I Bought My Dream Car in a Very Broken Condition - BMW E92 M3 - Project Frankfurt: Part 1

In this special episode, I finally get my hands on my dream car: BMW E92 M3! This particular example is the LCI model from 2011 finished in Silverstone II metallic over Fox Red leather interior, wood trim and 6-speed manual naturally. But, it comes with a story and the might S65 V8 engine is hurt.
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[@jimtaylor431]

Ahh Sreten.. you're too kind. Not only do you buy your dream car for you, but you buy a car that promises an awful lot of interesting engine teardown to find out what horrible thing happened to it, and what you need to do to bring it back to life , for us viewers! :-) Another series I cannot wait to watch. Thank-you!

[@whorheatoh]

I'm telling you, you're one of the reasons why I love BMW so much. The passion you put into these videos just comes through every time.

[@lptomtom]

He really is a fantastic ambassador for the BMW brand, and they sorely need this kind of good publicity in this era of beaver grills and heated seat subscription models...

[@roberwt]

I'm a longtime AMG person. I'm eyeing my first BMW (2008+ 530 estate) as a direct result of Sreten's videos. Wish me luck!

[@jmsterdam]

@@roberwt good luck!

[@xSupra]

Cause of these vids I've grown a big liking to older BMWs like E32s and E38s. Really want a 535i

[@gergelybecsei6833]

@@roberwt Better buy an older want and have someone pro rebuild it for you, you will hate it if you get one with a faulty engine

[@NobleGamer0117]

One of the many reasons why I like the E92 M3 is because, it came to us at a time when BMW were going wild with their cars. A 4.0 V8 in a sports car? Great idea! A 5.0 V10 in a 4 door saloon? Sure! What could possibly go wrong? It really is sad we won't see cars like this any more. There were truly one of a kind.

[@MrMalquin]

Only real passion makes adult man be excited like a little boy before Christmas. It’s a real happiness to do something what makes you feel like this. Happy for you, Sreten! Can’t wait to watch how you restore M3 and enjoy it

[@McMaster1500]

One of the few timeless BMW's ever, still looks modern and attractive. Congrats with the car Sreten!

[@derin111]

I’ve been driving BMWs since 1982 and have owned over 70 of them. Now my son drives an E92. To me an E92 IS still a modern car! 😂

[@spotter3970]

the last good looking M3

[@stranotech1]

As of being modern is something that is admirable or virtuous on its own.

[@goodrobby]

@@derin111 I've been driving BMWs since 1984 and owned 'only' 7 so far.. Need to work harder 😊😊. Yes, currently, I have a 2011 e92 as well (Lemans Blue with 6 speed)... and YES, it still look very modern..

[@ttt69420]

Of the few?

[@pinnacleaudiovisual9822]

“I’m not planning to sell it, so who cares about the value?” This is why I wait so impatiently for each of your videos. I have the same sickness as you.

[@Akac3sh]

We’re not alone

[@Middleman-slider]

@@Akac3sh I haven’t got there yet but I know I will when I get into bigger BMWs 😂

[@Prophet10Joseph10]

A good car is like a good woman, you want to make it your own.

[@asbuster2191]

Sure! If you love your car, and plan on keeping it, who cares what its worth. I have a 5th gen Honda Prelude that wasnt that expensive to buy... but its mine, and i wouldnt sell it for even 10x the price i bought it for!

[@tinorosmg9374]

I love that. I have same attitude with my m6 e63,

[@famus801]

18:08 that Sneeze was beautiful

[@sajtosfene]

i love when u get sentimental. i forgot to light my joint even and watched the whole thing till the end

[@candra_abdurrahman]

You look sooooo happy in this video, congrat sreten, you deserve it.

[@SalvaBarbus]

Ah, yes, a BMW from an era in which seat heating didn't require a monthly $18 subscription. Gorgeous! All joking aside, I'm super excited for you. I mean, you could hardly contain your excitement, and it was beautiful. I'm so looking forward to whatever mysteries that engine & transmission hold!!!

