actually wondering where i saw that ....

[@Gobbersmack]

His viewer is Pierce Brosnan.

[@derrickstorm6976]

The World Is Not Enough -the car is in a JB collection it has no private owner

[@russellgreenie]

Ahhh thats why it has a British style plate on the front...

[@russellgreenie]

Jussi Raitoniemi Someone has to own the collection! It can’t not have an owner!

[@mrjones29]

Driving around beautiful rural Virginia makes nearly any car a great experience.

[@EdwanMusic]

Doug is the type of guy to drive a convertible with windows up

[@Artcore103]

he's stated he does that for the clarity of the audio recording.

[@gyuck]

That's a normal thing tho

[@tribeking84]

EDWAN that's not uncommon for people to do

[@manowar5516]

You've umm, you've never been in a convertible have you.

[@jamesgeese]

It's a normal thing man

[@hammadali594]

Doug's wearing pants, that's surprising.

[@dangerouscookie4790]

It must be freezing.

[@blazers12369]

thats a quirk

[@Lambullghini]

It will snow in Africa :O

[@jonkyonk3901]

disappointing*

[@ianmckenna5674]

Hammad Ali it’s fucking freezing in nova that’s why

[@Siiilent]

The Coolant Expansion Tank "COLD" may indicate the coolant level when cold

[@Patrick94GSR]

Siiilent coolant level should be lower when cold, not at the very top of the tank.

[@Siiilent]

Patrick94GSR This is true, but the "COLD" label has an arrow coming down and it stops at needed level. You can google this OEM part number for the expansion tank: 17112229114

[@VEEWNY]

I have a 2001 Z3 3.0 w/ 50k miles has a soft top you have to pull down and push up to start, nuclear warning sounder for headlights on , strut tower brace, side vents and lights, roundels all around , appeared in a Bond Golden Eye movie, check , missing key pouch, hard top w/ stand, 2 less cylinders and $190k from the price tag. But includes a ton more driving excitement than the Z8 blvd cruiser.

[@gtdjs2006]

Hey Doug, love watching your video's. At 4:30 you said the coolant reservoir only has "COLD" printed on top. If you look at the side of the tank it has an arrow extending down to a line on the side of the reservoir. This is to indicate the "COLD" fill position of the fluid. As in this is where the coolant level should be if the engine is "COLD". Most coolant reservoirs have a "COLD FILL" position indicator so you don't overfill the coolant. Keep up the cool videos!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Yeah hes a little ignorant at looking at why cars have features or what theyre for and just trumps it up to a "wierd quirk"

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

hes too stupid to know

[@snazzy]

Hey, I remember back when BMW made cool cars too!

[@promodelred]

😂 yeah ok dude ... the new M5 0-60 in 2.8 and 1/4 in 10.9 @ 129 isn't cool at all... 4 wheel drive switchable to RWD... not cool at all. Kick rocks pal

[@sno6313]

promodelred yes but there is no zing to it anymore. Give me a v10 with a manual in a e39 over a turbocharged v8 anytime

[@camxmile]

i8 is pretty cool (disclaimer: not a BMW fan)

[@icecubez130]

Can't wait for a new video, Quinn!

[@HighsideClyde]

Quinn, what do you drive?

[@joshbacon8241]

Doug, the type of guy to make a video of his _own_ quirks and features.

[@JubMrJub]

Josh Bacon this would be the best April fools video ‘why the 1982 Doug Demuro is worth $22’

[@joshbacon8241]

Alec Nelsen It would be like, “This is me, a 1988 Doug DeMuro...” and then he would start listing all his quirks and features.

[@WhisxBeerus]

original af

[@danzigmcnaniel5226]

Josh Bacon “this is my balloon knot, and as you’ll see... it’s retractable!”

[@HehHehYeah]

I want Doug Demuro to lick my dashboard.

[@gzhang2543]

i saw an old pop driving one, and i caught up to him and appraised his car. He is certainlly proud of it.