[@SamBao]

That heated seat story was poor reporting. BMW offered a one time payment option for the heated seats but most reporters left it out intentionally

[@TheMegaCburn]

Welp, thats on "news". BMW still offers the one-time payment on seat heating. BUT, the big But. It will put the hardware for seat heating in all cars, even if owners choose not to buy the option :) If they rethink their choises, BMW offers the monthly subscription so the Owners can use the seat heating w/o having to change hardware :)

[@sultankuto8724]

😂😂😂😂😂👍👍🏿

[@TheXennner]

Ahh yes selective reporting.... Who would have thought outrage sells views... I think the subscription model does have a place to be honest. I mean think of a leased car where you never own it anyways, and consider that winter is a few months in some countries, then all of a sudden the subs makes sense. Not saying it works for everyone but it's good if it's an option.

[@andreasu.3546]

@@TheMegaCburn Still disgusting business behavior.

[@koospopies3397]

I owned an E36 M3 for 7 years, the best car I've ever possessed , I can assure you , your love for your " new M3" will only grow, congrats!!!!! Please make more and more videos!!!!

[@elyesacellat3920]

Even though the m5 e60 will remain as my alltime favourite car, a m3 e92 is certainly one of my other most liked cars. I thank you for sharing the process of rebuilding the engine with us.

[@andreiarama8745]

I had an E60 and loved it but the 535i for me was the pick of the range.

[@crni_vitez]

If we only had Guy like you for VW, AUDI, MERCEDES BENZ cars.. We would never be bored... Keep up the good work! Congrats on another amazing car!

[@aliabdallah102]

VAG cars are throwaway cars.

[@teamdrivealot8441]

@@aliabdallah102 so lambo are also throwaway vara vag owns them to :),

[@benjaminkaric2874]

There's Motoren Zimmer for Mercedes-Benz, this guy is a genius.

[@hmed9719]

Alex from legit street cars is an excellent mercedes guy

[@aliabdallah102]

@@teamdrivealot8441 I mean, they’re barely driven and isn’t that the whole point of a car?

[@brad7r]

16:40 - I totally agree. I despise these lifted hatchbacks, yet everyone seems to look to buy them over proper cars!

[@RudeCorona]

Wait till you grow old and develop some back issues. It's so much easier to get into and out of a crossover than regular car. And when your reflexes start to slow down, you just don't drive as fast as you used to, so proper low center of gravity of a car doesn't matter as much anymore. I just don't get why young people like crossovers. They offer zero fun driving.

[@Flashbang_Photo]

@@RudeCorona High gravity centers do cause more roll crashes, which in fact contribute to back issues. Those cars shouldn't exist, because anyway, most people that have them don't even have back issues that impede them from going in a Golf or whatever. They just like the "i'm higher than you" status that they provide.

[@latvianduck3382]

As someone else said already, they are mainly marketed towards older people. My grandad has a qashqai. Its easy for him to get in it and has a decent amount of clearence (more forgiving for minor accidents).

[@jbuckley2546]

@@RudeCorona Mate, I'm knocking on a bit and get my fair share of back issues. But if it takes me 20 mins to get out of a decent motor, then so be it. No fkn way I'm ever driving a pos like that. It's called self respect.

[@lucas.tadeu021]

in brazil we have a lot o these, a golf is way more expensive and some people don't like to buy used, some prefer to have a brand new car to not have any problems than "risking" buying a used one, even if its is with very low mileage.

[@starkyslp16]

I've heard your channel mentioned on several other channels that I really like, so time to finally check it out! E92 is one of my all time favs, so this is a great spot to start watching.

[@Davidmichaelleech]

If you ladies and gentlemen don't appreciate the content that this guy provides don't watch it!!! But leaving negative comments is truly unnecessary.. move along

[@brandonadelgad7027]

One of the best things in this channel is that he actually finishes his projects. Keep it going, great content.

[@puneetsharma5861]

Cannot wait to see you dive into fixing this one. Looking forward to all things coooming up!

[@xxx_ray]

i know you ought not to compare yourself to others, but as someone who is turning 31 soon, and a fellow e39 and bmw lover, you inspire me to do better and continue to be passionate about my 540i.

[@selovayzh3853]

Now this is something special, congrats on the purchase! The shape of this E92 beast of a car truly is timeless. No doubts this will be a real classic in years to come. Would double like the video if I could 😎

[@alexkean8245]

Seeing Sreten this happy makes me just as happy. What a car, what a great guy to own it. Car couldn't possibly have found a better home. Congratulations!!!

[@davidgergely5392]

17:48 - "Is that Sreten over there? o.O"

[@RandomAxe]

I love that little nod to aging wheels at 19:16

[@HotlineKM1]

I've watched a lot of videos about repairing BMWs, but your passion for working on them is why I love working on my E46. Look forward to the journey ahead for this beautiful M3!

[@MaikDreijer]

Man I love how positive you are about stuff that's actually fucked, like a broken crank doesn't make most people say ; HAH, that's funny! I love this channel just for who you are man. Keep doing you!

[@adamt3332]

He makes money while repairing it.... most of Us dont :)

[@davidnitschke1466]

No need for foul language.

[@NickDenizhenko]

Very happy for you! p.s. If you'll search for 10mm socket and golden bit - check under the hood ;) 36:15

[@williamskagen9901]

hihi

[@M539Restorations]

They were retrieved!

[@Viso2K]

8:03 "DEEZ NUTZ" plate on left car xD

[@Stora46]

Feel happy for you, its nice to see someone as happy as you when getting a dream car! Bring her back to live!

[@janinemills6732]

I loved this video. Your passion for getting your dream car, the fact that we get to go on the journey with you, and the cockpit shots and engines sounds...your sense of humour is awesome, although I was hoping you would stop for strawberries again!

[@gerjanrubens2698]

Hanzz will come back again😁

[@timaceit7153]

He'll stop for strawberries on the day he's gonna test the re-built engine 🙂

[@StudioGuitarra]

Love the carbon fibre roof and interior. We gonna have tons of fun rebuilding that V8.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Yeah definitely.. we all wish to him a warm "Happy birthday" would be really nice if can go with 2 more carbon parts to match the carbon roof, (carbon hood & carbon trunk-lid are plenty versions like Hamman, HartGE, Seibon, G-Power..) the car will be even more lighter +with a fully custom rebuild engine he will also need to choose a good titanium exhaust system for this M3 series that needs to breath and sound phenomenal (Akrapovich, Armytryx).. he did manage to source and gather some very cool BMW.. !!! Love this channel..

[@StudioGuitarra]

@@poplaurentiu4148 I don't think so, Sreten is the master of the OEM+ builds so the car is going to be restored to bound stock, the only thing I can imagine is maybe a custom exhaust or reinforced internals but not any other mod.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

@@StudioGuitarra Nothing too exaggerated, if we remember E92 - M3 had a GTS version that had carbon hood, roof and trunk-lid, i just heading more toward that one.. but hey, i get it that it may be slicker to be recreated in initial form so you may be right.. still i really wish him to surprise us with a super-cool build since he still need to source a good engine.. ;0)

[@toolshed8188]

Hi from Russia from E92 M3 club ❤

[@mazdaman1286]

BMW'S paid off my house, bought my cars and truck , allowed me to have fantastic vacations , maxed out my pension fund and gave me a very comfortable living. Please keep buying them 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Z4NL]

I have never seen anyone so happy with a broken car! Congratulations and looking forward to the engine teardown and the rebuild series.

[@MrORLY]

Congrats Sreten, and Happy (late) Birthday!

[@Vienna3080]

Truly the luckiest man in Germany to have so many awesome BMWs

[@rofficial4865]

Something about the e92 m3 is so satisfying and so beautiful

[@trevorburbank]

I love your passion, your authenticity, your love for cars, your generosity of sharing knowledge and experience. Thanks for the content brother.

[@DashDrones]

Thought your dream car was an E39 M5 😭 The other cars are gonna be so jealous of this V8 E92, I know it's gonna be amazing.. 🤤😎

[@alexmacdonald4270]

Congratulations on getting your dream car, the enthusiasm for it is amazing. I look forward to sharing the journey with you.

[@Strike86]

Congrats Sreten, I know exactly how you feel. It's a special day when you buy your dream car, and it's definitely a gorgeous colour.