[@DriverDude100]

Who remembers Top Gear's Clarkson lambasting the BMW Z8? He hated the car. 9 years ago, I really wanted to buy a used Z8. Plenty were available for $85k-$100k on the used market, but the risk of buying a used model with a bent chassis was too real. Most cars were being sold without the performance kit--chassis stiffener. I didn't take the plunge and passed on the purchase. Prospective Z8 buyers have to really know their stuff to avoid getting a damaged car.

[@carlmcdonald2735]

OzoneEditions that was 9 years ago

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

*prospective.

[@Sentraman4]

Technically it was the Alpina Z8 that Clarkson didn't like, the Alpina and the vanilla BMW are very different cars

[@clardrives9301]

yeah i remember that.

[@zacharylagler242]

I remember that, I always felt he was a bit harsh on the Z8...

[@jessesingh3094]

Eh, who cares if you can or can’t see the turn signal in your line of sight. Not like BMW drivers use them anyways 🤷‍♂️

[@TheJohnboyhunter]

Jesse Singh Who cares? Lots of drivers because knowing where someone else is going helps you, as well as them. However I certainly agree with the BMW drivers bit, I would have to also expand this to include Audi drivers and very often, anyone that has a slightly more upmarket car than most of other people. Unfortunately BMWs and Audis have become so popular these days that they now seem to be the cars of 'most other people' and thus have lost their premium image.

[@jcnba28]

BMW drivers really are the worst.

[@anthonydeluca6966]

Wor Jackie That's fine with me. Us car guys can tell an rs7 from an A5 and because they're so popular there's a bunch on the used market for cheap

[@YZFR6Yammie]

Jesse Singh I use my turn signals.. only they are hard to use sometimes so typically I just use the tap for 3 blinks

[@deet4895]

You know which other car has it's gauge cluster in the middle of the dash? a Toyota Yaris.

[@elibarasch1377]

Dee T and a Saturn ion

[@christianh.2950]

Eli Barasch And a mini cooper

[@edman79]

Nissan Quest

[@danielbradley6473]

Toyota echo

[@Sube-Tube]

Plymouth prowler

[@shawntoronto7967]

The fact that it’s simple has made it look timeless. You don’t actually see anything that dates it (with the info door closed). Love the look.

[@timrob1]

You missed the biggest point of this car… It was a James Bond car and the number plate suggests is that of the actual car used in the film!

[@spudit2003]

In America you can choose whatever number plate you like I believe (well, withing limits), so he has chosen to buy the same number plate as the one Bond had. The car in the Bond film was not even a real Z8! BMW hadnt actually atarted making the car, so gave the prototype they had to the studio who copied it and made 2 kit cars plus a shell (which gets cut in half). The kit car which is roadworthy is in the London Film Museum. If it WAS the one from the film - this would have been a poor review missing out the quirks and features like surface to air missiles, machine guns and remote driving from the key fob (that was in the BMW 760 review he did the other day though!).

[@stuarttanner4653]

This car is the bond car

[@INUMIMI28]

spudit2003 The car used in the film was based on C4 Corvette by the way

[@julianpottermusic]

Doug puts fake plates on cars for videos

[@nessuno5403]

INUMIMI28 what the stunt/mock cars were, doesn't change what the Z8 is

[@carlosedwardos]

the engine start button is also retro - on the '59 MGA (and some other classics) you turn the key to engage the fuel pump, and then push the start button

[@markacevedo441]

This car is so pretty. People always say, "oh this car looks like it could have just come out". This is one of the few cars that statement actually applies.

[@JosephSamsor]

Mark Acevedo definitely true

[@N1NTHWARD]

I thought the same thing. The year surprised me.

[@Hamsteak]

It's pretty amazing that the Z8 has a soft top and a hard top on the exact same car

[@rez1hossain887]

Doug forgot to mention that this car was driven by James bond in World is not enough which makes it even cooler than it already is.

[@Agent00deuce4blocc]

then the chopper cuts it in half with a gigantic saw blade and it had 2 shotguns under the hood

[@21stCenturyHippie]

This car even has the same registration as Bond's

[@1970DAH]

Doug is a pretty good editor, so why does he cut himself off mid-word when he cuts to the card with his e-mail every single time?