[@pepitomov]

Happy belated birthday Sreten, wish you a lot of fun driving the cars you love and not much fixing! Thank you for the content and the inspiration! Last year I bought a E39 528i sedan because of you and I am fixing it with a bit of help so it can someday look like a new(er) car. Best wishes and good luck from Bulgaria!

[@Ivobe2]

Успех с проекта! И аз се замислям да си купя е39-ка. Много ми харесват, гледах цени на части, бая пари ще глътне преди да заприлича на нещо. Дано си намерил добра платформа, от където да започнеш!

[@CTS-V]

Man I'm happy for you Sreten. I love your excitement for this car, the whole starring at it wondering what you are going to do first. Reminds me so much of the day a tow truck dropped my 6 speed CTS V1 from half way across the US in similar shape. Body was in excellent shape but mechanically horrible. Spent a winter in my garage fixing it daily, the outcome was so satisfying once Spring came it rolled out factory mint and I did it all myself. Now I drive the heck out of it every single day that God gives me since then. I slowly started to upload a few vids of it on my channel, you definitely inspired me to start doing that 🙂

[@iantomlinson6041]

Your enthusiasm oozes through this video. So excited for you to realise your dreams. Your hard work is paying off and we're loving the fact you're taking us with you! Thanks

[@ravibo1997]

I usually don’t write comments, but this time… I am really happy for you and really excited for this upcoming series. The e92 is my absolute dream car too. It hasn’t aged a bit and as you’ve said, it really looks gorgeous and powerful from every angle. I remember playing the free M3 Challenge game on my PC - it could barely handle that game - as a kid… I enjoyed playing it, they really did a great job conveying the emotions of that car in the game. I’m still in awe every time I see it on the streets. I wish you all the best with this beauty! Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@StraightSixGarage]

Cannot wait for this new series!! Very happy for you Sreten :)

[@FootToPedal]

Huge congratulations on your E92 Sreten, this is going to be an awesome project! I don't think I've ever seen a crankshaft with that much movement, but no doubt you'll have this thing back on the road in no time. Keep up the great work!

[@mymarketspace6795]

The world needs people like you, especially the automotive world.

[@hrsjohnny]

we thought your BMW love has started in USA with E39 but now we realize, that love has started much earlier and is deep rooted into childhood dreams!

[@stamboer99]

Your e39 m5 story is like my e92 m3 story. I never really looked hard for an e92, but I test drove one two years ago and drove it home a week later. Truly a special machine that any bmw enthusiast needs to experience at least once. Congrats!

[@grafique89]

I love your passion for these cars with the addition of a brilliant sense of humor. I can't wait for the M3 to get back on the road and make your dream come true. I worked for BMW for 6 years and I had the opportunity to drive such a car. For me it’s best M3 ever. Greetings from Poland!

[@dansan9858]

E39 M5 is MY dream car. At some point, if Germany doesnt fall in nearest future because of recession, I will afford and buy it. I dont care whether its broken or scratched, I will repair it no matter what. Even if it just stays in the garage for me to glance upon its beauty every day I come home, then so be it. BMW is love, BMW is life.

[@jonbeargenx]

I had the blue as a Windows background for years! :) congratulations on this awesome little piece of automotive history.

[@alexanderkaiser458]

I do like your editing skills. Especially in the last two videos (the "clean up pass" on the B7 headlights for example). And I can feel your excitement. Got my new car as well and while it's not up to M539 standards, it's mine and I'm super excited about it!

[@jakobro1794]

Same, you really get the excitement!

[@ReivoP]

She’s a beaut, congrats and good luck! Also i replayed that sneeze more times than i’d like to admit lmfao

[@seiscaneco68]

happiness for us guys is very easy to achieve

[@BenjaminKarslund]

That cleaning was EPIC! Nice touch! 😂

[@WijzeManNL]

I've not been more excited for a project than this one! I have one myself, a white one with DCT and I absolutely love it! If you ever need reference pictures or something, let me know.