[@nzos14]

Scott Gordon jokes I hope

[@KennyCnotG]

It depends on if he has an article online for us to read, he always records himself talking about an article, but doesn't make articles about every car.

[@reblo111]

Bcs it's unlikely you will skip it and you will be quite focused when it pops up, also its short and subtle

[@GETUPANDGO]

Unless you're reading a script word for word, it's easy to ramble on, and when you go back to edit, sometimes you have to make a mid-word cut. I have a bad habit of it myself

[@lezenfilms]

Scott Gordon you notice the audio cuts out and you look at the screen thinking something happened?

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

These Z8's where all over Cali when I was there in 2002. The scenic highway to Venice Beach had a tone of them next to the houses on stilts.

[@londonwatson7342]

Welcome To The Madness I'm not surprised. It's a beautiful convertible that isn't a mustang, why WOULDN'T you drive one in Ca?

[@evandrivescars]

Welcome To The Madness went there in August 2017 and still saw a few, even saw one at a cars and coffee.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

I think it was the James Bond mystique that made people either love or hate these cars. I personally like them.

[@mvanalst2003]

I’ve been a huge fan of your content for a while now, Doug. Each video is entertaining, whether it’s Jay Leno’s F1 or the newest version of the RAV4. I find it comical how this video is now two years old and you are talking SO MUCH faster than you do now days. I’m glad the evolution of your content creation has found you slowing you’re speech down. Thank you for the amazing content, information, and entertainment.

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

I'm with you doug, forget the alpina. Get the better motor with the manual

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

Foto4Max to a certain extent yes, but the z8 still leans more towards sporty than cruiser and a manual will only add to the fun.

[@marco_loewert]

I had an E39 M5. I loved the engine. But it made a lot of trouble with Vanos and high oil consumption. I think the Alpina is the more reliable car.

[@AdamKosovan]

just throw the alpina wheels on it

[@jdmdroolers645]

go subscribe to my channel guys... and stay tuned for future videos they will get hot soon ... :)

[@TheOfficialPayne]

I know a blue z8 alpina owner who bought it new. An old man. He wants to have low milage so he only drives it on summer weekends till it's getting more worth

[@ronindebeatrice]

TOP Nürburgring Videos That Alpina is going to be worth a fortune if genuinely a "only driven on Sundays" car.

[@eskalationstation]

that makes me very angry

[@Calmer573]

sounds like another person depriving themselves of living a fun unstressed life to instead worry about gaining money. you only live one time then its over, why waste it in hopes of some money , especially if your old and dieing soon. this comment is not intended disrespectful, im just rambling bored on youtube, , peace

[@erraldstyler]

guess he did the same with his wife

[@tangoandcars9588]

Does it self drive and have rocket launchers?

[@tastetester3733]

LiveWire95 hahah I like the bond version most 😂

[@_baller]

Tomorrow

[@mudassarhadi4375]

LiveWire95 y

[@ajdhjaoakdn2ndgoogleaccoun929]

My Tesla does lol I don't actually have a Tesla. I have a 2002 Saturn sedan.

[@Donmenon]

Perhaps the added chassis strengthening prevents it from getting split in half..

[@laughingcures8563]

Doug is the type of guy to bring me memories from NFS hot pursuit 2

[@thejam7129]

Pretty sure that's just yo ass...

[@laughingcures8563]

thejam7129 not to the 20 people who liked my comment

[@renatolopez6099]

*28-9 in pursuit, vehicle is a black BMW Z8, he's not stopping!*... Oh man, the good times!

[@ZylonFPV]

The condition of this particular Z8 is amazing. It looks like it just came out of the factory!

[@penart8079]

7:10 can you believe this guy is married?...it truly gives us hope

[@t3073-b4i]

pen art He's a rich, tall, white guy, he's on easymode.

[@peewee6831]

pen art yeah, to the guy that owns that BMW!! He's one of those queerosexuals!!

[@ce6453]

He actually does have a wife,.