[@BkSMedia]

Huge congrats Sreten, been a long time coming. Really exciting seeing how much excitement you have for the E92. Can't wait for you to rebuild an S65 and then add a supercharger :p

[@musumbabanda6556]

One word "Beautiful"

[@d.h.2145]

This is my favourite BMW and i am not a BMW fan. One of the most beautiful cars ever made. Timeless design

[@EnjoytheMoments]

Beautiful car man! Congrats! Love the color combo! Don't forget the 10-13mm socket, you left it under the hood, close to the grill :) Good luck my YT friend!

[@bradpyron8928]

When Sreten said he’s gonna rebuild every single bolt and nut in this engine to last 200-300 kilometres, obviously the ALPINA caused trauma after ALPINA’s engine rebuild lasted 100 kilometres. 😆 yet another magnificent episode and very exited fot the M3. Happy for you Sir.

[@aroundtheworldindays6770]

I like the way you get the rego plates to match the car, it's the little things.

[@jhyde2129]

Just discovered your channel - Superb! “When something is broken and you fix it yourself, the satisfaction is huge.” … Amen, brother!

[@delijasasevera2212]

Matori, srećan rođendan. Congrats on the m3. It must be that feeling when you want to sleep over in the car first night when you buy it. It looks spectacular.

[@jozuba]

I love the respect and the hvala to the tow-guy! Congrats to the car!👍🏼

[@wisama7091]

The silver w/ black rims looks great. In any case, beautiful car, congrats!

[@Qn1x]

Usually I don't like black wheels as well, but with this body colour it looks good!

[@rw9866]

Nothing like putting your foot to the floor and letting that V10 go! Love it!!!

[@VixenSurfaceTreatments]

How exciting that you've got your dream car! We can wait to see you bring it back to life! 😃

[@ryder2shae]

Am glad I found another person who loves the wood trims, like me. Everybody I know hates it. I absolutely love the wood trims. Beautiful car. Congrats on the new car.

[@alexm9718]

Pure class. The best on KZbin

[@josedasilva4433]

Man, I love your enthusiasm and energy you put in these videos. Thank you for giving us true and honest info and words of wisdom.

[@TheCybrKnyf]

I love you, dude. Your enthusiasm is infectious and I hope you get several million subscribers and make TONS of money. Your ability to know the secrets of a car and the patience to fix everything - you are just magical. Most of all, you are terribly funny - it makes even the slower section entertaining. Keep up the great work! :)

[@stevensims3342]

The E9X platform is just incredible.

[@mauricestone6052]

Sreten you are the best car enthusiast in the world!! I understand you 100% with that, that you want a project like this - and not a finish project buy and drive! Svaka ti cast !!! Najjaci! Like and share people

[@MuitoDaora]

16:39 About the small size crossovers. The need is ground clearance. I'm poor so i can't have a big off-road vehicle but i need the height so i can visit my parents house because they live in the in the countryside and I have to go about 12km on a rocky dirt road to get there.

[@jusia80]

Isn't that why the xdrives for example have higher ground clearance?

[@andreasu.3546]

Old people like them because they get into them without breaking their back. I view them as accessibility tools for the disabled.

[@chrisp.2544]

We put all the covers and protectors back on this broken engine because its a good habit and we want to keep those habits for when we're working on a running engine too. Or at least that's my philosophy.

[@intptr]

It depresses me so much, you're so happy over broken car, your enthusiasm is like over 9000. i've never been so happy over anything in my life, never ever, and i had and have pretty damn cool things/moments in my life. I think that i know when i'll be so happy about anything like you over this e92, i'll be complete.

[@Setnof.]

Congrats! Cannot wait for the next episode! PS You forgot some tools under the hood 😉 (36:16)

[@WheelWallGarage]

And that's how you lose you 10mm socket 😆

[@RST9413]

no.he left them here because when you drive a bmw,you need to fix it again.

[@slacko1971]

@@WheelWallGarage And that's how I know you're a vehicle technician.

[@crystalworks1]

Congrats Sreten. Love the E92 M3. A car-club buddy had one almost identical to this and the noises it would make from the tail pipes were legendary. Looking forward to yet another build on the channel. Gives me more inspiration to get into the garage later to tackle the never ending tasks associated with owning 6 Bimmers.