[@sahbamehrkhavari578]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shahanshah7622]

He's successful, smart and rich. Why you hating on him

[@paultohh]

doug, can you please climb into the trunk next time so i can get a better sense of the amount of cargo it may be able to contain? please also provide your dimensions (height and width)

[@snoochpounder]

His height keeps changing though

[@ablair37]

wait for salomondrin's video of the z8

[@satti80]

This comment is weird.

[@vaggelismakris7175]

It looks like it could be a 2019 model . Amazing timeless will never be outdated , a beauty !

[@unidentifiedx4319]

No it don't

[@ollijokinen1571]

Maybe not a 2019 model but the outside styling does look pretty fresh.

[@eddiebravo2582]

Doug the type of guy to say "bless me" to himself after he sneezes.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I am very much shocked that the Z8 isn't a super great handling sports car. And, who cares? It's gorgeous and I can't imagine anyone not wanting to go for a ride in that car. Thank you, Doug.

[@hunterbrame4813]

this interior honestly looks better than every single BMW interior today.

[@loganaustin5940]

E34 M5

[@AR-zq9hq]

@@loganaustin5940 while that is an awesome car, its interior looks pretty much just like a 2000s BMW and doesn't come close to this one.

[@loganaustin5940]

@@AR-zq9hq true, but the E34 came with an option for blue leather

[@PsychoticBedroomRecordings]

Looks more like the Mini Cooper interiors

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Timeless Design oozes sex appeal, classic and modern, Pure Art!

[@MostGenericUser]

When you were talking about how it could be annoying having the turn signal indicators in the middle you're forgetting BMW drivers don't use them anyway so it wont be an issue.

[@roochiecooch]

I've always loved the Z8 so much purely for its form. It is such an elegant car with a great RWD V8 Manual Grand Tourer formula and it's never going to be a bad choice to get if you can afford it. It's only going to keep getting more valuable I'm sure.

[@alihaider-jz1vt]

Doug is the type of guy that has a dream to drive every single car since he was 12

[@jamiehayward6960]

The Alpina version was specifically made to be a better grand tourer. The engine they used was lower hp, but had higher torque that came on sooner. The suspension was also softened and they did away with the harsher feeling run-flats. In this respect, the auto transmission makes sense. If you wanted more of a direct, thrilling car, definitely choose the standard Z8. If you're more about cruising in style, the Alpina is for you.

[@blueazure9658]

i saw one on vacation last week. they’re pretty damn rare I guess

[@waitbalthy6342]

The fact that the blinker indicators are off to the side and out of view tells me BMW knows its customers very well ;-)

[@younglingslayer6683]

Superb interior

[@ClarkS963]

The unleaded gasoline only sticker is pretty nasty.

[@paulmanhart4481]

In 1986 I was living in Los Angeles, CA. I bought a 1973 BMW 3.0 CSi in Milan Italy. Drove it to Antwerpen and shipped it to Long Beach CA (all for less than $1,000). The 3.0 CSi was in great shape. When I picked up the car in Long Beach, I had to DoT it before they let me take it. Seatbelts were the main thing. But CA would never let me register the car there. So I drove it to Tucson, AZ, forged a bill of sale, paid $10 for a bond, pulled out 3 of the 6 fuel injectors and went through smog check with flying colors. I got my plates and registration and drove it back to LA. 120 mph between Phoenix and Quartzsite behind two semi’s driving like hell. The faster I went, the lower the car got to the ground, like a big hand on it pushing down. Every year I would declare the vehicle out of state and get my smog test nullified. Easy Peasy. But the paperwork went from floor to waist. It was a big job bringing a gray market car over. This coupe had real Cloisonne baked enamel BMW emblems. The inside was all hand made and fitted. Even had plywood sheets cut partially through so they could bend around the center counsel (covered with leather). Seats were styrofoam shaved with a knife then covered in leather. This car didn’t handle like a 2002. As mentioned in this video, it was a long car with a straight inline 6 with 200 hp. Beautiful car. Beautiful lines. Fun to drive. So yea, I understand his comments about handling.

[@arpan4414]

he finally understood it was chrome and not "mirror material"

[@dylanfokkelman1261]

7:10 Wife:how was your day honey Doug:great i reviewed a legendary z8 and talked about cup holders and the key holes and storage areas Wife:why are you like that

[@YeeSoest]

Naaah, I'm pretty sure she chose him particularly FOR his antics and quirks and features. Not that I WOULD HAVE but then again...there's worse guys out there than this big headed car geek ;)

[@roxfan0311]

Doug, pretty sure that "cold" embossed on the coolant tank refers to the appropriate cold coolant level, and not a suggestion on what to put into the tank lol.

[@surfmotor]

I love this car. I worked at a bmw dealership in 2007 and was able to drive one. When you bought one from the dealer you had to sign a contract preventing you from reselling it during the first year of ownership. Because they all instantly went up in price

[@garrettgramlich9424]

I think they nailed the 507 look though looks great with the hard top

[@iea96]

Wait how did he not talk about those lights inside the bonnet?

[@thatguypal5660]

Ismail Emre Akcan that’s what I was thinking

[@jacobgracz7020]

Right!!

[@devprasadvishwakarma7420]

Thats common in some car what is use of saying

[@OF01975]

Ismail Emre Akcan u mean the foglights? He mentioned then

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

Four Twenty What car has foglights inside a bonnet?

[@bigozimak]

Timeless Beauty

[@Damoe_]

Here to inform u that u’ve reached 69 likes. Nice

[@bambilucy7627]

I can't believe you didn't talk about the lamp, underneath the hood. I have never seen that before, that is something special!

[@Noise-Bomb]

I can't believe you gave a bond car a 8/10 in the cool factor category! This fact alone makes it at least 10/10 besides the fact that is one of the most beautiful bmw ever made after the e30 m3 and some timeless classics of course. easy 10 out of 10 for cool factor.

[@msladek1385]

NoiseBomb the z3 was a bond car too...

[@Noise-Bomb]

Its also a very cool car. not at the level of the z8 though.

[@JeffBoski]

Doug is the type of guy to cry at the end of Titanic

[@andreypaliy6508]

We all are that type of guy to shed a thug tear after watching something so great

[@kairone8623]

Dumbest yet...🤨🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Leo-lr4eq]

Who wouldn't

[@jaewonhwang3716]

And you haven't ?

[@maenala6376]

Jeff Boski old

[@EV6CrashCam]

The Alpina version is like this A: automatic L: less P: performance I: in N: north A: america Makes sense right? 🤔😱

[@dannya4974]

Yes

[@alekstan7151]

Doug, your videos are fantastic. I enjoy watching them more than any other car show online or on cable TV.

[@mattyp6908]

Doug, the type of guy to look 40 but in actuality be 29.

[@snoochpounder]

Don’t tell me this dude isn’t at least 40

[@criznitty]

Doug was the seven-year-old that hung out at college faculty parties.

[@parkertbh]

I believe 'reality' is the word you are looking for

[@vlajster]

actuality? lol

[@madlad453]

Matty P wot a burn,◕‿↼ butters my croissant 😂😂😂

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

Doug is the kind of guy to drive a convertible with the top down, but the windows up.

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

There are turn signals on this BMW?! *DINKLEBERG*

[@yehyaqasem4744]

Paul Jr. Harrington i See what you did there xD

[@mebedevgamer4925]

It does but not bad ones.....

[@TIMETECH07]

I thought they were non existance... Pretty cool stuff

[@ae112r]

They only work because Doug changed out the stock blinker fluid before the video

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

Leinad For the blinker fluid from his old 2006 Range Rover

[@doingyamom]

The reason the soft top convertible doesn’t close all the way is so that there’s no chance of crushing someone’s fingers accidentally. It would hurt much less if someone pushed it in by hand and it didn’t latch, rather than the mechanism not knowing that a persons fingers were there and basically breaking them all

[@Nick210]

Actually, we only like to see tops going down.

[@hans6030]

Pussy

[@Uzerifth]

Well played sir, well played

[@sansfreedom1629]

Solo 24 So bottoms too, huh

[@matthiasvanogtrop1754]

That's clever

[@samfinlay6046]

You made my day

[@VanCough]

Have never wanted a car more than this one from all of Doug's reviews. This car really speaks to me.