[@Bu5h1d0o0]

Yes, this was the content I was expecting all along and I'm very excited to watch every single second of this project, thank you for entertaining and educating us Sreten!

[@jerryburdick8051]

I'm very happy for you. I recently discovered your channel and have binge-watched like a mad man. You are amazing. Thank you for entertaining, informing, and inspiring in such a wonderful way.

[@jimmykh91]

Grabbing a lot of popcorn and be ready for the rest of the year for this beautiful project.

[@garrickchandler1260]

This has been the most enjoyable episode ever! Your passion for BMW cars has always been obvious but you took it up a notch. I eagerly await any content from you. 🍻

[@helder.rui.cardoso]

Congratulations Sreten, on your personal new project! I do agree with you, that there is no better feeling, rebuilding something with our own hands, and achieve the goal! Looking forward for the development of this project! Cheers.

[@ASSK555]

I understand you completely. I'm also 31 and the 3 series coupe (engine doesn't matter) was always my dream car and the most beautiful BMW they ever made imo. That's why I'm driving the 4 series gc at this moment.

[@johnnyBoy1988]

Did you forget something? Project Skövde Sreten Project Skövde!

[@DeeeJaaayDeeeJaaay]

Really looking forward to this build ! Gorgeous car, and it makes me happy to see you so happy ! Good Luck!

[@Jamaicawii]

You just did revive my love for these vehicles! Congratulations Sreten! The car is definitely where it needed to be! Prost 🍻

[@onebridge7231]

The E92 M3 was always one of my favorites too!

[@Marcelll88]

Man i miss my e61 3.0D 2010 car right now, cruising 200+ doing 1L/9km, but the cost of ownership from 150-300.000km where 3-3500€ per year maintenance only, and with the insurance and road tax it was just not a keeper (needed a overhaul for complete front shocks, enz enz, and was suddenly losing oil). drive a ford kuga 2.5T tuned manual for a year and 300€ maintenance only. Will buy a bmw in a few years but never these icons of time, the three cars u let us see this episod where epic, unbelieveble. Waiting for every episode, best content on youtube if u ask me, very detailed and funny from time to time

[@fohatadri]

I think you can check real mileage in the car's ecu and then code the correct number into the cluster. No need to guess what it is, the car should know.

[@M539Restorations]

I don't know about E9x, but iIn most cases you can't. You'll get a tamper dot if the mileage doesn't match in all modules, but I'll give it a try! Thanks!

[@modestasmar]

@@M539Restorations The CAS module stores the real odometer value. If you virginize the cluster, code it, it will get the odometer value automatically from CAS.

[@Hamkaastosti1]

@@M539Restorations I can send you the tools if needed to virginize the cluster, bought them only for my US E92 335i to swap to a KM/h cluster.

[@M539Restorations]

Thanks, fellas! Then we'll do that when the time comes. :)

[@nandosillamartinez26773]

Congratulations for such a purchase!! Looks amazing and we are going to have lots of fun with your rebuild!! All the best for another magnificent result!!

[@patallen5095]

My two favourite channels! LegitStreetCars and M539 Restorations! Love the passion, excitement and knowledge you exhibit for BMW vehicles! Love your M5s and the new M3!

[@Kissito27]

This year i bought mine, Frozen Gray with only 42,000km and man, the satisfaction is so high every morning see it in the garage taking a cup of coffee

[@kidneybone1534]

Massive congratulations on achieving your dream! I´m very happy for you and very excited to join your journey of making this car running again!

[@timramsay8837]

I love this channel - I look forward to every episode and they can't come soon enough! Brought a big smile to my face to see your reaction to getting the car of your dreams - made my day! The car is drop-dead gorgeous and I agree about black wheels - get the silver finish! Already looking forward to the next stage!

[@BillMrWild]

Congratulations on finding and buying your dream car, its a beauty, looking forward to future videos. Thanks for posting.

[@user-cx6xl6ln3o]

Hi , I'm a mechanic in Morocco North of Africa,I watched all your videos. I have to admit that I have learned a lot of thing from you, I want to thank you a lot.