[@NickKritikakos]

Doug the type of guy to walk a BMW Z8 top everywhere he goes.

[@nivrin13]

This car was so ahead of it's time. Instant classic.

[@klwthe3rd]

Doug's the type of guy to do the cha cha with a BMW Z8's hardtop.

[@cartinacatalin7960]

Doug the type of guy to climb in the back of the Z8

[@brandoncarlson340]

I do like the z8. But if your non collecting save your self a ton of money and buy a new z4

[@jfsecchi]

I remember it was the first car I noticed had LED rear turn lights. I was impressed by the instant lighting effect LED gave versus the usual incandescent bulbs.

[@Ganjatraining]

They're actually neon lights! Who would have ever expected to see those anywhere other than underneath a Civic in 2003

[@jfsecchi]

@@Ganjatraining was it neon? Wow! Never knew that

[@Ganjatraining]

@@jfsecchi Yeah cool right? Apparently LED's werent good enough at the time, and the only other option was neon

[@theghostofmarley3554]

Review a Ford Crown Victoria P71 Intercepter

[@kingretard100]

why lol

[@gosponbreeze]

why not? personally i'd love to see a review of an iconic police car that i've only seen in movies. not everyone watching doug is from the states, you know.

[@TheAleschu]

Agree, it's a real icon. For Europeans at least.

[@TheAleschu]

Alex Grube interesting :)

[@theghostofmarley3554]

Aplope North OHHH SNAP

[@its_taha_playing8140]

He says "ok we aregetting off the rails" And Iam like DUDE WHEN WERE YOU ON THEM

[@bob15479]

best comment

[@hoodedvigilante797]

Classic Doug intro: Thisssssss is a .......

[@raychang8648]

I'm also always anticipating the "This....."!

[@SneakyCobra581]

Tell you what,I hated this car,it looked hideous to me,but now,I love it,it grew on me,the simplicity is amazing,and I like clean&simple❤

[@mohammadalikarimi8055]

ME (when Doug is reviewing my car): Dont you dare press, play, and fiddle with all the switches and buttons inside my priceless car.... Doug: Up.....Down.....Up.....Down......Up.....Down....

[@FlyingSugarCat]

I know right! His button fidgeting bugs me too! Lol. 😄

[@NewCarSpin]

The side vents (aka gills) first appeared on the Z3 in the 1990's. The integrated turn signal in the gills are actually neon. The Z3 also had a roundel in the grill, and the turn signal was behind the roundel on the Z3.

[@manu97ism]

The Z8 and the Alfa 8c are in my opinion the most beautiful modern classics!

[@darrenbrace93]

manu97ism and yet both pale in comparison to the Disco Volante.

[@src248]

which is an 8C with a body kit

[@thephilosopherofculture4559]

This guy is so funny. He comments like a regular evaluator but does it in a way that makes everything sound absurd. And, if you come to think of it, the way we deal with combustion motor cars is absolutely insane. Doug hits it on the head of the nail every time.

[@atfsgeoff]

Best-known modern BMW? Outside of car enthusiasts, nobody's ever heard of the Z8.

[@vsm1456]

indeed

[@Castdeath]

It was in James Bond, so I beg to disagree. They probably saw it.

[@atfsgeoff]

From a 20 year old Bond movie? Maybe if it was the year 2000. Frankly most people don't remember the actors from a 20 year old Bond movie, let alone the cars in it.

[@Castdeath]

atfsgeoff You are underestimating how popular that movie was and how many times it was rewatched.

[@samjl4]

I remember it from playing a bond ps2 game as a kid, but not from the movie, which is weird.

[@negil]

Doug's the kind of guy to have more fun pushing around a hardtop than driving a car.

[@groundedgaming]

Pushing around a hardtop whilst driving a car

[@Chris_Wald]

12:47 sound like a James Bond sound effect for an incoming missile or enemy Submarine or something

[@axeschokolade3532]

Normally old cars look hideous from the inside but this one is still beautiful